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  1. eeddowes

    Little sculptures

    An astronaut carved into the portico of Salamanca's cathedral.
  2. eeddowes

    Which are the most 'traditional' routes from a Historical perspective?

    When I walked VDLP, I was very mindful that this was a north-south route that did not develop as a Camino pilgrimage, given its destination was not Santiago de Compostela. But, throughout centuries, pilgrims used this road to travel from the south of Spain northward in order to reach Santiago...
  3. eeddowes

    Strangest Thing on Your Camino?

    Not strange (in Spain), but a rather delightful scene on the VDLP. I can hear their mothers' voices : "You want to do THAT? Fine. But I'm not cleaning up after you.
  4. eeddowes

    2023 festivals

    Judy, I totally get it. I, too, looked for festivals and events along the way of my first Camino. Crossing oceans to make the pilgrimage is an investment in time, energy and funds. While my primary interest was to seek solace and comfort after the loss of someone very close and dear to me, I...
  5. eeddowes

    Arrows on the VdlP

    I was delighted to finally come upon a poster (first image) that explained the symbolisms of the cubes. With my new-found knowledge, they became more meaningful for me. The second image shows the yellow "passable" route follows the dirt road while the green "authentic/historical" route heads...
  6. eeddowes

    A Safer route out of Cáceres

    I took the path that avoids the highway walking out of Cáceres on my 2017 VDLP. It was a steep uphill climb, but that offered wonderful views of the city when you looked back on it. The path, which begins at the large round-about outside of town, was not marked with yellow arrows. I only...
  7. eeddowes

    Do you carry an umbrella for the Camino?

    VDLP in May/June 2017 was HOT ( ! ), with bad fires beginning in Portugal and eventually on the Sanabrés. I passed through the Sanabrés before the fires entered, thankfully. I walked many days in 33°-35° heat with little shade and I was grateful for my silverUV Euroschirm that trecile brings...
  8. eeddowes

    On the Camino, on this date in June

    June 8, 2017 (oops, a day late) After arriving in Granja de Moreuela, I met a local gentleman who offered a tour of el Monasterio de Moreruela which is 3.5 km outside of town. No one else joined in with me :( - so I got a personal tour :). Here are pics:
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    On the Camino, on this date in June

    June 5, 2017 Took a day off from VDLP to walk a local romaría with la Virgen de la Concha, from Zamora to La Hiniesta to Ermita del Cristo de Valderrey and back. A lovely couple adopted me for the day. It was an impromptu and brilliant back-door experience!
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    San Froilan festival in Leon - any experience?

    I, too, on my 2014 Camino, was unaware that I was arriving in León the Friday before the final (big) weekend of the Fiesta de San Froilán. I had trouble booking a room in advance of my stay (I always plan 2 days in the big cities) but got one at the last minute; and then I realized why the...
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  12. eeddowes

    Holy door ready to be opened ✅

    Please, Ivar, what time do ceremonies start and where can we watch it online? Thanks.
  13. eeddowes

    Silly Christmas Tradition

    Several years ago, we had the privilege of living in Spain followed by a time in Italy, and our daughter was the lovely age of 6-9 then. Our first day-after-Christmas in Spain, my daughter and I went to a large department store to make an exchange, and we were stopped in our tracks to see an...
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    Merino Wool Care

    I love my Smart Wool. When I come home after walking and even throughout the year, I try my best to clean them well to prolong their life (they're expensive). I place them in the washer on delicate cycle with Woolight Delicates Care - it comes in a 16 oz. bottle with a pink cap. The Woolight...
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    Medications

    When picking up meds at the pharmacy before my walks, I request duplicate copies of the prescription labels (I explain that I'm traveling with a pack on my back..). I place those labels on tiny ziplock bags and that way, I don't have to carry plastic bottles AND I have the correct prescription...
  16. eeddowes

    Where did you find the courage?

    I’ve only walked two caminos, both sola: the first being Camino Francés (where, as you know, you’re never really alone), and I’ve just returned home from walking VDLP / Camino Sanabres. But here’s my take: On both caminos, I was quite certain no one had the patience to walk with me as I am a...
  17. eeddowes

    Newbie on the Via de la Plata - Suggestions welcome!

    Thank you, Carel5, for sharing all the links. This looks like a really nice site, and I'll be referring to it during my walk. Best wishes for your walk next year.
  18. eeddowes

    Newbie on the Via de la Plata - Suggestions welcome!

    Carel5, your google map is a great resource but it shows only the first stage. How does one access all the stages?
  19. eeddowes

    Advice for best plan to reassure my (understandably) concerned family

    I think fear of the unknown played largely into the concerns of my parents when I left to walk solo at age 54. I had my own fears of the unknown, but they dissipated rather quickly a couple days after jumping in. It was at this point when I realized I needed to order a copy of the Brierley's...
  20. eeddowes

    How many rest days did you take & where did you take them?

    James Michener's book, Iberia, is a wonderful read and you don't have to start at page 1 and finish through page 795. You can look in the Index for the city, region, event, topic you're interested in and then read his (now historical) observations. Published in 1968, his observations are of an...

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