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    LIVE from the Camino After Olleros de Tera

    The trail itself was okay, but because of the mud I couldn't enjoy the walk at all. I constantly had to pay attention so I wouldn't slip and hurt myself. I imagine once the season really starts up and it dries up it will be pretty, but currently with the river flooding parts of it and having to...
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    LIVE from the Camino After Olleros de Tera

    After Olleros de Tera at one point you will come to a crossing where there are two arrows. One pointing to the road and one pointing straight on into the greenery. If you have the Via de la Plata Guide app then the camino route will show as the one that goes off into the greenery and on the road...
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    Salamanca credencial

    I got my credencial in Salamanca and it is the same as what is sold here on the forum and also what I got in Seville. I didn't get it at the catedral tho. Where did you get yours?
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    Bus info Salamanca to Zamora

    Rode the bus not long ago from El Cubo to Zamora, the bus is flexible (the Spanish way) so don't get discouraged if it is a few minutes late (but also be there a good 10 minutes before it is scheduled to leave just to be sure). You can buy the ticket on the bus. When in Zamora, get off at the...
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    Credential in Logroño

    I am walking the VDLP and I decided to take a break from it to walk the Frances for a while and train my body like that and then return to the vdlp. Because of this sudden decision, I have no information on the current situation on the Frances. I am arriving in Logroño tonight in the evening...
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    Have you walked the camino after a significant weight gain?

    Thank you for y'all's help. I have new shoes and I always carry poles, so those are already taken care of, but I was mostly interested in the mindset part of it. While I am not training persay, I think I have a vague idea of what my body is capable of even with its current weight, but that...
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    Have you walked the camino after a significant weight gain?

    I have an illness that causes me to rapidly gain weight when I am stressed and makes it a really slow process to get rid of it later. In January, I gained 10 kgs within a month and now I am a bit worried about it. My last camino I was not only 20 kgs lighter but also, I was at that constant...
  8. M

    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    Thanks, I already have a guide I am comfortable with and I am all prepared. I was just joking coz apparently I will be ruining the gender statistics of this camino (as well as the age I guess) Edit: In fact, I think it is your app I have.
  9. M

    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    Y'all are making me reconsider walking the plata haha
  10. M

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    Hey! I used to work in a sports shop selling running and hiking shoes. I personally did my 790km Frances in running shoes and they were great for me. If you would like some advice, you could post pics of your Brooks (sole and inside) for me to see and I can let you know what type I can...
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    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    My first Sarria - SdC was in 2013 in August, so peak season. Tons of people, many of them with organized tours so they would just carry a water bottle and nothing else and a bus would transport their suitcases to the next destination. Most "normal" stops were fully packed if you didn't leave...
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    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    Honestly for me, it's almost anything after Sarria. We had people switching on the main light at 5 am because they decided to leave and wanted to pack. Would try to help someone (as normal on the camino) and instead of just simply refusing it or thank me for it, they looked at me like I was...
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    Starting from Sevilla on the 21st March 2024

    Oh, I am arriving on the 20th and leaving the 21st but I do plan to take some longer days so I might catch up to you! Would be great to meet on the camino ^^
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    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    I love poles and I would never hike without them. I entertain myself by spinning them a lot and they help me with keeping my hands up so they don't swell from dangling. Also they are great at distributing my weight and just helping me push myself when I cannot be bothered to use my legs properly.
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    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    I stayed in Leon for three nights for Semana Santa and I still finished the Camino in 32 days, with no long treks. You can definitely do it in 42. However, if you wanted places to skip: Sarria - Santiago in my opinion makes the camino lose all its charm. It's commercial, it's crowded and people...
  16. M

    Starting from Sevilla on the 21st March 2024

    This is really good information, thank you! I will make a note to remember to call ahead to check if they will be open and also I well mentally prepare myself for trying to find alternate accommodation haha Fortunately it's a short day so I will have ample amount of time
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    Starting from Sevilla on the 21st March 2024

    Good to know, thank you! My fear was that i heard a lot of people use SS for doing a bit of the camino, but I kinda assumed as it will be towards the end (Saturday before Easter) that I arrive in Merida that I should be fine. Thanks for the reassurance!
  18. M

    Starting from Sevilla on the 21st March 2024

    I know probably starting just before Semana Santa is not the best choice, but I figured I will be in smaller towns for most of the SS and only arrive in Merida on the Saturday before Easter so I am kind of safe. Is anyone else leaving around that time? I am getting excited about my trip...
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    Need to book in VDLP?

    Sorry, I meant for the whole VDLP or Semana Santa. I didn't phrase it well Makes sense, I will definitely look out for Semana Santa, I have already googled when it is and I decided to adjust my starting date because of it ^^"
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    Need to book in VDLP?

    Thank you! I am checking viadelaplataguide for closures so hopefully I will be well prepared. I will also check the forum when it comes to time to leave. Thanks again :)

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