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  1. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Hi Marilyn, I used the Lewis Roxby Mairis Guide 'Camino del Sureste' that I obtained from The Confraternity of Saint James ( A UK-based charity) - online shop www.csj.org.uk/shop It is rather wordy but gives you all the relevant information you would need. Not too bulky either! I left Alicante...
  2. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Hi Marilyn, I am flying out to Valencia on the 20th August and hope to start walking the Requena on the 22nd. This will join the Lana which I will then follow to Burgos. I hope to then walk to Leon on the FC and then take the Salvador and Primitivo to Santiago. I really enjoyed the Sureste last...
  3. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Once again thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I appreciated all advice and best wishes. To finish off I just want to reiterate that this camino has been absolutely fabulous and is without doubt one that many should consider if off-road long quiet stages are what they like. I may...
  4. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Thanks everyone. Just arrived in Ponferrada today from Rabanal. Starting the Invierno in the morning. Btw anyone looking to stay in Rabanal and looking a quiet restful place I can recommend ‘The Stone Boat’ run by Kim. She has just opened it and her attention to detail and service is second to...
  5. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Sorry for the lack of response and updates. I’ve just arrived in La Baneza from Benavente today as I head up to Astorga to join the French Camino for a short spell to Ponferrda before doing the Invierno. Since leaving Las Mesas on the 2nd September I’ve stayed in El Toboso, La Villa de Fon...
  6. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Left Alicante early Thursday morning 23/8/18. Stages so far :- Novelda, Villena, Yelca, Montealegro del Castillo, Petrola, Albeceta, La Roda, Minaya, El Provencio, Las Mesas. So 10 days walking and have been extremely impressed by the off road trails and lack of noise pollution. Think it’s been...
  7. Joe McDonald

    Sureste late august 2018?

    Flying out to Alicante today to begin my Sureste. Hope to start walking very early Thursday morning 23rd to Novelda. My intention is to head up to Astorga and then follow the Invierno and eventually on to Santiago!
  8. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    You are not a mere mortal and put most of us to shame! All the very best Maxie in all your future endeavours and stay safe up on those snowy peaks.
  9. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Maxie, Firstly I want to congratulate you on your achievement in reaching Santiago all the way from Alicante. You had some really bad conditions along the way and more power to you for working through them. I also want to again thank you for all the wonderful and very useful information you...
  10. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Maxie, How's things going? Have you reached Santiago Yet? Hope all well
  11. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Maxie, I'm pretty definite now that I will take exactly the same route as you've done. It was always my intention but your feedback, all along this particular combination of ways to Santiago, has not only removed any doubts but has made me even more excited about the great camino. I have the...
  12. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Maxie. Have been away for a week or so and had no means for connecting to the forum. You have provided great info all along the way that I've said before will be great for me later this year. Are you now on the Invierno as you considered earlier as your likely route to Santiago? I'm sure you...
  13. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Another note taken on the accommodation front Maxie. I did the Sanabres last year following the VDLP from Seville so it's my intention to push up to Astorga and do the Invierno as well this year to Santiago. Really grateful for all the feedback.
  14. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Will certainly take note of the albergue as a place to stay on my camino. Thanks again for the info. You're a tough one Maxie, no doubt about it, in the way you've handled the conditions so far. Do hope the weather picks up again for you though. Are you only going as far as Benavente?
  15. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Maxie, Very impressive kit list! You certainly have everything peared down to the minimum. May re-examine mine! You are a brave one to camp out in those conditions. Good for you.
  16. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Thanks Maxie for all the great info on your travels. It will so useful for me when I'm on the Sureste later this year. Hope the weather stays good for you. Btw what weight do you carry on your backpack, not including food and water? In the hotter months when I usually walk I have around 7kg but...
  17. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Fantastic pic Maxie. What a setting to pitch your tent! Beautiful spring flowers surrounding your camp as the sun starts to drop from the sky. Idyllic. Good for you Maxie. I also love the changing landscapes as one walks across a country and looking back over where you've come from. The...
  18. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Good for you Maxie. That was a long day's trek! I did not realize your were carrying a tent. You are well into your camino now and certainly making the most of it. Well done and hopefully the weather stays good. Buen Camino!
  19. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    I'm sure you're happy to get back on the on the road again! Are you targeting Escalona tomorrow? Again thanks for all the info. Buen Camino
  20. Joe McDonald

    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Enjoy your three days there in Toledo. Apparently it is beautiful and lots to see and do! I know it will be a totally different experience in some ways for me in the heat of late August/ early September but can't wait to get going. Thanks for all the great feedback you have been giving. You've...

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