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Assuming things haven't changed in the intervening years since I was on the CF during Easter. . . accommodations tend to fill up in the early afternoon . . . plan to get where you're going no later than 3 PM. Spain will be in holiday for an entire week. Many Spaniards (sometimes whole...
Last year I did the Camino de la Plata with a group that had three 64 or older individuals. You might find the blog helpful.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/via-de-la-plata-and-the-camino-sanabres.41690/#post-428141
I cannot emphasis enough the need to get in shape by having...
Last year on the VdlP I was interviewed by a grad student from University of Extremadura doing a pilgrim study. My brother who has done four or five caminos (professional ground pounder, aka soldier, for 20+ years) was sometimes exasperated by the distances given as they sometimes seemed way...
If you want a quick background on modern Spain I recommend Ghosts of Spain by Giles Tremlett. He's a British journalist whose lived in Spain 20+ years. It doesn't have any Camino information but covers a lot of cultural issues and background of modern Spain.
I have not tried this leg but the AVE now runs to from Madrid to Leon. I would check the schedules and if one coincides with your timing try to use it as it should be convenient and super fast. I would advise buying your ticket in advance through the internet...
I wouldn't recommend August due to the hoards of people. If you're not comfortable with December think about pushing it out. I did it in early March and had no weather problems.
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