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  1. AlanB

    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Nothing to do Guillena? The municipal albergue has access to all the sports facilities....pool etc. gratis for pilgrims. A lovely facility. Top notch.
  2. AlanB

    Am I crazy to think about walking the Via de la Plata in July-Aug?

    I'm northern European, I started in Seville on July 1st last year and I had a great time! Lots of great scenery, loads of interesting characters and I got a crackin' tan! Don't listen to the naysayers. Just carry enough water and it's really enjoyable. I didn't walk past 2pm but then, I didn't...
  3. AlanB

    Windswept's video of the VdlP - a perfect cure for insomnia

    I walked this way last July. Like yourself, I was a flip of a coin whether to go to Ourense or Astorga
  4. AlanB

    English only on VDLP ?

    Donna, I'm Scottish so walking in the heat is fairly alien to me. I walked in July. There were other people, particularly after Zamora. Don't fret about the heat.You'll need very little in your backpack(everything dries so quickly) so transplant it with water.Wear a hat and you'll be grand. It...
  5. AlanB

    Paella at Dan Blas

    Wonderful place.I didn't get to meet the priest, it was July and he was away, but his locum was a very nice bloke. He said he would cook the starter and main course and that we could chip in with anything else if we felt we wanted to.....everyone did and a great meal was had. Only five of us and...
  6. AlanB

    Wildlife on the VLDP/Sanabres?

    An otter on the road to Aldanueva. Could have been a beaver. A snake on the road half an hour later.Quite a few deer.
  7. AlanB

    Castilblanco to Almadén de la Plata - any good advices?

    The weight that ye carry in water is compensated by what you don't carry in clothes. Everything dries in 30 mins so no need for excess baggage.
  8. AlanB

    Castilblanco to Almadén de la Plata - any good advices?

    leave at first light. Carry 3 litres and you'll be fine. I went in July and didn't meet anyone who took a taxi to the parquet.That said there weren't that many people.The road to the parquet is really quiet. I think I was passed by a dozen vehicles tops
  9. AlanB

    VDLP/ Sanabres memorable meals

    Couldn't agree more about Café Rosemary.Great grub
  10. AlanB

    Am I crazy to think about walking the Via de la Plata in July-Aug?

    Yes it's hot but very doable. I walked last July and there were very few others.It got a bit busier after Zamora but the most people in any albergue was about 15
  11. AlanB

    How long?

    30 days but a couple of long ones in there.
  12. AlanB

    How hard is the Via de la Plata?

    Kiwi-family. Very steep! Certainly the part I took. I reckon most people (I know I did) approach it 12-1pm after 27km of walking.Also, it's early on on the camino so most people aren't in tip-top condition. It's the perfect storm for a tough climb.At least with the hill after Castrojerez you can...
  13. AlanB

    How hard is the Via de la Plata?

    Looking at that photo I think I walked up the wrong bit of the hill. I think I walked on the other side of the fence which was very sandy - difficult to get any purchase. I saw a brand new tent in its pack at the side of the track Someone had clearly given up carrying it.
  14. AlanB

    How hard is the Via de la Plata?

    Looks like you have done your research . There's nothing that should be beyond you. I walked last July and although it was hot it was rarely unbearable. Plenty of water and you'll be fine. There are some fairly remote stages where taxis could be an issue but a good map could help you by-pass...
  15. AlanB

    Cultural high points

    If you've got 5 weeks then do the whole thing.It's a great walk with loads of highlights
  16. AlanB

    Railway construction between Zamora/Granja

    I just followed the road most of that way after being advised after being advised by locals. Luckily it was on A sunday so traffic was minimal. I believe that this is caused by motorway construction rather than AVE work.
  17. AlanB

    ourense to santiago... how crowded is it right now?

    I was there 2 weeks ago. Plenty space.Plenty space thereafter as well. Make sure you go to Oseria. Plenty space there as well.
  18. AlanB

    VDLP guidebook

    The Spanish guidebook is good but only for the layout and the maps. The written information it provides is poorly translated whimsical nonsense. It states where there facilities - Albergues, ATMs etc. but as it was published in 2010 for the Holy Year the info is likely circa 2009 so very dated...
  19. AlanB

    Crossing bull enclosures?

    There's a stretch after Grimaldo where you walk for what seems like hours (probably only 5/6km through populated cow fields. They can look intimidating but the path goes along the side of field and the cows are, on the whole, uninterested in you. I can't think of any other places where you have...
  20. AlanB

    Is the VdlP only 989km long?

    The vdlp is more than 1000km and if you pay for service (the distance certificate is a paid for service) you should have the distance recorded correctly. Truth is bloke in the office asked my how far I thought it was as he said he also didn't believe the figure on the official computer. He...

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