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  1. Babyboomergirl

    Sanabres "Glitch"

    Following this thread and taking notes as I’ll be continuing the VdlP/ Sanabres from Zamora in June. I wasn’t planning to book ahead so hopefully there won’t be any problems finding a bed. Buen Camino to all
  2. Babyboomergirl

    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    I walked with my husband last year and we met quite a few couples from France, Netherlands, Latvia, a few other Australian men and a few younger German females so an equal mix really.
  3. Babyboomergirl

    Starting in May on VDLP

    I walked the VdlP last year starting in Seville on April 24th and it was already very hot ( and I’m from Australia so used to the heat ). My tips would be to be prepared for pre dawn starts and to finish walking by early afternoon. Take lots of water and I used a sun umbrella which helped...
  4. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Yes I realise there are no guarantees with weather and whilst I found the heatwave conditions in Spain last year unpleasant for walking it was manageable with very early starts and I was thankful I had a sun umbrella and that was in April . The upside was only a few hours of rain one day. I much...
  5. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Thank you @Lindsay53 . Had we continued last year we would have been leaving Zamora at the end of May so timing wise June this year is almost following the same dates, just a year later. I’m glad to hear there was never an issue finding a bed as I was concerned it might become busy for the last...
  6. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Thank you @geraldkelly . I have read your guidebook and used the app last year walking the VdlP which was very helpful . I have just found your forum posts from the walk last year so I will read them to get a first hand account of what to expect in June.
  7. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Thank you @NadineK . I have been using an exercise bike for my knee rehab and recently finished watching your videos of the Camino Sanabrés. It is forecast to be 41’C here in Perth today so I’m definitely used to the heat , although I don’t go out hiking in the heatwave conditions. I’m glad you...
  8. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Thank you for your response. I found the VdlP that we walked last year too hot in April/ May but thought it might get cooler in Galicia. Seems April might be a better decision.
  9. Babyboomergirl

    Thoughts on walking Camino Sanabrés in June

    Happy new year ! New Year, new camino dreaming and planning. We will hopefully resume the Vdlp/ Sanabrés that we started in April last year . We walked from Seville to Zamora and due to a knee injury stopped there. This year we will start in Zamora and continue along the Camino Sanabrés to...
  10. Babyboomergirl

    When to walk Via de Plata

    We started from Seville on April 24th this year and it was already very hot. Early morning pre dawn starts, lots of water and handsfree umbrella helped.
  11. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    If you are starting in Merida in March you should be ok with the hat and arm protectors. It was the first camino where I’ve used an umbrella and the weather this year was unseasonably hot in April. I only used it on the very hot days with no shade and it is extra weight to carry. I didn’t really...
  12. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    I bought a Euroschirm swing after your advice and was so glad I had one. We started in Seville in April in a heatwave and the umbrella was definitely worth its weight. We only had one morning where it rained for a few hours and it was also good in the rain. The hands free attachment worked very...
  13. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    Thank you Rita, I did follow your journal when I was planning the VdlP . It was all a bit overwhelming for me before I started so I had meticulous notes as far as Salamanca and then not so much detail. I will go back and look at the later stages. Great to know shorter distances are possible.
  14. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    Thank you. That’s encouraging. I’ve walked both the Primitivo and the Norte without problems so I was disappointed to get an injury this year. I think the four year delay & Covid lockdowns must have affected my camino fitness !
  15. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    Thanks. I have started rehab exercises with a physio and he is very encouraging that I’ll be camino fit by mid next year. Hydrotherapy pool and exercise bike instead of walking for now.
  16. Babyboomergirl

    Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)

    Hello from Western Australia, This year in April I started my long postponed camino from Seville which sadly ended in Zamora due to a stress fracture in my right knee. Four months later and I’m dreaming about returning to finish the journey to Santiago de Compostela. I’m still on very limited...
  17. Babyboomergirl

    LIVE from the Camino The Camino Provides

    Finally start my long awaited VdlP next week. After all the decisions about shoes, pack etc I’m looking forward to just walking … and enjoying the pilgrim meals at the end of the day, Buen Camino @Lindsay53
  18. Babyboomergirl

    90 days to go and feeling nervous

    Yes I’ve bought an umbrella and although I’m reluctant to add weight I’m hoping the shade it provides will be worthwhile. Will probably also take the bladder this time. Thank you for the information 😊
  19. Babyboomergirl

    90 days to go and feeling nervous

    I have been considering a bladder too and still undecided. My 34L pack came with one but I chose not to take it on previous caminos, preferring water bottles. Carrying enough water is probably my main concern this time. I’m also thinking shoes instead of the boots I usually wear. I still have...
  20. Babyboomergirl

    Starting Via de la Plata & Sanabres on April 20, 2023

    We will be starting a few days later and also walking shorter stages so might meet you along the way. We also prefer private accomodation when available so thank you for the post. I’m taking note of all the suggestions. Buen Camino

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