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  1. ErnestBoyd

    Camino Sanabres Oct 2021

    This thread is very lovely and informative. I’m on my first camino right now and it’s tricky to figure where to sleep as many places still are closed. I began in Salamanca. Thank you for posting your stages as they are very helpful! This is so difficult and I’m very impressed with anyone who has...
  2. ErnestBoyd

    LIVE from the Camino The Via de la Plata and Sanabrés in December/January

    Yoah, Thank you so much for your thorough reply! It is most helpful. Due to winter walking and looking at mostly rainy/cold weather, I was fearing waterproof was the only way to go. Your experience and words of advice have helped me. I think I'll stick with what I know and keep the lone peak...
  3. ErnestBoyd

    LIVE from the Camino The Via de la Plata and Sanabrés in December/January

    Thanks for this link! funny enough I am also choosing between my Altra lone peaks or the waterproof version of the same shoe.
  4. ErnestBoyd

    LIVE from the Camino The Via de la Plata and Sanabrés in December/January

    I have been following anxiously as I will be doing this route begining from Salamanca next month! Having a current (post Covid) account of your expierence in these cities and places is very encouraging to me! Thank you for writing. This will be my first Camino and I am very excited. I may have...
  5. ErnestBoyd

    Which of these 3 start dates would you pick?

    As a post Covid winter vdlp walk, how was your experience finding lodging each night? Did you need to reach out to locals, splurge on hotel, or tent? I see you advise to perhaps bring a tent … I am hoping to walk late Jan to late February starting from Salamanca due to time. (I have my plane...
  6. ErnestBoyd

    Via de la Plata in February

    Lots of interesting responses. I am walking from salamanca in February and it will be my first Camino. Reading all the advice above is eye opening but I’m still pretty set on it. I’m expecting weather to be better (I hope) and I have see other threads of various pilgrims who plan to do via...
  7. ErnestBoyd

    VdlP - Walking 2021

    I had hoped and planned for Vdlp March 2021. However that is looking impossible as we get closer. Now I will most likely plan and hope for mid/late October into most of November 2021. Hope is all I have! It will be my first Camino and really would like to begin it at some point. 2022 seems so...
  8. ErnestBoyd

    VdlP outfit for march, icebreaker needed?

    Do you wear the 200 weight base layer Woolpower or the 400 midlayer? Now I've begun shopping a new wool brand....oh boy. Also great helly hansen tip!
  9. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    Thank you for sharing your advice and experiences while walking. When travelling oftentimes I find it's those small moments that really stick with you. I hope to walk my own Camino and have realizations such as these. There's "knowing" you're not in control and then there's being constantly...
  10. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    I absolutely agree. I will heed the words of those more experienced on this topic. I am very thankful you and all who have written me here! I will be training beforehand and beginning slowly. Correct I do not want to rush! The mind learning to walk may be more difficult then I anticipate and I...
  11. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    So you believe the extra 10 days is worth it due to the uniqueness of this part of the trail? I'm not committed to any start date or city yet and will be taking your idea into consideration. The idea of heading to Finestera appeals to me because I love the ocean. I also am not sure I would get...
  12. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    That seems just awful. For her and for you as a friend and companion. I fear injury and will do my very best to not walk myself into that situation. The excitement could cause me to do too much but I will try hard to remember your words.
  13. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    I absolutely agree with this! Great idea to center the planning on shorter lengths. Starting slower to get the body accustomed. I know I will be getting in walking shape here at home but it will be so much different on the Camino I imagine. I fear injury as I lead a very active life, I always...
  14. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    Fabulous website! Thanks for sharing your experience in such detail. I love the photos too and it makes me so excited! I can't seem to find what date you began your journey? The troubles you ran into could happen to anyone at anytime. It's great you could push through and shows the value of not...
  15. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    I believe you are right. I will try! Thank you
  16. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    Hey Thanks! Very encouraging as it does not seem to be a common first walk.
  17. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    I love that it is your favorite! Very encouraging. I did consider the Frances before being so drawn to the Via. I was of the impression that it would be more difficult in my timeframe of end of February and all of March - Cold, snow/ice, closed alberques? I may well be incorrect in this...
  18. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    You make a great point on the average distances (sans rest days!) More time is defiantly better on all sides. I live in Alaska and we have a great trail system. Before the snow falls I hope to utilize it to the fullest. I hike, camp, and run often but will be sure to do a lot of physical...
  19. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    Thank you for all this wonderful advice! Gronze should be very helpful. Yes things defiantly may come up to set me back or slow me down. I will try to keep that in mind the whole time I am planning. I want to have enough time to be flexible so maybe I will do 5 weeks. Just need my partner to...
  20. ErnestBoyd

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    These forums are incredibly helpful and I am so grateful it exists! My first post! I am dreaming about my own first Camino and believe I have settled on La Plata due to time of year, as well as the history. I will be walking solo (female) in honor of my father who passed last November. He was a...

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