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    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    Haha! Let’s not scare the question presenter quite yet! When I walked the Plata in spring 2014 without a guide book I didn’t experience any 40 km stages during the first week. I looked at my blog record and there was one stage of just over 30km and the rest were generally between 22-25km. For...
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    Why so few pilgrims on the Via de la Plata? Article from local website.

    I walked the VdlP alone in 2014, and 10 years later it still remains one of my favourite Camino experiences and like mia1, I loved it! The long spring/summer days, red poppies continuing to the horizon all the way north, the history along the way, long gorgeous sunny days (no rain) and the peace...
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    Gpx tracks for Sanabres

    I agree with LTfit. Honest, it’s really well marked. I crossed it in 2014 and 2016 without a guide book or a phone (no app). It’s not a remote Camino route and is well travelled. It’s a very nice walk. Enjoy!
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    Why no increase in pilgrims on the VdlP?

    I liked the Plata just as I found it in May/June 2014, and I'm very pleased to hear that it hasn't changed a whole lot. It was a beautiful, peaceful experience with flowers everywhere and the local population genuinely pleased to see a solo pilgrim. It was the best!! As others have suggested I...
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    Sleeping bags

    Yup, bsewall is correct. It can be cold on this route and wet in April. It can also be nice and warm. My pal also walked in 2013 when it was really cold and they experienced snow outside Salamanca. I walked in 2014 at exactly the same time as my friend and I experienced hot weather almost the...
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    Sleeping bags

    Everyone will have had different experiences, different weather and have different preferences, and of course you will have to decide what's best for you. I carried a light sleeping bag and a silk liner the first three times I walked and never used the sleeping bag. Most albergues usually had a...
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    when to walk the VdlP?

    I walked this route in May 2014 starting in Seville and loved it!! The flowers, the green grasses, the flowers, fields of grains, the flowers, blue skies, the flowers, the beautiful landscapes, the flowers, the wonderful people, the flowers, stork filled nests...did I mention the flowers? It was...
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    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Rajy, as per my January comment above, there won't be an update this year. Just use the existing schedule and you will be fine. Have a great Camino, the VdlP is special.
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    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Hi all. I wanted to pass along that unfortunately after numerous attempts I was unable to open and update the document that Jirit previously completed and forwarded to me. We have exchanged numerous emails about the issues and it appears that Jirit is the only person who can open the document...
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    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Thanks again Laurie...great to receive more information. Best, Geoff
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    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Thanks for your contributions Stripe Socks...I sent you a PM with my email address. Laurie, as usual many thanks for all your information. I will begin to update the schedule fairly soon. It would be nice to keep this living document current as I know that it has been widely used the past year...
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    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Hi all. Most folks walking the Plata this year will have finished or be pretty close to doing so (congratulations on your journey!). Jirit has asked me to take on the 2015 update for this excellent 10 page resource. If you have any comments about albergues and other accommodations on the VdlP...
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    I have booked my flight to do the VdlP, but now am doubting myself.

    Yes, I just happened to read his book before I went...a friend from the Frances sent it to me. He carried just about everything in his pack including a hammock! By his own admission he was unprepared and a bit nuts about what he took, and he finally got rid of much of his gear after having so...
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    Crossing bull enclosures?

    Buniontrotter, you also asked about dogs. They are in deed there and I was unlucky enough to have a number of nasty encounters with several...one in particular. The only advice I can give you is to squarely face the dog(s), avoid looking them directly in the eyes, hold your poles aggressively in...
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    Railway construction between Zamora/Granja

    This sign directed me onto the highway to walk many kilometers along the side of the road as I walked up to the top of the pass at Padornelo. Laurie, I think you are correct, over the years much of the disruption will heal, but it will take some years for that to happen. The folks who walk then...
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    Railway construction between Zamora/Granja

    This one is also entering into Lubian. The two photos walking towards Lubian do not to the disruption justice. The other photos I have won't load onto the website as I receive an error message when I try. I will see what else I have and post them if possible. Regards, Geoff
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    Railway construction between Zamora/Granja

    Laurie, I tried to edit the photos in my prior post but for some reason they won't load as Thumbnails (smaller size). This one is between A Gardina and Laza at Campobecerros.
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    Merida to Santiago (19 days)

    I took 24 days to walk that portion of the Plata from Sevilla this year plus additional rest days to see the things that were important to me. If you are carrying a full pack then 19 days, while doable, is probably pretty optimistic unless you are super strong, extremely fit, have perfect...
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    I have booked my flight to do the VdlP, but now am doubting myself.

    You will be fine...anxiety is just part of the pre-walk process. You've been through it all before. Don't doubt yourself, you will be fine...the journey will be special. :-) Simply prepare as well as you can then off you go! You'll wonder what all the self questioning was all about the day you...
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    Railway construction between Zamora/Granja

    Annie, yes it is. But as I've said above, if you can time your days to arrive on weekends you can easily walk right across most of it. It worked well for me and I decided not to sweat it...I just focused inwards and walked on. I've been back 7 weeks and believe it or not I haven't looked at my...

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