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  1. Kev&Kath

    Update for Villanueva de Campean

    The closure of Bar Via de la Plata will be a loss to that little community. Had lunch there...and thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambience. Also, can only mirror your assessment of the Posada. An truly excellent spot to overnight, and a wonderful hostess!!
  2. Kev&Kath

    Why so few pilgrims on the Via de la Plata? Article from local website.

    My wife and I walked the VdlP (and started in Cadiz to Seville on the Via Augusta) in April/June last year. We loved it so much that our focus now is on the Camino del Sureste - out of Alicante. While much quieter than the Frances we still met a good few pilgrims on the path...but...most days...
  3. Kev&Kath

    Self Introduction

    My wife and I walked the VdlP this year during April/June. I know you'll have a tremendous time. In hindsight...our only regret...was not building in more rest days to our itinerary. Fatigue, for me, was an issue (we actually started our walk in Cadiz), and I'd certainly have appreciated a...
  4. Kev&Kath

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Sanabres 2023

    April/June this year presented excellent weather. It's a 'funny' place to walk. Often the temps max'd out in the mid 70s, but the intensity of the sun was a surprise (most noticeably in southern Spain). Often it felt a lot warmer than the actual temperature. Mornings were ALL cold enough for a...
  5. Kev&Kath

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Sanabres 2023

    Walked the Sanabres in late May this year. Really enjoyed this route. Took a rest day in Ourense - needed and thoroughly enjoyed! You'll have a fantastic walk on the Sanabres!! Buen Camino.
  6. Kev&Kath

    South/central Spain in April versus September (aside from weather)

    If starting around Semana Santa be sure of your accommodation options. My wife and I started from Cadiz in April this year, on Good Friday, and I was very happy I had pre-booked accommodation - particularly for the first week. It is very much a time when Spanish folk are 'on holiday' with beds a...
  7. Kev&Kath

    Scenic 100km on southern part of Via de la plata?

    My wife and I recently completed the Via Augusta as a 'warm up' for the VdlP. The Augusta runs from Cadiz to Seville. It was seven walking days overall…with a rest day in Jerez de la Frontera. This route was a real surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and would certainly consider walking this...
  8. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Thanks Ernie...good to know. Cheers.
  9. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Thank you jungleboy - response really appreciated, and I suspect we'll be following the same route after a night in Cea. We're quite flexible on accommodation outcomes, so quite happy to see the options you've highlighted. Cheers!
  10. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Thanks Gerald. The consensus of responses clearly points to the value of a trip to Oseira - particularly - as you point out - the impost in extra kms is not that great. Thanks again for taking the time to advise. Cheers.
  11. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    El thank you! The Oseira monastery is sounding like a real highlight of the Sanabres. I'm very happy I asked the question. Hopefully, we avoid any weather that might be described as 'freak' lol. God willing, and if our schedule holds to plan, we'll be in the area very late May this year, so sort...
  12. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Thanks so much Elle. Your advice certainly mirrors those that have kindly responded. Oh..btw...I'm quite enjoying your 'Spiritual Journey...' writings. Really appreciate you taking the time to include. Its a good read, with lots of info for the novice!!
  13. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Nick thanks for that. It is our first time on the Sanabres...so Oseira it is! Cheers.
  14. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Thanks Tandem...noted on the rations advice!
  15. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Ernie...definitely thinking that way now. I wasn't sure what the terrain was like on that alternate to the monastery, but not reading any alarm bells on the route from your, and others, comments. Looking forward to the 'detour'.
  16. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Again..you provide great advice. Much appreciated! We took the Samos alternate on the Frances...and very much enjoyed our aftrnoon tour, and evening Mass, at the monastery.
  17. Kev&Kath

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Again, a question for those that have walked the Sanabres - the stage from Cea to O Castro (Dozon) has an alternate route via Oseira. According to Gronze the alternate is only a couple of kilometers longer. Which did you take?
  18. Kev&Kath

    Walk from O Castro Dozón to Lalin via N-525 road: Terrain and Route Information

    Tom..thank you so much! I'll take your advice re: Mapy.cz. I'm not familiar with the app, but will check it out today. Really appreciate your feedback....cheers! Kev
  19. Kev&Kath

    Walk from O Castro Dozón to Lalin via N-525 road: Terrain and Route Information

    A question for those that have walked the Sanabres. Coming out of O Castro (Dozon) is it possible to walk directly to Lalin? Gronze Map (Stage 35B) infers it is a route (by road - N-525). Terrain is an unknown for me, and Google Maps has this route down at about 3 hours of walking. I'd really...
  20. Kev&Kath

    Rationing

    Thank you. Good point on timing. Pilgrim hours sometimes don’t readily align with traders. Something to keep in mind 👍

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