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I stayed there Easter Saturday last year.I got a lovely welcome, before any formalities was invited to sit have tea and an Easter desert. Had a wonderful communal dinner and breakfast. I recognise the dining room.I have great memories of my stay there
I walked the VdlP April / May 2014. I carried a light sleeping bag and silk liner, used both together or apart as needed. This worked well for me
Buen camino
I met and walked with Dave and Colin .We were blessed with dry weather 2 days rain + drizzle for half day .Dave and I reached Santiago, unfortunately Colin went home early due to knee problem. Met wonderful people both pilgrims and locals. I also walked to Muxia.
Hello John
I walked the Via de la Plata April/May last year. I used the accomadation and walking schedule by Jirit found here in the resources section as well as Gerald Kelly`s. I was unable to get the guide(english version) by the Amigos del Camino in Seville but got it in the albuerge...
Hello Sharon
I used the Via de la Plata accomadation and walking schedule by Jirit, found here in the resources section. I also had the free guide by Gerald Kelly found in www.viadelaplataguide.net. I hope this will be of use. Ask if you need any more information.
Buen Camino
Maura
Hej Helen
I enjoyed the Via de la Plata very much.I stayed in albuergues except for 3 nights- in Fuente de la Cantos the albuergue was closed so we stayed in a " holiday hotel" with apartments,bedrooms and also rooms with bunk beds.( The owner mets us outside of town with flyers) . In El Cubo...
I walked the Via de la Plata in 2014 starting in Seville April 1st . I walked during Semana Santa/Holy week(April 14th to 20th).I preferred to stay in small towns and villages and enjoyed their processions and church services.I encountered no problems with accomadation. One of the highlights of...
I walked the Via de la Plata this year and was blessed with the weather. I started April 1st in Seville and arrived in Santiago May 11th and then on to Muxia via Dumbria. I had every kind of weather- hot,cold, cold wind but only 2 days of rain( day 2 +3 ) and few hours of drizzle later in the...
Starting April 1st I walked from Seville to Santiago. I followed the signs and did not encounter any problems with the railway construction .Again we only had 3 days of rain in 6 weeks (of which 2 were at the begining Guillena to Castilblanco to Almaden).I used the Amigos guide book for...
Hello Angela
I will be a week ahead of you, I arrive in Seville March 31st and hope to start walking on Tuesday 1st. Our paths may cross on the way. Buen Camino
Maura
Hello David
I am also hoping to walk the Via de la Plata starting in Seville on April 1st. So I will probably meet you on the camino
You will get very good advice for all you will need on this forum
Maura
Hello Una Dara
I have not yet booked a flight but am hoping to start from Seville April 2nd. At the moment I am going on my own. I am trying to gather as much information as I can. I am looking forward it and hoping it all goes well.Buen Camino
Maura
Hello crackmrmac,
I am hoping to walk Via de la Plata in April/May and would like to have The Amigos guidebook. Did you arrange with Hotel Simon to pick up a copy for you?
Maura
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