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    How much Spanish do you need on the VDLP

    it wouldn't be the first time either that above said sign has been there all week...
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    How much Spanish do you need on the VDLP

    you'll be fine and your efforts will be appreciated. Funny thing happened to us in Galicia (a whole different sound to the Spanish we had heard in the previous weeks!) when we met a very nice local in some small village. He wanted us to pick as many cherries from his orchard as we could carry...
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    Cáceres

    that is a good plan It56ny. Both cities are worth the effort to spend some time in, you won't regret.
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    Virtual (and very detailed) plan to walk the VdlP and Sanabrés (planning while in confinement)

    Alan, we also loved Caceres when we visited in 2019. Albeit Easter time and hard to find accommodation, but we had a really wonderful time. The walk over the town walls was fantastic. (see photo) For anyone wanting to spend a bit of effort in finding out about the history of this town, there is...
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    Must stop places VdlP

    That was the one! Lovely. Rooms or shared accommodation available.
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    Must stop places VdlP

    Definitely Merida, Caceres and Zamora! You won't regret. And if you are spending the night in Fuente de Cantos there is lovely private accomodation. I have to appeal to OzAnnie for the name, or get back to you when I find it. But is was really lovely, washing could be handed over to the owner...
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    Accommodation/Eating in Fuente de Cantos

    We also stayed there around the same time as Annie. If would travel through FDC again we would certainly be very happy to book here again. For a small fee they even do your washing! And adequate breakfast in the morning.
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    Via de la Plata, camping and eating

    Hiya Annie! And Martyseville too. Our sentiments exactly re the food on the VDLP. never was an issue, and if there were places where no supplies were to be gotten the guide book gave ample warning (which one are you using btw?) We walked the whole last year, started in April, and yes, the...
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    Suggestion on specific towns along vdlp for spending an extra day

    And spend a little time in Galisteo! Maybe not an extra night but a few hours definitely worth the trouble. As is Calzada de Bejár....UNESCO listed. Like another member said: too many quaint and interesting little places. Just don’t stand still for longer than a minute with a backpack on as the...
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    Towns with albergues but no shops

    But just a KM or so from Outeiro is a pension, Pazo de Galegos (?) which is also a boutique winery. We stayed the night, spoiled ourselves! Last night before Santiago and hugely enjoyed it. Super nice place, really good food and very friendly host.
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    Back on the silver road again

    Couldn’t agree more! Michelin star 🌟 on the Camino. Owner/chef just LOVES his job. We still talk about that day...
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    Back on the silver road again

    We remember that part as one of the best and most awesome parts after Salamanca! Very fond memories
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    Vía de la Plata as a first camino

    So, haven’t read all the above replies and apologies if I repeat some sentiments. We walked the VDLP as a first Camino (only arrived home a few weeks ago) and it was THE BEST we have ever done. Walked all of it, not without some physical issues but never never had issues with food, shops...
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    LIVE from the Camino Annie’s partial Vdlp apr/may 2019

    Hi Annie Valdesalor doesn’t take bookings. Nice hostel though! Valdesalor does have a private pension and I think it’s called Posada de la Plata. Good luck!
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    LIVE from the Camino Annie’s partial Vdlp apr/may 2019

    Yes we stayed there too. Not too many of us though so the bathroom wasn’t an issue that day. Got the award for most friendly canary 😉 And we had a second breakfast after that one...first one didn’t touch the sides. Lol. We’re going slower the next few days (just had 2 nights in Mérida) so who...
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    LIVE from the Camino Annie’s partial Vdlp apr/may 2019

    Hi Annie! Can we recommend an absolute gem of a hostel at Fuente de Cantos? If not too late.... Apartamentos Rurales El Zaguán de la Plata, Calle Llerena 40. Gorgeous setting and generous host. Breakfast included and for 5€ he even washes and dries your laundry... we were 2 of us so not sure...
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    Sending some luggage to Santiago

    You know the one, at the end of the Yellow Brick Road? Australia....more at the start of the dusty track really. 😊
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    Via de la Plata in April?

    Hello Isabeila, we too areleaving form Seville in early April. We anticipate about the 4th. (We initialy thought the 1st but as it turns out our close family is staying in 150 km away from Seville so we'll go see them first! Might see you on the way, have a wonderful time! Never walked a camino...
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    Sending some luggage to Santiago

    Thanks everyone! I thought this was possible and just couldn't find the older posts so this is great! I think we may use this service.
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    Sending some luggage to Santiago

    Good morning, Hopefully my last question before we leave the land of Oz in less than 3 weeks... As we are spending a little bit of time in Portugal and Sevilla before we start walking, I am wondering if it is possible to send a weekend bag from Seville to Santiago? We would pick this bag up...

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