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We walked VDLP 9/16... I was vegan and had to start eating eggs and some cheese or I would not have eaten much. Having said that, occasionally I had fantastic vegetarian meals. Many of the towns are so tiny.... I also ate lots of nuts! We took a dehydrated peanut butter called PB 8 ( I think...
My husband and I started from Merida in Sept 2016. We loved every step of the Way! I had to end in Salamanca with 2 broken bones in my foot. My husband took a bus to Ourense ,then walked to Santiago .I stayed in Salamanca a few days then took a bus to Santiago to meet him and hobble the last...
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I second MikeJS! We actually started our VDLP in Merida...we followed the arrows with no problems! We used the Wise Pilgrim app frequently and also SYates guide found somewhere in the camino forum. We found the VDLP to be fairly well marked! It is such a beautiful path. Enjoy!!
I also concur with Merida to Salamanca ! or getting to Merida then taking a bus a few days ahead and heading to Salamanca. We walked part of the VDLP this Sept/Oct and the two weeks we walked starting in Merida to Salamanca were magical! I then broke a bone in my foot but my husband took bus to...
Hello to all! My husband would like to know how much pavement we will encounter on the Via de la Plata. we are starting from Merida and taking the Sanabres route as well. Just curious... Thank you, peace ,Pam
I will be on the Via de la Plata beginning around Sept 10th or so. Curious about fresh fruits and vegetables that tend to be commonly available from Seville northwards. Looking forward to grapes and tomatoes, but wondering what else we can expect to find on a regular basis. Thanks
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