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    Which route out of Ourense?

    We took the steeper route. It was magical as there was fog so people who were going down, as we went up, were quite ghostly-looking when they first appeared. The quality of the sound was different, almost ethereal. And what joy when we got to the "top" where a way-marker told us we were 99kms...
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    Starting from Sevilla in September

    Like @Portach I walked the Via de la Plata in two parts, but walked from Zamora to Santiago in October, 2008, then went back in March/April of 2009 to walk from Seville to Zamora. There was some rain in Galicia which was no big deal. Otherwise the weather was very pleasant, not too hot.
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    VdlP Food Recommendations - A Serious Question

    It was many years ago (2008 & 2009) that I walked the VdlP, but one thing I really missed was black pepper! Seemed all the cafes and restaurants had olive oil cruets and salt shakers on the tables, but no black pepper to be had. Ever since, I've saved the little paper "envelopes" that contain...
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    September in Via de la Plata?

    I agree it's a pretty warm time of year to do the VdlP. You could do some version of what I did: Start in Zamora or Salamanca, go to Santiago, then back to Seville by some means (bus, train, air) and walk to Zamora/Salamanca from there. You'll get the best weather on both parts of the VdlP...
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    How/why is VdlP difficult?

    I do realize that almost any activity can be unsafe; however, sometimes on a route like the Via de la Plata - - which as has been pointed out, has longer stretches without services, etc. - - hitching might be the only option. It's been my experience that trusting in God and others for help...
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    How/why is VdlP difficult?

    I hope it's OK to use the "H" word here. My route was Zamora to Santiago in October/November one year, then from Seville with the goal of reaching Zamora the next April/May. A couple of times when I just couldn't walk any more (here it comes!) I hitchhiked alone with absolutely no qualms. I...
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    Suddenly solo on the VdlP

    Kate, I've only walked the Via de la Plata (fall 2008 and spring 2009) on my own and loved it! As others say, you will meet up with people at the albergues so can choose whether to walk alone or with others, or some combination. I felt safe the entire time. Never felt any draw to the CF...

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