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  1. Stripey Socks

    Too Lonely? Spring or Autumn?

    Hello. I walked the VdLP starting from Seville on 4 Sept last year. It was a wonderful experience - hard at times - but wonderful. Yes, it is MUCH quieter than CF but there are still plenty of friendly faces to talk to along the way. Sometimes you may not see anyone all day but we always...
  2. Stripey Socks

    Backpack transport services

    Sorry to be so doom and gloom but the VDLP is a more remote and isolated experience. Well worth doing but the infrastructure is not as well-developed as the Frances for example.
  3. Stripey Socks

    Backpack transport services

    Again - these sorts of services are very limited. I remember seeing posters/promotion for transport services at a couple of albergues (I think when we hit Galicia) but that was it for the entire walk.
  4. Stripey Socks

    Bus/train/taxis along VLDP

    Hi Ray I walked the VDLP in Sept/Oct 2014 - a magical but, at times, challenging experience. I am not confident that you will be able to access public transport whenever you want/need it on this camino. Some of the stage villages are tiny and may not have taxis or trains and/or only irregular...
  5. Stripey Socks

    Holy Week in Zamora?

    Hi Sue. I stayed in Zamora in October and the Albergue doors do not open until 2pm.....despite trying to convince the hospitalieros otherwise!!;) We also mistakenly took the Portuguese variant/arrows as we were leaving Zamora and ended up heading towards Portugal!! Not our original plan and...
  6. Stripey Socks

    2015 Accommodation and Walking Schedule Update

    Hello. Apologies for the delay in getting this to you. I hope it is of use. I am only more sorry that I didn't take more detailed notes to share. All the best Mel PS happy to send this through in Word format if you give me an email address. It will only let me upload a PDF
  7. Stripey Socks

    Lodging in Ponte Ulla

    Hello. It is called Bar Rios and is fabulous! Euro 10 per person per night and I had a lovely private room - with sheets and towels!! Bathroom just down the hall with plenty of hot water. I think about 6 rooms in total with twin/double configurations. Also fantastic food and menu del dia was...
  8. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Whoa - walking in the middle of summer must have been tough! It is going to be a bit of a shock to the system for me going from training in -2C temps currently to Summer/Autumn in southern Spain. Lots of early starts for me, lots of water in my camelbak and hopefully an ice cold cervaza waiting...
  9. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    OK bsewall. I guess I will just have to see how I go but am now locked into flights etc. Fingers crossed I can do it 'relatively' easily and not arrived too banged up or I will never hear the end of it from my husband!;)
  10. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Thanks so much Stash for the tip. I have just ordered it. I hope it turns up before I fly out on 1 Sept. All the best
  11. Stripey Socks

    Is the VdlP only 989km long?

    Deborah you should be proud of what you have achieved even if it is not an official round 1000! And, in my case planning to walk in September, it is probably better if I lull myself into thinking it is a bit shorter! In your heart you know you have walked every step! That is amazing in...
  12. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Wow Philip! You set a cracking pace and to do 50kms in one day is amazing! I plan to adopt a far more leisurely pace!:) Thanks for the tip about the compass. This will be a very different walk to Camino Frances by the sound of it where we will actually have to think about our next steps...
  13. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Hi Tom. I think we can be guaranteed it is going to be hot and early starts will get the bulk of the walking done before it gets too hot. That is my theory anyway! Thankfully I am a 'morning' person but I do find it a bit disappointing that I miss so many great sites in the dark. See you on...
  14. Stripey Socks

    Wild Camping on the VDLP

    Hi Tommy - sorry no insight on camping but great to hear that you will be leaving Sevilla on 4 Sept. That is my start day too and I am walking with 2 Canadians. I look forward to meeting you on the Way.. All the best Mel
  15. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Thanks for the feedback LT. I have started training already for a 4 September departure so I am hoping I will also be able to take the 30km-days in my stride. I am a bit worried about how hot it will at that time of year but I will just start extra early, drink plenty of fluids and pace...
  16. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Thanks CISSA69. Not sure that the lack of liquid was a cause in my case as I downed a 2 litre camel back plus another litre or two from bottles each day and I had 3 Zero tablets in the camel back every day as minimum. I also wore compression shorts everyday too. I will try elevating my legs...
  17. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Hi OzAnnie. Nope, don't think it is shin splints as that is incredibly painful (I understand) while I had no pain whatsoever with the swelling. My ankles simply disappeared for a couple of weeks! My husband also had major swelling of ankles and legs. I will do some more research and get back...
  18. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Hi Annie I am not sure what I can do to avoid the swelling this time. I will do more training (I thought I was pretty fit when we left Australia...until I saw the height of the Pyrenees!!!) and will probably do more training in the middle of the day rather than setting out at 530am in a Mudgee...
  19. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Well, I can now get properly excited about walking the VdlP! The flight is booked and paid for and all set to stroll out of Seville on 4 September. I know it is going to be hot then but I will just have to make the most of the early morning hours. Thanks so much everyone for your thoughts and...
  20. Stripey Socks

    How many days to walk the Via de la Plata?

    Thanks for your comprehensive response CISSA69. I have done my planning via godesalco.com and there will be quite a few days when I will need to do the 30+km. That won't be a picnic, especially when it is hot, but we did quite a few days like that on the Camino Frances last year so I know it...

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