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Thanks for that. Makes sense - and actually, as of today, my plans have now significantly changed and I will no longer be commencing the VdlP this autumn - I've switched it to Feb/Mar instead. I have had a yearning to return to Nepal for the past 2 years and now, UK have finally removed Nepal...
Random question - but might while away an hour of your lives, as it has mine! Does anyone know how to add a new camino to your profile? I've gone into the profile page, where my caminos are listed, but it just won't let me add a new one (VdlP 2021 obvs!) All the other details seem ok to edit...
Mmm re: weather, I checked accuweather and when I hit Salamanca on 7th Nov it's predicting 17c and in Ourense where I hope to be by 19th Nov it's down to around 14c. So not cold, but def cooling down as I head Northward! But perfect walking temps for me. Obs also predicting rain in Galicia...
Wow - still 30c! I set off on 18th. It'll be an odd one to work out clothes wise as going from very warm to potentially very cold by the time I hit Galicia in November - but it's all about the layers I guess. Buen Camino and keep the posts coming!
Whoo hoo! I will be 4 days behind you - setting off on 18/10. I'll def be looking out for your posts as you go along re: open/closed albergues etc. I'm planing on 37 walking days and one rest day in Salamanca - so a few long days along the way - but can't wait!
Thanks for the info. I'm def going to call 1-2 days ahead as there is nothing more demoralising than finding you have to keep walking when you were looking forward to an end of the day beer!!
I would prefer slightly shorter stages but due to us Brits having to adhere to the 90 day visa requirement (and I will have spent 7 weeks in Europe already this summer) I only have 40 days to spare - so opting for longer stages and 2 rest days and a final free day in Santiago. I'll look out for...
Hi - I'm also starting the VdlP on 18th Oct. I'm pretty much following the Gronze stages and thinking of taking 2 rest days along the way - maybe Salamanca and Ourense? Any other recommendations for rest days welcome! I'm not planning to bring a tent and will try and use albergues where...
I will certainly do some more research before I finalise any plans, but it helps to have an idea of how many weeks to plan for, so thanks for your info. I like the solitude of winter walking, but safety and having a roof over my head at the end of each day has to be priority!
hi, I am thinking of doing VdlP in Nov/Dec 2019. I completed CF in Nov/Dec last year in 5 weeks taking in a couple of additional 1day breaks, averaging around 22km per day. As you seem to have averaged a similar daily distance, can I ask how many weeks it took you to complete VdlP?
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