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  1. brian560

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I stayed there. Very nice it is too,
  2. brian560

    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    I like to say that the Via de la Plata is more an Odessey than a walk. Also, I would carry breakfast and lunch for the day and carry coffee bags and a collapsible cup. Most of the public Albergue's have a microwave at least and only the bigger towns have cafe's open in the morning.
  3. brian560

    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Thanks. It's great for insulating blisters particularly between toes but I think a lot of walkers don't know about it.
  4. brian560

    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Are talking about Acti-bliss?
  5. brian560

    Starting VDLP in Seville - better to stay in Triana?

    The hostel in Triana has a dedicated dorm for pilgrims and will stamp your credential..
  6. brian560

    Starting VDLP in Seville - better to stay in Triana?

    Don't forget that there's no breakfast and lunch options in a lot of the small towns. I bought food the night before for breakfast and lunch the next day. A microwavable cup and instant coffee bags is handy too.
  7. brian560

    VdlP Food Recommendations - A Serious Question

    Restaurant in main street at Monasterio is good. Ask for best food in town at the Albergue and they'll give you directions. There is also a restaurant in Zafra over the road and to to the left of the Abergue in the former convent which does a huge menu del dia. Orense was good for food...
  8. brian560

    Via De La Plata 2020

    You also need to purchase food each day for both the following day's breakfast and lunch. You won't find many cafes open in the morning outside the larger towns and food options are limited on some stages.
  9. brian560

    dogs on the via de la plata

    I had one come at me the size of a shetland pony. Thankfully the farmer called it back
  10. brian560

    Weather alert (the heat is on)

    I might add get a torch if you're starting before dawn. In 2016, the markers were not so numerous for the first week and we did a bit of backtracking in the dark trying to find markers.
  11. brian560

    Via de la Plata - Pilgrim numbers in decline / flatlining

    I started in early September and I'm from Australia. By 2pm you need be at your destination or under a large tree. It is seriously hot.
  12. brian560

    Triana Backpackers in Triana, Seville, Spain.

    It's a sign of the times, I have stayed in backpacking hostels many times and all over the world in the last 20 years, often being the oldest guy in there. Cheap digs means I can travel longer and eat good food and drink fine wine. However general manners have declined considerably. From...
  13. brian560

    "Official" stages

    Don't forget to take your lunch with you. There are no lunchtime food options on many of the stages.
  14. brian560

    LIVE from the Camino C Clearly on the Via de la Plata

    It's very confusing and then I got lost in Guillena until a great local guy stopped, asked me where I was going then drove me to the municipal albergue.
  15. brian560

    Sanabres

    And have a day off in Ourense and go to the baths or eat very well in town particularly the Padrone peppers....ahh. The Sanabres is well worth doing.
  16. brian560

    Triana Backpackers in Triana, Seville, Spain.

    It's the same in most hostels these days, very few genuine travellers out looking at the sights during the day, mainly party animals who sleep all day, out all night and leave their gear all over the place
  17. brian560

    Starting Via de la Plata 8 September. Anything I should be concerned with?

    I went the Astorga route earlier this year so I will be at Me Gusto Comer with napkin already attached. I'm a bit worried about whether I will need a sleeping bag once I get into Galicia mid late October, any thoughts?
  18. brian560

    Starting Via de la Plata 8 September. Anything I should be concerned with?

    I plan to commence the DdlP 8 September if I can drag myself away from the bars of Seville. Is there anything I need to be concerned with? Cheers

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