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  1. gyro

    Hi, I'am from Germany an I'm planning to walk the camino de la Plata in early October. Almut

    Hello Almut, Sadly, I will not be returning to Spain until next April, and even then I will be walking along the Camino del Norte, starting in Gijon. The VdelaP is a challenging walk, but I enjoyed it and I hope you will too. the first day from the cathedral, through Sevilla, across the bridge...
  2. gyro

    Bi-directional route markings

    Well, in 2008, I met a japanese chap in Gudina. He was walking from Santiago to Sevilla and had made it that way. Having only walked it from South to North, I would say..... The section through Galicia wuold be troublesome, but the extremaduran part should be OK, there are pretty good maps...
  3. gyro

    Many Pilgrims This June?

    Dear Aleesha and Bjorg, Perhaps we will met along the way - I will be starting on 6th or 7th. Look for a slow, lumbering Scot plodding thoughtfully along the way. Gyro
  4. gyro

    Via de la Plata - October (and November!) 09

    Dear Isabelle, I walked the VdlP in two stages over two years: 1. April 2006: a 500km pull from Seville to Salamanca 2. July 2007: a 500 km pull from Salamanca to Santiago I wuold echo David here: The CSJ guide and the Cole/Davies books were both helpful - with very few actual errors. Both books...
  5. gyro

    Leaving Ourense, which way to go?

    And here I agree entirely. I really enjoyed my tour around the monastery - fascinating details as previously described. Gyro
  6. gyro

    Leaving Ourense, which way to go?

    I took the LH route: not easy to spot the right hand turn. the ascent is a REAL slog, the only reward being a bar at the summit. After that, the walk through the country is marvellous - several villages and several bars - until you get to Cea. I would not advise staying at Oseira -- the monks...
  7. gyro

    Walking Via de la Plata, May 18 2009

    where are you planning to start.... gyro
  8. gyro

    More pleasant route into Ourense

    Having plodded along the road through the industrial estate South of Orense, I hope you have some success with this one. It is the most miserable 2km in the entire 1000km. Even the maximum security prison near El Terra de Cubo had more charms... good luck Gyro
  9. gyro

    A list of fountains on the VDLP?

    Dear Annie, When I walked the VDLP, I carried 2 2-litre water bottles, which I refilled as often as I could. I found that most ofthe time, there were sufficient fountains etc along the way. There were a few long, hot pulls in the first third of the route (I started at Sevilla) but I never felt...
  10. gyro

    Which route Gudiña - Ourense?

    I took the Northern route. The first pull from Gudiña to Laza is a long day and one wanders through abandoned hamlet after abandoned hamlet, which is a bit disconcerting. The views are tremendous. Vilar de Barrio is pleasant if quiet -- the town focussed on a petrol station !!! And Xunqueria...
  11. gyro

    VdlP April 2009

    Yes, I concur. Hervas was a wonderful diversion from the VdlP. I recall a fascinating museum and a couple of good restuarants. If anyone is thinking of diverting to Hervas to Banos de Montemayor, I would strong advise that you don't walk along the old railway line. this is a punishing 4km. All...
  12. gyro

    Need for a Sleeping Mat on Via de la Plata?

    Well, I walked VdlP two years ago. I took a foam sleeping mat and never used it. Just my two cents Gyro
  13. gyro

    VdlP April 2009

    Dear Laurie, Yes, I walk the VdlP over Semana Santa leaving Sevilla on March 30 arriving Salamanca on April 20.(approx) A lovely time of the year to walk -- only one rainy day,at Bejar. Semana Santa presented no problem at all, until we arrived in Salamanca on Monday of Holy Week. The alberque...
  14. gyro

    8 days on VdlP mid November

    Dear Andrew, Agree completely with evanlow, the South is wonderful. Personally, I would recommend Camas to Merida, or perhaps Fuente de Cantos to Caceres. The albergue in FdeC is/was amazingly comfortable, but I heard from a recent post that it was closed at the moment. In any event, enjoy...
  15. gyro

    List of albergues

    Oh, no, the albegue in Torremeiga was quite a treat.... Is the albergue in Fuente de Cantos also closed? Now, that was really a place to enjoy.... Gyro
  16. gyro

    Via de la Plata guide

    Dear john, Yes, the Via de la Plata is a wonderful, monumental walk. I started in 2006 and finished last year. Sevilla to Salamanca in 21 days, then Salamanca to SdeC in 19. A tough, challenging and wonderful experience. The guide by Bethan Davies and Benjamin Cole (see Amazon for example) is...
  17. gyro

    Pilgrim's book on the Via de la Plata

    It is an excellent resource as a walking guide. Pretty good maps, very detailed route instructions, and useful information on shops,accommodation and bars. Sadly, now 5 years old and the "updated information" on pilipalapress.com is brief. I found the natural histoy information and the "brief...

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