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  1. Peregrinopaul

    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    I was posting on another thread about my trepidation about descents - on a bike in my case. I was reminded of an incident in 2014 when we passed a group of Italian bicigrinos on the descent from Cruz de Ferro. One had misjudged a corner and ended up in a ditch with broken bones. We were just...
  2. P

    Camino Norte + heights

    Hi everyone I was hoping those with experience of the Camino Norte might help - I love hiking but have a fear of sheer drops and therefore find walking on narrow cliff paths challenging. Would those who have walked the Norte advise against it because of this? in general, what are the paths...
  3. TaraUltreia

    Drinking water availability on the VdLP

    Hi All, I drink a LOT of water when I'm hiking. It's not unusual for me to go through 2 or more litres a day. On the Frances it used to be a bit more difficult to find water but now there are so many cafes and albergues (as well as many fountains) that I can refill as I go along. What is the...
  4. Deb and John

    Vertigo and the VF in Italy

    Hello and Happy New Year fellow trekkers! Aiming to walk some or all of the Italian section, we have a question, please. If one lives with severe vertigo, which sections would be a problem; or, do any/all 'lofty' bits have alternative routes? Thx!
  5. M

    Dangerous dog between Triacastela and Sarria (2019)

    To all those walking from Triacastela to Sarria. Beware of dangerous dog that bit me quite badly this morning. The location was about 20mins after leaving Triacastela, you walk down a hill into a very small hamlet of about 2 or 3 house plus some farm buildings. There is a vending machine in one...
  6. L

    Scared of heights

    I just did a hike which had no handrail and there were parts that were narrow and high in the air. There were parts where I was concerned about slipping or stepping wrong and falling to my death. Are there parts of the Norte like this? I am interested in the Norte but I don’t want to do it if...
  7. L

    Fear of heights

    In June planning to start in Porto and follow the Senda Litoral and combine with the Coastal Route and possibly the Central. Having a fear of heights, is there anything I should be concerned about? Even being on a fairly wide path, if there is a cliff at the edge, I feel very uncomfortable...
  8. sarahmadrid

    Fear of heights (don't laugh- It's real!)

    Hello! I am lucky enough to live in Spain, and have just over a week to do something for my soul! However, I have terrible vertigo ( I once hugged a pylon up the Eiffel Tower for an hour). Is there anywhere I should worry about from Sarria to Compostela? Thanks guys!!
  9. A

    Hunters!

    I think I missed the memo that said not to walk on a Sunday morning from Cacabelos to Villafranca. Seems men hunt on Sunday mornings and the trail is right in the middle of their hunting. They were hunting in between the vineyards. About 5km of dogs barking and gun shots right there. Is there...
  10. Magwood

    Warning for solo female pilgrims to be aware on Mozárabe

    I hadn't thought to mention this previously, but on reading today a post on a fb group I follow I think I should. On the long stage from Villaharta to Alcaracejos there is a smallholding that you pass through at around 18 km. Back in 2015 I walked this route from Málaga with forum member...
  11. Kanga

    A Safer route out of Cáceres

    Note from the mods. I was looking at a general thread on highway safety and noticed that there were some posts about a safer alternative leaving Cáceres. Since this is such a dangerous section, I thought I would highlight it and make it a separate thread, so that other Vdlp pilgrims might take...
  12. Derek Hanrahan

    Descent from Col de Lepoeder into Roncesvalles

    Hi, I walked this route with my son on a very clear day in 2013. Since 2012 I've been doing a section every year with family and friends. Now I am within 90km of Santiago but I'm returning alone this year to start the Camino again in late August. At the time we descended the last section from...
  13. peregrina2000

    After Medellín -- through Yelbes or Santa Amalia?

    That was the question for me a couple of weeks ago. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/help-with-medellin-to-merida.55082/ If you look at the association guide, you will see the choice. I learned that nearly everyone goes through Yelbes now, as I did. I had GPS tracks as I...
  14. happymarkos

    Stream crossings after Caparra

    Today the last stream crossing after Caparra had a central block washed away. It was downstream and the reinforcing rods were sticking up. It must have been a tremendous flow to do this. Still able to cross but the stepping stones on the missing section are not stable. Later just after the...
  15. peregrina2000

    A little tricky after Alcala

    I want to write this up while it is fresh in my mind. About 7 km after leaving Alcala, most of which is on wonderful dirt roads through olive groves, you leave the dirt road at the first picture, where the arrow takes you to the right and down. Your first little challenge is to go through the...
  16. NadineMc

    Dangerous road walking on the Norte?

    Hello everybody. I was wondering if there are a lot of stretches along the Norte where I would be walking on the shoulder along side speeding cars. I remember that happening a couple times along the Portuguese Camino and that terrifies me. I’ll be starting in Bilbao and branching off to join the...
  17. Shieldz

    VDLP Path Condition from Seville?

    Hi, we are leaving Seville on 18 May. Saw previous post on the Camino route under water from all of the rain. Can anyone help with current condition? Thanks, Ron
  18. Kanga

    Route Napoleon closed 1 Nov to 31 March

    A reminder to members that the Route Napoleon is closed from tomorrow until the 31 March 2018. Here's a copy of the official notice: http://www.caminosantiago.org/cpperegrino/prensa/verprensa.asp?PrensaID=11129 Google translate: The Government of Navarra has established measures restricting...
  19. T

    Heights..

    hi everyone . I am looking for some advice I am in Poio and tomorrow begin the climb to Armenteira espiritual way .. while I do not mind the climb if I am not inland. Limping I may have a problem as I am terrified of heights .. can snyond advise me please .. is it similar to the climb from Porte...
  20. pitztop

    Alert Sevilla to Guillena - River Crossing Flooded Today - April 29, 2017.

    Due to very heavy rain in the Sevilla area on Friday (28 April 2017), there has been quite a bit of flooding. The arroyo Molinos (the stream that needs to be forded on the way to Guillena from Sevilla) was a full blown river this morning (29 April 2017). As we were walking towards the fording...

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