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This Sunday I leave Salamanca on my way to SdC. Two years ago I did the Frances accompanied by a lot of other people. This Camino seems less popular and I’m curious if there’s anybody around?
Yes, there are less people on this route - that's something those who walk it tend to like. But fear not you will find a group of hard core walkers which steadily increase as you near Santiago. Hope you enjoy it, it's a wonderful way.
I have been reading 2 different reports (on FB and instagram) about (an) agressive dog(s) just after Oseira. I'll post them here:
In the group of @geraldkelly on FB (4 days ago):
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Once again I am heading back to Spain; this time to walk much of the Sanabres with my son; starting in Rionegro del Puente after a few sightseeing days first in Salamanca and Zamora...
After a smooth and uneventful flight from Chicago to Madrid on Iberia, the last three days we have been doing some sightseeing in Salamanca and Zamora, and our days have been sunny, a little cool...
I’m at Almadén de la Plata at the moment, and my options for tomorrow are to go as far as El Real de la Jara (approx 14km) or continue on to Monesterio (approx 34km). 34 km is a bit far for day 4...
For anyone around Sevilla, next Saturday marks the end of the annual week long fiesta. I have just had a conversation, as I do weekly (to help her with English), with a friend who is from there...
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