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Be very careful on the stretch just south of Melida. Last week I was on my own and a dog came towards me and started being aggressive, unknown to me, another dog came from behind and grabbed my left thigh and took a chunk out of it. I needed hospital attention. I told the local police, basically they said the are aware of a dog problem in that area.I'll be walking the VdlP for the first time in a couple of weeks. Starting in Sevilla, hoping to make it to Cañaveral. Do you have any tips for me? Places to see, pilgrim's mass, albergues to stay in, history of the route... etc. I'd appreciate any comments you can leave! Robin
Thanks for the info, sorry to hear you were attacked by a dog. We will be on the look out for them. Was that near Merida or Melide?Be very careful on the stretch just south of Melida. Last week I was on my own and a dog came towards me and started being aggressive, unknown to me, another dog came from behind and grabbed my left thigh and took a chunk out of it. I needed hospital attention. I told the local police, basically they said the are aware of a dog problem in that area.
Gosh that sounds awful! I hope you healed up quickly. I once walked through an area on the Madrid route where we had to walk through a group of cows with very large horns. I was freaking out because we were in the middle of nowhere and those cows weren't moving. It was fine but still I don't trust those animals. Now I'll be sure to watch out for dogs. I'm going to Merida not Melida. Is this the place you mean? RobinBe very careful on the stretch just south of Melida. Last week I was on my own and a dog came towards me and started being aggressive, unknown to me, another dog came from behind and grabbed my left thigh and took a chunk out of it. I needed hospital attention. I told the local police, basically they said the are aware of a dog problem in that area.
Be very careful on the stretch just south of Melida. Last week I was on my own and a dog came towards me and started being aggressive, unknown to me, another dog came from behind and grabbed my left thigh and took a chunk out of it. I needed hospital attention. I told the local police, basically they said the are aware of a dog problem in that area.
I'll be walking the VdlP for the first time in a couple of weeks. Starting in Sevilla, hoping to make it to Cañaveral. Do you have any tips for me? Places to see, pilgrim's mass, albergues to stay in, history of the route... etc. I'd appreciate any comments you can leave! Robin
I usually average about 30km per day too on a longer Camino. I walked the VdlP in January/February 2022 and took 33 days. Given what you say about your own preferred distances your plan sounds ok but it would be too fast for most.I'm thinking 33 to 35 should be enough days. Does this seem reasonable?
I plan to start the de la Plata about April 14th. I have some books and maps; however, I'm not clear about all distances. 30 KM is an ideal day for me, I can go up to 40 KM in a pinch. I'm thinking 33 to 35 should be enough days. Does this seem reasonable? I'm planning a couple of days in Barcelona and then expect to start about April 16th .
The other thing to consider is that sometimes you must choose between a very long day and a very short day, in order to find accommodation - you cannot walk 30 km every day. So, it can be important to allow a few extra days in case you need to choose the very short days for some unexpected reason - it could be that you have an injury, or an expected lodging is closed and the long option becomes TOO long.I'm thinking 33 to 35 should be enough days.
That's the main reason I carried and used a bivvy bag on both my VdlP walks. Sometimes the accommodation is just badly placed for what I considered a good day's walking. So I spent half a dozen nights in a bivvy bag when the weather was cooperative and slept very well too!The other thing to consider is that sometimes you must choose between a very long day and a very short day, in order to find accommodation - you cannot walk 30 km every day.
I've stayed at La Flamenka Hostel. It was good, close to 'old town' and start of the Camino.Thanks for the information. At this time I expect to arrive in Seville on Sunday April 16 and start walking on the Monday or Tuesday. If anyone has any thoughts on where to stay that would be helpful.
Thanks JeffI've stayed at La Flamenka Hostel. It was good, close to 'old town' and start of the Camino.
MelidaThanks for the info, sorry to hear you were attacked by a dog. We will be on the look out for them. Was that near Merida or Melide?
We are confused, because there is a town called Mélida that doesn't seem to be on any Camino, a town called Melide on the Camino Francés, and a city called Mérida on the Vía de la Plata (which is the topic of this thread).Melida
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