I walked all the French way 3 times, and I would like to do the half Via de la Plata, from Salamanca or Merida from about The 8'th of September. But I am a bit worried about a few things I've read.
1 - The long stretches between the albergues, without any cafés or places to take a break. I read somewhere that you can't even find a stone or anything to sit and rest. I can't walk much more than 25 km a day.
2 - I have also read that you sometimes find yourself being the only pilgrim in the albergues. I like to walk alone, but I also like to meet others sometimes, on the way and in the albergues.
3 - Paved road walking.
I would like to hear the experience from you who walked this part of the Via de la Plata in September/October.
1 - The long stretches between the albergues, without any cafés or places to take a break. I read somewhere that you can't even find a stone or anything to sit and rest. I can't walk much more than 25 km a day.
2 - I have also read that you sometimes find yourself being the only pilgrim in the albergues. I like to walk alone, but I also like to meet others sometimes, on the way and in the albergues.
3 - Paved road walking.
I would like to hear the experience from you who walked this part of the Via de la Plata in September/October.