I have hiked the Camino Frances twice and Le Puy en Velay once all alone. I have always wanted to hike the Via de la Plata but I've almost always heard that it was a little isolated and you only occasionally ran into other pilgrims. (I've heard of at least two accounts of women pilgrims being robbed while walking in isolated areas.)
I am a woman and am always cautious of walking on isolated routes and that is why I've never walked the Via de la Plata. This year being Holy Year I'm wondering if there just might be a lot more pilgrims walking this route. I would be starting the first days of June. Anyone know how many pilgrims hiked the VdlP in June last year? Will the heat be too much? This is the only time that I can go. I would appreciate any advice or info. that you have to offer. Thanks!
A Regular Camino Addict,
Kelly
I am a woman and am always cautious of walking on isolated routes and that is why I've never walked the Via de la Plata. This year being Holy Year I'm wondering if there just might be a lot more pilgrims walking this route. I would be starting the first days of June. Anyone know how many pilgrims hiked the VdlP in June last year? Will the heat be too much? This is the only time that I can go. I would appreciate any advice or info. that you have to offer. Thanks!
A Regular Camino Addict,
Kelly