Melbourne walker Kath

[Kathryn Leong]

Hello,
I am an independent traveller undertaking my second Camino. I walked the Camino Frances in may/ June 2012 with a dear friend. We had a wonderful experience and I felt a great sense of peace and satisfaction when I attended Mass in the Cathedral in Santiago. I suffered a stress fracture in a toe but with a bit of medication did not let it interfere with my intention to complete the walk. The sense of love I experienced along the way was something I will never forget. I think the VdlP will be different and challenging in other ways.

 

[Kathryn Leong]

I am starting my VdlP in April. I hope I will meet up with some other forum members.

 

[weekjchammings]

I am starting my VdlP in April. I hope I will meet up with some other forum members.

Hi Kathryn,

I will not be starting until the 25/26th April so unless you are walking quite slowly we will not meet. Hope to arrive in Santiago last week of May. Then on to Muxia & Finisterre not returning to the UK until 11th June.

Have a good one I'm sure you will meet many others. Keith from Wales.

 

[Kathryn Leong]

Thanks Keith. It does seem like I will be ahead but I do intend to take a few rest days and anticipate arriving in Santiago mid May. Whether I go on to Finisterre and Muxia is debatable. I visited both after completing the Camino Frances in 2012 but I didn't walk there due to a sore foot. If I am in good health I might walk on this time. That might give us an opportunity to cross paths.

 

[Vivienne]

Thanks Keith. It does seem like I will be ahead but I do intend to take a few rest days and anticipate arriving in Santiago mid May. Whether I go on to Finisterre and Muxia is debatable. I visited both after completing the Camino Frances in 2012 but I didn't walk there due to a sore foot. If I am in good health I might walk on this time. That might give us an opportunity to cross paths.

I am starting after you both, I am starting a girlfriend on the CF, walking with her for 3 days then catching trains down to Seville from Pamplona to start the VDLP on the 10th May. I shall be well behind you both. Aiming to do in 31-32 days so speedy walking & long distances.

 

[Kathryn Leong]

Carrying a sleeping bag on VdlP.
I am approaching Salamanca and most places have had blankets. You do need a sleeping sheet for albergues at least, or a very light sleeping bag. I find I have used my sleeping bag and am able to secure my valuables in a special pocket while I sleep, so that is another consideration.
A French walker said she only needed her a sleeping bag once up to Salamanca. Staying in Casa Rurals you won't need anything but they are more expensive and not as frequent. If this leg is an indication than blankets seem to be available on a regular basis.