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Newbie on the Via de la Plata - Suggestions welcome!

chronophage

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Time of past OR future Camino
Starting Via de la Plate on April, 10 2017
Hello, I will start the VdlP on April, 10 right from Sevilla and the cathedral. Looking at many sites I am wonedering if somebody knows the actauak status of the crossing of the arroyo de los molinos. Seems as if this one might cause a tedious detour.
 
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I am also starting from Seville on April 10th. From what I have been reading from blogs of people walking now is that the water level has now dropped to a manageable (but muddy) level. Also, just to one side some friends of the way have laid some planks/logs for a mud free crossing. Most likely see you on the way! Buen Camino!
 


Great to see there are a couple of people starting on 10 April . I arrive to Seville on 11 April and will start walking on 13 April . Hope to see you along the way .
 
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If all goes to plan, I may see all of you. Slow, really slow, walker.
 
Good to know and thanks for relaying the info !!
 
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Can someone tell me on what stage is that annoying creek?
First day if you walk from Sevilla to Guillena, second if you stop in Santiponce. It's 4-5km before Guillena. It is now not a problem because of planks that were put down by the Associacion, and the forecast is for splendid weather for the next while, so it should only get dryer.
 
 
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Thanks! I am picking up the VDLP at Villafranca de los Barros on the 15th, so I would have crossed it in a drier state 3 years ago, I don't remember it TBH. I do remember wonderful Pilar in Guillena - I adored that lady! Such grace and kindness. Give her a kiss from me if any of you are there.
 
Peter from Germany was there replacing Pilar for a few months, giving her a bit of rest.
 
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There are wooden boards to the right so you don't havr to walk on those pillars, nor take off any item of clothing.
 
Hi Davey ... thanks for the good news. Just finalizing my pack and yes, maybe will meet! Looking forward to it!
 
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Should not be s problem as most stream dry unless you get rain. 20 days ago did not get boots wet. Crossing highway lraving city noe easy as crossing controllrd by lights. The river crossing as you approach Aldeanueva del Camino still bad but bridge crossing near. Oliva de Plasencia a mess. Municipal closed. Building for sale. Book in advance before you walk 7 km of camino on very busy dangerous narrow road. Live on camino
 
I'm am envious of all you fabulous people.... a year ago today I started out from Seville. It was a fantastic experience - I hope your journey is as rewarding as mine was. Buen Camino!
 
I'm am envious of all you fabulous people.... a year ago today I started out from Seville. It was a fantastic experience - I hope your journey is as rewarding as mine was. Buen Camino!
Hey NicP - you're the doc from Chch, right? We met in, or just before Baños I think. I'm back in Wellington now - missing the Camino...
 
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I'm am envious of all you fabulous people.... a year ago today I started out from Seville. It was a fantastic experience - I hope your journey is as rewarding as mine was. Buen Camino!

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Carel5, your google map is a great resource but it shows only the first stage. How does one access all the stages?

Here is the website. https://viadelaplataelcamino.blogspot.nl/

https://viadelaplataelcamino.blogspot.nl/search/label/MAPAS ETAPAS

It is in Spanish, but the maps are clear. Sadly, the maker is still busy. It is ready till Carcaboso so still a long way to go to Santiago.
But there are a lot of data: distances, river crossings, points of attention, albergues, and so on.

The site also has stage descriptions (alas, in Spanish) and information on albergues.

https://viadelaplataelcamino.blogspot.nl/p/albergues.html

Also this part is not yet ready.

There is also a Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/laviadelaplataelcamino/

As I postponed my Sevilla - Salamanca walk to next year (or later), I hope that webmaster Antonio then will be ready with his good work.
 
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Thank you, Carel5, for sharing all the links. This looks like a really nice site, and I'll be referring to it during my walk. Best wishes for your walk next year.
 

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