daandownunder
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Via Podiensis (2010)
Camino Frances (2012)
Camino del Salvador & Primitivo & Finisterre (2014)
Via de la Plata /Camino Frances (2015)
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I was just up at Poladura de Tercia. Very muddy and wet, snow still up on the heights, but I think by May you will have nothing much to worry about. You should be fine with the layers of clothes you describe, but bring some light gloves. And I hope you use a staff or walking sticks, those are really handy on this trail.
There were blankets in the albergues I stayed in, but I cannot address the Poladura albergue -- when there´s such a nice B&B next door, I go for that!
Thanks a lot everyone for all the replies!
Unfortunately the link to Ender's guide does not seem to be working, but I'll keep trying!
Walking poles... I only have one... and I've only ever (bought and) used it a bit on a holiday in New Zealand with a 15-16 kg pack... Don't plan on taking more than 8! But maybe I'll get a pair, especially after watching Gunnar's movies. It reminded me of walking GR65 from Le Puy and on some parts wondering how on earth ALL those loose rocks ended up on one track at the same time... and then steeper...
Hi, Danielle, oh lucky you. I am pretty sure you will LOVE this camino.
About snow. Ender (if you don't know who he is, do a little checking, he is the leader of the Salvador Camino
Angels, having put in sturdy metal arrows, built a bridge, etc etc.). Anyway, Ender said the following on a Spanish forum a couple of weeks ago:
"Last year we had snow until May. This year we haven't had much snow, but a lot of rain, so I don't think that people will have trouble in the second half of April."
I would just add that it wouldn't be a bad idea to check in again a week or so before departure just to see what the situation is. People like jflavin who have walked the Salvador in a lot of snow will tell you it's dangerous and not a lot of fun.
About the guides: Ender also wrote a great guide, translated into English, to the Salvador http://caminodelsalvador.net/?cat=13 . For some reason I can't open the website today, but I'm assuming it's still there, and I highly recommend it. It's a lot longer than Reb's and mine, has good explanatory pictures, and I think you can just bring one of the two, annotating the one you bring with notes from the other.
I have walked the Primitivo twice without a guidebook, but there is very good online info on mundicamino, eroski, and gronze. I don't think the CSJ guides have maps, and the online sources just have very schematic maps. Are you talking about accurate topological maps?
Buen camino to you! Laurie
Thanks Laurie! I was reading the 'Document Transcript' below the logo rather than following the arrows!
Both versions of the guide look great!
I checked out the foro but unfortunately it is not as nicely organized as this one. You need to search through the topics as they are not per Camino as here.
I will pm Susanna about the stages although I remember that she walked all the way to Buiza on the first day. My walking companion would jump ship on day 1 if we did that. Is there a beter 5 day alternative?
It looks like I will use your 12 day Primitivo version should this combo be my final choice.
Questions:
1) I have a light-weight (15c) sleeping bag which I took this February on the Vía de la Plata. Would I need it in the mountains end June/beginning July? I also have a silk liner which I would rather use due to weight.
2) I would like to do the 5 day alternative: León-La Robla-Poladura de la Tercia-Campomanes-Mieres-Oviedo. That would give sufficient time to visit Oviedo as the last stage is 19 km. Anyone have specific comments on this alternative? I understand that we would need to stay in a few private albergues.
Thanks in advance and Buen Camino!
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