- Time of past OR future Camino
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Thank you for your caution, but I have already walked the Primitivo and do not plan to consider it again for this spring.Two points I would caution against the Primitivo - there are relatively few pilgrims and, more importantly, I can still remember the mud from May 2018
I think the entire Vdlp may be too long for Chris and pals. What do you guys think about my suggestion that she consider just starting in Mérida? I know that means missing Sevilla (and Zafra, aka “Little Sevilla”, though that is way overstated IMO), but if I HAD to miss a part of the Vdlp I would either choose that, or cut out a part in the middle, Salamanca to the start of the Sanabrés. But that would mean missing Zamora, and I agree with everyone who says that is is just a wonderful place!
Yes I can see how that could work. Maybe fly into Seville for a visit and bus to Merida. The road follows so much of the camino... mind you the park on day 3 is beautifulI agree about Zafra... compared to the other cities it pales... which is crazy as it's a lovely place. There are certainly a few days that go on and on... Is it after Caceras that it becomes a bit flat too? Maybe bus ahead there and that misses the long day over the lake?
This is an awful thread really because I'm re-reading my blog and just yearning to return!
That’s a good idea about flying into Sevilla and busing to Mérida. I agree that the park on Day 3, into Almadén de la Plata, is nice, but my memory is that it is nowhere near as nice as the dehesa after Mérida.
I always feel like I am going out on a limb when I recommend the Vdlp, because I know there are strong contra opinions. But I’m happy to see others who enjoyed it as much as I did!
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