Davey Boyd
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I simply had to like that post, but don't think it meant I liked the idea of you being struck by lightening!wonderful photos. The one looking down on Busdongo brought back wonderful memories... of the day I was almost struck by lightning!
Unless you are skilled and familiar with mountain hiking, it probably is best to do with a buddy. A simple slip and twist of the knee could be a real problem with so few people on this route.Photos are wonderful but certainly looks challenging for myself solo. If I can find a walking buddy for September would love to do this before the Primitivo.
Well, I'm here in Leon and have been to the Albergue to collect my Salvador credential but also a very negative lecture from the hospitaleros. Too many ascents and bad descents and I'm alone. I feel like I want to try it but don't want to be stupid. I have printed out Enders English guide which looks great. I also have the bus timetable for Oviedo. La Robles does seem a bit far for my first day. I will sleep on it and ask for Divine interventionUnless you are skilled and familiar with mountain hiking, it probably is best to do with a buddy. A simple slip and twist of the knee could be a real problem with so few people on this route.
But the beauty is incomparable. Very few places have struck me this awed, and I have the Rocky Mountains for my back yard.
Well, I'm here in Leon and have been to the Albergue to collect my Salvador credential but also a very negative lecture from the hospitaleros. Too many ascents and bad descents and I'm alone. I feel like I want to try it but don't want to be stupid. I have printed out Enders English guide which looks great. I also have the bus timetable for Oviedo. La Robles does seem a bit far for my first day. I will sleep on it and ask for Divine intervention
It's 28,5kms from Leon cathedral to La Robla albergue but you can shorten your first stage by staying in Cabanillas albergue which is 18,7kms from Leon cathedral. Cabanillas doesn't have any other infrastructure you could use, but in Carbajal de la Legua you can buy some food etc., or walk/hitchhike another 1,6kms to La Seca where bar/restaurant and tienda are.Well, I'm here in Leon and have been to the Albergue to collect my Salvador credential but also a very negative lecture from the hospitaleros. Too many ascents and bad descents and I'm alone. I feel like I want to try it but don't want to be stupid. I have printed out Enders English guide which looks great. I also have the bus timetable for Oviedo. La Robles does seem a bit far for my first day. I will sleep on it and ask for Divine intervention
Thanks for your help Kinky. I'm really looking forward to getting away from it allIt's 28,5kms from Leon cathedral to La Robla albergue but you can shorten your first stage by staying in Cabanillas albergue which is 18,7kms from Leon cathedral. Cabanillas doesn't have any other infrastructure you could use, but in Carbajal de la Legua you can buy some food etc., or walk/hitchhike another 1,6kms to La Seca where bar/restaurant and tienda are.
Loved that stretch from Leon to La Robla
EDIT: Of course Laurie as a true Salvador fan was a bit faster. And you should listen to her
Thanks Laurie, I am going to try for La Robla. The receptionist at Guzman tried to phone for me but no one at Albergue. He kindly said he will try again later. If I only make it to Cabanillas I will phone La Robla. Can I get a meal at La Robla?
Thanks Laurie, I am going to try for La Robla. The receptionist at Guzman tried to phone for me but no one at Albergue. He kindly said he will try again later. If I only make it to Cabanillas I will phone La Robla. Can I get a meal at La Robla?
Hi Laurie first time back on forum .Hi, camino07/Heather,
Just heard from Ender that he is up north working on putting arrows on the Camino Olvidado (another beautiful solitary route). He says he's sorry he cannot come to see you, but that his information is that there are many pilgrims on the Salvador now. Remember, though, that "many pilgrims" is relative for the Salvador. Hope you are well and that you find companionship! Buen camino, Laurie
Here I am in Oviedo, I made it!
Loved today even with the climbs. Weather just right and views amazing . My photos are on FB don't know how to put them on here Duh!
6 more Spanish pilgrims joined us at Mieres. Great to come over the hill and catch my first sight of Oviedo. Will miss my Salvador Camino family as no one is going on to Primitivo only me. Rain is predicted for Friday so I better get praying :-/
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