Pilgrim Rick
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- October 2014 Camino Frances SJPP to Santiago
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Hi Pilgrim Rick. It sounds like you undertake a similar planning process to me.
JB's book for Frances is great to have, but sadly there isn't anything quite as good in English for VdlP thatI have been able to find...so it's a case of pulling together several sources I think.
Gerald Kelly's "Walking Guide to the Via de la Plata and the Camino Sanabres" is one such source. I have that as an ebook. Coupled with an App "Wise Pilgrim - Via de la Plata" and the Forum's resource - a 12 page review of stages, distances and places to stay - I feel I have enough to go with. The Forum's resource has been updated for the current year and is a 2015 version of what was previously available.
The Wise Pilgrim App I found to be great for the Frances Route, but the VdlP edition has been released as a "work in progress" for now, but is still pretty good.
I set off on April 4th and from what you say, like you, always like at least starting out and setting off on Day 1 in the company of a fellow Pilgrim....let me know if you date coincides.
I hope the above info helps.
Buen Camino
Chris
By the way Musicman when did you travel the VDLP ? What are your thoughts about this Camino?Wow. That's great advice. Many thanks music man I will definitely check it out.
PILGRIMS LEAVING SEVILLE FOR VDLP APRIL 2016
1) CHRIS DAY
2) PILGRIM RICK
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Rick. It is a wonderful Camino and I intend to do the whole Via de la Plata when I have 5 or 6 weeks of free time. Right now, I am doing one week per year in May, and carry on where I left off on the previous visit. So, next May, I will begin walking again in Calzada de Bejar and hope to do about 250 klm in the week. I have a big choice to make on day 1 in 2016. Whether to travel the relatively short distance (20 klm) to Fuenterroble or carry on to the next stop, San Pedro de Rozados, which would mean walking 49 klm in the day. You will enjoy the experience, although some parts are very quiet, especially in the first few weeks. Concentration on the markers is important and it is easy to lose your way from time to time. I invested in a hiking GPS (Dakota 20) which I bought on Ebay. It certainly comes in handy, even if it is only to put my mind at ease, knowing that I am at least heading towards my intended destination. Overall, the Via de la Plata is a hotter Camino and temperatures can get pretty high, especially when you get into May, when it can reach the high 30's. I would be happy to share any information on my journey so far, which is about 440 klm into the Camino. My email address is david.murray@fmc.com.Hi Guys,
I walked the Camino Frances from St Jean to Santiago in October 2014 with a very good friend.
I can't even begin to describe what an amazing experience it was for me and my friend too, considering every aspect, it was truly a life changing discovery. 780kms of discovery on your journey in life.
I have decided to walk the Via De La Plata in April next year and I am starting to gather information and make the mental, physical, and practical planning steps that are necessary.
John Brierley THANK YOU!! You made my walk last year so comfortable and enjoyable and your guides are truly the best available and worth every penny.
Sadly though as far I know John does not have a book that covers the VDLP.
If anyone can suggest a book that comes anywhere close John Brierley's Camino Frances guide book I would be most appreciative. A guidebook is essential in my humble opinion.
Also, if there are any Peregrino's walking this Camino next year and would like some company starting out I would be very keen to meet you, as next year I will be walking alone.
If I can help you in any way or share any of my own experience let me know.
Well done if you have read my post to here !!)
Best wishes for a Buen Camino
Pilgrim Rick
NicP: It sounds like you are right on track. I would only caution against "over-training" before you leave for your camino. I do think some training is important, but if a training injury occurs, then it can mess up plans before you even leave home, and this is especially disturbing if tickets have been purchased. It is several months before you leave, so don't over do it! As for the Camino itself, we averaged almost exactly 20km/day on both Camino Frances trips, but it seems that the VdlP might require a bit more, at least on several days. Buen Camino!49 km in a day - that sounds like a pretty long and hard day to me! I think I'll be taking things a little easier - not sure that my level of fitness is up to such a long days yet... what a great idea to spend a week each year on the camino until its completed... that's certainly something I'd consider if only I were a little closer to Europe. I'm blessed to have around 8 weeks to get from Seville to Santiago.
Speaking of levels of fitness, any idea what most people manage to compete in terms of distances each day? I'm a great believer in the idea that one should only walk as far as one feels comfortable walking in a day, however I'm also aware that the distance between viable overnight stopping points is much more variable and often greater on the VDLP than it is on some other caminos (such as the Frances). I'm also keen to try and get fit enough that can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and not suffer too much. Any ideas about what the estimated maximum distance between overnight stopping points might be on the VDLP? I want to be sure that I can get there!
Also - I've read many different things about what people do in order to physically prepare for their camino. So far I've been trying to walk 3-4 days a week, between 6-10km a day, and intend to increase my distances on 1-2 days a week out to 20km walks in the lead up to my camino in April. Can anyone give any other advice on physical preparation? I know some people say that you dont need to do anything at all, just arrive and walk - for me, the idea of the camino as a catalyst to actually do some exercise is something I like, and walking is fun, so this works. Anything else which might make the camino more comfortable and increase the odds of completing it would be gratefully received though!
Hi HikoiI'm preparing to set out from Seville in April. I was planning on starting after spending Holy Week in Seville, but I'm unable to do that now. I can't decide whether to leave in early April, around the second week, or wait a little and leave around the 19th! I'm hoping for better weather later, but who knows what might happen! Preparations are well underway and I'm in danger of overthinking things! Camino fever...!
George, this is a good question and I have a lot of interest on the answer from any of our forum members walking La Via Augusta in the past. I have checked the satellite map and I see two bridges, one on CA-35 (Puente de la Constitucion de 1812, this is the closest one to Plaza de La Catedral), and one on CA-36 (Puente Jose Leon de Carranza, this one is to the South of Puente de la Constitucion de 1812)).George said:. . . on day one do you have to follow the bay round or is it possible to walk over the bridge to Puerto Real . . .
Wanna do it!!! Jun MengPILGRIMS LEAVING SEVILLE FOR VDLP APRIL 2016
1) CHRIS DAY
2) PILGRIM RICK
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George, this is a good question and I have a lot of interest on the answer from any of our forum members walking La Via Augusta in the past. I have checked the satellite map and I see two bridges, one on CA-35 (Puente de la Constitucion de 1812, this is the closest one to Plaza de La Catedral), and one on CA-36 (Puente Jose Leon de Carranza, this one is to the South of Puente de la Constitucion de 1812)).
-- Puente Jose Leon de Carranza is not open for walking based on what I read on a couple of articles (you can verify this information when you get to Cadiz, or wait for inputs from our forum members).
-- Puente de la Constitution de 1812 is new, was due to be inaugurated on 9/24/15 based on the attached newspaper article. As per the article this bridge will be open for walking ("Una vez se inaugure el próximo jueves el puente, los ciudadanos podrán caminar por el viaducto.") (again, you can verify this information when you get to Cadiz, or wait for inputs from our forum members).
-- Both bridges connect to CA-35 at around Barriada Rio San Pedro, not too far from Puerto Real.
Link to the article (in Spanish, which is my lingua materna):
http://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2015/09/20/55fecf8b46163ff6628b4572.html
Good luck on La Via Augusta and Via de la Plata, y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.
Thanks Pete for your comments. We use different books (possibly with the same results). Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.. . . in my books = over preparation . . .
You echo my thoughts on the solitude aspect of this route...walking alone in the company of others is good - that is having fellow pilgrims around. There is a group of four (of which I am one) setting off together on Monday 4th April. I know one - a Canadian - from this year's Frances Camino; another is a someone from this forum plus a friend who has also decided to join... They are both Canadians too. You are welcome to join the party, if it's that date you are setting off. It's a great time of year to walk the VdlP by all accounts.Hi Rick and all other peregrinos/as looking at doing the Via de la Plata in Springtime. I was planning to set off in March, but have now decided on April in the hope of better weather and higher temperatures.
One of my considerations has been whether this route is going to feel too isolated & solitary as I walk it alone, so it's good to hear of others also planning to walk then. I very much hope we get the chance to meet in person on the way.
All the best
Michele
Thank you Richard I certainly will. Appreciate the contact and I'll be in touch if our dates tally when my plans are firmer.Michelle, take note of my e-mail address, above, and if you're going to be in Seville on March 30 or 31, let me know. I start walking April 1.
Cheers,
Richard
Hi Chris,You echo my thoughts on the solitude aspect of this route...walking alone in the company of others is good - that is having fellow pilgrims around. There is a group of four (of which I am one) setting off together on Monday 4th April. I know one - a Canadian - from this year's Frances Camino; another is a someone from this forum plus a friend who has also decided to join... They are both Canadians too. You are welcome to join the party, if it's that date you are setting off. It's a great time of year to walk the VdlP by all accounts.
49 km in a day - that sounds like a pretty long and hard day to me! I think I'll be taking things a little easier - not sure that my level of fitness is up to such a long days yet... what a great idea to spend a week each year on the camino until its completed... that's certainly something I'd consider if only I were a little closer to Europe. I'm blessed to have around 8 weeks to get from Seville to Santiago.
Speaking of levels of fitness, any idea what most people manage to compete in terms of distances each day? I'm a great believer in the idea that one should only walk as far as one feels comfortable walking in a day, however I'm also aware that the distance between viable overnight stopping points is much more variable and often greater on the VDLP than it is on some other caminos (such as the Frances). I'm also keen to try and get fit enough that can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and not suffer too much. Any ideas about what the estimated maximum distance between overnight stopping points might be on the VDLP? I want to be sure that I can get there!
Also - I've read many different things about what people do in order to physically prepare for their camino. So far I've been trying to walk 3-4 days a week, between 6-10km a day, and intend to increase my distances on 1-2 days a week out to 20km walks in the lead up to my camino in April. Can anyone give any other advice on physical preparation? I know some people say that you dont need to do anything at all, just arrive and walk - for me, the idea of the camino as a catalyst to actually do some exercise is something I like, and walking is fun, so this works. Anything else which might make the camino more comfortable and increase the odds of completing it would be gratefully received though!
Hello John, Best of luck with your first Camino. Hopefully we'll get the chance to meet along the way. All the best MicheleHello. I will be starting the VdlP from Sevilla in mid April. Haven't decided on the exact date yet. This will be my first Camino. I'm looking forward to it.
Hi Pilgrim Rick and any other pilgrim deciding to walk the Via de la Plata next year.Hi Guys,
I walked the Camino Frances from St Jean to Santiago in October 2014 with a very good friend.
I can't even begin to describe what an amazing experience it was for me and my friend too, considering every aspect, it was truly a life changing discovery. 780kms of discovery on your journey in life.
I have decided to walk the Via De La Plata in April next year and I am starting to gather information and make the mental, physical, and practical planning steps that are necessary.
John Brierley THANK YOU!! You made my walk last year so comfortable and enjoyable and your guides are truly the best available and worth every penny.
Sadly though as far I know John does not have a book that covers the VDLP.
If anyone can suggest a book that comes anywhere close John Brierley's Camino Frances guide book I would be most appreciative. A guidebook is essential in my humble opinion.
Also, if there are any Peregrino's walking this Camino next year and would like some company starting out I would be very keen to meet you, as next year I will be walking alone.
If I can help you in any way or share any of my own experience let me know.
Well done if you have read my post to here !!)
Best wishes for a Buen Camino
Pilgrim Rick
Really useful info and tips hanzondeck2. Many thanks for sharing!Hi Pilgrim Rick and any other pilgrim deciding to walk the Via de la Plata next year.
I have walked the Via de La Plata 3 times 2006, 2011 and more recently last year (2015). This is my favourite route and I have walked various caminos in Spain. Everytime I walk the VldP I start in mid April as the weather is almost perfect for walking.
If you want a guide book (although not essential as it adds to the weight) you can pick one up from Hotel Simon in Seville for around 11Euros.
However, you can also create your own. If you go to http://www.godesalco.com/plan/plata you can plan your itinerary and print it off. A very good resource planning tool. Also the mundicamino and eroski websites have good information even though they are in Spanish. Also check out the resource section of this forum for available accommodation.
There was one big day after Salamanca about 36km and I would recommend pre-booking the albergue if you are going to walk that distance. Be warned there is no shade as the route has changed dramatically so at least 2 litres of water is recommended.
Every other time I had no trouble with accommodation although the route has major changes towards Lubian due to the AVE and every available accommodation was booked so I ended up in the next town. Do not despair accommodation is readily available on route. I only prebooked the one after Salamanca and no other problems with accommodation were encountered. Besides new accommodation is popping up along the route all the time.
Last year was a crazy year for walking and extremely hot so at least 2 litres of water on the longer distances is recommended. Weather wise it was great only one / two days of rain however, I would still recommend wet weather gear. The albergue near the Embalse de Alcontarra was closed when I walked and the privado was 18 Euros (bed/private shower and breakfast). Also there is a new albergue in Grimaldo for about 12 Euros (bed and breakfast) worth the visit and a place to rest.
I will check my journal for further information if required.
Let me know Sharon.
PS I took 42 days to walk from Seville to Santiago at a leisurely pace as it's not a race. Remember it's your camino and do it your way.
Thanks a lot - will do. Planning (such as it will be) begins in earnest in January. Have a good New YearNo problems. Feel free to ask me if you need anymore info as I'll need to drag out my journal especially near Caparra as the route is quite long.
Best of luck. Are you doing the whole thing from start to finish?Hello. I will be starting the VdlP from Sevilla in mid April. Haven't decided on the exact date yet. This will be my first Camino. I'm looking forward to it.
Best of luck. Are you doing the whole thing from start to finish?
Can you tell me what bus company serves this route? I see that Alsa goes from Salamanca to Zamora. Can one request to get off in Calzada deValdunciel?You can catch the bus to Calzada de Valdunciel and then walk to El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino.
Hi - I'm along the coast from you. I hope the dates come together and we bump into each other perhaps on VdlP this year. I'll watch out for your start date, if you post it. I fly out of Gatwick on April 3rd. Buen Camino!I’m planning to start the VdlP in Apr/May 2016. Date to be confirmed and I will plan in earnest once I book the flight!
Hi Handzondeck2,Hi SafariGirl
Here is a brief breakdown of the second half that I wrote for some friends who had already walked the first half from Seville to Salamanca with me this year and will return to complete the second half from Salamanca next year.
1.You can catch the bus to Calzada de Valdunciel and then walk to El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino. I recommend staying at Albergue F&M privado 12 Euros and right on the camino. Hospitaleros are very pilgrim friendly. The reason for this is the stretch from Salamanca to Calzada de Valdunciel then El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino is very dry with nothing to see. That will give you a 20 km day. If you time the buses you can probably skip this stage and bus directly to El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino. I would recommend the shorter walk as it is very boring with no shade.
2.Zamora: nice albergue and lovely city.
3.Tabara: reports of the albergue are very good but a little off the camino. I stayed at El Robles 18 Euro with breakfast. The camino route then takes you back the way you came in and around the town due to the train works.
4.Santa Marta de Tera: very pilgrim friendly 12 Euros. Buy supplies on the way to the albergue.
5.Rionegro del Puente: great albergue right on the camino in the centre of town.
6.Mombuey: small albergue fills up quick. Don't reserve in the hotel. WALK ON.
7.Asturianos: bad reviews of the albergue and sleeping on mats on the floor. I went to Puebla de Sanabria - Albergue Casa Luz (reserve in advance) by bus after walking from Mombuey. A lot of pilgrims did that. There are two routes out of town. I went over the mountain and not the road. Nice walk.
8.Lubian: reconsider the albergue and stay in the Casa Rural as the albergue is out of the town and fills up quickly. I had to walk on to the next town 12 km which has a very nice hotel with pilgrim rates. (I'll check my journal for the phone number)
9.A Gudina: albergue OK get a bottom bed if you can. Small kitchen but close to everything. Buy food for your walk the next day
10.Campobecerros: Be careful on the steep downhill to town as there are lots of loose rocks. Albergue ok supplies blankets. No kitchen. Small town with limited supplies. Two bars.
11.Laza: good albergue about 500km out of town. Good facilities.
12.Steep climb 900metres to Luis’s albergue in Albergeria (scallop shell shop). (Donativo)
13.Vilar de Barrio: good albergue and small kitchen. Close to small shops.
14.Xunqueira de Ambia: good albergue 1 km out of town but on the camino. Small kitchen
15.Ourense: good albergue and close to everything. Small kitchen
16.Cea: good albergue but has automatic lights which can disrupt your sleeping. I would get a bed in the corner and if there is no-one else around (i.e. not full) get some blankets to block out the light. Take a bottom bed.
17.Route to Oseria good and hilly.
18.Castro Dozon: good albergue with small kitchen. Good meal in town before albergue.
19.Lalin-Bendoiro-Laxe: check to see if albergue is open. Might have to take a hostel.
20.Silleda / Bandeira: new hostel very pilgrim friendly.
21.Outeiro/A Vedra: No facilities. Small kitchen however, they do meals at pilgrim prices.
22.Santiage de Compostella: reserve both arrival and second time in now. I'll find the address for you and send in my next email. 23 Euros per night with a great breakfast
No problems. Feel free to ask me if you need anymore info as I'll need to drag out my journal especially near Caparra as the route is quite long.
Hi All, tickets booked and heading to Spain to start mid-April. Loving all the input in this forum - thank you everyone for so generously sharing your insights and advice.
handzondeck2 I see you're from Syd, I'm in Melb! I'm going around the same time you did so I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts re: sleeping bag as I'll need to buy one for the trip. ie how warm was the weather and the accommodation? Any other must-have purchases? I'm in preparation mode as the sales are on
Many thanks in advance to anyone who would like to add their thoughts to my question.
Buen Camino
Sherryn
Many thanks Camino007. I know weather is out of our hands, but appreciate your input! Thanks!!Hi Sherryn,I'm from Perth
I walked from mid April in 2012 and had a mixture of hot and very cold weather. I needed my down sleeping bag. .9 Kg .So comfy! If I was buying now would probably try one a little less heavy. Hard to guess the weather..
Hi Sherryn, I also need to buy my sleeping bag so will be interested in any replies to this question. I start at the beginning of April but I'm in no hurry, so hopefully we'll meet at some point on the way. Buen Camino! MicheleHi All, tickets booked and heading to Spain to start mid-April. Loving all the input in this forum - thank you everyone for so generously sharing your insights and advice.
handzondeck2 I see you're from Syd, I'm in Melb! I'm going around the same time you did so I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts re: sleeping bag as I'll need to buy one for the trip. ie how warm was the weather and the accommodation? Any other must-have purchases? I'm in preparation mode as the sales are on
Many thanks in advance to anyone who would like to add their thoughts to my question.
Buen Camino
Sherryn
Looking forward to connecting along the way MichelleHi Sherryn, I also need to buy my sleeping bag so will be interested in any replies to this question. I start at the beginning of April but I'm in no hurry, so hopefully we'll meet at some point on the way. Buen Camino! Michele
Thanks for the input Mla1. Much appreciated! I'm thinking layers and options is the way to go Buen Camino!I'm leaving end of March and plan to take a very light down sleeping bag (the lightest Sea to Summit one - I think it is TR I or something like that) and a silk liner. I used this combination last year and it gives you lots of options. But - I should also say that there were nights in May in France (very warm day time temperatures) in very old stone buildings when I used both the liner and the sleeping bag and wore merino wool longjohns and still froze.
Hi Sherryn and others walking the VldPHi All, tickets booked and headingto Spain to start mid-April. Loving all the input in this forum - thank you everyone for so generously sharing your insights and advice.
handzondeck2 I see you're from Syd, I'm in Melb! I'm going around the same time you did so I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts re: sleeping bag as I'll need to buy one for the trip. ie how warm was the weather and the accommodation? Any other must-have purchases? I'm in preparation mode as the sales are on
Many thanks in advance to anyone who would like to add their thoughts to my question.
Buen Camino
Sherryn
Sincerest apologies for the late acknowledgement and show of appreciation for this information Sharon, especially as it's gold!! Many thanks for your detailed response.Hi Sherryn and others walking the VldP
Lightweight sleeping bag (750gm) as most albergues have blankets. 2 liter water bladder a must for the long distances, pack rain poncho for Galicia. I walked in shorts most of the time, had one lightweight fleece and some very lightweight quick dry tops. Wore boots and gaiters (cloth type from Lowes) to keep out the stones on the dirt trails (you'll be surprised how many small stones can work their way into your boots) Small basic first aid kit, whistle, dry sacks for electronics and passport/journal etc. Had a small bum bag for camera and essentials. Guide book not necessary as I made my own from the eroski, mundicamino, route planner from the godesalco website and various from this forum (downloaded everything to my kindle which eliminated the paperwork). Picked up the credential at Hotel Simon in Seville. They have a guidebook for 11 euros not bad value but like I said I made my own which formed part of my journal. Feel free to PM me for any other info. Sharon aka Handzondeck2
Hi Sherryn I walked in late April and finished in earl June. The weather was great with only a few days of rain. During the day the temps were around 30 degrees Celsius and about 18 degrees Celsius at night. Great weather for walking. My total pack weight (incl. food and water) was 13 kg. not too heavy. I drink a lot of water so I carried 1.5-2 liters daily which equates to about 2kg. Water is a rarity on the longer stretches and for food during the day I had some light snacks (fruit and nut trail mix), apples, etc. Someimes I made my own sandwiches the night before walking.Sincerest apologies for the late acknowledgement and show of appreciation for this information Sharon, especially as it's gold!! Many thanks for your detailed response.
Can I confirm, did you go in April/May or another time of year? Love the idea of walking in shorts and just wondering what sort of temperatures you encountered (day and night).
Now that'll be a long Camino ! Approx. 3 km a day (1000:365) . . . the more I think of it the more I like it !I'll leave Sevilla on may the first, arriving in the city on 30th of april!
Now that'll be a long Camino ! Approx. 3 km a day (1000:365) . . . the more I think of it the more I like it !
Enjoy !
:0), I figured as much, when I first read your post I thought 'the city' was Santiago . . . .LOL. I think/hope to arrive in Santiago at the beginning of june
My wife and I arrives in Seville march 29 and will start out after some sightseeing probably March 31
My flights too confirmed. I land in Seville on March 22nd and shall head off march 26thMy flights are now confirmed. I fly into Seville on 19 Apr so start the VdlP on 20n Apr. Hope to see some of you on the way!
Mike
Hi Sharyn. what season were you walking? I am leaving 25 march and was expecting quite cool conditions. approx 15 degrees for much of the routeHi Sherryn and others walking the VldP
Lightweight sleeping bag (750gm) as most albergues have blankets. 2 liter water bladder a must for the long distances, pack rain poncho for Galicia. I walked in shorts most of the time, had one lightweight fleece and some very lightweight quick dry tops. Wore boots and gaiters (cloth type from Lowes) to keep out the stones on the dirt trails (you'll be surprised how many small stones can work their way into your boots) Small basic first aid kit, whistle, dry sacks for electronics and passport/journal etc. Had a small bum bag for camera and essentials. Guide book not necessary as I made my own from the eroski, mundicamino, route planner from the godesalco website and various from this forum (downloaded everything to my kindle which eliminated the paperwork). Picked up the credential at Hotel Simon in Seville. They have a guidebook for 11 euros not bad value but like I said I made my own which formed part of my journal. Feel free to PM me for any other info. Sharon aka Handzondeck2
Hi Pilgrim Rick and any other pilgrim deciding to walk the Via de la Plata next year.
However, you can also create your own. If you go to http://www.godesalco.com/plan/plata you can plan your itinerary and print it off. A very good resource planning tool. Also the mundicamino and eroski websites have good information even though they are in Spanish. .
Hi Sharyn. what season were you walking? I am leaving 25 march and was expecting quite cool conditions. approx 15 degrees for much of the route
Sherryn - I am doing VDLP mid April. We will get to Seville on April 14th - traveling with my friend Julio. Do you have a start date? WileyHi All, tickets booked and heading to Spain to start mid-April. Loving all the input in this forum - thank you everyone for so generously sharing your insights and advice.
handzondeck2 I see you're from Syd, I'm in Melb! I'm going around the same time you did so I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts re: sleeping bag as I'll need to buy one for the trip. ie how warm was the weather and the accommodation? Any other must-have purchases? I'm in preparation mode as the sales are on
Many thanks in advance to anyone who would like to add their thoughts to my question.
Buen Camino
Sherryn
Coyote Man - April 14PILGRIMS LEAVING SEVILLE FOR VDLP APRIL 2016
1) CHRIS DAY
2) PILGRIM RICK
Please feel free to add your name details or enquiries
Hello, I've just decided to walk the VDLP and this will be my first ever trip so I'm currently trying to figure out how it all works, what equipment I need, hostels etc. I've been reading this forum and have some great ideas now.PILGRIMS LEAVING SEVILLE FOR VDLP APRIL 2016
1) CHRIS DAY
2) PILGRIM RICK
Please feel free to add your name details or enquiries
Also leaving Seville in April: Alan Peterson and Bill WhyteHi
Sydney Jen: although setting out easter (end March)
Hello, I've just decided to walk the VDLP and this will be my first ever trip so I'm currently trying to figure out how it all works, what equipment I need, hostels etc. I've been reading this forum and have some great ideas now.
I will be travelling alone but some of the posts I have read have indicated that females may get harassed and we should always consider our safety.
Obviously, I'm sure 99% of the time everything is fine but it would be great to know a few other people on the route who want to share this incredible experience.
I will arrive in Seville on 11th April 2016 PM and intend to stay 3 nights to have a look around and enjoy Seville as I've heard its a lovely place. I will be setting out on my trip on 14th April 2016.
It would be lovely to meet some wonderful individuals, even if it's just to share a dinner or drink in the evenings.
Good luck to all and hope to meet you on the trip.
Faye Wilson
Hi SafariGirl
Here is a brief breakdown of the second half that I wrote for some friends who had already walked the first half from Seville to Salamanca with me this year and will return to complete the second half from Salamanca next year.
1.You can catch the bus to Calzada de Valdunciel and then walk to El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino. I recommend staying at Albergue F&M privado 12 Euros and right on the camino. Hospitaleros are very pilgrim friendly. The reason for this is the stretch from Salamanca to Calzada de Valdunciel then El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino is very dry with nothing to see. That will give you a 20 km day. If you time the buses you can probably skip this stage and bus directly to El Cubo de la Tierre del Vino. I would recommend the shorter walk as it is very boring with no shade.
2.Zamora: nice albergue and lovely city.
3.Tabara: reports of the albergue are very good but a little off the camino. I stayed at El Robles 18 Euro with breakfast. The camino route then takes you back the way you came in and around the town due to the train works.
4.Santa Marta de Tera: very pilgrim friendly 12 Euros. Buy supplies on the way to the albergue.
5.Rionegro del Puente: great albergue right on the camino in the centre of town.
6.Mombuey: small albergue fills up quick. Don't reserve in the hotel. WALK ON.
7.Asturianos: bad reviews of the albergue and sleeping on mats on the floor. I went to Puebla de Sanabria - Albergue Casa Luz (reserve in advance) by bus after walking from Mombuey. A lot of pilgrims did that. There are two routes out of town. I went over the mountain and not the road. Nice walk.
8.Lubian: reconsider the albergue and stay in the Casa Rural as the albergue is out of the town and fills up quickly. I had to walk on to the next town 12 km which has a very nice hotel with pilgrim rates. (I'll check my journal for the phone number)
9.A Gudina: albergue OK get a bottom bed if you can. Small kitchen but close to everything. Buy food for your walk the next day
10.Campobecerros: Be careful on the steep downhill to town as there are lots of loose rocks. Albergue ok supplies blankets. No kitchen. Small town with limited supplies. Two bars.
11.Laza: good albergue about 500km out of town. Good facilities.
12.Steep climb 900metres to Luis’s albergue in Albergeria (scallop shell shop). (Donativo)
13.Vilar de Barrio: good albergue and small kitchen. Close to small shops.
14.Xunqueira de Ambia: good albergue 1 km out of town but on the camino. Small kitchen
15.Ourense: good albergue and close to everything. Small kitchen
16.Cea: good albergue but has automatic lights which can disrupt your sleeping. I would get a bed in the corner and if there is no-one else around (i.e. not full) get some blankets to block out the light. Take a bottom bed.
17.Route to Oseria good and hilly.
18.Castro Dozon: good albergue with small kitchen. Good meal in town before albergue.
19.Lalin-Bendoiro-Laxe: check to see if albergue is open. Might have to take a hostel.
20.Silleda / Bandeira: new hostel very pilgrim friendly.
21.Outeiro/A Vedra: No facilities. Small kitchen however, they do meals at pilgrim prices.
22.Santiage de Compostella: reserve both arrival and second time in now. I'll find the address for you and send in my next email. 23 Euros per night with a great breakfast
Plan to arrive Seville on 10th of April. Will start VdlP on 12th.
Camino Frences May, 2014 and Camino Norte from mid May till mid June 2015
My flights too confirmed. I land in Seville on March 22nd and shall head off march 26th
sadly too early to see you on the route Mike, but hopefully will meet some other fellow peregrinos
jen
Hello, I've just decided to walk the VDLP and this will be my first ever trip so I'm currently trying to figure out how it all works, what equipment I need, hostels etc. I've been reading this forum and have some great ideas now.
I will be travelling alone but some of the posts I have read have indicated that females may get harassed and we should always consider our safety.
Obviously, I'm sure 99% of the time everything is fine but it would be great to know a few other people on the route who want to share this incredible experience.
I will arrive in Seville on 11th April 2016 PM and intend to stay 3 nights to have a look around and enjoy Seville as I've heard its a lovely place. I will be setting out on my trip on 14th April 2016.
It would be lovely to meet some wonderful individuals, even if it's just to share a dinner or drink in the evenings.
Good luck to all and hope to meet you on the trip.
Faye Wilson
Hi Jen,
I'll be arriving in Seville today, staying the night at oasis Packpackers, and starting the Camino on March 26th, so I'll probably see you! I originally had grand ambitions to do the Camino Mozarabe variant out of Granada but after 18km yesterday to Pinos Puente, I realized 1) nothing was open because Semana Santa and 2) my terrible Spanish was going to make my time there more difficult
So I've decided to walk the Mai. Variant!
Hope to see you all on the road!
Brian
I arrive in Seville on March 30 and start walking on April 1.Coyote Man - April 14
Julio (down by the school yard) April 14
Sherryn - I am doing VDLP mid April. We will get to Seville on April 14th - traveling with my friend Julio. Do you have a start date? Wiley
Hello, I've just decided to walk the VDLP and this will be my first ever trip
I will arrive in Seville on 11th April 2016 PM and intend to stay 3 nights to have a look around and enjoy Seville as I've heard its a lovely place. I will be setting out on my trip on 14th April 2016.
It would be lovely to meet some wonderful individuals, even if it's just to share a dinner or drink in the evenings.
Good luck to all and hope to meet you on the trip.
Faye Wilson
Hi Faye,Hello, I've just decided to walk the VDLP and this will be my first ever trip so I'm currently trying to figure out how it all works, what equipment I need, hostels etc. I've been reading this forum and have some great ideas now.
I will be travelling alone but some of the posts I have read have indicated that females may get harassed and we should always consider our safety.
Obviously, I'm sure 99% of the time everything is fine but it would be great to know a few other people on the route who want to share this incredible experience.
I will arrive in Seville on 11th April 2016 PM and intend to stay 3 nights to have a look around and enjoy Seville as I've heard its a lovely place. I will be setting out on my trip on 14th April 2016.
It would be lovely to meet some wonderful individuals, even if it's just to share a dinner or drink in the evenings.
Good luck to all and hope to meet you on the trip.
Faye Wilson
Sherryn - That is good news on the festival - and bad. As it turns out, now I don't get to Seville until the 14th. And I wanted to spend a full day there, like you to get acclimated. We should meet in Seville and make a plan. A Monday start sounds great, I will chat with my walking partner. Once I know where I am staying will let you know. Safe travels. WileyHi Wiley. Just found your message so apologies for my delayed response. I'm flying from Australia and arrive in Spain on April 15th. I have a lift to Seville that day if I can find reasonable accommodation (inflated prices due to the fiesta week). I was hoping to start walking on Mon, 18th April, because I believe the festival is meant to be great fun and I would like a day or two to get over my flight before starting walking. What date are you starting the walk? I could be tempted to leave earlier as I'd love to start out with someone but I realise you may be ready to hit the road before I am
Sherryn - That is good news on the festival - and bad. As it turns out, now I don't get to Seville until the 14th. And I wanted to spend a full day there, like you to get acclimated. We should meet in Seville and make a plan. A Monday start sounds great, I will chat with my walking partner. Once I know where I am staying will let you know. Safe travels. Wiley
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