Daniel Crowe
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- Camino Frances 2018
VDLP (2020)
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You probably are aware of this already, but the biggest difference I saw between the CF and the VDLP was the stages where there is nothing in the way of facilities or towns where you can stop for a respite. I found the VDLP both better and worse than the CF for the same reason: the challenge is to keep you mind focused after seeing row after row after row after row of trees while you enjoy the solitude of the VDLP. While the CF plays with your heart, the VDLP plays with your mind.
I agree, big parts of the Plata are like the Meseta, but on steroids ;-)
BC SY
I agree, big parts of the Plata are like the Meseta, but on steroids ;-)
BC SY
You also need to purchase food each day for both the following day's breakfast and lunch. You won't find many cafes open in the morning outside the larger towns and food options are limited on some stages.You probably are aware of this already, but the biggest difference I saw between the CF and the VDLP was the stages where there is nothing in the way of facilities or towns where you can stop for a respite. I found the VDLP both better and worse than the CF for the same reason: the challenge is to keep you mind focused after seeing row after row after row after row of trees while you enjoy the solitude of the VDLP. While the CF plays with your heart, the VDLP plays with your mind.
HiI ended up having to carry a lot of food for the daytime as many villages were borderline abandoned! I did the whole VDLP up to Astorga, while most of my fellow pilgrims took the Sanabres route (which I'd recommend!).
Was quite a culture shock to be back on the CF at Astorga with all the available services again. Wasn't long before I pined for the emptiness of the VDLP!
I ended up having to carry a lot of food for the daytime as many villages were borderline abandoned! I did the whole VDLP up to Astorga, while most of my fellow pilgrims took the Sanabres route (which I'd recommend!).
Was quite a culture shock to be back on the CF at Astorga with all the available services again. Wasn't long before I pined for the emptiness of the VDLP!
You probably are aware of this already, but the biggest difference I saw between the CF and the VDLP was the stages where there is nothing in the way of facilities or towns where you can stop for a respite. I found the VDLP both better and worse than the CF for the same reason: the challenge is to keep you mind focused after seeing row after row after row after row of trees while you enjoy the solitude of the VDLP. While the CF plays with your heart, the VDLP plays with your mind.
Hi
I have done the CF, Coastal Portugese from Lisbon and Norte from Santander. I am thinking of doing the VdlP next.
I know they are all different but how was the Vdlp? I know there are less services etc, but waymarking? Villages? People? Churches? Any views would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Lucy
I was hoping to walk a few days from Sevilla in mid-January. Does anyone know if the alburges will be open or if there are alternative places to stay?
I am hoping to at least reach Merida in about 9 days if the weather is mild enough.
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