Via de la Plata in August 2016 - anybody else there?

[smilingsara]

Hi,
I will start in Sevilla around August 17th. I am looking forward to walking a lot alone, but I also heard that it should be really lonesome at this time. Therefore I wanted to ask if anybody else will be there and maybe if someone wants to start together?

 

[SYates]

Not me ;-) Please be careful and prepare for heat, drink enough water and carry salty food. The VdlP in August is not for the faint hearted. Please be careful and Buen Camino, SY

 

[domigee]

Nor me! Don't forget to take some shade, like a wide-brim hat or even better, an umbrella.
Take care and buen camino

 

[SYates]

Forgot to add, you will also need high factor 50+ sun screen! Buen Camino, SY

 

[smilingsara]

thanks for your advice I will organize both!

 

[Inglenook]

I'll be on Camino, going to start in Cadiz or Jerez around 20ish July. I don't know dates yet.
I prefer to walk by myself, but would be happy to know if somebody on Camino with me.

 

[M2404D]

Hi,
I will start in Sevilla around August 17th. I am looking forward to walking a lot alone, but I also heard that it should be really lonesome at this time. Therefore I wanted to ask if anybody else will be there and maybe if someone wants to start together?

Hi I will be starting around the 25 August, so hopefully we will meet up.

 

[Middo]

Hi,
I will start in Sevilla around August 17th. I am looking forward to walking a lot alone, but I also heard that it should be really lonesome at this time. Therefore I wanted to ask if anybody else will be there and maybe if someone wants to start together?

Hi Smilingsara.

I will be leaving Seville on 19 August. We might run into each other further down the trail. Buen Camino. Ross.

 

[Caminata]

Hi,
I will start in Sevilla around August 17th. I am looking forward to walking a lot alone, but I also heard that it should be really lonesome at this time. Therefore I wanted to ask if anybody else will be there and maybe if someone wants to start together?

Hi...I have done 4 Caminos with my wife but she cant come this year. There will be something nice about walking alone and I am looking forward to it.
It would still be good to have company and I hope to meet others.
I also had in mind around the 17th of August...(.if I go) as that was the date we started our first Camino.

 

[AJ]

I met up with a friend on Santiago in August last year. He had just finished the VdlP. Looked like he had been on the barbie for a while, but was happy. He wanted a challenge and he got it and survived. I used to do shit like that. Anno Domini.

 

[smilingsara]

Good to know that there are at least some people around ;-) I also prefer to walk alone (I think ...) but still a start together would be nice . Anyway... I am sure we will meet - looking forward to it!

 

[Drew Pearce]

Will be starting the end of August! Might catch up

 

[Old Gringo]

I started the VdlP in the middle of September. Andulucia and the southern part of Extremadura were plenty hot, high 80's, some stretches with no watering points between destinations and little shade. Be prepared to haul your own water (3 liter minimum).

This may help.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/via-de-la-plata-and-the-camino-sanabres.41690

 

[smilingsara]

Hi again

As I changed my date I wanted to ask again if anybody wants to start together? At least out of Seville? Would be great ;-)

New start Date: 18th August.

Totally excited Sara

 

[jsalt]

Far too hot for me, 37C today and the next day and the next day and the . . . . .

 

[Squeak]

me too august 30 from Seville

 

[susan76]

me too august 30 from Seville

I'm leaving Sevilla the 31st of August, right behind you

 

[Anniesantiago]

Carry a LOT of water.
Many of the fountains listed in the guide books will be dry.
I attempted this route midsummer - not for the faint of heart.

 

[smilingsara]

As many people here don't recommend the via de la plata in August I just want to say that I am on it since 18th and it is fine .... As long as you start early enough to be at the next stop before the latest 2 pm! It IS the heat that is the most dangerous!
But it is always a bit windy and as the ground is dry you can rest all the time. Before noon it is totally fine afterwards it's just hot!
Nevertheless I really love it

 

[LesBrass]

I start in 2 weeks! Leaving Seville on Wednesday 21st Buen Camino

 

[SabsP]

Please everyone on the Plata now be careful!!! An english pilgrim died this week of heat exhaustion.
There is no shame taking transport!!
It is almost 10.30 pm in Caceres here and still 37 degrees.

 

[SYates]

I had a look at the news of the death of that pilgrim, apparently he set out without enough water nor food (salt!). Sad but most likely (if he didn't had any underlying health issues) avoidable. Be prepared for the worst and rejoice in the best. Buen Camino, SY

 

[smilingsara]

Hi,
I have also heard about it (it made the way through up to Salamanca already) but I heard it was a heart attack.
I am in Salamanca now and here are some pilgrims and they are all complaining about the heat.
I think you just have to listen to your body and take breaks!
I was with two other Austrians the last 4 days and we had a number of breaks. Therefore it was sometimes already 4pm when we arrived in the next albergue... But stil it is ok if you eat and drink lots of water and rest!
So I hope all of you who are on the Via by now are ok!
I will leave Salamanca on Saturday, just in case someone else also does

@SYates: thank you sooooo much for your posts in the German forum. I use them nearly every day and I saw your signature in Casar de Caceres

 

[smilingsara]

Btw ... In Salamanca it was really a bit cold in the morning and also now it is not hot at all. During day it gets maybe 34. So it should get better

 

[SYates]

... @SYates: thank you sooooo much for your posts in the German forum. I use them nearly every day and I saw your signature in Casar de Caceres

I also posted them here, there are amongst the stickies on this VdlP board ;-) Buen Camino, SY