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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I always assume that there's no food ahead, unless totally sure otherwise. Carry a few light snacks, a croissant, a pot noodle, some energy bars, a bit of cheese. It's no fun being in a bubble. It takes all the fun out of the walk. Good luck.
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    Weather in November on VDLP -- What Insulation?

    Layers are the way to go. For November, I'd pack a couple of long sleeve lightweight cycle vests, a lightweight fleece jacket like this one: http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=21953&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=CNW1zbm_7M8CFUyNGwod73wCVA a...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 37 Outeiro to Santiago - 16 kms There were six of us in the albergue last night. We were all up at the crack of dawn, had vending machine coffee (the albergue has a kitchen but no plates, cups, pots, knives, spoons etc etc) and a vending machine KitKat for breakfast. Then we all set off...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 36 Silleda to Outeiro - 22 kms Had a good meal last night in the Silleda Touristico albergue and then slept like a log. Was the only one in the ‘dorm’ of three beds, despite there being many other pilgrims staying. Left Silleda about 7.15am after having breakfast in a cafe on the Camino...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Can I get a Credential from somewhere in Santiago, for next year? Any special events worth seeing in Santiago on the 12th Oct? Thanks
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 35 Oseida to Silleda - 27km There are some real characters on the Camino, and some who are idiots. Last night in the dorm at about 10.00pm, about half an hour after the lights were out, your phone rings. Do you a) just cancel it and ignore b) get it, go out the dorm and have your 20 minute...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 34 Oseira to Castro Dozon - 10km Today, with plenty of time to spare, I decided to do a short 3 hour walk, rest up, do not much and then walk to Sallida tomorrow (28km) followed by two 20km days to Santiago. Out of the monastery, you walk back to the cafe and you need to take the track...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 33 Ourense to Oseira 31km A great day of walking. it takes about half an hour to walk from the municple albergue to the outskirts of Ourense, and then there’s an hour’s steep slog. After that, it’s mostly plain sailing, with wonderful rolling countryside to Cea. If you are not in a hurry...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Dsy 32 Vilar de Barrio to Ourence What makes an icon? As far as I'm concerned, he was miserable, unwelcoming, uncommunicative and not someone I want to rent a room or bed from. Perhaps he just doesn't like people? Damn damn damn! Woke up this morning after finally getting to sleep. The feet...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 31 Campobecerros to Vilar de Barrio - 31 km Very cold and certainly fleece weather, and misty at the start of today. Had a good breakfast at 8.00am and set off. The journey to Laza went very quickly despite being 13kms away. Mind you, it was mostly downhill! You can have a nice break in...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 30 Lubian to Campobecerros 41km What a great day, not too hot, not too cold all day. The walk to A Vilavella was wonderful but quite tiring. You get great views as you climb higher and higher to get very close to the wind turbines and can look down at the motorways. The countryside is very...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 29 Requejo to Lubian 15 kms Last night, I was the only one in the brilliant and cheap municiple hostel and I had an excellent night’s sleep - that’s two nights running! Today’s short walk took about 5 hours as the first 9km are uphill, to over 1300 metres. It was freezing cold when I set...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 28 - Asturianos to Requejo road hike (23 km) I woke up today at 7.00am after a solid 10 hours sleep! I had breakfast, which was bought from the bar last night. Outside was very cold and overcast and it looked like a day of rain. In fact, within a few hours, it was a clear blue sky and...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 27 - Olleros de Tera to Asturianos 39km Set off at 7.30am. The albergue last night kept the music going till 4.00am but the ear plugs worked fine. A few of the others in the room weren’t so happy :) The walk to start with was great, over rolling hills and then a big dam, after which you...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Thanks. Recommendations from personal experiencecanyone, for a cheapie room in Santiago rather than an albergue? I have to get a bus to the airport first thing in the morning.
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    I am using a Note 4 Android phone with two free apps, Maps.me and Geo Tracker. This review is about Maps.me and why, before you do your Camino, you should spend time learning to use these useful apps. As with all electronic devices, you should NEVER rely 100% on them as they may fail, break or...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    It appears that Oct 12, the day I plan to walk into Santiago in the afternoon, is a public holiday. Do I need to book a bed / room do you think for this night?
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 26 Tabara to Olleros de Tera via Melgar de Tera (26km) After a good breakfast, I was off about 7.30am with a plan! The first part was to get out to the main road and do a road march for 5.5kms, to get some distance done in the first hour as potentially, this could be a long day. It was nice...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 25 Granja to Tabara The albergue last night was very squeaky! Everything squeeked so it was difficult to sleep. Mind you, the food at El Bar, where you get your credential stamped, was excellent and recommended. The beer was cold and welcome, too. This is a glorious stage, not to be...
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    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    Day 24 Montamarta to Granja de Moreruela After a fun night playing cards, eating and drinking with the other three in the Albergue, I got up later than usual. I went through the same foot ritual as the day before and left just before 8.00am after breakfast. From the albergue, you just walk...

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