Hi Michele!! First of all, congratulations on walking your first Camino. You’re so brave and it’s going to be such an experience for you. I can’t say what exactly your experience will be because we’re all different, but I find that walking it...
I’m 68 and I’ve walked it 5 times and next year I’m walking the VdlP again on my own, but you’re never really alone even when you’re looking for solitude pilgrims will appear. You’ll be quite safe. Keith
Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz, 12.1 miles, 19.47 Km
A glorious day of walking from Hornillos Del Camino to Castrojeriz through the breathtaking Meseta. My albergue did offer an optional simple self-serve breakfast (for an extra fee), and...
See?!?
Ta-daa. On a roll now.
Don't believe "some people" - the Meseta is sublime, spacious, and a wonderful place to contemplate the vastness of creation.
May you enjoy the silence!
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Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino, 13.3 miles 21.4 Km
We were expecting rain, and more worrisome, thunderstorms, even as early as 5-6 AM. I tried to leave early because the worst of the weather would be in the...
I made it to Hornillos, will write my FB post later. I was more worried about possible rough weather, but we just got rain, which helped keep things cool. After that last hill after Rabé, the spectacular view down to Hornillos made it worth the...
I know it’s quite steep but it’s only 1km long and walking it first thing in the morning is incredible. If you leave earlier before dawn you should reach the top just as the sun comes up, last year it looked like I was on another planet, the sun...
There is a climb after rabe but just take it slow and easy and it’s not too strenuous. In advance if you intend staying in Castrozuares Albergue Julia is a dream. They have proper beds great facilities and do a really good pilgrim meal and...
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