Zoe7
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- First hopefully this coming fall
Sorry to ask so many questions but your input has been very helpful. Trying to get some of the basics in place so I can focus on fully being present once I’m there.
Intending to do around 10 miles/day. Arriving in Ponferrada and have been planning to take the bus from Ponferrada to start in Villafranca del Bierzo ,(perhaps following one person’s example who took a taxi 10 km or so up the road to cut out some of the highway walking.).Or even possibly starting closer to Herrerais. But looking at photos of the walk starting in Ponferrada it looks like a different terrain with its vineyards and lovely to walk along (wondering if thereare any vineyards further along before arriving to Santiago?). The walk from VdB to Herrerais, despite being on the highway, also looks really interesting with all the little villages. Would love to be able to be spontaneous where I stay but needing to reserve ahead as slow walker. Not sure where to plan inbetween stays on the way from VdB to O Cebreiro that allows time to appreciate fully the experience but also makes sense in terms of the larger picture, and allows for doing the climb up O Cebreiro in the morning — though I’d also like to be there for the evening pilgrims mass if can find lodging but challenging to figure that out, ie what would one do with the time between an early afternoon arrival and the evening. Any guidance welcome.
Another question:
Will be there last week Sept and first week of October. I have a sheet sack — do I also need to bring a sleeping bag or blanket?
Thank you
Intending to do around 10 miles/day. Arriving in Ponferrada and have been planning to take the bus from Ponferrada to start in Villafranca del Bierzo ,(perhaps following one person’s example who took a taxi 10 km or so up the road to cut out some of the highway walking.).Or even possibly starting closer to Herrerais. But looking at photos of the walk starting in Ponferrada it looks like a different terrain with its vineyards and lovely to walk along (wondering if thereare any vineyards further along before arriving to Santiago?). The walk from VdB to Herrerais, despite being on the highway, also looks really interesting with all the little villages. Would love to be able to be spontaneous where I stay but needing to reserve ahead as slow walker. Not sure where to plan inbetween stays on the way from VdB to O Cebreiro that allows time to appreciate fully the experience but also makes sense in terms of the larger picture, and allows for doing the climb up O Cebreiro in the morning — though I’d also like to be there for the evening pilgrims mass if can find lodging but challenging to figure that out, ie what would one do with the time between an early afternoon arrival and the evening. Any guidance welcome.
Another question:
Will be there last week Sept and first week of October. I have a sheet sack — do I also need to bring a sleeping bag or blanket?
Thank you