VdlP from Mérida, in my third day.

[toddmac]

I thought you all might be interested in following my blog. I have tried (so far) to load it with useful info about the route. Sitting at Restaurante Las Vegas in Aldea del Cano as I write this.

Http://theperegrinosprogress.blogspot.com

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, toddmac,

Great blog. I look forward to following you as you head north. You've got some stunning cities waiting for you -- Caceres, Salamanca, Zamora, wow. Hope you can enjoy them.

Keep taking pictures, it's nice to see what Sept. looks like.

Buen camino, keep in touch, Laurie

 

[toddmac]

Laurie,

Will do! I enjoy the journaling experience. One thing about the VdlP in September: it is so arid, even that my beginning was only in Mérida, not Sevilla. I can only imagine how dry and hot the walk was down there. Por exemplo: between Valdesalores and Cáceres, it was 95 deg F with almost no wind. I have had a few more mild days, 85 deg F and wind, etc. Regardless of the temp,I have been consuming a profane amount of water, and MUST carry lip balm. Even with the lip balm, my lips have been comfortable, but chapped.

 

[grilly]

Great blog, Todd.
I look forward to reading it
I will be literally following in your footsteps in a month or so...

 

[lovingkindness]

Evocative writing, Toddmac. I can really relate to your comments on heat. The photos you've posted look just as parched as the ones I took in late Oct/Nov 2009. Thanks for sharing.

-Lovingkindness

 

[Alexandra]

Thank you for the blog Todd. I will be on your trail within the month. It is interesting to see what I will be up against. My childhood was spent in a hot and dry area of Australia, so I am hoping this will stand by me.

Your photos are beautiful. Thank you. Take care.

Sandra.

 

[Alexandra]

Hi Todd,

I sent the last post before I read your Day 4. I am so sorry about your injury. I pray the rest in Casar de Caceres will enable healing for your knee. Take care, and accept whatever help you are offered. This is just a little setback on the journey.

Sandra.

 

[toddmac]

Sandra, the knee is healed, and I am onto Gimaldo as I write this. Thank you for your prayers!!!

Todd

 

[steinhoj]

I'm following your blog. It's engaging and does not sound like Paulo Coelho and his new-age mysticism (that's a good thing).
Hope your leg heals up. I pulled my achilles tendon by slipping in some mud. Took a lot of very strong spanish ibuprofen after that.