PCT? That's awesome Sara! I've been following your adventures since your AT hike and really enjoy your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Keep it coming !!!
Love the ultralight system. Walk the French way this past summer with less than 10 lbs. Whole time I was thinking it could be cut down in half. Enjoying your videos and tips. Walking Camino del Norte with primitivo . Maybe see you along the way. Buen Camino
I'm just shocked seeing the size of your towel!!! I've packed two for my trip,so now I'm really confused! But if that tiny towel worked for you, i'm leaving two of mine at home. Very cool tip for long hikes!!!Thanks for your videos!!
Hi Sara, My wife and I have enjoyed your video log of the Via de la Plata. Your positive attitude and sunny disposition has lessened some of the anxiety of our upcoming Camino. We have done the Frances twice and are looking forward to this new adventure. We are planning to leave Sevilla March 1st (or so) and head north on our 70 year old legs. Were retired, no rush, our only limitations seem to be weight. I'm thinking a actual sleeping bag may be in order, above and beyond my permethrine impregnated sleeping sack.Did you eventually find a bag to use? Another issue related to weight: I see a backpack transport available outside of Salamanca, how ever nothing before. Do you have any ideas regrading transporting my wife's mochila between Sevilla and Salamanca? From time to time might a taxi be enlisted for such purpose?
Hi Tony! 😃. You are going to have a fantastic trip!! I was definitely cold during my hike in the municipal albergues that did not have blankets available. For a March start, a very light summer sleeping bag or fleece blanket would be sufficient. As for luggage transport, some of the villages are teeny-tiny and I don’t think they have taxi service for backpack transport. You could always ask in the village when you arrive - but be prepared to carry the bag if no luck. Let me know if you have any more question!!! Buen Camino! 🎈❤️
So I guess your system was to change at the albergue to your non-hiking clothes and wash the hiking ones. Did all the albergues have washing facilities? and could you get your washing dried for wearing the next morning? What kind of sleep sheet did you use in the video? I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming
Hi PerseP! There are usually big sinks for washing and a line in the backyard for drying. My clothes are quick-dry so they aren’t too damp the next morning. I am using a sleep sack from Mountain Laurel Dedigns and a sleeping quilt from Loco Libre. I’ll explain the sleep system more in an upcoming video.
Great video, Sara. I am planning a trip along the VdlP next year. I would appreciate some advice about terrain, accommodation, distances etc.as guidebooks are very few and far between!
Bonjour Sara, thank you for you funny video! Since I can't stand heat I would like to hit the road de la plata in winter like you did (from Canada like you). Could you tell me the lowest and highest temperatures you had and also if you got a lot of rain and where. I already did Camino Frances (from Arles), Camino Portugues, and camino del norte. Apart from the Camino from Arles to Puente la Reina, I found that there were too many people on the all ways. That's one of the reasons I like to walk during winter. Merci pour ta réponse. Take care.
Hi Annie! Sorry for the delayed response. Last year, the extreme winter storm brought snow and cold rain to Galicia. It was below freezing. In a normal year, I don’t think it gets that cold. I had zero rain until reaching Galicia area- I expect that you will also. For the highest temperatures it was maybe 30-35 cel. in the south close to Seville. It was manageable and overall I enjoyed the temperature while walking this Camino. Be sure to carry something to protect you against cold wind! You will definitely be alone for the majority of the walk. Very few pilgrims!
Hey sara, I love ur gear video. Its very funny. Especially the part with Old man "hola hola":) Do u have the writteb gear List somewhere? And how exactly is the spanish shop called you bought all the Stuff on your way??? I will start vdlp end of february:):) im excited...its my first camino!! Heike
Enjoy the VDLP!!! Decathalon is the awesome outdoor store- I am actually going to the Alicante location on Thursday. 🤣. As for the written list -- hmmmm let me get back to you!!!
Love your videos. I hope that you will continue them on the PCT. I wonder how your gear will change for the PCT, ie, tent, sleeping bag and backpack. How was hiking with a backpack without a hipbelt? All that weight just on your shoulders and none on your hips. Thanks for the videos!
I really enjoyed your videos and feel inspired to do the full walk alone. Approximately how much did it cost for the 38 days of the Camino: For food and stay in hotels and albergues? I will look out for more of your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Sara: Is the backpack an REI day pack of some kind? Does it have a waist strap? Do you use the Gerald Kelly guidebook? Do you use the GPS very much? Do you get a new SIM card in Spain? Thanks, Maria
Thank you. I enjoyed your trip. I can only dream of walking a Camino. Thank you for sharing your Camino.
Cheers James!
Your videos are great. Could you do a PRE-PCT video about your preparations, your gear, timing, etc? That would be great. Keep it up!
Thanks for the great videos Sarah! Watched all your VdlP ones - hope to walk it later in the year :)
Yvonne I wish you the best on your VDLP journey! :)
PCT? That's awesome Sara! I've been following your adventures since your AT hike and really enjoy your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Keep it coming !!!
Thanks Jason!!!
Great Video ! Cant wait to see you on the PCT, Thanks again
Love the ultralight system. Walk the French way this past summer with less than 10 lbs. Whole time I was thinking it could be cut down in half. Enjoying your videos and tips. Walking Camino del Norte with primitivo . Maybe see you along the way. Buen Camino
It is amazing how little you can live with on the Camino. :) It would be fun to run into you on the trail. :)
I'm just shocked seeing the size of your towel!!! I've packed two for my trip,so now I'm really confused! But if that tiny towel worked for you, i'm leaving two of mine at home. Very cool tip for long hikes!!!Thanks for your videos!!
Great video! Thank you :)
Thanks Emmy!
Hi Sara, My wife and I have enjoyed your video log of the Via de la Plata. Your positive attitude and sunny disposition has lessened some of the anxiety of our upcoming Camino. We have done the Frances twice and are looking forward to this new adventure. We are planning to leave Sevilla March 1st (or so) and head north on our 70 year old legs. Were retired, no rush, our only limitations seem to be weight. I'm thinking a actual sleeping bag may be in order, above and beyond my permethrine impregnated sleeping sack.Did you eventually find a bag to use? Another issue related to weight: I see a backpack transport available outside of Salamanca, how ever nothing before. Do you have any ideas regrading transporting my wife's mochila between Sevilla and Salamanca? From time to time might a taxi be enlisted for such purpose?
Hi Tony! 😃. You are going to have a fantastic trip!!
I was definitely cold during my hike in the municipal albergues that did not have blankets available. For a March start, a very light summer sleeping bag or fleece blanket would be sufficient.
As for luggage transport, some of the villages are teeny-tiny and I don’t think they have taxi service for backpack transport. You could always ask in the village when you arrive - but be prepared to carry the bag if no luck. Let me know if you have any more question!!! Buen Camino! 🎈❤️
Loved your daily posts.
going there in a couple of weeks!
No spare shoes for evenings?
How do you put captions on the videos? Using an iPhone?
No spare shoes needed. 😎 For my videos I filmed on my iPhone6 and edited with iMovie.
Great videos, Sara! What size is the montbell sling?
So I guess your system was to change at the albergue to your non-hiking clothes and wash the hiking ones. Did all the albergues have washing facilities? and could you get your washing dried for wearing the next morning?
What kind of sleep sheet did you use in the video?
I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming
Hi PerseP! There are usually big sinks for washing and a line in the backyard for drying. My clothes are quick-dry so they aren’t too damp the next morning. I am using a sleep sack from Mountain Laurel Dedigns and a sleeping quilt from Loco Libre. I’ll explain the sleep system more in an upcoming video.
That is an impressively small pack!
Great video, Sara. I am planning a trip along the VdlP next year. I would appreciate some advice about terrain, accommodation, distances etc.as guidebooks are very few and far between!
Hi Michael! You should check out the VDLP Facebook group. It has tons of great up-to-date info!!!
Bonjour Sara, thank you for you funny video! Since I can't stand heat I would like to hit the road de la plata in winter like you did (from Canada like you). Could you tell me the lowest and highest temperatures you had and also if you got a lot of rain and where. I already did Camino Frances (from Arles), Camino Portugues, and camino del norte. Apart from the Camino from Arles to Puente la Reina, I found that there were too many people on the all ways. That's one of the reasons I like to walk during winter. Merci pour ta réponse. Take care.
Hi Annie! Sorry for the delayed response. Last year, the extreme winter storm brought snow and cold rain to Galicia. It was below freezing. In a normal year, I don’t think it gets that cold. I had zero rain until reaching Galicia area- I expect that you will also.
For the highest temperatures it was maybe 30-35 cel. in the south close to Seville.
It was manageable and overall I enjoyed the temperature while walking this Camino.
Be sure to carry something to protect you against cold wind!
You will definitely be alone for the majority of the walk. Very few pilgrims!
Hey sara,
I love ur gear video. Its very funny. Especially the part with Old man "hola hola":) Do u have the writteb gear List somewhere? And how exactly is the spanish shop called you bought all the Stuff on your way??? I will start vdlp end of february:):) im excited...its my first camino!! Heike
Enjoy the VDLP!!! Decathalon is the awesome outdoor store- I am actually going to the Alicante location on Thursday. 🤣. As for the written list -- hmmmm let me get back to you!!!
Love your videos. I hope that you will continue them on the PCT. I wonder how your gear will change for the PCT, ie, tent, sleeping bag and backpack. How was hiking with a backpack without a hipbelt? All that weight just on your shoulders and none on your hips. Thanks for the videos!
The backpack weighed so little that a hip belt was unnecessary. :).
Sarah have you done any updated packing videos? I’d be curious to see how it has changed
I really enjoyed your videos and feel inspired to do the full walk alone. Approximately how much did it cost for the 38 days of the Camino: For food and stay in hotels and albergues?
I will look out for more of your videos.
Thank you for sharing.
It is prudent to budget about 10€ for accommodations, 10€ for a meal out, & 10€ for groceries, coffee & drinks. So about 30€ a day
@@SaraDhooma thank you for the information.
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Hi Sara: Is the backpack an REI day pack of some kind? Does it have a waist strap? Do you use the Gerald Kelly guidebook? Do you use the GPS very much? Do you get a new SIM card in Spain? Thanks, Maria
Hi Sara: Are you going to tell us about your teeny tiny backpack???Maria
Ahhh! The backpack I used was a 15L ‘Mountain Equipment Coop Travel Light Daypack’. It had an zipped pocket inside that I cut off to save weight.
How long did it take you to walk from Seville to Santiago? I’m looking at going March 2021
Sara how much did your pack weigh please??
My pack weighed about 5lbs (2.3kg). Sometimes heavier when I carried full water, food, and if it was hot and I put all my layers inside.