Vía de la Plata – Day 14

Vía de la Plata – Day 14

I left the hostel at 09:00. The restaurant was still closed, so I left without coffee and breakfast again. The 11 km to Aldeanueva del Camino was eventless: farms, cows, a lot of water on the trail. It’s a bit unlucky that my shoes got dirty and muddy on the day of my...
Vía de la Plata – Day 13

Vía de la Plata – Day 13

I had a relaxing sleep and woke up after 8:00. Today I have 30 km to go, so it won’t be a difficult day. The hotel also had a small cafeteria where I had a good breakfast: a croissant, orange juice and coffee. I left Carcaboso at around 9:00 and passed by some farms...
Vía de la Plata – Day 12

Vía de la Plata – Day 12

Today I woke up tired; I wasn’t sleeping so well. The room was small for 6 people, and there was no ventilation. Also, the bed was moving and shaking every time I moved. By the time I got up at 8:00, all the pilgrims had left. I had a quick coffee at the vending...
Vía de la Plata – Day 11

Vía de la Plata – Day 11

When I woke up, it was still raining. Since the journey will be a longer day, I already packed my bag when I went to sleep. I was planning to reach the first town, about 10 km from Cáceres, and have a hearty breakfast there. The trail to Casar de Cáceres was lovely....
Vía de la Plata – Day 9

Vía de la Plata – Day 9

I had a restful sleep. Surprisingly, my French roommate was not snoring at all. By the time I got up at 08:00, he was gone. The restaurant was still closed when I left, so no breakfast today. The weather is a bit cooler than yesterday, but the sky is clear. Beyond...