

Day One: Seville to Guillena
Day Two: Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos
Our first dinner on the Via de la Plata was a gathering of eight or nine pilgrims. Everyone at the table had done at least three Caminos. This is not a route beginners generally choose. It is longer and has some stages with fewer services. It’s wonderful to see a pilgrim tribe taking shape again. Ours includes pilgrims from Canada, Germany, Austria, Korea, Bulgaria and France. It’s such a great group, it’s hard to imagine that the people a day ahead or behind us could be having as much fun.
The first day I walked with my bike along the route for about 12 kms. We reached a stream that could only be crossed on a bouncy I beam. I detached my bike and carefully crossed carrying it. Gord came back for my suitcase. It all ended well except we forgot to take a picture !!!
Today I opted for the road route. Although I missed a castle and some great scenery, the well graded climb was better than the rough track the others took. I also stopped for a café con leche and a slice of cake in a town enroute.
Tomorrow I am riding with cold beer in my trailer to give to the lucky first six pilgrims to arrive at the halfway point. It’s a day mostly along the road with no services at all. My trailer is packed, all the better to insulate the beer.








I remember that T beam well. Can’t imagine carrying a bike over it.
Well it certainly was a challenge. How far did you go on the Plata?
What peaceful countryside and a fun-looking tribe! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Buen Camino! 🍷 🍷 😊
Oh it is such a fun group. We are already a big family.