lreynold1

I am tentatively planning to walk the Camino de Levante, from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela, next May. My understanding is that the best (and perhaps only) guidebook is the one published by the Amigos Association, http://www.vieiragrino.com/

The book is sold by the association in their office, but their office is only open on Friday evenings during the month of May, which is when I will be starting. I am hoping I can arrive on a Friday, but my date will depend on forces beyond my control.

I have also read that the book is available in some Valencia book stores. Has anyone ever seen it?

I can order it and have it shipped, but the shipping charge plus the bank transfer charge plus the conversion charge triple the cost of the book.

So if there is anyone in Valencia who might be willing to help me out, let me know. I'd appreciate it enormously. Thanks!

cova

Is this the one you are looking for?
The Way of St. James from Valencia to Santiago GR 239 con estuche mapas 24,00 €

They have a "shop" on the website and an email address, they might be able to tell you where to find it and if they would send it to the States.

http://www.vieiragrino.com/tienda/tienda.asp
[email protected]

lincasanova

drum roll!!!!!!!!!!!!
Their office is only open Fridays from 5-8:30.. I have called.. and left a message and HOPE to remember to cal them during three very reduced hours this Friday.

My daughter is going to the States in December and could mail it to you, or I am going in February and can also do so.

lincasanova

I've called a couple book stores and no luck. ( of course, I don´t have the exact name.. if it si on english or Spanish.. etc). But they have nothing they say on just this particular "camino".

lreynold1

Hi, lin,
You are wonderful to offer this. I know that the book is sold in their office, so it will probably require someone going to pick it up. That may be unreasonable.

I got an email from them that said that the Corte Ingles usually carries it, so that might be the easiest thing.

Here is the link to the guide's description: http://www.vieiragrino.com/camino/bibliografia.asp

I'm happy to go with the Spanish or English version. Thanks a million! Laurie

lincasanova

I should´ve delved a bit more into those links before because now I see all the info. Will call tomorrow.

lincasanova

They do have the book in English and Spanish I've been told on the phone. I will make a note of going in this week to buy the one you want.

PM me at my screen name at yahoo dot com with your screen name in subject header.

lreynold1

Fodors people are wonderful -- I already knew it, but this is treat! Thanks lincasanova.

lreynold1

In my last post, I meant to say, this is GREAT, but it is also quite a treat! Thanks again.

lincasanova

Happy to be able to help. I have enjoyed reading those blogs and also as I recognize almost all the little towns in La Mancha, as they are where I take friends for a two day jaunt occasionally, I think you will have some real visual treats in these little pueblos.

lreynold1

I have found the blog of someone who is currently walking the Camino de Levante and thought Lincasanova and others might be interested. She's walking it with dogs, though, so it is much more complicated than my walk will be!

http://leadchangesspain.blogspot.com/

Currently in San Clemente, with some nice pictures.

lincasanova

I was following that blog but I thought you had given it to me already.. very nice.. her hubby catches up with her every day at a meeting point to switch dogs.

lreynold1

Hi, lin,

I think I got my blogs confused, here is the blog I don't think you've seen, but it's about a pair who cycled from Valencia. They've already completed the Levante, and they postd some nice pictures.

http://caminocyclespain.blogspot.com.au/

lincasanova

Cycling seems so strenuous.. can't imagine it. Walking is so simple!

lreynold1

On a bike -- 16 days, Valencia to Santiago.

Me walking -- at least 42 days!

Though I enjoy cycling, I would never want to cycle a camino. As you might imagine, the whole experience is completely different. But I know some hard core cyclists who would never dream of walking!

lincasanova

The cyclists we spoke to thought walking was so hard.. and we thought cycling up those hills would be unbearable.

You really are a trooper.. I admire your stamina.

Golemtoo

As Tamasine mentioned the The Confraternity of St James is usually a good source of information.

http://www.csj.org.uk/

lincasanova

Nice post, Tamasine.. have enjoyed your blog.

TamasineSmith

Glad it was of help. All the best and get in touch if you need. T

lreynold1

Hi Tamasine,
I'm following your blog and will be following in your footsteps in May. Can't wait.