Yes I agree. Brother Lawrence is a splendid chap. He runs a tight ship in the Sobrado Monastery but is very pleasant to talk to with some interesting stories.
If you can get as far as Sahagún, the midway point of the Camiino then there is a good fast train service from there to Madrid. That's what we did in 2012
Just a note to highly recommend Casa Gloria in Lourenzá. Very reasonably priced if 2 people sharing with breakfast included. Spotless with excellent bathroom. Washing machine available. 4* experience.
Thoroughly agree with this advice. There are about 4 trains per hour (both directions) and in my humble opinion crossing by the bridge is a pretty risky option. Far easier to get on the train at Boo and get off at Mogro. Nice albergue by the station in Boo where you can get a drink and excellent...
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Please be aware that from Villaviciosa to La Carcava there are currently no open shops, Cafes or Restaurants. Bar at La Carcava is the first opportunity to buy food and drink. If you want to avoid 4 to 5 hours without refreshment then buy food in Villaviciosa.
1. New albergue in Deba is excellent. Book at the tourist information office. The bar opposite does excellent early breakfasts
2. Stage from Markina- Xemein to Guernica is very well waymarked and had a lot of improvements.
3. Can highly recommend restaurante Pitis in Markina- Xemein. Good...
I have just finished walking the 3rd leg of our camino (Sahagun to Sarria). Unfortunately my camino companion lost his credencial somewhere between Ponferrada and VillaFranca de Bierzo. It's one issued by the Confraternity of St James (bright yellow cover). If found,could it be sent to my home...
Assuming that you are on the Camino, your friend could take a train from Madrid to Sahagun, which is about the halfway mark on the Camino Frances and meet you there.
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