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My own experience in 2017 was that, quite correctly, Roncesvalles were admitting pilgrims in the order in which they had arrived (starting at 14.00). Given it was lunch time I opted to share a taxi with two girls needing first aid at Burguete and...
I don't really agree that the last part is the least interesting. Castillo de Pambre is a short side trip from Palas del Rei or Melide. Very cool intact castle with museum/visitor center. Castromaior (iron age village/castro reconstruction) is...
That’s what the three young people believed about the “nice older lady pilgrim” who they walked from Zubiri with, and who told them she would watch their stuff while they showered - only to return to find their cash and cards stolen and their...
Off topic just a bit, just mentioning because I like the cafe con leche as well as chocolate . In the Madrid airport they have cafe con leche chocolates. I bought 2 tins last June for gifts but I never got to taste one. This June I will make sure...
I noticed a number of small bars and cafés that were run by one or two evidently overworked/understaffed persons. In those establishments I always made sure to pick up my stuff and leave my table clean. I invariably got a “gracias” from the...
It was never an official rest stop. Just one of many makeshift rest areas, like the GardZen or the rock piles you pass in the (first week?). People will build a new oasis. They can't destroy the Camino spirit.
I've stayed at OK Hostel a dozen times, and hope for a dozen more. The dormitories are super clean and their private rooms are great. Fantastic 24 hour staff. They have a convenient luggage storage room. Not far from Plaza Mayor. 2 km from...
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