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Today , thirteen years ago. Mansilla de la Mulas.
The albergue municipal. No reservations possible.
Gorgeous patio. I shared a small dorm with a pensioned footpilgim from Montpellier and a cyclist from the Netherlands.
Laura, the hospi was very...
Cahors to Lascabanes, Day 20, Via Podiensis, 2nd May 2024. Dave Whitson in his Cicerone guide to the Via Podiensis assures us that today, after our initial climb out of Cahors, that the most strenuous terrain on the GR65 is behind us!! Thank...
Day 10 - Pertusa to Huesca
You might need some lip sunblock and maybe some lip balm on these stages, if you're like me. The sun can be powerful but the strong headwind can soon leave you with dry, chapped lips and blisters.
If you stay in the...
Camino Frances
Cizur Menor
albergue Roncal
photo taken 0ctober 1, 2004
Seeing this scallop shell hung at the open doorway during my first CF I immediately sensed that pilgrims were welcome to just walk in.
...Camino life in 2004 was very relaxed!
Limogne en Quercy to Mas de Vers, 29th April, 2024, Via Podiensis, Day 17.
A very welcome shelter from the constant rain, which allowed us to eat our pique-nique in the dry!
Camino Frances
Cizur Menor
Roncal albergue
photo taken October 1, 2004
After trying to cross bustling Pamplona on crowded sidewalks with a full backpack the informal Roncal albergue atmosphere was especially relaxing.
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