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Thanks @Undermanager for all the useful info and insights. I’m sure it will be very useful to many, including me next week. Buen continued camino (maybe!)
Day 18 - Lumbia to Tiebas
The hotel was very comfy last night. But for some reason, the lovely lady working there couldn't take payment until someone else turned up 'later'. They also only did €24 set meals in the hotel, nothing smaller. In the...
Day 17 - Undués de Lerda to Lumbia
Another evening spent in another beautiful village on a hill! The Aroganés Camino section is really one to put on the list if you've not been to this stretch before. I never realised how gorgeous this area was...
I agree that it would be nice to leave some beds for walk-ins.
Here’s the part I don’t get though. I understand why some pilgrims don’t want to book accommodation in advance in a general sense (play it by ear, see how far you want to walk as the...
It's a real pity they do not leave more beds in the renovated albergue for walk-ins. My opinion, of course, and I know not everyone will agree. But it forces everyone to play the book ahead game even if you don't want to. This is how the Camino...
Just for info. It may be useful for one or the other pilgrim starting from SJPP in the next few days. I am happy to be corrected if factually not correct.
The bed allocation policy of the Roncesvalles albergue has changed over the years...
I have a friend staying in the Sanguesa albergue. He is not happy 🥲, cold showers etc. I think I made a very wise choice. Both albergue and restaurant / bar here in Undués de Lerda are exceptional. I could live here 😁.
If you stop in Sangüesa ask the caretaker about a bus that can take you at least part way to the gorge. That way, with the reduced distance, you might be able to walk the gorge way and make it to Monreal too. I remember being told that it was an...
You can also take a slight detour tomorrow on your way to Sanguesa to stop at and see the castle in Javier if you are into castles at all. (Look on Google maps.) There a couple of hotels, cafes, and restaurants so you can break for refreshment...
Day 16 - Artieda to Undués de Lerda
The very friendly and helpful albergue with wonderful attached restaurant in Artieda was excellent. I was in a 4 bed room with magnificent views and the sound of cuckoos cuckooing. Lunch when I arrived...
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