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Can I introduce you to a brilliant blog made by Pete Schloss? https://mediationkc.com/2021/07/10/part-10-friendships-with-little-in-common/
From there, you can go to Part 1, but first take a look at photos #22 and #23 from the start or #8 and #9 from the end. Can you tell me where this is? Pete can't remember. I think it would be in Larrasoaña, but I could be wrong.
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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I think photo number 14 down seems like the municipal albergue in Larrasoaña if I remember correctly
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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I'm sorry to have caused so much confusion! My lack of computer skills prevented my posting the pictures themselves. When I clicked on them in Pete's blog, nothing happened, so I resorted to counting, first from the beginning, then, since it was over 20 and I didn't want my fellow pilgrims to have to go beyond their own fingers and toes, I counted from the end. Yes, trecile has identified the two photos correctly. (And so did Anhalter.) I had assumed it was an albergue. The long tables and benches seem to me to be albergue-like, rather than a restaurant, café, or bar. To be clear: #22 from the start is #9 from the end, and #23 from the start is #8 from the end. having sorted that out, all I need is a name or address.
 
There is a possibility the bar could be the now closed El Horno de Irotz. If so the sequence of the photos is a bit weird, so I could be totally wrong. The church in the previous photo could be the church in that tiny hamlet, just after the closed bar, and it is followed by the bridge at Irotz. The albergue at the end of the bridge in another photo is indeed Trinidad de Arre. Photos from internet.
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Yes, looks like the bar before Zubiri. As I recall they had a great tortilla...
edited - looked at my pictures but now can't remember if it's before or after, but it's in that area. I remember eating there, going to the bathroom, and the pretty view.
 
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
There is a possibility the bar could be the now closed El Horno de Irotz.
Sure looks like it. Google Maps has an entry for it. Besides the interactive maps there are photos and other information.


Edit: Dang! @mspath beat me to it.
 
There is a possibility the bar could be the now closed El Horno de Irotz. If so the sequence of the photos is a bit weird, so I could be totally wrong. The church in the previous photo could be the church in that tiny hamlet, just after the closed bar, and it is followed by the bridge at Irotz.

Yes, it is El Horno de Irotz. When seen from the Camino road, the seating area (first photo - top) is on the right side of the courtyard and the pizza oven and the serving counter (second photo - bottom) are on the left side. I remember it well. Alas, it rained the whole time and it was cold when we stopped there. Still, a good memory and a pity that it is closed now. It was apparently popular with the locals, too.

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That "wagon wheel" on the wall in Kirkie's photo can be seen on the wall in the downloaded video picture when you zoom in. Thanks Kirkie for your good detective work.
It's a different wagon wheel on a different wall, but it is the right place.
Thanks, Kirkie.
The church in the "previous" photo (actually five photos previous to #22) is dedicated to San Esteban in Zubiri (if that's the photo you meant). Irotz comes after Zubiri, unless you are walking the camino in reverse.
 
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It's a different wagon wheel on a different wall, but it is the right place.
Thanks, Kirkie.
The church in the "previous" photo (actually five photos previous to #22) is dedicated to San Esteban in Zubiri (if that's the photo you meant). Irotz comes after Zubiri, unless you are walking the camino in reverse.
Glad you now have the name of the spot. I know the area somewhat, as I am generally on duty for a couple of weeks in Zabaldika during the summer and escape in the early mornings for a walk around! My understanding is the bar is closed. As in, closed. Never say never...but do keep your swimming togs handy for a swim when you reach the bridge in Irotz. ;)
 
Yes, it is El Horno de Irotz. When seen from the Camino road, the seating area (first photo - top) is on the right side of the courtyard and the pizza oven and the serving counter (second photo - bottom) are on the left side. I remember it well. Alas, it rained the whole time and it was cold when we stopped there. Still, a good memory and a pity that it is closed now. It was apparently popular with the locals, too.

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I also remember this place clearly. The first time I stopped here was in late Sept 2011. It was more modest than the photos above, but thé pizza oven was there. The second time was on 3 April 2013 - they had expanded with more seating and more on offer. I recall showing the owners a photo of my previous visit and discussing (in tortuous Spanglish on my part) the transformation. Fond memories of both visits. ♥️♥️
 
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Can I introduce you to a brilliant blog made by Pete Schloss? https://mediationkc.com/2021/07/10/part-10-friendships-with-little-in-common/
From there, you can go to Part 1, but first take a look at photos #22 and #23 from the start or #8 and #9 from the end. Can you tell me where this is? Pete can't remember. I think it would be in Larrasoaña, but I could be wrong.
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The Albergue in the first picture is the one in Roncesvalles. If you look closely you can see "Albergue de Roncesvalles" on the sign next to the door.
 
1. It's not the first picture. 2. You don't have to look closely to see the name. 3. It's not the albergue I was asking the name of.
Btw, it turned out that the place I was looking for was not an albergue.
 
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