- Time of past OR future Camino
- Inglès April 2023
Primitivo July 2023
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Go for it you'll not forget it it's a wonderful Camino to do but not easiest but one of loveliest.done it after doing the Del Salvador back to back.was on Camino Frances earlier this year in May but cut it short weather was horrendous going back on 15 th August for 2 weeks.just one thing to remember pain of a blister etc only lasts few days pain of quitting lasts a lifetime.Buen Camino.Greetings all. After multiple minor setbacks I'm finally in Ovideo!
We're talking skyrocketing flight prices, leg injuries (hence serious lack of training), Train cancellations, flight delays..... Nothing new under the sun, frustrating when one follows the other...
But the Camino is calling, and ongoing leg issue or not I'm starting. No idea how far I'll get, and much as I really, really want to complete it as is often said here - I'm going to listen to my body . I've got a booking for tonight in Grado, so it doesn't matter how long it takes me.
Already spotted and introduced myself to some fellow pilgrims on the flight in last night , a young German couple and a lady from Denmark . The Danish lady has been researching for years, but only decided at the beginning of the week to go - went and bought all her gear, flights , and is here! When the Camino calls......
She's a tad nervous so was very pleased to met a fellow pilgrim, we ended up eating dinner together. ( Should have asked @filly for some culinary tips, it was ok, but... . ). I've agreed to wait for her so we can start out together this morning, we'll just have to see how it goes from there. Woke far to earlier despite an excellent hotel ( I'm spoiling myself) . Time to find my first Cafe con leche!
Well.. I do hope you had some pulpo in Oviedo?!? All best for your Camino con peregrina.Greetings all. After multiple minor setbacks I'm finally in Ovideo!
We're talking skyrocketing flight prices, leg injuries (hence serious lack of training), Train cancellations, flight delays..... Nothing new under the sun, frustrating when one follows the other...
But the Camino is calling, and ongoing leg issue or not I'm starting. No idea how far I'll get, and much as I really, really want to complete it as is often said here - I'm going to listen to my body . I've got a booking for tonight in Grado, so it doesn't matter how long it takes me.
Already spotted and introduced myself to some fellow pilgrims on the flight in last night , a young German couple and a lady from Denmark . The Danish lady has been researching for years, but only decided at the beginning of the week to go - went and bought all her gear, flights , and is here! When the Camino calls......
She's a tad nervous so was very pleased to met a fellow pilgrim, we ended up eating dinner together. ( Should have asked @filly for some culinary tips, it was ok, but... . ). I've agreed to wait for her so we can start out together this morning, we'll just have to see how it goes from there. Woke far to earlier despite an excellent hotel ( I'm spoiling myself) . Time to find my first Cafe con leche!
Although I should say Samblismo is also nice and practically on the Hospitales itself.If you plan to do the Hospitales route I can recommend staying at Alojamiento Los Hospitales. Actually, it's a good place to stay if you decide to go via Pola de Allande. If doing the Hospitales it makes your day a little shorter vs staying in Borres or Samblismo.
I did splurge on the private room - it was fantastic!The private room here is fantastic if you want to spoil yourself!
I don't like the sound of that, Peter. Do take care.my leg is still far from good
detoured as suggested to the waterfall - hmmmm, why does everyone recommend that? Ok, I'm a Kiwi, so maybe I have a different idea of 'waterfall
Alison helped a few of us book in to another brand new Donativo called Casa Pascal at El Espina , about 1 1/2 kms past Campiello,
Thanks everyone for the good wishes, they're definitely speeding me on my way.When in Grandas de Salime don't miss the lovely and interesting Ethnographic Museum. It's really a must.
I think I stopped for breakfast there on my Camino Primitivo. Blueberries seem to be a local product in that part of the Primitivo.Beautiful fresh OJ or Blueberry juice, a large slice of toast and jam ( tomato an option) and cafe con leche for breakfast. Again not cheap (€5) but the juice was great!
Although I have to say, I'm looking forward to the day when there's no hill's in the near future!
Just be careful of you go right that you don't miss A Fonsegrada entirely (unless that is your intention). It seems that if you go right, along the road, the yellow arrows may soon take you off the road and to somewhere else entirely.:::making a mental note between you and David to go right before A Fonsagrada...he mentioned it too
Why would you not?decide on whether or not to take the Camino Verde. Any suggestions welcomed!
Purely because I've read multiple comments that the marking for day 2 is not that great. I don't use any trail apps.Why would you not?
I walked the Camiño Verde but missed the initial arrows. I got back on it when I detoured off the regular Primitivo to visit Santa Eulalia (the Camiño Verde has an option that goes right by there). I had a terrible time getting to Friol from there (having missed what looks like the nicest part along the river anyway). But I made it.Purely because I've read multiple comments that the marking for day 2 is not that great. I don't use any trail apps.
It did occur to me to that worse case I could use google maps to get me to the monastery.
There are only 2 places that we scratched our heads about. Okay - maybe 3ish. The first place is just as you are leaving Friol. Follow the path as it curves to the right. On your left hand side is some sort of open air museum of old buildings. The path will dead end with a mill in front of you, a bridge to right, and a sign that is (supposedly for the entrance to the museum} to the left. Go left. You will walk up the hill a bit and when that road ends, go right. Now that you are out of town, you should be good for a while. When you get to the farmstead with 5 big barky dogs and a smaller fluffy one, walk for about 200m and then you will take a right. Do not go left right after the dogs...
Ease into it! You've got nearly a year. My leg was ok earlier this year when I did the Inglès. The chance to walk now came up unexpectedly, and I wasn't training at the time. I thought I was fine, pushed the training, and injured myself. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to walk, but it hurts every day.I'm back to walking a lot but, slower than I used to be.
I'm planning to do the Primitivo this September, walking from Oviedo to Santiago and then to Finisterre. I only have 23 days to walk after finishing a week's work in the SJPP pilgrim office.Greetings all. After multiple minor setbacks I'm finally in Ovideo!
We're talking skyrocketing flight prices, leg injuries (hence serious lack of training), Train cancellations, flight delays..... Nothing new under the sun, frustrating when one follows the other...
But the Camino is calling, and ongoing leg issue or not I'm starting. No idea how far I'll get, and much as I really, really want to complete it as is often said here - I'm going to listen to my body . I've got a booking for tonight in Grado, so it doesn't matter how long it takes me.
Already spotted and introduced myself to some fellow pilgrims on the flight in last night , a young German couple and a lady from Denmark . The Danish lady has been researching for years, but only decided at the beginning of the week to go - went and bought all her gear, flights , and is here! When the Camino calls......
She's a tad nervous so was very pleased to met a fellow pilgrim, we ended up eating dinner together. ( Should have asked @filly for some culinary tips, it was ok, but... . ). I've agreed to wait for her so we can start out together this morning, we'll just have to see how it goes from there. Woke far to earlier despite an excellent hotel ( I'm spoiling myself) . Time to find my first Cafe con leche!
Great tip, thanks!As you regain the road, look behind you and you will catch the Tabac sign. Place is called Estanco Bar Suarez and the lady made us a fantastic sandwich
If you want an off the beaten path place I can recommend Albergue Rural Astrar. It's 700 meters off the Camino at Santa Irene. I stayed there last month, and there were only 6 of us. There's a restaurant out on the road, or the owner will drive you to a restaurant or go pick up pizza for you. There is also a kitchen that you can use. He has beer and wine available for purchase.I really don't want to walk into Santiago tomorrow, any suggestions anyone? I see
O Pedrouzo is 15 km out, making for two very short days. If there, any favourite Albergue/ cheap hotel?
If not O P , where?
Peter:I also got a bit emotional - New Zealand suddenly appeared on the bars TV - apparently we're hosting some sporting event or other? Any way, it's been 5 years since I was last home.
Stopping at Lavacolla worked well for me.I really don't want to walk into Santiago tomorrow, any suggestions anyone? I see
O Pedrouzo is 15 km out, making for two very short days. If there, any favourite Albergue/ cheap hotel?
If not O P , where?
Forgot - said I'd update you -Breakfast was super grim and is listed exactly on the fridge. Plain white bread, warm juice, coffee without milk or sugar, and measured to be one cup per person. The juice is warm because they lock the refrigerator overnight - which is what left the bad taste in my mouth... The total lack of trust that pilgrims would steal from them. You will also not get your sello until after dinner and you have settled your bill...
'll also be putting a few videos up on YouTube, (sorry all, but yes I'm one of 'those' people) but at the speed I edit you'll have finished before I finish the series!!
Sorry, life kinda got in the way. Glad you liked the Inglés videos, I’m now working on the Primitivo series. My son is heading to the UK for two weeks so I hope to start posting within the week.Okay Peter, when are we going to see your Primitivo videos? We enjoyed your Ingles videos, so we're waiting...
Sorry not to have seen this earlier Mr Kiwi! I hiked the Primitivo years ago.. and arrived in Lugo on one of those memorable Roman ‘weekends’! Madly fab-u-lous… Currently planning my Sagunto for mid ‘24, with accommodation difficulties for last three days before reaching Soria.Day 9, and talk about being lazy! Today is definitely a zero. Had a really late breakfast around 8.30/9, strolled around the wall - strolled, please note, not walked!! Must be the slowest I've covered 2km in many a day. All that was missing was a lovely lady on my arm....
I'm fascinated by how many buildings are in ruins here. Every town has a few, but Lugo.... it seems that the ratio here is extraordinarly high. And that in the immediate vicinity of the walls, where I would have thought property prices would be highest. Does anyone know why?
Now back in my apartment, an early siesta, simple yoghurt and 1/2 a packet of dark chocolate digestives later and I'm ready to explore town further. I feel an OJ calling me, and perhaps another cafe con leche.....
Dinner tonight might just have to be pulpo, I'm only metres away from O Candil... . Unless our resident culinary expert has another suggestion? @filly ?
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