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Will do! (Loving your photos already, gracias!)Send good vibes that my hip treats me well. Starting tomorrow!
Twice on the Invierno I stayed in albergues which had two rooms, and despite the fact the the only other pilgrim in each was a man they put us both in the same room.It's quiet in the Albergue de Peregrinos tonight with I believe only 2 rooms occupied. I have a room to myself as I'm the only woman
Matchmaking....Twice on the Invierno I stayed in albergues which had two rooms, and despite the fact the the only other pilgrim in each was a man they put us both in the same room.
Thanks, but no thanks.Matchmaking....
Twice on the Invierno I stayed in albergues which had two rooms, and despite the fact the the only other pilgrim in each was a man they put us both in the same room.
The link you provided says it's permanently closed......
She said I could pay more to be in a separate room, but I said, no. I got my money back, and before I left, I said to the owner (in Spanish), Susana, if you keep running your business like this, you will lose it.
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Sorry, Susana. Sorry, Pilgrims.
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It is about 30c degrees. Now in the lovely donativo in Fontanillas de Castro.Happy walking @LTfit !
How’s the temperature?
I have two new hips. In 2022, we walked a 2500 km Camino. At the moment, we are doing the Francès. Everything went and is going smoothly. I hope the same for you.This afternoon I arrived in Zamorato start the Vía de la Plata/Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela. This will be a test for my new hip which I received in March . I've walked this section of the Camino before, hence the title.
Many other Forum members walked the Sanabrés this spring so I'm not sure if I can be of any help but I'll probably post anyway.
It's quiet in the Albergue de Peregrinos tonight with I believe only 2 rooms occupied. I have a room to myself as I'm the only woman. Maybe I'll be lucky and get a good night's sleep. I hope so since I've been up since 3 a.m. this morning to catch a 7 a.m. flight to Madrid then train to Estación Chamartín (what a mess and an hour delay) then on to Zamora.
Send good vibes that my hip treats me well. Starting tomorrow!
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It still amazes me - a café con leche in the Plaza Mayor for €1.50.
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The volunteer Dutch hospi asked if I spoke English and I said sure, and Spanish, French and Dutch. He wasn't expecting that!
Will do! (Loving your photos already, gracias!)
Oooo, that's an awful feeling. Happy to read that you're feeling OK now.Then going up a slight incline I started to feel light-headed and my heart rate was racing.
I had this happen twice (two days running) this last April - the light-headedness, without the racing pulse. Both times it was about 10:30 AM; I'd had breakfast the second day, but not so much the first. Both days were cool, the second day downright chilly. But maybe not enough water anyway. The light-headedness was scary, whatever caused it.I believe that it was a combination of no breakfast, not enough water and the heat
Thanks, now fine. I've had this once before on the Plata. It was a very hot day July 2011 and I was on my way to Monesterio. I believe I stopped at least 5x during the last 5 km and even took a nap in the shade.Oooo, that's an awful feeling. Hope you're feeling much more normal now.
And nausea plus a heart rate of 155The light-headedness was scary, whatever caused it.
I've had 2 knee replacements and 1 hip replacement. In August I get my remaining hip replaced. The technology is wonderful. Physical therapy after surgery is crucial for success. Buen Camino!This afternoon I arrived in Zamorato start the Vía de la Plata/Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela. This will be a test for my new hip which I received in March . I've walked this section of the Camino before, hence the title.
Many other Forum members walked the Sanabrés this spring so I'm not sure if I can be of any help but I'll probably post anyway.
It's quiet in the Albergue de Peregrinos tonight with I believe only 2 rooms occupied. I have a room to myself as I'm the only woman. Maybe I'll be lucky and get a good night's sleep. I hope so since I've been up since 3 a.m. this morning to catch a 7 a.m. flight to Madrid then train to Estación Chamartín (what a mess and an hour delay) then on to Zamora.
Send good vibes that my hip treats me well. Starting tomorrow!
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It still amazes me - a café con leche in the Plaza Mayor for €1.50.
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The volunteer Dutch hospi asked if I spoke English and I said sure, and Spanish, French and Dutch. He wasn't expecting that!
Thank you for your report.Zamora- Montamarta - Fontanillas de Castro 31.6 km
I guess one could say that I wasn't very sensible today. The original plan was to walk to Montamarta only 19 km from Zamora but in the back of my mind I actually wanted to reach Fontanillas where there is a donativo albergue run by a lovely Spanish couple. They have been here now for three years and have made the already nice albergue a bit cozier.
The reason I also wanted to stop here is because I volunteered at the albergue back in February 2020 right before the closing of Spain due to Covid. In the two weeks there I had only 9 pilgrims staying at the albergue. Little did we know what lay ahead!
So back to today. The volunteers in Zamora had prepared the table for breakfast the night before. There was even a basket of fruit! I had my usual coffee, took a banana and a magdalena for on the road and left at 6.30. I don't usually eat breakfast (big mistake today). By 10.00 I was already in Montamarta for a coffee stop. I met a German who had started in Valencia after completing 800 km of the PCT! He was stuck in Kennedy Meadows due to snow so rather than hanging out there he decided to walk the Camino (not his first). He asked if he could walk with me for a while so after 2 coffees and a banana we were off. He proceeded to talk for two hours about the PCT and how I could definitely walk itHe had only seen 3 or 4 pilgrims on the Levante and I believe was hungry for company.
All was well until about 28 km, hip was perfectly fine, hurray! Then going up a slight incline I started to feel light-headed and nauseous and my heart rate was racing. I had what they say in Spanish a bajón. I had to stop to rest! I believe that it was a combination of no breakfast, not enough water and the heat. Lesson learned. The last 3 km to Fontanillas were slow with frequent stops due to my high heart rate. I let the German continue as he was planning on walking all the way to Granja, about 43 km. My first clara con limón in the bar in Fontanillas was very welcome.
Now well rested and clean with my clothes hanging out to dry.
Lessons learned today:
1) have some breakfast
2) drink more water
3) put on my hat as soon as the sun comes out!
So yes, 13 years walking Caminos and each and every time is different.
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Donativo spread
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Cool mural leaving Zamora.
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Landscape the whole way. Luckily mostly dirt paths.
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In Roales de Pan
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Square in Montamarta. Due to the water level we had to cross via the highway.
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A much needed refreshment!
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I'll post some pictures of the albergue later.
Thanks everyone for your encouragement
Thank you for your concern and suggestion but I do believe that it was a combination of factors. During the short rest breaks during the last 3 km my heart rate quickly dropped down from 155 to 115 and last night my resting heart rate was 54. Let's see what today's walk brings.Please add to your very short-term plans a short visit to a health care professional. Especially because your heart was involved. And while it may be cool in the mountains, you know that higher altitude alone can cause problems. I know that you know all these themes, but I'm still concerned for you.
Spoiler: no health incidents today
Isn't that funny! As adults, when we return to childhood places, we often find that houses and walls are smaller than we remember. Then, at some point, the reverse happens and we find that the walls and hills are again presenting bigger obstacles!Last time I jumped over the stone wall but it looked much higher than I remembered
Wow. What a workload. Obviously not!The priest responsible for Sunday mass has a total of 18 parishes. Obviously there is no weekly mass.
You didn't try them out by singing?Apparently the acoustics are fantastic so it is also being used for concerts.
The Levante/Sanabrés in 2013 was my defining moment - it was the first time I walked with an electric coil and I now wouldn’t take a step on an untraveled camino without it. Wish I were there to share mine with you, LT!It was not until after 20 km and 5 km before Rionegro, in Albergue Rehoboth, that I had a coffee.
A mistake! It took me an hour to extract myself from his talk about being a good Christian. I literally had to stand up and approach the door until he got the message.
I actually own a coil and took it when I walked the Levante too. As most albergues here have a microwave I just have packets of Nescafé. What I meant in my post was real coffee, the instant stuff I had at 6 a.m. before heading out.The Levante/Sanabrés in 2013 was my defining moment - it was the first time I walked with an electric coil and I now wouldn’t take a step on an untraveled camino without it. Wish I were there to share mine with you, LT!
Love Zamora, sorry catching up. I'd be glad to live there. So much history!This afternoon I arrived in Zamorato start the Vía de la Plata/Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela. This will be a test for my new hip which I received in March . I've walked this section of the Camino before, hence the title.
Many other Forum members walked the Sanabrés this spring so I'm not sure if I can be of any help but I'll probably post anyway.
It's quiet in the Albergue de Peregrinos tonight with I believe only 2 rooms occupied. I have a room to myself as I'm the only woman. Maybe I'll be lucky and get a good night's sleep. I hope so since I've been up since 3 a.m. this morning to catch a 7 a.m. flight to Madrid then train to Estación Chamartín (what a mess and an hour delay) then on to Zamora.
Send good vibes that my hip treats me well. Starting tomorrow!
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It still amazes me - a café con leche in the Plaza Mayor for €1.50.
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The volunteer Dutch hospi asked if I spoke English and I said sure, and Spanish, French and Dutch. He wasn't expecting that!
The "health issue" was a one off thing due imho to a combo of heat, only having coffee and 2 galletas forbreakfast (which normally is not a problem), drinking too little water and not putting my hat on earlier.Oh man! 20 k without coffee!
Wondering about your first little health issue. How long ago was your surgery? Could also be a little bit of anemia from blood loss and I think you are also vegetarian/vegan so maybe longer to build up your blood count? I know you are a health professional so just something else to consider.
In any case, live the account so far...
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Church in Asturianos. I went in and the townsfolk and priest were preparing for mass
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Felt lovely!
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Look close, there is a mojón behind the shrubs (shortly after leaving Asturianos). I proceed right down a provincial road for about 15 minutes then turned around and found this! I should have gone left.
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Puebla de Sanabria
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I started the Sanabres in Rionegro del Puente after taking a bus there from Zamora. I loved the albergue and was lucky to snag one of the only three single beds.Rionegro has quite a nice albergue and across the street a "famous" restaurant Me Gusta Comer (I like to eat). I'm no foodie but I read rave reviews about the place
I, too, am enjoying your reports and photos.Puebla de Sanabria
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To tell you the truth, it was my third time in Puebla de Sanabria and I've never done the tour, just wandered around the streets.I, too, am enjoying your reports and photos.
Your ne 40km day walking to Puebla de Sanabria was two days for me. I spent an extra full day there and loved the castle tour on the hill. Definitely worth the visit if you have the time, but possibly you have seen it before.
It definitely warmed up but not much more than 22 degrees. This morning leaving Puebla it was 9c! BrrrrI assume it warmed up? That was actually the high here where we are in Alaska today and although I would not trade places today, I might next winter. Beautiful photos. Was your private room for one or could it accommodate 2? Beautiful photos again!
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