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Two thumbs up for the bibimbap at Albergue Orion. It was SUCH a relief from the seemingly never-ending diet of “Camino fries”…formerly known as French fries, a formal name change is in the works.
The Koreans I met were walking alone, or in twos...
Bibimbap at Albergue Orion in Castrojeriz! A very special pilgrims' dinner indeed. Wonderful place. 🩷
The restaurant El Mono del Camino in Cacabelos is another special place - ramen with fried egg and kimchi, and a friendly owner and cook...
When I worked at the Pilgrims Office in Santiago de Compostela June 2023, the office opens for service at 0900 (9AM) and closes at 1900 (7PM). I believe that is the usual schedule year round except for designated religious holidays like...
Albergue Orion in Castrojeriz serve "bibimbap" prepared by Sanghui (Korean lady), as well as spicy/hot ramen noodles for dinner. Dani, part owner, made sure I enjoyed my stay and dinner there twice (2022/2023). I have seen several albergues...
An aside, good portion of Koreans are Christians. Koreans walk the Camino de Santiago encouraged by "Korean Hostel in Spain," a TV variety show in Korea. Three pioneering Koreans decided to start an albergue to provide passing travellers a...
Here is my answer. Who cares what anyone uses as a definition. What someone else thinks (in the immortal words of my Grandma) It's not your business. If someone tries to define me when I am on or off the camino, especially those who do not know...
I have always stayed in albergues right in the center of Hospital de Orbigo but this year we stayed on the outskirts in a hotel called El Paso Honroso. For €50 I have a nice clean room with three beds and a BATHTUB!!!
Also, even if you do not...
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