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We struggled on the first night at Alverca. We didn't book in advance and everything was full with the workers. A lovely man took us to a cafe and insisted by buying us coffee and explained for us because I didn't speak any Portuguese of our need. Another local man took us to his house and gave...
I thought you couldn't stay in albergues if you was in a large group? We are on the VdlP and we had a group of 10 pilgrims with us. Up at 5.30, whisperings amongst themselves, torches shining, brushing teeth, rustling bags? ??? They might as well start singing, turn the lights on full, and talk...
It's a small arrow at the right of the door as you face it. If a beggar is sat in front of it you wouldn't see it. Took us ages to find it. Buen Camino
Casa Fernanda was also one of our memorable places run by the wonderful Fernanda and her husband Jacinto. We also had a lovely stay in Zalbadiki that was attached to the church. Another was in Castrojeritiz that was run by Ramon. He said we had to turn off mobile phones and couldn't get up till...
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