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  1. NadineK

    Help me slow down my Camino Primitivo

    An inexpensive option in Lugo (if you decide to spend an extra night), is Hotel España. It's just outside of the Roman Walls (but literally just outside and I had views of the walls from my window)... a quick hop across the street and you're right there in the middle of it all. I stayed for one...
  2. NadineK

    Domingo & David?

    This was so beautiful to read, and almost made me tear up as well. Thank you for sharing this with us.
  3. NadineK

    Monastery in Cornellana

    Hi El Lechero! The stage from Oviedo to Cornellana is LONG, especially for a first day. I think I clocked in at just under 40km... 37 or 38. I'd been doing a lot of hiking in the states before leaving for my Camino, so I wasn't too daunted by the big day, and yet, at the end of it, my legs were...
  4. NadineK

    Monastery in Cornellana

    Yup, I was there late July 2021, and I loved it!! There's a kitchen there as well, and I cooked dinner with another pilgrim (with food we picked up at the small shop in town). But like @peregrina2000 said, there are bars and restaurants in the area as well. It's a great and unique spot, plus I...
  5. NadineK

    Seeking input on my tentative Primitivo stages for September 2022

    I just stayed in Boente in July 2021 (and I really like your plan to do Lugo -> Ferreira, Ferreira -> Boente); I stayed at Albergue El Alemán and thought the couple running the place were so kind and accommodating.
  6. NadineK

    Lugo

    You could also try Hotel España http://www.hotelespanalugo.com/index.html I stayed there at the end of July this summer, and had a small and basic room (and bathroom) with a view of the Roman walls for 25 euros. The place was simple but clean, and the receptionist very friendly even with my...
  7. NadineK

    Grandas de Salime albergue in late October (or another place to stay)

    If you haven't already, make sure to take a look at Dave's spreadsheet, which he updated at the beginning of summer. Lots of great lodging info with contact emails, though I would double check even if they are listed as open (because Oct/Nov is getting late in the season and some will be closed)...
  8. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Oh how lovely! I know I just walked the Primitivo... but I'm missing it already. You know, my original plan was to walk the Camino Verde... I had my notes and stages all planned out and everything! But I'd made such nice connections with other pilgrims that I wasn't quite ready to be alone (and...
  9. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    If you scroll back through this thread, you'll see a few more updates from me! The rest of the walk was great, but lodging was an issue for a lot of pilgrims, especially when the Primitivo merged with the Frances in Melide. From then on, reservations were necessary. I think the remainder of...
  10. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    I mostly paid with cash, but I think more and more places are taking debit/credit. Still, I wouldn't be stuck without cash in some of these villages. And in terms of communication when booking ahead, I reserved most through email or a contact form if the albergue had a website. I reserved the...
  11. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Starting from Lugo would be relatively easy because of good transportation options to get there, plus if you had a little time when you arrived it's such a beautiful city and would be really nice to explore a bit. My preference, however, would be to do the section BEFORE Lugo, from Oviedo to...
  12. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Yup, this place definitely had Jane Eyre vibes (one of my favorite stories, in fact)... my experience there was so strange, I've never felt anything like it. Plus, the other three pilgrims there heard nothing!! Why the ghost wanted to make itself known just to me, I have no idea... I love the...
  13. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Sorry for the very late reply, but yes! I do have an Instagram account, I was posting daily updates there, and you can see a bunch of photos, too! :) https://www.instagram.com/nadine_walks/
  14. NadineK

    Advance reservations Bodenaya/ Samblismo

    To echo was @LTfit said, yes, very possible (and recommended!) to email each. If David's place in Bodenaya is all booked up, you can continue for just another kilometer (or two?) to La Espina, where there is another great albergue called El Texu, they do a beautiful communal meal, donativo. I...
  15. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Oh, and for anyone interested, I’ve been (slowly) posting videos of my walk up on YouTube! Here’s the link for my channel, or you can search ‘Nadine Walks’ and you should be able to find them. 😄 https://youtube.com/c/NadineWalks
  16. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    Sorry for the delay but here are a few final thoughts on my Camino Primitivo! I last updated in Ferreira, which was about 20km before Melide, where the Primitivo merges with the Francés. Oh, what a merge! Maybe it’s my poor memory, maybe it’s that I haven’t walked this route into Santiago in 6...
  17. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    It took me 11 days to reach Santiago, and 7 to Lugo. I did some big, early stages… I think for many pilgrims, 12 or 13 stages to Santiago is perfect!
  18. NadineK

    Primitivo - Sept 2021

    I totally agree with what @Nandy61 says, the Hospitales has a reputation for being super challenging but it’s really not that bad. A steady climb but often it’s a gradual climb, and truly no worse than some other segments of the Primitivo. The lack of services, perhaps, does make it more...
  19. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    It was so cold this morning!! Everyone can’t believe how mild the weather is, but really it’s perfect for walking. And I also wanted to say what a lovely stay I had in Albergue Ponte Ferreira- your friends are such wonderful hosts and are running such a great albergue! And the food!! Another...
  20. NadineK

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    These photos are so stunning!! Wow! I’m probable three or four days ahead… just merged with the Francés and that’s always such an adjustment, especially after a beautiful and really quiet Primitivo experience. I hope you really enjoy the days ahead!!

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