To those on the Frances now...

[FourSeasons]

Hello fellow pilgrims,

I am currently on del Norte for 11 days and already on my 3rd rest day. I’m thinking about the possibility of switching to the Frances going to Fromista. I know there is a train station there. I’m current above Burgos perhaps I could go there.

How are things currently on the Frances?

 

[PengoQuest]

Hi, I'm on the CF now - just landed in puenta la reina. It's pretty warm out there and doesn't look like cooling down anytime soon. I think I've drunk about 3-4 litres of water today. Maybe the same volume in beer later tonight - once I've recovered!

 

[Packinglight]

In Burgos today. I have stayed off the “main” e.g. Brierley stages and have always had half-empty Albuergues. Once there was only top bunks available. The weather has cooled down quite a bit, making for very pleasant walking.

 

[Geodoc]

I'm currently in the town before Oceibro. So far, not too crowded, but more people since Burgos (visibly). Elected to book tonight (first time). Glad I did. People were turned away at Oceibro and had to backtrack.

I've noticed it getting busier at each big town as more people begin/resume their Camino.

Temps are fine, just drink plenty of water.

 

[trecile]

Hello fellow pilgrims,

I am currently on del Norte for 11 days and already on my 3rd rest day. I’m thinking about the possibility of switching to the Frances going to Fromista. I know there is a train station there. I’m current above Burgos perhaps I could go there.

How are things currently on the Frances?

If you head to Fromista do yourself a favor and walk 4 km farther to stay at Albergue La Finca in Población de Campos. Each "bunk" is like a tiny room, and the upper "bunks" are accessed via a small staircase - no ladders! Get a bed in the newer building, where I think that they have improved the design. The cost is 10€, and they let you use the washing machine for free. The communal pilgrim dinner is also very good.

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[Henry B]

Well said Trecile
I have fond memories of my stay at La Finca in September last year. Well worth the extra 4km. in every way. Fine bed fine shared meal.and free washing machine!!! Buen Camino

 

[gmag]

We fully agree with you about albergue La Finca, our friend Maria Jose.
And if you want to stay in fromista you are welcome in our albergue luz de fromista, also like La Finca in the guide of recommended albergues from Ivar.

 

[Caligal]

We fully agree with you about albergue La Finca, our friend Maria Jose.
And if you want to stay in fromista you are welcome in our albergue luz de fromista, also like La Finca in the guide of recommended albergues from Ivar.

I googled Albergue luz de Fromista their website says they are closed for construction Is that true or does their website need updating? I am going to be in Fromista sometime mid Sept. thanks

 

[trecile]

I googled Albergue luz de Fromista their website says they are closed for construction☹ Is that true or does their website need updating? I am going to be in Fromista sometime mid Sept. thanks

Just walk the 4 km to la Finca in Población de Campos. You will not regret it! They take reservations.

 

[Caligal]

I saw your post about la Finca, looks great however I am going to bus or train from Fromista to Astorga.

 

[gmag]

Dear Caligal,
Thanks to your response we have seen that we have the page in English incorrectly edited.
We are so focused on our daily work with pilgrims, and the problems we have had since 2017 until the opening have been so many, and so big, that we forgot to check the update of the web…
Sorry and thanks!!!!! Now it´s a little better.

Anita and Gabriel

 

[Caligal]

Dear Caligal,
Thanks to your response we have seen that we have the page in English incorrectly edited.
We are so focused on our daily work with pilgrims, and the problems we have had since 2017 until the opening have been so many, and so big, that we forgot to check the update of the web…
Sorry and thanks!!!!! Now it´s a little better.

Anita and Gabriel

Excellent!! I will see you sometime in September Dee

 

[Packinglight]

We fully agree with you about albergue La Finca, our friend Maria Jose.
And if you want to stay in fromista you are welcome in our albergue luz de fromista, also like La Finca in the guide of recommended albergues from Ivar.

I stayed with you last night—lovely albergue—and loved the beautiful cats, although I only got a small glimpse of them.

 

[twh]

Agreed on La Finca. Very comfortable bed, excellent group dinner and the owner is very proud, in a good way, of all the hands-on hard work he has put into the construction of the group dinning room at this Albergue...be sure to ask him about it. I stayed in the newer building and the bathroom was very nice and very big.

 

[gmag]

Excellent!! I will see you sometime in September Dee

I hope you really do !!,
we will be happy with your visit !!, for different reasons, and in a few words, this forum and its members are very important to me.

 

[lynn]

I stayed in La Finca last Sept. & loved it! The beds are separate & private. Great menu and free washer. I had the best sleep in a month there.

 

[gmag]

Excellent!! I will see you sometime in September Dee

I stayed with you last night—lovely albergue—and loved the beautiful cats, although I only got a small glimpse of them.

AMAZING!!!Someone told me two days ago that he or she had a kitten for almost 20 years ... and I think that person could be you ...

 

[gmag]

Agreed on La Finca. Very comfortable bed, excellent group dinner and the owner is very proud, in a good way, of all the hands-on hard work he has put into the construction of the group dinning room at this Albergue...be sure to ask him about it. I stayed in the newer building and the bathroom was very nice and very big.

Maria Jose and Fernando are very special and wonderfull people, they deserve a big succes. Everything they do is very very good, and they do everything for the pilgrims...

 

[longwayhome]

We fully agree with you about albergue La Finca, our friend Maria Jose.
And if you want to stay in fromista you are welcome in our albergue luz de fromista, also like La Finca in the guide of recommended albergues from Ivar.

If I am not mistaken I walked with ? your sister for a couple of days in late august 2018, as she was heading to the opening of your albergue ..here is a picture of her ..

 

[Mettetäti]

If you head to Fromista do yourself a favor and walk 4 km farther to stay at Albergue La Finca in Población de Campos.

Yes, it's worth staying! I visited there in April 2018, very nice (except a very noisy group of ******ns).