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  1. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    Hola everybody. What a trip! One of the group had a “Fitbit” and clock the route at 32km? About 4km more than anticipated. Allowing for stops/rests etc we still managed c4km per hour. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t improve until after we passed Alto de Palo (at 1146) and then only...
  2. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    Muchas Garcias. Leaving Campiello for the trip over Hospitales. Very misty but there is a group of 5 or so of us travelling together. Hope it clears when we get higher. Hasta Luego
  3. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    Hi Aurigny, I start out from Oviedo in the morning with the expectation / hope of reaching La Doriga (c34km) by mid-afternoon. Haven’t seen any posting from you in the last 24 hours but wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your daily updates and how helpful they will be on my own...
  4. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    That’s a good test alright. one of The Irish Pilgrim paths last week as a training day; “St.Kevin’s Way” from Hollywood to Glendalough. A beautiful spring day but still plenty of “soft spots” to test the footwear. Slan go foil
  5. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    Thanks “Aurigny”, I go with my trusted Meindl (Respond) hiking shoes then. They have served me well in Ireland (Wicklow Way, Tain Way, etc) where a little mud is common place. And on my journey on CF over past few years. I start from Oviedo on Tuesday. Buen Camino
  6. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    Hi Aurigny, thanks again for a wonderfully insightful account of your journey. Given your experience of some muddy and very wet stretches, plus the forecast for more heavy rain over the next week or so, what would you recommend as the best footwear; hiking shoes or boots?
  7. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Primitivo

    This is a wonderful 'blog' of you journey, such an easy and informative read. I'll be starting from Oviedo on the 29th and this is a timely input to my planning. I hope your heel holds up. Thanks for sharing. Buen Camino
  8. IrelandSean

    LIVE from the Camino Stage 1: Oviedo-Cornellana

    Heading off from Oviedo on Monday 28th May, hope to stay in Albergue La Doriga (35km) on first night. Sure hope the weather has improved by then or at least the rain has stopped. Great pictures and a delight to see you are keeping your spirits up despite the tough going. Buen Camino
  9. IrelandSean

    Primitivo Accommodation

    Thanks folks. Alaskadriver your comments are reassuring. I'll ring to book. Buen Camino
  10. IrelandSean

    Primitivo Accommodation

    I hope to stay in the Albergue/Hostel that is located in the small village of Santa Eulalia de Doriga approximately 3km before Cornellana. It is co-located with the bar and winery Ca Pacita, owner Toño. Unfortunately, I've found it difficult to get in touch with Toño. Two emails sent at this...
  11. IrelandSean

    Primitivo accommodation in Cornellana

    Confirms my earlier suspicion. I appreciate the assistance clarifying this. Thanks Laurie.
  12. IrelandSean

    Primitivo accommodation in Cornellana

    Thanks again for the feedback. I tried, on a number of occasions, to get in touch with Hotel Cornellana through their website enquiry form. No reply! I tried 3 different phone numbers, from the Spanish Tourist site, Hondo and the hotel website. One didn't answer, and one directed me to website...
  13. IrelandSean

    Primitivo accommodation in Cornellana

    Thanks for the replies folks. With a long day planned we (two of us) were looking to have somewhere pre-booked. My understanding at this stage is that the two hotels (Cornellana & La Fuente) are closed, and I tried the Casa Rural and got a reply saying it had not space (suspect an overnight...
  14. IrelandSean

    Primitivo accommodation in Cornellana

    Looking at options for our camino next May/June. Current plan is to do a 'full day', Oviedo to Cornellana, on Day 1. Not always a good idea but time available dictates this somewhat. Estimated at 35km, with Grado to El Fresno the only notable climb. Finding it hard to source accommodation in...

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