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Great stuff, there should be an arrow on a rock there by the new digger path on the ground - you may have missed it, or it may have been moved! I'm really glad you found it ok and I hope many more will be encouraged to take this beautiful route!
The owner of the Albergue Leo in Villafranca have a museum house in Dragonte that they are thinking of opening up as an albergue in the near future! I have also heard that in Villasinde they may have one in 2018
Hi Annie,
As an Albergue owner and hospitalero - I get it, and sympathize with you. Ive had ridiculous and utterley disrespectful pilgrims come through my door for years, but for the few who spoil the feeling there are many more who are inspirational and lovely in equal measures.
I like to vent...
Nice idea, I know Patrick has kept a blog so I'll link that in. I used John Brierley's written description as a rough guide, however there were 3 mistakes that would send a pilgrim well off course - I have emailed him with correction, so hopefully that'll make the 2017 edition.
Hi all, APOC member Patrick Eibergen and I have spent a few days last week waymarking the whole Dragonte route from Villafranca del Bierzo to Las Herrerias for those intrepid enough to walk it. We believe that it's now doable without getting lost, and for those looking for the correct exit in...
I walked my first Camino alone, but in reality you're never alone. They are so many wonderful people that you will meet on the way, and I'd imagine it will be some good therapy for you. All the best, buen Camino!
The Holy Grail is in the church in O'Cebreiro as well, apparently! There are so many places in Spain and the rest of the world that lay claim to having the grail as well as pieces of the true cross!
I've heard of this happening, and it happened to me last year in Hontanas when everyone in my room, who were eating the dinner at the time, got cash taken from our packs up in our room. I later heard that there is a local racket going on in Hontanas where some of the locals prey on the pilgrims...
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