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  1. JustJack

    Puebla de Sanabria - worth the cost?

    Thanks for your opinions everyone. It’s helpful.
  2. JustJack

    Puebla de Sanabria - worth the cost?

    I’m looking ahead a bit, figuring out my preferred stops. I see that the albergue in Puebla de Sanabria is closed, and other accommodation there is really expensive. The most expensive of anywhere thus far. The cheapest place I’ve found is 50 euros for a single room. Curious what others have...
  3. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    That’s a 36km day from Salamanca. I see there’s a donativa there with 16 beds. Hopefully I arrive early enough for one of those. After spending so much in Salamanca I need a cheap option for the next night in El Cubo.
  4. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    It’s 6:10pm, and so far I’m the only one in my albergue… so hopefully I’ve escaped the crowd for the moment at least. Another lesson I’ve learned - the price of accommodation in the bigger cities doubles on weekends. I was hoping to reach Salamanca during midweek, but looks like I’ll be there...
  5. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I do have a jar of peanut butter I’ve been carrying since seville. It’s better than nothing. :)
  6. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Thanks for your comment, and I do hope that I was in a bubble of 30+ pilgrims, that I am now ahead of. The next few days will tell. While 30 pilgrims isn’t a lot, it’s more than most albergues can handle. And when there was municipal albergue it was turning into a literal bed race for those...
  7. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Agreed
  8. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I was spoiled last year on the CF. They cater to pilgrims on that route. Here I’m just a dude with a backpack. Understandable, as there aren’t enough pilgrims on this route to make it worth their while to cater to them. I need to take weekends more seriously and plan accordingly. Lessons being...
  9. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Thanks Rob, looking at Google maps there may or may not be some place open to eat this evening. Most are closed til tomorrow or the day after. One restaurant says open. Hope Google is correct or it’s going to be a hungry evening… :)
  10. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Found a beautiful albergue at Baños de Montemayor. Albergue Turístico Vía de la Plata. The little town is beautiful as well. A bit of a change from the somewhat nondescript towns I’ve been stopping as so far. But it’s Monday, and once again almost every place is closed. Found the o ly bar open...
  11. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Thanks for your input, particularly your note that you meet more people at a municipal albergue. I wasn’t aware. Unfortunately not every little town and village has a municipal albergue.
  12. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I considered that, and maybe that’s what I should have done. But I’m in the bus now to Aldeanueva. I should be there before noon so will walk to Bano de Montemayor. I was able to make a reservation at a private albergue there. Hopefully this gets me out of the bubble I may have been in and I...
  13. JustJack

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    One reason for me choosing the VDLP is to avoid the constant stress of the bed race on the busier routes. Alas I haven’t escaped it. Literally every bed (that I’m able to contact) is full from where I am (Canaveral) for the next 45km or so. Everywhere I contacted last night and this morning are...
  14. JustJack

    VDLP two weeks in

    I can’t speak for the poster, but the description is apt. Old men and rebel women would describe the pilgrims I’ve met!
  15. JustJack

    VDLP two weeks in

    Please don’t listen too much to my complaints. Likely someone will be posting soon that I’m an idiot and dont know what I’m talking g about. And they’d be right. Today is just a bad day. Tomorrow will also be bad. But the following day will be better (because I have a private room booked :) )...
  16. JustJack

    VDLP two weeks in

    Cheers, I appreciate that. I firmly believe there is magic in walking. So I will continue to keep putting one foot in front of the other until I reach the end. This forum can be so helpful. Not just in terms of practical advice, but also for emotional support. I messaged my wife and a couple...
  17. JustJack

    VDLP two weeks in

    I think I’m on day 12, so not quite two weeks in. Thus far the VDLP is definitely a different animal than the CF. And I have to say, I’m struggling to enjoy it as much as the CF last year. I don’t mean to complain, so I’ll try not to. I’m struggling a bit with the lack of diversity in my fellow...
  18. JustJack

    Valdesalor - picking up the albergue keys from bar, etc

    Gronze has a note for the albergue in Valdesalor saying the key needs to be picked up from the town hall or the bar. Am I correct in assuming that this only applies if you are the first to arrive? Or does everyone need to pick up a key? Not sure if they give everyone their own key, or if it’s...
  19. JustJack

    Bar etiquette

    Thanks for the responses. I’m trying to figure this stuff out on the fly here so I appreciate the different perspectives.
  20. JustJack

    Bar etiquette

    When you stop at a bar for a beer, wine, coffee or bite to eat, and sit at a table, is it expected that you will return your dirty dishes up to the bar before you leave? I alway do, as it seems rude to leave my glass or plate on the table and force the bar person to come and clear it, but I...

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