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  1. Ian Afloat

    Walking "feels like" factor?

    Here are the ancient Asturias rules for how they decided on the Primitivo route back in ancient times: 1) Is there a hill? Go straight up it. 2) Is there an alternative possibility around the hill? See rule 1.
  2. Ian Afloat

    Camino Primitivo

    This summer I flew to Santiago and then got the bus to Oviedo (about 6 hours). Vueling fly into Coruña and you could get the narrow gauge train from there to Oviedo.
  3. Ian Afloat

    London to Coruña or Asturias.

    Cheers. Just checked the Vueling site and there are direct flights there for July/August. 😎
  4. Ian Afloat

    London to Coruña or Asturias.

    That’s what I thought might be the case. I’m wanting to get to Coruña or Oviedo so I can take the narrow gauge train to Grado.
  5. Ian Afloat

    Dream coming true - starting Camino October 19th 2019

    If you’re on Facebook, check out Camino Primitivo English Speakers.
  6. Ian Afloat

    Dream coming true - starting Camino October 19th 2019

    Highlights: Grado on a Sunday, Salas, the Albergue at Bodenaya, Hospitales, the descent to the dam at Grandas de Salime, the youth hostel at Castro, Lugo, the church at Boente...
  7. Ian Afloat

    Camino Primitivo Guidebooks....

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/wise-pilgrim-guide-to-the-primitivo.64032/
  8. Ian Afloat

    London to Coruña or Asturias.

    On previous trips to the Camino I’ve booked direct flights back to the UK at short notice from both Coruña and Asturias (Oviedo) airports. Trying to arrange flights next summer, but nothing direct is available. Is it just that the schedules aren’t published until nearer the time or will I need...
  9. Ian Afloat

    The Camino does NOT start in StJpdP - discuss

    You're right. THE Camino starts in Oviedo. It's called the Primitivo
  10. Ian Afloat

    My intended stages on the Camino Primitivo (14 days)

    As far as the first 3 stages are concerned, I’d do Oviedo to Grado and then Grado to Salas, with a short day to Bodenaya. Cornellana is amazingly unremarkable, while Salas is gorgeous.
  11. Ian Afloat

    Bed race and the Primitivo

    Well the muni n Grado only has 16 bunks so it is hardly surprising that it should fill up quite quickly, especially as it is actually quite a comfortable albergue with full time volunteer hospitaleros and good facilities. There are over 60 other beds available in the town at between 10 and 15...
  12. Ian Afloat

    Alternatives to Melide and O Pedrouzo?

    Which is the not so good one?
  13. Ian Afloat

    Wise Pilgrim guide to the Primitivo

    Hello, Have been sat here in Lugo since Wednesday night giving the plates a bit of a rest and contemplating the Primitivo so far. Heading towards the madness of the last 50km of the Frances tomorrow. I have been carrying with me and using the latest (2019) edition of the Wise Pilgrim guide...
  14. Ian Afloat

    Shortage of beds in August

    Hello, I’m in Lugo now. After I left Grado the only place I couldn’t get a bed was Grandas de Salime. I had to walk on to Castro where I got the last room in a rather charming casa rural. I normally start around 8 and I’ve been a bit of a stroller this time so I’m often amongst the last to...
  15. Ian Afloat

    The New Compostela Queuing System

    Ever heard of the phrase “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”?
  16. Ian Afloat

    Starting from St Jean Pied de Port on August 23rd. Advice?

    The climb to Orisson is tough. If it looks like being a hot day take plenty of water. The first time I did it I inhaled about 2 litres of water in an attempt to replace the water I was sweating!
  17. Ian Afloat

    Shortage of beds in August

    Well yesterday was quite mad. Not only Grado was full but also the next 2 albergues 5 and 6 kilometres away. We ended up looking after 21 pilgrim's last night, 5 more than we have bunks for.
  18. Ian Afloat

    Shortage of beds in August

    Should be OK on the Frances. A lot more choices of where to stay and a lot less distance between. The nature of the Primitivo means that there are a lot fewer “in between” opportunities to find a bunk than on the Frances.
  19. Ian Afloat

    Shortage of beds in August

    Indeed. In fact the next 2 albergues are full now too. Having to make some emergency arrangements for some pilgrims here now.
  20. Ian Afloat

    Shortage of beds in August

    Seems to be easing off a bit...the donativo albergue here in Grado wasn't full until about 4pm, instead of the usual hour before the 2pm opening time.

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