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    Izarbide albergue

    Dear Kanga, I have clearly stated what the establishment's failings were, so let's hope they are acted upon. In the mean-time, if one less person experiences "the bite of the Izarbide", I will consider that a positive outcome to my post. Best regards, Gareth
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    Izarbide albergue

    It was a furtive huddling of women gathering in and amongst the bunks of the men. Up until the first outburst the dorms were split along gender lines to allow ease of providing decency to the women. After that, it was everything goes and the women were shook and probably scaring each other too...
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    Izarbide albergue

    Thanks Tio. Please also read the part where I state some facts along with opinions.
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    Izarbide albergue

    The staff have a duty of care to him and to the guests, they did nothing to ensure that saftey as there could have easily have been a confrontation with the nature of his condition. The tall dude spoke to me but he should have addressed everybody and showed no leadership for his size. This is...
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    Izarbide albergue

    Seeing as you ask I will illustrate my experience which I will stand over in a court of law if that were necessary. Can I preface my response by saying everyone should do the Camino, the company of the locals and the fellow pilgrims is just a treasure to experience and cherish forever. I have...
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    Izarbide albergue

    We had heard great things about the albergue and everything you say above is true, but the woman was not around and the tall dude just had no empathy for the effect of his friend on his guests. I dont care that they smoke marijauna by the way, I am not judgemental in that sense. It was the...
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    Izarbide albergue

    Hi - Yes that's the place, Albergue Izarbide. As I say to all, the attitude of the owner towards the stressed out guests was not acceptable, he should have removed the person from his property but seemed happy to have him around.
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    Izarbide albergue

    Hi Michael - Logging into this website and taking the time to inform fellow pilgrims about a very real threat to their safety is the most selfless thing I have done in a long time, thanks for sharing your opinion though. Best regards Gareth
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    Izarbide albergue

    Hi Tincan - I am aware that my opinion is my own, thanks. I stand over word I posted above. I have provided clear advice for the safety of my fellow pilgrims, and have provided the stamp of the albergue which definitely does exist. Nobody expects perfection on the Camino, I am not the type...
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    Izarbide albergue

    Hi - This was the stamp from the albergue between Deba & Marqina mentioned above (AVOID AT ALL COSTS). 3 cheers for anyone who can descipher the name of it. Gareth
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    Izarbide albergue

    We stopped at an albergue between Deba and Marquina which turned out a nightmare for all. I cannot recall the name of the albergue, it was not a Donativo. It was run by a 6 foot 6 inch Spanish guy, real business like dude who is all about the money. The manager (perhaps owner?) and his staff...

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