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    Current or Soon to be Walking Frances Who Can Get Answers?

    The hostel was called -El serbal y la Luna-in Pieros about a15 minute walk out of Cacabelos
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    Current or Soon to be Walking Frances Who Can Get Answers?

    I volunteered at a hostel last year and we had two people arrive with dogs -they were happy for them to stay and for the dogs to sleep in the hallway or outside -but they were most def welcomed .this hostel was in Pieros -can give details if needed Buen camino
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    Rest days between Burgos and Santiago

    I walked the way 4 years ago and had two rest days -one actually in Burgos which I loved -but that was city life ,great tapas and culture I did not plan this but if felt right at the time The second was just outside cacabelos -in Pieros in a very small Albergue that I liked so much I just...
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    Hot water and heating in albergues - up to date info

    Some of the albergues are running on such tight budgets that I m afraid the heating is the last thing to be put on -I always travel with a hot water bottle which makes a bed warm and cosy - It has been unseasonably warm and many hostels are happy that perhaps just a fire will be enough heat As...
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    Top bunk, bottom bunk?

    Slightly depends on the nature of the bunks -some are so flimsy and unsafe that the whole thing creaks and moves with the occupant of the top bunk getting in and out -making the bottom bunk feel rather noisy -I would always go for a bottom bunk ! You made me laugh about which bunk you were...
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    Too cold to walk in October? Too deserted for a woman alone?

    I started end I started my camino in late September and ended in finisterre on November 1 St the weather was glorious most of the time and I walked alone when I wanted solitude and found enough people for company when I wanted to So I would say -not too lonely not too cold! Obviously you need...
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    Options for not walking through industrial areas

    Leon to Burgos would be a good slot to miss but even though there were industrial bits and they weren't that nice it all added to the contrast and made the nicer bits seem even more special If you do have the time do the lot
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    Vegetarian albergues/restaurants on the Camino Frances

    In Pieros the vegetarian Albergue is called Serbal y la luna and is super -very friendly ,delicious food-cous cous and vegetables ,clean and comfortable -the best beds-definitely worth making a note of!
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    Volunteers needed

    Lovely comments I loved it there too and wish I could go and help -it would make such a difference -but -we just have to trust and hope that the universe will deliver!!!!
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    Volunteers needed

    Thanks for your reply!
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    Volunteers needed

    i write this on behalf of the owner of Albergue serbal y la luna in Pierros-outside cacabellos Help is needed!!! There is a large pile of wood and logs that need cutting up into fire size pieces and stored away-this will uncover a great area for an outdoor eating site.board and lodgings offered...
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    Food!!!!!

    How much would you pay for a delicious 3 course pilgrims supper with wine? This ,again , is by way of research for a possible Albergue next year -never going to be a millionaire but would need to cover costs -trying to do the maths!
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    Food!!!!!

    Thanks that's really helpful -muesli and yogurt with fresh fruit-yum yum !!
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    Food!!!!!

    Thanks for your comments I hear what you're saying !!! I m just doing a bit of research now that may help with a future project -any food feed back is helpful!
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    Food!!!!!

    Next year I may have the chance to run a small vegetarian Albergue so I m interested to add to pilgrims overall enjoyment When I did the way I ate far too much delicious white bread ,craved vegetables that weren't overlooked and loved cafe con leche-I had hoped to lose a few pounds but I think I...
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    Food!!!!!

    calling all pilgrims interested in food When you walked the camino what food did you crave/search for -what were you tired of and what were you wishing you could find Let me know for research purposes-did you treat yourselves to snacks/chocolate/trail mix -did any albergues provided picnic take...
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    What Albergues and experiences meant the most to you?

    Stay at orisson !!! It may seem to short but for a first day -after perhaps a not such good sleep-it lol seem like a good idea -and then starting to walk to ronscavalles next morning is lovely .
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    So sorry-just so sorry -just realised I d replied befor!
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Serbal y la luna-in Pierros -just 2 km out of cacabellos (Leon) it's vegetarian ,warm friendly clean and very homely-there's a large quiet room for yoga or meditation .plenty of hot water ,delicious generous food -don't miss it ! Enjoy
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    Vegetarian albergues/restaurants on the Camino Frances

    Mm interesting -me too -brown rice ,salty cheese,fresh herbs was my craving -never found!!

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