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  1. BobY333

    Wi Fi and Phone signal.

    I walked the San Salvador in 2022 and 2023. I never lost cellular coverage. It’s very well marked (and Ender just walked it and made sure of this). Be sure to get his guide (Google it). This is my favorite Camino combination. The San Salvador is quiet, though you should have pilgrims to spend...
  2. BobY333

    Albergue in Pola de Gordón!

    Forgot about that one - that makes sense!
  3. BobY333

    Albergue in Pola de Gordón!

    Intriguing, though I’m not sure how many pilgrims stop in this town? It makes for a very long day from León, or two short days (and I’m not sure where you’d stop and stay before La Robla?). But, it certainly expresses confidence in the growing popularity of this magnificent Camino!
  4. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino Allerano

    These pictures are exactly why I’ve fallen in love with the San Salvador and why I’m likely to walk the Allerano next May. Thank you! I’ll then continue on….to somewhere that’s not yet clear to me (Primitivo? Norte? Olvidado?). But that’s a separate thread on the forum!
  5. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino Allerano

    It sounds like you had a much easier go of this route than the other peregrino just a few weeks ago? That gives me hope that it's an option if I do get to Spain again next May - thank you for your posts, pictures, and inspiration! I see you say you "think" you've changed your mind. I walked the...
  6. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino Allerano

    Sure does sound wonderful - and looks beautiful too! I’m sure pictures don’t do it justice. Can’t wait to see the shots from today!
  7. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Allerano Boñar-Figaredo

    Thank you for all of your detail and insights! This looks really interesting, except for the need for all of the planning. I'm usually good with technology, but for some reason I just can't get the hang of Wikilocs or AllTrails. So, that likely takes this one off of my radar for the moment...
  8. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    Hi there! Thank you for your compliment! As it turns out, we chose to go with the CF. We had done no research into the Invierno and would have been winging it on a path that needs planning. Suzanne’s feet meant that the CF was the better option for us (this time 😃). It turned out to be a good...
  9. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    San Salvador Day 5: Bendueños > Mieres Sandra’s place is very comfy, and I’m pretty sure all the mattresses and pillows were new since last year. So, we had a good, if chilly, sleep. Fortunately, she also supplies more than enough big wool blankets! With two “big” pots of stovetop espresso and...
  10. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    Yes, no dog was a godsend! And yes, Sandra does take reservations - you can reach her on WhatsApp. Buen Camino, it’s great!
  11. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    San Salvador Day 4: Pajares > Bendueños Began the day with a nice chat with the guys that came in late yesterday as a surprise. They did ~30k from Pola de Gordon after ~35k the prior day. Then another 38k today. Ooof - no thanks! Language can always be an issue, but with the right people it’s...
  12. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    San Salvador Day 3: Poladura de La Tercia > Pajares With “only” a 15k day ahead of us, a late start at 9:10am was just fine. The immediate climb out of Poladura gets the heart pumping. It takes about an hour to make it up to the San Salvador cross - but it flies by given the once-again jaw...
  13. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    Thank you! Suzanne’s Achilles did much better today. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. Thanks for the stretching tips - they’ll be put to good use! We had perfect weather across the mountains. Just wow. Rain is heading in. The hospitalera here in Pajares said it’s going to be bad for a week or so...
  14. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    There are few of us out here. In Poladura there were 6 in Embrujo (us and 4 Brazilians). In the albergue there were 4 (our French friends and two Spaniards). Tonight in Pajares there are just 5 of us, so we have our own room, and the 3 Brazilian guys have their own room. The 4 Brazilians from...
  15. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    Just make sure you read Ender’s guide and you’ll be fine. Food can get tricky in a few places if you’re not aware. But, this is an amazing Camino. Enjoy!
  16. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    Day 2: La Robla > Poladura de la Tercia. Another late start at 8:45. I guess that means we’re sleeping well, but also that we were hoping that a café would be open for coffee. But, it being Sunday morning, the town was closed. We went and made our first pitstop at Buen Suceso. Unfortunately, the...
  17. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    We did - you get it at the municipal hostel after 11am. I think it was 2 euros? Buen Camino!
  18. BobY333

    LIVE from the Camino BobY333 on the San Salvador (otra vez!)

    After a very long travel day, we made it to León at about 10:30 PM. We definitely eased our way into this Camino by spending two nights there and a virtual lap of luxury. After two good nights sleep, and enjoying the beautiful city of Leon, we set off on our first leg at about 9 AM Saturday...
  19. BobY333

    Vicious dog around Pajares/San Miguel del Rio?

    Thank you Laurie for hunting this down. I've saved it into Wikiloc and will only use it if the beast decides to block our way - I don't want to have to walk back up and around to San Miguel! I suppose a complete bail-out would be to get a taxi/ride to Puente de los Fierros
  20. BobY333

    Closed bars - Cascantes and Buen Suceso?

    I have seen some reports of these bars being closed - in the case of Buen Suceso, perhaps permanently due to retirement. The bar in Cascantes was a welcome break for a beer and tortilla to fuel me for the last bit to La Robla. I’ll go to La Seca instead if it’s confirmed that Cascantes is...

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