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  1. MJB

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    It is worth walking close up to see the detail of these figures on the restored church at Diomondi. I was drawn to the Petos de Ánimas leaving Chantada. They have a simple feel reminiscent of 18th or early 19th century New England gravestones. This blog entry shows a host of older and more...
  2. MJB

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    I love Monforte. On weekdays there is bit of charming provincial bustle. It's a little quiet on the weekends. The chapel of the Colegio del los Escolapios is very beautiful, if you can make it during the two hours a day it is open for tours (one on Sunday) or during Mass. I'm attaching a photo...
  3. MJB

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    If you stay at the youth hostel in Quiroga and don't leave too early, there is a great bakery (with coffee and seating) right across the street, Panaderia Marisa. It opens at 8:00 am.
  4. MJB

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    Hostal Mayo, a slightly dated 3* hotel in the center by Pension do Lar, and Hotel Malecon, a little more recently refreshed and very clean, hard by the Malecon. Unfortunately the owner of the Malecon goes away during the siesta, so if you trudge into town during siesta you have to camp out on...
  5. MJB

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    I enjoyed the early morning descent from As Medulas to Puente de Domingo Flores. Wonderful views. I went in April and the wild flowers were also beautiful. O Barco is one of my favorite towns in Spain. It has only 10,000 people, but punches far above its weight for charm, scenery, food and wine...
  6. MJB

    Camino de Invierno in April

    I walked in April 2016. great, quiet walk. Wet and seriously muddy in number of places. Look for the thread "Invierno notes, April 2016". Good luck!
  7. MJB

    Questions about Alto de Faro and leaving Soldón

    I took it on a wet day in April 2016. The ascent is moderate, the scenery is agreeable, there are some good views, and the whole route is on relatively dry roads, mostly paved. Here is what I wrote then: Chantada-Rodeiro There are a series of beautiful horreos as you leave Centulle...
  8. MJB

    The elusive Día supermercado in Puente de Domingo Flórez

    Yes, Laurie's second, and Kinky's first.
  9. MJB

    How to use opinions in the Invierno guide?

    I appreciated the reviews when I walked and enjoyed adding mine. And I trust your judgment to edit anything that appears mean-spirited.
  10. MJB

    How to use opinions in the Invierno guide?

  11. MJB

    The elusive Día supermercado in Puente de Domingo Flórez

    Charitto has this just right. My grandson and I are still sharing the Johnson and Johnson anti-rash cream I bought here last April. It is just before leaving the urbanized area of town and crossing the river.
  12. MJB

    Invierno notes, April 2016

    If my schedule were not tight I would have stayed to visit the ethnographic museum. The architecture is not exciting (If you look at the CRTVG webcam you will get a feeling for its appearance: mostly built up in the last 40 years.), but it's a big town with a variety of restaurants and bars...
  13. MJB

    Invierno notes, April 2016

    Town by town notes on the Camino de Invierno, April 2016 Ponferrada The Albergue Guiana was great. Open till midngiht. It was nice to have time for both Mass and dinner before going back to the albergue. Villavieja The paved road and the path through the chestnut trees both go to the...
  14. MJB

    Invierno notes, April 2016

    The Invierno is a quiet camino experience. Walking in April 2016, I was the only pilgrim that I or anyone in the abergues or little hotels saw up to A Laxe. The towns are small and the villages tiny. Local people are aware of the Camino passing through and friendly, but there is nothing like the...

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