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  1. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yes I agrr Yes I agree with you, the dog that bit me was a small rascal !
  2. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yep thinking from the dogs perspective when it hears fora it knows it should go away !
  3. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yes partially but I've had Galician farm dogs run towards me where a shout will do...I like shouting fora sometimes, it seems to work too !
  4. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    The doctor that treated me said the dogs were owned by a shepherd so perhaps he's no longer around. Yes there's always one, it must be quite hard to be a moderator sometimes eh Laurie !
  5. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    @peregrina2000 yes you may recall I was bitten too in 2017 Laurie, when I got to the hamlet of Villaviaje a few kms before Cornatel Castle. I carried on walking with a wounded leg (chunk missing!) to call a taxi from there to take me to Hospital. The driver even waited for me so he could take...
  6. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    New guide in English.

    By way of the final update Asun's Association "Amigos do Camiño de Santiago por Valdeorras" finally published in late Summer the fifth edition in spanish of their excellent guidebook of the Winter Way together with the English version (a second edition will be coming out in future as the print...
  7. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    English guide to the Camino Inverno.

    By way of the final update Asun's Association "Amigos do Camiño de Santiago por Valdeorras" finally published in late Summer the fifth edition in spanish of their excellent guidebook of the Winter Way together with the English version (a second edition will be coming out in future as the print...
  8. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    New, illustrated English Guide to Camino de Invierno

    By way of the final update Asun's Association "Amigos do Camiño de Santiago por Valdeorras" finally published in late Summer the fifth edition in spanish of their excellent guidebook of the Winter Way together with the English version (a second edition will be coming out in future as the print...
  9. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Backpack transport on the Invierno?

    Oficina de Correos offer the best service on the Camino when you are in Galicia..I've used before on occasions from A Rua onwards and it's always an excellent,cheap & reliable service...Many of places you stay at can do it too if you ask especially in Spanish or Galician as most small businesses...
  10. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Shout out for O Pillaban in A Rua

    The explanation is quite simple Asun's mother is very old now and with ill health. Asun has to look after her and can't be in two places at once. Her Albergue now only serves as an information point. This is explained in her website : http://caminodeinvierno.es/. By the way the English version...
  11. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Travelling the Invierno in style

    I've got the same knee problem but it doesn't stop me walking. Best to keep active and with good diet the cartilage can regrow...
  12. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Terraced vineyards

    The terraced vineyards are dramatic at Belesar as you cross the bridge over the River Miño. The Camino then climbs steeply to Chantada. The winery Via Romana is next to the Camino as you climb up to Chantada. You can stop there,admire the views and taste some wines. Martin will show you around...
  13. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    New, illustrated English Guide to Camino de Invierno

    I can give everyone an update. I have chased up Asuncion several times for progress. They have finally published yet another edition (4th) in Spanish first visit http://caminodeinvierno.es/. Asun is now trying to get a grant to pay for the costs of printing the Guide in English...things move...
  14. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    My Invierno September 2018

    It sure is beautiful I loved every moment from my first step to the last one! Highlights :Las Medulas, the views along the river Sil, the amazing gastronomy including delicious godello & mencia wines, bear poo near Quiroga, the abandoned villages like near Pobra do Brollon, nice people, nice...
  15. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Invierno in Otono

    Pilgrims menú in Restaurante Mencia...house Mencia was good too..Restaurante Mencía Calle Nicolás de Brujas, 14, 24401 Ponferrada, León 637 85 11 44 https://goo.gl/maps/MqSu7TAiZn92
  16. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Places to sleep in Pobra de Brollón

    Me too so I phoned again! Try this one : br1.alves.valcarcel@gmail.com Not Bruno !! His name is Bruno... Laurie is right they are thinking of closing but he said at the moment they are open. He advised it's best to phone a few days before arriving..
  17. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Places to sleep in Pobra de Brollón

    You can send your email in english as well if you like. Bruno speaks perfect English.
  18. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Places to sleep in Pobra de Brollón

    I called them a few times, I had to wait for their son to get in to get their email as it's not listed. His email is : bruno.alves.valcarcel@gmail.com If you leave your phone number they can phone you to confirm booking too.
  19. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Avoiding the dogs in Villavieja?

    I really haven't got time to argue with you, and most of your comments directed to me are negative like the one that I should know better. Fuera also means away, as the dog is warding you off his/her territory my shouts have always worked for me and apparently for many dog owners from here...
  20. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    New, illustrated English Guide to Camino de Invierno

    Laurie yes the 4th edition. Asun & her Mum are recovering fine and can't wait to reopen their Albergue in February. She said to me thanks to everyone for asking after them.

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