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  1. khiker9

    Contact info ? Number to reserve albergue in Villavieja.

    When I was there Sept 2021, they had a washing machine. They did not have any charge listed so I just left a few extra euros in the box.
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    Local actions to address dangerous spots on Invierno

    Loved the Invierno in 2021!
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    LIVE from the Camino Hotel Vilaseco between Chantada and Rodeiro

    Last October, I did this exact couple of days. Torre Vilarino was awesome! The climb down to the river was tough but some locals gave me fresh figs which helped on the climb up by the winery where I was offered a taste of wine, but settled for a stamp! I had a great personal sized fresh...
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    Camino de Invierno (in the summer) as a first time pilgrim

    I did the Invierno last Oct & I was able to do shorter stages - +/- 20K. Other than Villavieja, I stayed in private accommodations. I also read about the dogs but never encountered any that were threatening. I used the Brierly guide & the Buen Camino app for following the route when necessary...
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    Francés Iruña-Meseta or Invierno

    I just returned from the Invierno a couple of weeks ago & dogs were not a problem for me. I am vegetarian but eat fish & eggs so I did not have a problem and I did get caldo sin carne! If you want to do the Frances with fewer people, now might be the time because; for now & a while to come; the...
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    New backpack transport service on the Camino de Invierno

    I used the Brierly Guide. This is getting way off topic from the original thread re pack transport, so I will stop here.
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    New backpack transport service on the Camino de Invierno

    I just returned from the Invierno a week ago. I tried to plan around 20K days with maybe 3 days being 22 - 23. However, I found the distances to be longer than they were calculated to be by using the guide book. Just be prepared, but definitely do it - beautiful!
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    New backpack transport service on the Camino de Invierno

    On Oct 10 I stayed at Bar Mar with Manuel. He could not have been more accommodating. My first two days in, I was struggling a bit with the climb to Villavieja & then to Las Medulas & walking around there & to Orellan adding a few extra K’s to the day. & the long slog into Sobradello. I asked...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    I think you will be fine knowing to plan ahead. I followed peregrino2000’s thread but did not quite understand some of it until I was there - “ah, that is what they meant!” Once you pass Lalin, there are a few more services. Buen Camino!
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Thank you! It has been glorious weather 98% of the time. I must say I have a very sore butt & going uphill is painful! Just thankful I could finish the walk!
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Camino Invierno - I made it to the Cathedral!
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Hey Laurie - there were just the occasional pilgrims I mentioned until the Sanabres. Day 14 - Bandeira to Lestedo Casa de Casal - there is a treacherous part before Ponte Ulla that is very steep downhill & with a little rain earlier very slippery. Even a sign warning bikers of the grade! I was...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Camino Invierno - Day 11 - Vilaseco to Rodeiro - steep climb up to the stations of the cross. And then a climb down & up through the wind turbines. One bar, O’Peto, open about 30 minutes into the day & then one open, O’Recanto, almost at the end - take a Coca Cola! Going into Rodeiro, Brierly’s...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Camino Invierno - Day 10 - Torre Vilarino to hotel Vilaseco just past Chantada. The rain the night before had cleared for beautiful skies. A steep, treacherous downhill on wet stones to Belesar & and an equally as steep uphill to Chantada. This hotel is a short way off the Camino but a gem!
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Camino Invierno - Day 7 - Quiroga to Castroncelos - passed by Casa Pacita & it is definitely still closed for now. Jose Luis from Salanova in Salcedo will pick you up from the trail & return you there in the morning. This is a nice place with a heater in the bathroom & a nice terrace. The food...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Day 6 - Soldon to Quiroga - ~12K - a very gentle day for a change. Stopped by the castle Novais & then a walk thru shaded paths & vineyards. I went to the pharmacist about the blister & she sent me to the medic. They just cleaned it up & wrapped it & said keep it dry. No stop walking orders...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Laurie - I almost always get a little blister here or there & just tape it up & go on. This one is on the end of the toe next to my big toe & that toe is not longer! But I guess with so much downhill it got worse & the blister has gone under the toenail - I will definitely lose it! I googled it...
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Yes, that too - I saw several people with bags. Yet in the Las Medulas site areas were taped off saying don’t collect, something about a black ink disease???
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    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    Css as mini Invierno - Day 3 - Las Medulas to Sobradello- 17.5K - into Puente de Domingo Florez right before the bridge a Bodega with tapas kind of down in a hole appeared to be open but right past the bridge was a barCruce (I think) that was open . Glad I stopped because I didn’t see anything...
  20. khiker9

    LIVE from the Camino @khiker9 on the Invierno!

    I would imagine the later into October you get, the harder it may be - call ahead.

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