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I have to share this story from my CF in 2016. I want to believe it’s true. I stayed at a Casa Rurale in Hornillos del Camino. The host, Samuel, was the loveliest, most helpful guy. He had a poster of the movie The Way on the wall near reception, signed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and I asked him how he came by it. He said Martin, his son Emilio, and his grandson/Emilio’s son waked the Camino the year before they made the movie. They wanted to stay at his place but he was full and he sent them around to his sister’s place. The next day the grandson stayed behind. He’d fallen for the sister’s daughter and eventually married her.
That part may be true. He met his wife on the trek. The other two were dabblers for a few sections, but I don't think they did even the last 100 km. That said, what they did is completely unimportant for what the rest of us do! It was a film that caused an explosion of pilgrims from the English speaking world, and it seems to ring true even if it is not true (gypsies in Burgos, for example). We all worry about our children, gypsy or not, so it is "true" even if most of the thieves in Burgos are not gypsies.Emilio’s son waked the Camino
Do you recommend the Galician liqueur?I’m sure I’m scratching the surface here, but having finished 550 miles on the CI/CA/CF yesterday, I’m amazed at the way that “The Way” was accurate (especially in parts that I totally thought were ridiculous but were proven to be true):
- you DO run across the same people over and over despite different walking speeds, rest breaks, and albergues! At SdC tonight, it was a veritable reunion of nearly everyone we had met in the past 40 days
- even more amazing is that your trail friends also know each other because they all met on different days too!
- we did meet a writer, a man trying to lose weight for his wife, and a woman giving up cigarettes
- when you have a tough moment, your trail mates will bail you out with no questions asked, then forgive your indiscretion just as quickly
- the first night you stay alone in a fancy hotel, you’ll wish you had some buddies with you
- there really is a Galician liqueur made from secret herbs picked by monks
- there IS a difference between pintxos and tapas, plus the waiter will happily explain the difference at length despite your obviously limited understanding of Spanish
- impromptu dance parties will break out among pilgrims, though it doesn’t have to be at a gypsy party
- other pilgrims will know who you are even before you meet them through stories that mutual friends have shared
- Ramon does exist (and in multiple places!!!)
- the butofumiero will awe you (and possibly make you cry); PS: don’t video it, just enjoy the moment
- finally, upon reaching SdC, you will have a strange desire to just keep walking to the ocean...
Sure, there was no stolen backpack and the path is waaaaay harder than the stroll that they show, but it’s so tight in so many ways that I forgive the minor faultsView attachment 42721
Ok, well that doesn't sound like a recommendation. Perhaps some Portuguese Port might be a better souvenir.Only if you enjoy waking up in the morning in a coma.
Thanks for my first laughs of the day!!I’m sure I’m scratching the surface here, but having finished 550 miles on the CI/CA/CF yesterday, I’m amazed at the way that “The Way” was accurate (especially in parts that I totally thought were ridiculous but were proven to be true):
- you DO run across the same people over and over despite different walking speeds, rest breaks, and albergues! At SdC tonight, it was a veritable reunion of nearly everyone we had met in the past 40 days
- even more amazing is that your trail friends also know each other because they all met on different days too!
- we did meet a writer, a man trying to lose weight for his wife, and a woman giving up cigarettes
- when you have a tough moment, your trail mates will bail you out with no questions asked, then forgive your indiscretion just as quickly
- the first night you stay alone in a fancy hotel, you’ll wish you had some buddies with you
- there really is a Galician liqueur made from secret herbs picked by monks
- there IS a difference between pintxos and tapas, plus the waiter will happily explain the difference at length despite your obviously limited understanding of Spanish
- impromptu dance parties will break out among pilgrims, though it doesn’t have to be at a gypsy party
- other pilgrims will know who you are even before you meet them through stories that mutual friends have shared
- Ramon does exist (and in multiple places!!!)
- the butofumiero will awe you (and possibly make you cry); PS: don’t video it, just enjoy the moment
- finally, upon reaching SdC, you will have a strange desire to just keep walking to the ocean...
Sure, there was no stolen backpack and the path is waaaaay harder than the stroll that they show, but it’s so tight in so many ways that I forgive the minor faultsView attachment 42721
That part may be true. He met his wife on the trek. The other two were dabblers for a few sections, but I don't think they did even the last 100 km. That said, what they did is completely unimportant for what the rest of us do! It was a film that caused an explosion of pilgrims from the English speaking world, and it seems to ring true even if it is not true (gypsies in Burgos, for example). We all worry about our children, gypsy or not, so it is "true" even if most of the thieves in Burgos are not gypsies.
I agree completely. While the movie doesn't go out of its way to show the actual albergues, it does a wonderful job of getting across the feel of the Camino and the camaraderie of Camino families and friends. I'm glad you had a wonderful experience on your Camino.I’m sure I’m scratching the surface here, but having finished 550 miles on the CI/CA/CF yesterday, I’m amazed at the way that “The Way” was accurate (especially in parts that I totally thought were ridiculous but were proven to be true):
- you DO run across the same people over and over despite different walking speeds, rest breaks, and albergues! At SdC tonight, it was a veritable reunion of nearly everyone we had met in the past 40 days
- even more amazing is that your trail friends also know each other because they all met on different days too!
- we did meet a writer, a man trying to lose weight for his wife, and a woman giving up cigarettes
- when you have a tough moment, your trail mates will bail you out with no questions asked, then forgive your indiscretion just as quickly
- the first night you stay alone in a fancy hotel, you’ll wish you had some buddies with you
- there really is a Galician liqueur made from secret herbs picked by monks
- there IS a difference between pintxos and tapas, plus the waiter will happily explain the difference at length despite your obviously limited understanding of Spanish
- impromptu dance parties will break out among pilgrims, though it doesn’t have to be at a gypsy party
- other pilgrims will know who you are even before you meet them through stories that mutual friends have shared
- Ramon does exist (and in multiple places!!!)
- the butofumiero will awe you (and possibly make you cry); PS: don’t video it, just enjoy the moment
- finally, upon reaching SdC, you will have a strange desire to just keep walking to the ocean...
Sure, there was no stolen backpack and the path is waaaaay harder than the stroll that they show, but it’s so tight in so many ways that I forgive the minor faultsView attachment 42721
Do you recommend the Galician liqueur?
Only if you enjoy waking up in the morning in a coma.
Yes, I saw an interview of Martin Sheen and Emilio discussing the movie and he talked about his grandson falling in love and marrying a local girl along the way.That one is true! I've read it too, and it's been mentioned on the Forum. Lovely story.
Do you recommend the Galician liqueur?
Maybe that is what I saw an older, local gentleman drinking in a cafe one morning on the Camino Frances. I stopped there to get coffee and had taken a seat at the bar. The older man came in, sat at the bar, did not say a word and the bartender simply placed the drink in a liquor/cordial type glass (biscotti on top) in front of the man and he drank it in a couple of sips, placed money on the counter and left. I guess it was his morning drink to get the engine warmed up, ha ha.Hierbas is interesting if your interests include rocket fuel flavoured with herbs and sweetened to the point that dentists recommend it. Orujo on the other hand is the recommended accompaniment to that first cafe solo of the morning as it will mollify the caffeine impact while reminding you that you are alive and breathing (ok, gasping).
Many years ago I found myself strongly attracted to the Asturian campesino life-style - Day break; coffee, Orujo, go to work: 11 am, coffee, Orujo, go back to work; 2 pm, Orujo, Menu del Dia, Orujo, sleep......
It had the same comfort as - walk, eat, sleep, repeat. And did nothing for my dentist
I love Pedro, he is quite a character with very large golden heart. My first encounter with him was stiff and he was gruff until he realized I live in Basque Country and he admitted he was from San Sebastián. Ramon, he is not.Oh, and BTW, my "Ramon" was the owner of the albergue Virgen de Guadalupe in the ghost town of Ciruena! He was quite "unusual", to say the least!
I stayed there too and it was a great story. Samuel was on of my best hosts on the whole camino and I highly recommend his place. The connection to the movie was fun.I have to share this story from my CF in 2016. I want to believe it’s true. I stayed at a Casa Rurale in Hornillos del Camino. The host, Samuel, was the loveliest, most helpful guy. He had a poster of the movie The Way on the wall near reception, signed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and I asked him how he came by it. He said Martin, his son Emilio, and his grandson/Emilio’s son waked the Camino the year before they made the movie. They wanted to stay at his place but he was full and he sent them around to his sister’s place. The next day the grandson stayed behind. He’d fallen for the sister’s daughter and eventually married her.
The Casa Rurale is named El Molino due to past function as a grain mill.I have to share this story from my CF in 2016. I want to believe it’s true. I stayed at a Casa Rurale in Hornillos del Camino. The host, Samuel, was the loveliest, most helpful guy. He had a poster of the movie The Way on the wall near reception, signed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and I asked him how he came by it. He said Martin, his son Emilio, and his grandson/Emilio’s son waked the Camino the year before they made the movie. They wanted to stay at his place but he was full and he sent them around to his sister’s place. The next day the grandson stayed behind. He’d fallen for the sister’s daughter and eventually married her.
None of the Americans I met on any of my Caminos were non-sociable. Quite the opposite, in fact. Broke bread with quite a few, and tipped back many a beer and on one occasion, bourbon whiskey's. Yum...I just returned home Monday night and my husband wanted to rewatch the film with me Tuesday. I was surprised by how emotional I felt watching it again having just finished the Camino last week. The original list is spot on (though I never got to see the buto fly). What really struck me to add to the list is what I originally thought was a Hollywood narrative conceit: on the Camino, you will never eat or drink alone if you do not want to. Being a solo pilgrim, if I was at a table alone other pilgrims would always invite me to join them or ask to sit at my table with me. After the first week or so, I dropped my own American isolationist habits and started inviting solos to join me. It’s a thing! And it’s wonderful, and it would never happen in West Coast America, and I miss it already.
Cheers, Jen
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That's because you didn't meet the unsociable ones because they um, don't like to meet people and socializeNone of the Americans I met on any of my Caminos were non-sociable. Quite the opposite, in fact. Broke bread with quite a few, and tipped back many a beer and on one occasion, bourbon whiskey's. Yum...
Ha ha...makes sense.That's because you didn't meet the unsociable ones because they um, don't like to meet people and socialize
Pastis is the same eye opener all over Provence.Maybe that is what I saw an older, local gentleman drinking in a cafe one morning on the Camino Frances. I stopped there to get coffee and had taken a seat at the bar. The older man came in, sat at the bar, did not say a word and the bartender simply placed the drink in a liquor/cordial type glass (biscotti on top) in front of the man and he drank it in a couple of sips, placed money on the counter and left. I guess it was his morning drink to get the engine warmed up, ha ha.
As t2a knows well every time I get with in shouting distance of the Pilgrim Office I start asking where is “Tom” and telling everyone, “This man is a fraud.” Just like the movie, he hates it, but then we are best friends.On my 4th trip to the Camino, I finally met someone called Tom.
We could all finally say "Hey, Tom"
RIGHT!!?? I miss my close walking buddies so much!I’m sure I’m scratching the surface here, but having finished 550 miles on the CI/CA/CF yesterday, I’m amazed at the way that “The Way” was accurate (especially in parts that I totally thought were ridiculous but were proven to be true):
- you DO run across the same people over and over despite different walking speeds, rest breaks, and albergues! At SdC tonight, it was a veritable reunion of nearly everyone we had met in the past 40 days
- even more amazing is that your trail friends also know each other because they all met on different days too!
- we did meet a writer, a man trying to lose weight for his wife, and a woman giving up cigarettes
- when you have a tough moment, your trail mates will bail you out with no questions asked, then forgive your indiscretion just as quickly
- the first night you stay alone in a fancy hotel, you’ll wish you had some buddies with you
- there really is a Galician liqueur made from secret herbs picked by monks
- there IS a difference between pintxos and tapas, plus the waiter will happily explain the difference at length despite your obviously limited understanding of Spanish
- impromptu dance parties will break out among pilgrims, though it doesn’t have to be at a gypsy party
- other pilgrims will know who you are even before you meet them through stories that mutual friends have shared
- Ramon does exist (and in multiple places!!!)
- the butofumiero will awe you (and possibly make you cry); PS: don’t video it, just enjoy the moment
- finally, upon reaching SdC, you will have a strange desire to just keep walking to the ocean...
Sure, there was no stolen backpack and the path is waaaaay harder than the stroll that they show, but it’s so tight in so many ways that I forgive the minor faultsView attachment 42721
I saw an interview of Martin Sheen where he spoke of this.I have to share this story from my CF in 2016. I want to believe it’s true. I stayed at a Casa Rurale in Hornillos del Camino. The host, Samuel, was the loveliest, most helpful guy. He had a poster of the movie The Way on the wall near reception, signed by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and I asked him how he came by it. He said Martin, his son Emilio, and his grandson/Emilio’s son waked the Camino the year before they made the movie. They wanted to stay at his place but he was full and he sent them around to his sister’s place. The next day the grandson stayed behind. He’d fallen for the sister’s daughter and eventually married her.
RJM, just don't do anything they don't like. To help summit some of the bigger hills and keep up my pace I would sometimes put my iPod on without earbuds (I didn't want to be unsociable), Most people would hear it as they overtook me and commented that it was nice to hear a little music, but not one particular American lady. She didn't like this and well and truly made her thoughts on the subject known. It was on a low volume and quieter than than the conversations occurring around me, and when I pointed that out to her she remarked "well I'm not talking" and stormed off. Didn't see her again.Ha ha...makes sense.
I can say I definitely did not see that many pilgrims overall who were not sociable in some way. Definitely no pilgrims walking by with the dark cloud of isolationism looming overhead, ha ha. That would actually be quite strange. For someone who considers themselves to be a total unsociable animal, to venture forth on a long walk shared with approximately 250,000 people a year, and want to be alone, ha ha. Maybe an ice floe in the Arctic would be a better locale.
Anyway, the few I did observe to keep to themselves on the Camino in no way could I determine their country of origin, nor did I have an interest in doing so.
Yes! if you enjoyed the atmosphere and the relative space and quiet of Finisterre, then do go onto Muxia. I loved the place and the chance to stay a few days to unwind, to soak up the history and the peace I found there. There were so few pilgrims in town (early July, 2014) and at no time did I feel as anyone other than a welcomed visitor able to blend in to the gentle, local way of being.As per the honorable gypsie father in the movie - after you stop in Santiago de Compostela, continue on to Muxia to complete your journey.
Hola @Camino Chris , yes its very true. (I think they met either in Burgos or at the overnight accommodation.) Martin's grandson's in-laws operate the El Molino "casa rural" - its not really on the Camino - about 15-20km from Hornillos del Camino. There was a scene where Yuste was assisting with cooking a meal outdoors - that is El Molino. CheersYes, I saw an interview of Martin Sheen and Emilio discussing the movie and he talked about his grandson falling in love and marrying a local girl along the way.
????RJM, just don't do anything they don't like. To help summit some of the bigger hills and keep up my pace I would sometimes put my iPod on without earbuds (I didn't want to be unsociable), Most people would hear it as they overtook me and commented that it was nice to hear a little music, but not one particular American lady. She didn't like this and well and truly made her thoughts on the subject known. It was on a low volume and quieter than than the conversations occurring around me, and when I pointed that out to her she remarked "well I'm not talking" and stormed off. Didn't see her again.
Buen Camino Terri
That would be Americans, RJM. I would clarify first by saying many were lovely, but others were only sociable so long as they had things their way. As in how dare I ruin her Camino by playing music out loud.????
Sorry, don't understand. Who's "they"?
The Galician liquor (licor de hierbas is what's described above) is usually served after dinner with coffee. It's meant for sipping, not chugging! (but I'm not judging anyone else's habits!) Also sometimes offered is licor café, a coffee flavored liquor that is really nice with coffee. You'll see locals enjoying it even with their morning coffee.
As someone with many relatives in the states, and who has spent a great deal of time in the states, I have to say your post is very offensive, and may even be considered a micro-aggression. Perhaps you should delete it. There is that option on this forum.That would be Americans, RJM. I would clarify first by saying many were lovely, but others were only sociable so long as they had things their way. As in how dare I ruin her Camino by playing music out loud.
I’m sure I’m scratching the surface here, but having finished 550 miles on the CI/CA/CF yesterday, I’m amazed at the way that “The Way” was accurate (especially in parts that I totally thought were ridiculous but were proven to be true):
- you DO run across the same people over and over despite different walking speeds, rest breaks, and albergues! At SdC tonight, it was a veritable reunion of nearly everyone we had met in the past 40 days
- even more amazing is that your trail friends also know each other because they all met on different days too!
- we did meet a writer, a man trying to lose weight for his wife, and a woman giving up cigarettes
- when you have a tough moment, your trail mates will bail you out with no questions asked, then forgive your indiscretion just as quickly
- the first night you stay alone in a fancy hotel, you’ll wish you had some buddies with you
- there really is a Galician liqueur made from secret herbs picked by monks
- there IS a difference between pintxos and tapas, plus the waiter will happily explain the difference at length despite your obviously limited understanding of Spanish
- impromptu dance parties will break out among pilgrims, though it doesn’t have to be at a gypsy party
- other pilgrims will know who you are even before you meet them through stories that mutual friends have shared
- Ramon does exist (and in multiple places!!!)
- the butofumiero will awe you (and possibly make you cry); PS: don’t video it, just enjoy the moment
- finally, upon reaching SdC, you will have a strange desire to just keep walking to the ocean...
Sure, there was no stolen backpack and the path is waaaaay harder than the stroll that they show, but it’s so tight in so many ways that I forgive the minor faultsView attachment 42721[/QUO
Oh, and BTW, my "Ramon" was the owner of the albergue Virgen de Guadalupe in the ghost town of Ciruena! He was quite "unusual", to say the least!
Enjoy Burgos, a lovely city. I did not encounter any thieves, just a lady playing music in front of the old archway into the cathedral square, by the river, who insisted in having money before I filmed her... What I did discover was the nicest Sevillian gin: 'Puerto de Indias'. Buen Camino!Hope the thieves are gone from Burgos when we arrive on Tuesday 29th May to resume our Camino and head out into the meseta!! I am sure we will have plenty of company. Can't wait to get back on the 'Way'
Liam
None of the Americans I met on any of my Caminos were non-sociable. Quite the opposite, in fact. Broke bread with quite a few, and tipped back many a beer and on one occasion, bourbon whiskey's. Yum...
Brandy and americano before bed!None of the Americans I met on any of my Caminos were non-sociable. Quite the opposite, in fact. Broke bread with quite a few, and tipped back many a beer and on one occasion, bourbon whiskey's. Yum...
the liquor is called orujo or aguadiente.It can be plain firewater like raki, often a slug added to coffee, o mixed with various other ingredients. liquor de hierbas, liquor de cafe, liquor tostado, or with fruit eg. liquorbde cerezas (like cherry brandy) . they are great on a cold night! my favourite is crema de orujo which is the Gallego version of Baileys. with ice ...mmm !Do you recommend the Galician liqueur?
If you live near Sydney, looks like this CBD restaurant serves it by the glass.Lové the licor de hierbas! Despite its flouro green colour, it goes down a treat, and, yes, I could be tempted to overimbibe, but what a way to go..
Pity I cannot find any in Australia - Licor 43 is a substitue that I can find easily, but it isn’t ‘the real thing’.
Orujo (aruxo, and several other spellings) starts as a distillate of the leftover pressings from grapes for wine production, and is clear. That is what you see most commonly added to morning coffee. It is produced like rakia and grappa. Aguardente (Galicia)/aguardiente (rest of Spain) is then infused with flavors/herbs to make orujo de hierbas in many varieties. The yellow hierbas is most common; it is made with a combination of herbs. The hospitalera in Ventosa makes her own, and has forty or fifty flavors going during the year.the liquor is called orujo or aguadiente
A liquor I really loved and first tasted on the Camino in Galicia is Paxtaran or pacharan -which is a wonderfully strong and tasty liquor from the sloe berries . I started having that a lot on my Caminos after a long days walk in 2015 and also in 2017 and when I returned to Australia I couldn't seem to find it . But then I finally managed to get some through Spanish importer in Melbourne . I also loved Orujo.. but pacharan is my favourite
Haha. That's a good one ..it did slow my pace .. it relaxed me totally .. It's such a great drink . Cheers mateI'll definitely look out for some next time. Did you find that sloe berries reduced your speed?
(I'll get my coat....)
Orujo (aruxo, and several other spellings) starts as a distillate of the leftover pressings from grapes for wine production, and is clear. That is what you see most commonly added to morning coffee. It is produced like rakia and grappa. Aguardente (Galicia)/aguardiente (rest of Spain) is then infused with flavors/herbs to make orujo de hierbas in many varieties. The yellow hierbas is most common; it is made with a combination of herbs. The hospitalera in Ventosa makes her own, and has forty or fifty flavors going during the year.
I'll definitely look out for some next time. Did you find that sloe berries reduced your speed?
(I'll get my coat....)
A liquor I really loved and first tasted on the Camino in Galicia is Paxtaran or pacharan -which is a wonderfully strong and tasty liquor from the sloe berries . I started having that a lot on my Caminos after a long days walk in 2015 and also in 2017 and when I returned to Australia I couldn't seem to find it . But then I finally managed to get some through Spanish importer in Melbourne . I also loved Orujo.. but pacharan is my favourite
There is only one!!! San Saturnino.which albergue in Ventosa, if i may ask?
There is only one!!! San Saturnino.
The shelves in the tienda are lined with her brewing hierbas, and much of it is for sale, but she does not push it on pilgrims. But ask, and she will wax eloquent!stayed there in 2017, but unfortunately was not introduced to licor de heirbos until Melide
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