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As I remember this albergue, one of its less well-designed features was that there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember) may provide some privacy. I am not defending the practice, just wondering why it would have become an issue in this one albergue of all places.I stayed there recently and found it a useful and comfortable place. What I remember most clearly was this notice on the door of a shower. I thought it was poor psychology - until I read the note the idea hadn't crossed my mind....
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Arrived back in Casar de Casares to continue from where I left off in October ...
The location and rather crude design of the toilet location as well as the non-privacy of showers jumped out at me, as well.As I remember this albergue, one of its less well-designed features was that there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember) may provide some privacy. I am not defending the practice, just wondering why it would have become an issue in this one albergue of all places.
I stayed there recently and found it a useful and comfortable place. What I remember most clearly was this notice on the door of a shower. I thought it was poor psychology - until I read the note the idea hadn't crossed my mind....
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Yes it is odd. Tonight we are only 3 and have arranged ourselves so that we can use the toilets without disturbing. Not sure I'd like to stay here with full house.The location and rather crude design of the toilet location as well as the non-privacy of showers jumped out at me, as well.
I was there alone but was very surprised at how unacceptable it would be if there were many pilgrims…or worse yet..a full house.
Not sure yet about Riobolos, will decide on the day.As I remember this albergue, one of its less well-designed features was that there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember) may provide some privacy. I am not defending the practice, just wondering why it would have become an issue in this one albergue of all places.
Good call @Sunopo, to avoid the extremely hazardous walk from Cáceres to Casar de Cáceres. Since you got there on a Monday, you would have encountered commuter traffic with a vengeance early Monday morning. Unless the pandemic has reduced commuting significantly.
Also, as I'm sure you know, the albergue in the embalse is closed, so you are now well positioned to make it to Cañaveral.
Buen camino! I look forward to hearing about your walk. Just out of curiosity, are you going to take the route through Riolobos?
Hi peregrinaAs I remember this albergue, one of its less well-designed features was that there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember) may provide some privacy. I am not defending the practice, just wondering why it would have become an issue in this one albergue of all places.
Good call @Sunopo, to avoid the extremely hazardous walk from Cáceres to Casar de Cáceres. Since you got there on a Monday, you would have encountered commuter traffic with a vengeance early Monday morning. Unless the pandemic has reduced commuting significantly.
Also, as I'm sure you know, the albergue in the embalse is closed, so you are now well positioned to make it to Cañaveral.
Buen camino! I look forward to hearing about your walk. Just out of curiosity, are you going to take the route through Riolobos?
Do you have any recommendations for Riobolos? I might go there. TxAs I remember this albergue, one of its less well-designed features was that there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember) may provide some privacy. I am not defending the practice, just wondering why it would have become an issue in this one albergue of all places.
Good call @Sunopo, to avoid the extremely hazardous walk from Cáceres to Casar de Cáceres. Since you got there on a Monday, you would have encountered commuter traffic with a vengeance early Monday morning. Unless the pandemic has reduced commuting significantly.
Also, as I'm sure you know, the albergue in the embalse is closed, so you are now well positioned to make it to Cañaveral.
Buen camino! I look forward to hearing about your walk. Just out of curiosity, are you going to take the route through Riolobos?
there were bunk beds about two feet from the toilets, which had no doors, just plastic shower curtains. Maybe people's behavior reflected the fact that the toilets are almost on top of people, while the showers (whose location I can't remember)
I've been there with a full house. It was a busy weekend in Caceres and all other accommodation was full. One room had the shower cubicles (curtained) opening to the room, another room had the toilets (I think they had doors with open bottoms) facing the beds. The sinks were all in the passage between those rooms. There was a third room that was only opened after the first two were filled, and I don't know what their facilities were. On the plus side, the owners of the Bar Majuca across the street were extremely welcoming to pilgrims and served great food.Not sure I'd like to stay here with full house.
Camping Las Catalinas very pleasant and is run by friendly Nacho, who is very active in the VDLP community. I think he also manages the albergue in Galisteo.Do you have any recommendations for Riobolos? I might go there. Tx
Yes of course, camping Las Catalinas and the friendly Nacho, thanks for the reminder.I've been there with a full house. It was a busy weekend in Caceres and all other accommodation was full. One room had the shower cubicles (curtained) opening to the room, another room had the toilets (I think they had doors with open bottoms) facing the beds. The sinks were all in the passage between those rooms. There was a third room that was only opened after the first two were filled, and I don't know what their facilities were. On the plus side, the owners of the Bar Majuca across the street were extremely welcoming to pilgrims and served great food.
Camping Las Catalinas very pleasant and is run by friendly Nacho, who is very active in the VDLP community. I think he also manages the albergue in Galisteo.
I stayed in this albergue in 2004 or 6, and my best memory was from the lunch in theOn the plus side, the owners of the Bar Majuca across the street were extremely welcoming to pilgrims and served great food.
I read about caterpillars in a book about a couple that moves to Spain. They were in Andalucia. Take care @Sunopo!Decided to have a short day so walked very very slowly the 9 km to Grimaldo and am staying the lovely Posada de Grimaldo run by the lovely Cesar. Special price of 20€ for pilgrims IF you book direct and not through booking dot com and willing to share a room.
A note of caution to those walking at this time, at least in the Casar- Canaveral-Grimaldo area lots of "chenilles processionnaires" ( in French) called processionary caterpillars (?) in English. You mostly find them where there are pine trees. You will see lines or groups of these caterpillars try not to step on them or disturb them, they project fine barbed hair up to a meters distance and will give you severe allergic reaction, worse even if you get this in your eyes can blind you. Known to potentially be lethal to animals who might sniff them and their airway will swell and prevent breathing. Just saying.
Posada de Grimaldo is a labor of love. This is his familial home, and I know that César has been adding rooms for more capacity. I think there may have only been two bedrooms when I stayed there.walked very very slowly the 9 km to Grimaldo and am staying the lovely Posada de Grimaldo run by the lovely Cesar.
Yes, had a good meal at restaurant across street. And Cesar now has 3 double rooms on ground floor and he said he had more available upstairs so he must be nearly finished the renovations.Posada de Grimaldo is a labor of love. This is his familial home, and I know that César has been adding rooms for more capacity. I think there may have only been two bedrooms when I stayed there.
The restaurant across the street has quite a good menú del día, did you manage to partake?
Let me add that we were all treated to a foot massageTonight staying in Albergue de Fontanillas de Castro, 32km from Zamora. This is a donativo Albergue run by a couple who makes us all feel part of the family. They did our laundry, cooking dinner for us all (7) and breakfast, cups of coffee or tea, just incredible. Nice bathroom, hot water and heating. The best. It merits our generosity in return.
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