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Hola, fellow pilgrims/hikers!
Few weeks ago reports from other forum members warned about infestation that started in Mombuey. I was told by several locals before Mombuey that this place has continuous problems with these critters due to hospitalero. Therefore I've made an itinerary to avoid Mombuey but unfortunatelly got bedbug bites in very recomended albergue in Sta.Marta de Tera. It's nice I have to say, but in the middle of the night they began to crawl all over me and despite looking for them with head torch and spraying repelent all over the place, I got around 40 bites.
Few days ago I've met Canadian Brian (@IngridF met him also in Zamora) and he has the same experience. It has happened in the first dormitory from the kitchen (there's a huge pile of blankets in dormitory and possible shelter for bedbugs). He even warned hospitalera,butshe said they have 1 year guaranty after fumigation and that there are no bedbugs.
I was lucky that in Rionegro del Puente albergue was drying machine. I was completely alone and put all my stuff in dryer at 90℃ for hour and a half. No problems since then.
In Puebla de Sanabria I met German couple and they got bedbugs in Mombuey. When I was in A Gudiña three days ago the albergue was closed for fumigation but yesterday in Villar de Bartol we have had to help poor bicigrino covered with bites that he got on first newly opened day in A Gudiña.
Otherwise albergues in Rionegro, Asturianos, Puebla de Sanabria, Lubian, Campobecerros, Laza and Villar de Barrio has been safe.
Will tell you about Xunqueira de Ambia soon
Hi, K1,
Looks like this pesky problem has spread beyond the Frances to other caminos. LT and I also heard about them on the Aragones, and one of the cleanest, nicest albergues (Sanguesa) closed the morning we left it for fumigation. This just seems to be a continuing problem with no solution, and we'll just have to cope, I guess. Glad to see a post, you are getting close! What is the albergue like in Campobecerros? Is it back in the train station like the old one was years ago? So many questions, but I'll wait till you're back home to pepper you with more. Buen camino, Laurie
D'olors an I keep praying we are staying save of this pest. K1 Saturday I am taking the train to Ourense to start walking to Santiago. Hmm wondering if the pest has been carried forward that far...it would be possible with bikes. BTW how is Brian doing?Hola, fellow pilgrims/hikers!
Few weeks ago reports from other forum members warned about infestation that started in Mombuey. I was told by several locals before Mombuey that this place has continuous problems with these critters due to hospitalero. Therefore I've made an itinerary to avoid Mombuey but unfortunatelly got bedbug bites in very recomended albergue in Sta.Marta de Tera. It's nice I have to say, but in the middle of the night they began to crawl all over me and despite looking for them with head torch and spraying repelent all over the place, I got around 40 bites.
Few days ago I've met Canadian Brian (@IngridF met him also in Zamora) and he has the same experience. It has happened in the first dormitory from the kitchen (there's a huge pile of blankets in dormitory and possible shelter for bedbugs). He even warned hospitalera,butshe said they have 1 year guaranty after fumigation and that there are no bedbugs.
I was lucky that in Rionegro del Puente albergue was drying machine. I was completely alone and put all my stuff in dryer at 90℃ for hour and a half. No problems since then.
In Puebla de Sanabria I met German couple and they got bedbugs in Mombuey. When I was in A Gudiña three days ago the albergue was closed for fumigation but yesterday in Villar de Bartol we have had to help poor bicigrino covered with bites that he got on first newly opened day in A Gudiña.
Otherwise albergues in Rionegro, Asturianos, Puebla de Sanabria, Lubian, Campobecerros, Laza and Villar de Barrio has been safe.
Will tell you about Xunqueira de Ambia soon
Hi, Ingrid!D'olors an I keep praying we are staying save of this pest. K1 Saturday I am taking the train to Ourense to start walking to Santiago. Hmm wondering if the pest has been carried forward that far...it would be possible with bikes. BTW how is Brian doing?
Hi, Ingrid!
I've met Brian on the way to Campobecerros. Grass actually going to Laza - from Lubian!!! And didn't know about albergue in Campobecerros. That's how we met. On that 50km stretch he got cracks in hiš feet/toes and had problems since then. Also he's highly allergic to repellents and is usually sleeping on kitchen tables
We lost tracks yesterday, because I've stopped in Xunqueira because of shiatica pains I've got and today in Ourense he's nowhere to be seen or found. I guess he just moved forward. Do you have any usefull info I could notice jim through??? We didn't exchange contacts and he was really a fun to be with.
Tomorrow it's my rest day in Ourense and will continue on Friday to Cea, Castro Dozon, Silleda, Ponte Ulla and SdC on Tuesday. Will you catch me???
Hi K1...no I won't catch you...starting in Ourense on Sunday. I have no info on Brian...an no info regarding potential bugs beyond there. Planning on staying at the Monastery de Oseira. I don't walk the distances you all do... so unless you hang out in Santiago for a few days..not much chance to catch up. UltreiaHi, Ingrid!
I've met Brian on the way to Campobecerros. Grass actually going to Laza - from Lubian!!! And didn't know about albergue in Campobecerros. That's how we met. On that 50km stretch he got cracks in hiš feet/toes and had problems since then. Also he's highly allergic to repellents and is usually sleeping on kitchen tables
We lost tracks yesterday, because I've stopped in Xunqueira because of shiatica pains I've got and today in Ourense he's nowhere to be seen or found. I guess he just moved forward. Do you have any usefull info I could notice jim through??? We didn't exchange contacts and he was really a fun to be with.
Tomorrow it's my rest day in Ourense and will continue on Friday to Cea, Castro Dozon, Silleda, Ponte Ulla and SdC on Tuesday. Will you catch me???
I won't stay another day in Santiago but will return on 11th from Fisterra and spend the afternoon there. If you will still hang around we can meet.Hi K1...no I won't catch you...starting in Ourense on Sunday. I have no info on Brian...an no info regarding potential bugs beyond there. Planning on staying at the Monastery de Oseira. I don't walk the distances you all do... so unless you hang out in Santiago for a few days..not much chance to catch up. Ultreia
I still don't know what will do today. Allowed myself sleeping till 10AM and that's the splurgeOh, lucky you, K1, with a rest day in Ourense. I assume you are going to take the little train out to the baths? I know you walk on a budget, but so many people have recommended the private place (right next door to the free municipal place) as offering a lavish experience for a very low price, so maybe it'd be worth a splurge. If you get into the cloister next door to the albergue, I'd love to see some pics when you're back and posting. I've been there several times, and it was never open. The last time I was there, I learned the opening was set for the following week.
Hard to believe you're almost in Santiago! Hoping that your sciatica pain stays at a very low and tolerable level -- maybe the thermal baths will have a healing effect, fingers crossed. Buen camino, Laurie
K1 the 11th is the day I need to be at Miraz at some point. enjoy Fisterra.I won't stay another day in Santiago but will return on 11th from Fisterra and spend the afternoon there. If you will still hang around we can meet.
Then it is another time we'll meet. Contact me, please if in Spain and especially if in Austria or even SlovenijaK1 the 11th is the day I need to be at Miraz at some point. enjoy Fisterra.
Which room you are in...but the flies are everywhere. IngridI met a Polish guy today in Bandeira and he confirmed infestation in Mombuey, so definitely avoid that albergue because the priest there doesn't give a s*** about us!!!
There are hundreds of mosquitos in A Laxe albergue. Told by owner of Ma.Jose Rte. there and the mentioned Polish guy.
Told you...Yes an today I found a bedbug. Was upstairs to the right. Now dealing with the situation. ..darn it lol
Told you...
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