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So, which style sock do you prefer Alex...?
That is correct!Pardon me, folks, but I’m just trying to remember. Is he the fellow whose store is just to the right of the stairs going up to what I’ve always thought of as the municipal albergue? (I cannot recall the town square.)
In the town square of Castrojeriz, this old man is selling almost anything from his tiny shop. I stop there every time to buy at least one pair of Lorpen socks, the best I have ever used for walking the Camino, and elsewhere. Each time, we share a good hug and chat. The price of the socks (17 Euros, worth every cent IMHO) may have added to his joy, I suppose...
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He he...Thanks Alex, that helps. Got snow? My mom just had 12" (30 cm) last Friday in upstate New York.
Here, at home, it is 76 (f) (24 celsius), got plenty of warm sun too...
LOL
Be well...
Aah yes!That is correct!
Thanks so much for posting this!
I also stop in whenever in Castrojeriz and am so pleased to hear that others also hold fond memories of him!
My first visit was 8 years ago and I just loved his store and him! I have no idea what I bought but what I do remember was our conversation. He told me that he was getting on in age and that there was no one to care for the shop when he no longer can, that his children were not interested. I felt then and there that his store must continue!
This past month I was once again in Castrojeriz, just passing through but in need of gloves which I had lost a few days before. Would he still be alive? Would the store still be open? What a wonderful surprise to see that he still is there! Once again we talked - about changes along the Camino, his store and the pleasure he has in still running it. "How old do you think I am?" he asked. "Around 80 by now I guess". With a twinkle in his eye he said, "I'm 86 but am still clear of mind". Once again he said that the shop's future was uncertain.
It was time to walk on so we said goodbye. He took my hand and thanked me for stopping in to check on him. What a lovely smile!
For days I thought about him and his store. It would be wonderful if someone would take it over, I even thought about it, although it would not be the same without him.
May he be healthy and happy for years to come.
Careful careful! There are some of us out here still walking , not his age...yet...in my 70's a confirmed Dead Head so Pink Floyd Dire Straits and the Grateful Dead are no strangers here!https://www.lorpeninternational.com/socks/TCT or any sold by the old man
Here is the homepage of Lorpen socks.
For anyone wondering what the text on my T-shirt is:
"Never underestimate an old man who listens to Pink Floyd"...
Just letLove the quote on your t-shirt Alex walkerhttps://www.lorpeninternational.com/socks/TCT or any sold by the old man
Here is the homepage of Lorpen socks.
For anyone wondering what the text on my T-shirt is:
"Never underestimate an old man who listens to Pink Floyd"...
Alex, did you happen to get the name of this gentleman?In the town square of Castrojeriz, this old man is selling almost anything from his tiny shop. I stop there every time to buy at least one pair of Lorpen socks, the best I have ever used for walking the Camino, and elsewhere. Each time, we share a good hug and chat. The price of the socks (17 Euros, worth every cent IMHO) may have added to his joy, I suppose...
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Unfortunately, no.Alex, did you happen to get the name of this gentleman?
Many thanks for the link. Really great snaps!For the exact location of this wonderful shop, Bazar El Peregrino, and many photos of its gracious owner and the well stocked interior
see
https://goo.gl/maps/xU6VBdruzvB2
...Long may this special man and his wonderful shop continue to be!
Unfortunately, no.
Thank you very much for that link with pictures!!! It has never occured to me to get a sello from the shopFor the exact location of this wonderful shop, Bazar El Peregrino, and many photos of its gracious owner and the well stocked interior
see
https://goo.gl/maps/xU6VBdruzvB2
...Long may this special man and his wonderful shop continue to be!
mspath, I continue to be amazed at your depth of knowledge of the Camino, including small details and sights and sounds that ordinary pilgrims overlook. Reading your input is a learning!I believe that the shopkeeper is Senor Amancio Yagüez.
his shop has EVERYTHING you'll need.Unfortunately this little shop was not as well-stocked as I had hoped and there were no socks in a sensible size for a woman with average-sized feet.
I agree.....well, the two times I stopped there, he did in fact, have socks which fitted me and I have small feet so needed the small size.....as far as I could see, he had a wonderful range of items. I didn't stop there when I was staying in Castrojeriz last year though so cannot say whether or not he is still there.....perhaps others may know.his shop has EVERYTHING you'll need.
I met today Amancio in his store and bought a pair of Lorpen socks which I have not been able to buy anywhere in Barcelona and Burgos. Amazing store and beautiful man. Please support this legend. He has a very nice sello!In the town square of Castrojeriz, this old man is selling almost anything from his tiny shop. I stop there every time to buy at least one pair of Lorpen socks, the best I have ever used for walking the Camino, and elsewhere. Each time, we share a good hug and chat. The price of the socks (17 Euros, worth every cent IMHO) may have added to his joy, I suppose...
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I FORGOT THE SELLO!!!! YET ANOTHER TIME !!!I met today Amancio in his store and bought a pair of Lorpen socks which I have not been able to buy anywhere in Barcelona and Burgos. Amazing store and beautiful man. Please support this legend. He has a very nice sello!
And I never even thought of asking.FORGOT THE SELLO!!!! YET ANOTHER TIME !!!
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