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Thanks for sharing and looking forward to subsequent updates. I’m planning to start on the Primitivo next week and I have a fear for dogsFirst day walking, Oviedo to Grado!
Heavy rain most of the day, few wrong turns leaving Oviedo! Was coming through trail into Grado, was passing a house with a dog barking, but chained. Next thing another dog comes from nowhere and runs straight for me! Kept calm and continued walking, it then leaps forward, felt its claws catch my ankle, nothing serious!
Staying at municipal albergue, really nice, next to field with horses & goats. They come over as your washing your kit!
Weather got better in evening, actually felt quite warm!
Onwards tomorrow!
Yeah, I grew up with dogs, I don’t have any fear of them, but, I know when to back away. The way this dog was reacting, I believe if I’d had panicked, it would have lunged again.Thanks for sharing and looking forward to subsequent updates. I’m planning to start on the Primitivo next week and I have a fear for dogsso the dog didn’t bite you? And just went away?
Always carry a stick, be ready to grab a handful of gravel, and use them..First day walking, Oviedo to Grado!
Heavy rain most of the day, few wrong turns leaving Oviedo! Was coming through trail into Grado, was passing a house with a dog barking, but chained. Next thing another dog comes from nowhere and runs straight for me! Kept calm and continued walking, it then leaps forward, felt its claws catch my ankle, nothing serious!
Staying at municipal albergue, really nice, next to field with horses & goats. They come over as your washing your kit!
Weather got better in evening, actually felt quite warm!
Onwards tomorrow!
As mentioned I have been around dogs all my life, the minute it realised I wasn’t scared it lost interest. Sometimes stick will be enough, sometimes it won’t! The Spaniard I was walking with looked terrified and started shouting. The dog did not flinch!Always carry a stick, be ready to grab a handful of gravel, and use them..
Will you be staying at the municipal or the private albergue in Borres? We will also be staying in Borres after La Espina, because, the muni is the only place that will accept Fuji in all of Tineo/Campiello/Borres/Samblissimo!Tomorrow, La Espina to Borres!
@LavanyaLea i walked this way last week and stayed in Samblismo. I got the impression that Borres albergue wasn't overly busy, most people seemed to be either staying in Campiello or going to Pola de Allande (plus the few booked at Samblismo like myself). Hopefully you will find the same.Will you be staying at the municipal or the private albergue in Borres? We will also be staying in Borres after La Espina, because, the muni is the only place that will accept Fuji in all of Tineo/Campiello/Borres/Samblissimo!
Would be very interested to know if there’s bed race for the muni, what time you set off from La Espina, and what time you reach Borres!
That’s what I’m hoping, now that there are plenty other “more attractive” options available (2 privates in Campiello, and Samblismo which seems to be very highly recommended)I got the impression that Borres albergue wasn't overly busy
You’re welcome, glad to help, I really appreciated the help and advice I got, so am happy to help others!@green_spork
Following your posts with interest, thanks for sharing the details so far.
Starting the San Salvador on 4th Oct and then onto the Primitivo.
Was aiming for the municipal, but it seems you first have to check in to a bar first?Will you be staying at the municipal or the private albergue in Borres? We will also be staying in Borres after La Espina, because, the muni is the only place that will accept Fuji in all of Tineo/Campiello/Borres/Samblissimo!
Would be very interested to know if there’s bed race for the muni, what time you set off from La Espina, and what time you reach Borres!
Yes, the municipal albergue is run by the people who do the bar. So go to the bar first to check in, and your name will be added to the list, ie people who go straight to the albergue without registering at the bar… will get kicked out if the albergue becomes full. That’s what I was told Anw! A bit back n forth because you will want to eat and get your sandwich for the next day at the bar…but it seems you first have to check in to a bar first?
“El barin” ?
I read that as “dog Tazer” thought, that’s a much!I always carry a dog dazer: it does them no harm but makes them go away. https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...JmEi7z6AhWGWcAKHc7-CSgQ9aACKAB6BAgDECQ&adurl=
Weather was mixed of showers on and off most of the day! I got to bar barin at borres about 2pm, I didn’t go in as I walked onto Samblismo. It was pretty quiet, I was the only person around!Hoping for good weather for you tomorrow! We are in the Asturias too and so far have been very lucky with the weather.
Btw, did Borres still have a bed when you passed by? And what time did you reach Borres if you could remember?
Hope so too! I think with the openings of private albergues in Campiello, Borres, and Samblismo… nobody wants to stay in dingy Borres muni, which suits us!I think you’ll be find for accommodation!
I did Primitivo in June and never experienced aggressive dogs. I am very fearful of them. Saw a few loose ones, but never aggressive.Thanks for sharing and looking forward to subsequent updates. I’m planning to start on the Primitivo next week and I have a fear for dogsso the dog didn’t bite you? And just went away?
I had 2 options regarding how I could walk the primitivo!Any particular reason for such a long stage tomorrow? I found Samblismo to La Mesa a good stage, i don't think i could have managed the big descent to the Embalse after the days walk via Hospitales, down to Berducedo, up/down to La Mesa.... But each to their own....
The albergue in La Mesa was a good place to stay, new comfy and clean.
Nice easy walk today, Left Castroverde around 8am and headed for Lugo! 20kmCurrently in Albergue de Pelegrínos de Castroverde! About a dozen people staying here!
Nice walk in from A Fonsograda this morning, Bright sunshine all day!
Albergue is unbelievable for €8!
Very modern lodge feel, big open rooms with nice outside deck area!
Sat and had dinner while watching the horses in field in front!
Would definitely recommend along with Albergue casa de pasarin, in A Fonsograda!
Another stunning albergue converted from an original building! They have massive stand alone radiators in the rooms, ideal for drying stuff. Looks very new, there was still building materials lent against the walls!
Lots of glass and exposed stone, they also have a cat that sleeps at the reception!
Left a sleepy Lugo this morning and headed for A Seixas.Nice easy walk today, Left Castroverde around 8am and headed for Lugo! 20km
Another warm and sunny start!
A bit of road walking, but mostly through wooded trails! Arrived for the opening of the Municipal Albergue, not as nice as the last two, the rooms are above a busy street. Lugo very busy today, the city is preparing for a Festival, which starts on Tuesday! I visited the cathedral, which has a discount for pilgrims, and walked around the wall! Very interesting, but I think I prefer Dubrovniks!
Stage being set up next to Cathedral, lots of stalls in the main square!
A week ago tomorrow, I left a grey and wet, miserable Oviedo, now I am wondering if I need to buy sunscreen!
You have read my mind!I’m sure once you hit Melide you’ll be welcomed by hundreds of pilgrims! We are now in Grado and met about a dozen pilgrims while walking. The muni albergue (16 beds) was full by 4pm.
Should arrive in Santiago tomorrow afternoon!You have read my mind!
I saw one other pilgrim as I left A Seixas this morning, other than that I had the whole trail to myself!
I didn’t notice so many people as I came into Melide, but as I left, I couldn’t believe my eyes!
Totally different feel, large groups, some playing music from speakers, some walking without any packs! Loads of cyclists tearing pass, no one talking to anyone!
I think tomorrow will be the same, everyone racing to the finish line!
Yay!!!Should arrive in Santiago tomorrow afternoon!
It’s fine, got it sorted! The application wasn’t fully loading, so was a bit frustrating trying to complete it!Yay!!!
Not sure about your query about ticking the distance certificate box, didn’t remember doing that in June this year, but when I got to the counter they asked me if I wanted one or not, so…. Seems like it may not matter as much if you had ticked it on the online form or not.
Well done...It’s fine, got it sorted! The application wasn’t fully loading, so was a bit frustrating trying to complete it!
Got 4 days spare now!
Have to decide if am heading to the Muxia/Finisterra on Thursday or just be a tourist and take some day trips!
Flights not till Monday!
Walked to the coast last time, but couldn’t see anything, rain/fog!
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