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Did you get any more info on whether they are going to close the albergue for some period in winter?
Laurie, they are as of now scheduled to be open. I suggest calling in advance, so no one is disappointed. The hospitalera is new and young and had little information to provide.As I have already told @ElCascayal privately, I think that first picture is amazing. It seems like an ethereal collage, but she explained to me that it was taken at dawn from the albergue’s second floor balcony.
Did you get any more info on whether they are going to close the albergue for some period in winter?
Same here. We figured out the breaker had been flipped and corrected the problem. This was in the first floor small room to the right of the dorms, with the beautiful granite column.the individual bedside sockets were not functional during my stay.
This is standard for municipal albergues, especially in Galicia. Beautiful kitchens that no one can use unless they lug pots, pans, dishes, etc etc. I have never understood the logic, because it seems to me that they should either just have a microwave with no utensils, or add equipment to go with the level of the kitchen they have just spent thousands of euros on.or why there didn't have a pan or bowl one could use in the microwave.
A huge amount of Euros was spent to restore Diomondi to rigorous historical standards which accounts for the time it took for its restoration. It was disconcerting to not even have cups, glasses utensils. There is a microwave and a fridge. It is nonsensical, I don’t know where the disconnect is. At least the showers are private & partitioned. In some Xunta Albergues ie Outeiro it is 4 communal shower heads. I admit, not for me.This is standard for municipal albergues, especially in Galicia. Beautiful kitchens that no one can use unless they lug pots, pans, dishes, etc etc. I have never understood the logic, because it seems to me that they should either just have a microwave with no utensils, or add equipment to go with the level of the kitchen they have just spent thousands of euros on.
I think that the disconnect comes from not having pilgrims involved in the decision-making process. The Xunta de Galicia spends millions and millions of euros on caminos, and I can’t imagine they ever asked any peregrinos what they think the camino needs.It is nonsensical, I don’t know where the disconnect is.
Exactly. Some have said it is because the town wants pilgrims to eat out in their restaurants but near Diomondi there are no restaurants. The other pilgrims when I was there took a taxi to a distant town. Someone had brought some utensils and paper napkins when I was there but that doesn't help with making a cup of tea.This is standard for municipal albergues, especially in Galicia. Beautiful kitchens that no one can use unless they lug pots, pans, dishes, etc etc. I have never understood the logic, because it seems to me that they should either just have a microwave with no utensils, or add equipment to go with the level of the kitchen they have just spent thousands of euros on.
Yes it is a lovely place. And yes it was the younger hospitalera who was working when I was there--your adjective 'disinterested' is exact.Mycroft it turns out there are 2 hospitaleras. Rosa, the senior person who lives in Monforte and another younger woman who was there the day we visited who was sweet and disinterested. When I inquired about the baptismal font, “is it original or brought from elsewhere?” She very honestly said, “I don’t know, those things don’t really interest me.” She also told us not to go upstairs. What can I say? We went and I would go again. We didn’t do a complete check of the upstairs kitchen, but there is nothing to use for cutlery or utensils. The bathrooms were equally lovely as the downstairs ones, segregated by gender. I am hoping to call Rosa sometime this week and get more information. This is a new Albergue & the folks in Chantada told me there has been a great deal of turnover in hospitaleras. I am hopeful eventually things will be sorted out. It is a beautifully restored place, a true sanctuary and I am sure it will flourish. It has been one week since I stayed there and I am still thinking about that marvelous adventure.
Hi all,pilgrims may play a role.
I am interested to know what you learn from Rosa when you call. Do they want pilgrims to volunteer as hospitaleras and is there space for volunteers to stay?
What are the alternatives to stopping at Diomondi?
Thank you so much Laurie - Just what I need to know.Hi, @jennysa, I know you were a bit apprehensive about walking alone from Monforte, so this is very good news! The food option nearby is Cantina Meán. See this post for details. The owner is apparently on WhatsApp +34 678 50 52 19. Google tells me the place is temporarily closed, so it may be a holiday thing.
If you bring food, the only place to get it would be in Monforte, so you would have to carry it from there.
I haven’t been on the Invierno since the albergue in Diomondi opened, but I have stayed a few times in the Torre Vilariño, a very lovely casa rural. You can contact Susana for reservations via WhatsApp at 34 640 10 46 27, or email at pousadatorrevilarino@gmail.com They have a good pilgrim price. They also have a restaurant that is very popular with tour groups over the lunch hour, but they will find you a quiet spot to eat and feed you well.
Torre Vilariño is 14 from Monforte and 16 from Chantada so it’s a good midpoint. It’s about 7 km before the church/albergue in Diomondi. And by stopping there you could add a 6 km loop that takes you to some gorgeous viewpoints over the Sil River and its famous horseshoe bend. It’s a very easy walk, all on country roads. VNwalking described it and has some pictures in her live thread.
They use WhatsApp at the Diomondi Albergue so you could contact them while on route and ask any questions you may have about bed space, blankets etc. I was on the Invierno just over a week ago and they were very prompt and helpful with their replies!Thanks for the beautiful pictures! I'm really looking forward to hopefully staying here on my May camino Invierno. We are slow walkers though, and tend to reserve ahead so we can walk without stress. How many beds are there? In May, do you think there might be a space issue in an albergue with no reservations?
A little concerned about the lack of blankets too, as we don't carry sleeping bags, only liners.
It would be the Hotel Vilaseco, about 5 -6 km, más o menos, from Chantada. It’s before Penasillás. It gets very good reviews, and it has both an albergue and private rooms.What is the next best manageable option after Chantada if one decides to walk further than the 8 kms?
Thank you Laurie. I thought it might be but somehow had an idea it was further on. It sounds perfect.It would be the Hotel Vilaseco, about 5 -6 km, más o menos, from Chantada. It’s before Penasillás. It gets very good reviews, and it has both an albergue and private rooms.
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