On the long day between Monforte de Lemos and Chantada, there is what seems to be the "black hole of the Camino de Invierno."
All is (basically) well as the Camino takes you through A Vide, past the Pazo de O Reguengo, through the hamlet of Castrotañe, and to Piñeiro with its nice picnic spot near a fountain. But then, the trouble starts. Between Piñeiro and the next little hamlet of Camiño Grande, where there is a mojón, it´s unmarked, muddy, full of brambles, etc.
I´ve read the reports of a number of pilgrims (haven´t heard from KinkyOne yet, though, maybe he made it unscathed) and have yet to find anyone who can give a good description of how to make it through this maze. Everyone gets lost, gets muddy, falls down, gets scratched up, etc., etc. On my Camino de Invierno, I made it, magically, after nearly tumbling down into a quagmire like path, but I have no idea how I did it and cannot provide any directions. I remember emerging into a little place with a few houses (Camiño Grande) and seeing a mojón and rejoicing. The very talkative señora confirmed that it´s a mess and everyone gets lost. She was sympathetic but unable to tell me how it should be walked.
If you have been through this stretch recently and can help me with some instructions for the guide, it would be wonderful. Thanks, guys. Buen camino, Laurie
All is (basically) well as the Camino takes you through A Vide, past the Pazo de O Reguengo, through the hamlet of Castrotañe, and to Piñeiro with its nice picnic spot near a fountain. But then, the trouble starts. Between Piñeiro and the next little hamlet of Camiño Grande, where there is a mojón, it´s unmarked, muddy, full of brambles, etc.
I´ve read the reports of a number of pilgrims (haven´t heard from KinkyOne yet, though, maybe he made it unscathed) and have yet to find anyone who can give a good description of how to make it through this maze. Everyone gets lost, gets muddy, falls down, gets scratched up, etc., etc. On my Camino de Invierno, I made it, magically, after nearly tumbling down into a quagmire like path, but I have no idea how I did it and cannot provide any directions. I remember emerging into a little place with a few houses (Camiño Grande) and seeing a mojón and rejoicing. The very talkative señora confirmed that it´s a mess and everyone gets lost. She was sympathetic but unable to tell me how it should be walked.
If you have been through this stretch recently and can help me with some instructions for the guide, it would be wonderful. Thanks, guys. Buen camino, Laurie