MontanaWendy
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances Oct./Nov. 2012
For anyone planning to stay the night in Larrasoaña... the albergue is not such a great place. In general (contrary to the Brierley guide) the people runing it were quite unwelcoming. One woman who stayed there described them as "vicious" when I spoke to her the next morning. The facilities are very rustic (they do have a kitchen, which is a plus) with lists of rules on the walls. They stop in at 6pm to stamp credentials, otherwise are absent. You must be gone by 7:30 am. I chose to stay at the Pension El Peregrino. More expensive, yes, but very nice, with a big fresh towel.
Note that there are no taverns or restaurants open in the town this time of year. The one mentioned in the guide told me they were closed for vacation. There is one small tienda which has pastries and coffee in the morning. For your evening meal you must plan ahead. The pilgrims in the pension (Pension El Camino was closed) and in the albergue were all hungry. A couple of them went by car back to Zubiri for groceries, and we ended up all gathering at the kitchen in the albergue to cook a communal meal. Turned out to be a wonderful time, but the conditions were just right. Better to bring food with you if you stay there.
Note that there are no taverns or restaurants open in the town this time of year. The one mentioned in the guide told me they were closed for vacation. There is one small tienda which has pastries and coffee in the morning. For your evening meal you must plan ahead. The pilgrims in the pension (Pension El Camino was closed) and in the albergue were all hungry. A couple of them went by car back to Zubiri for groceries, and we ended up all gathering at the kitchen in the albergue to cook a communal meal. Turned out to be a wonderful time, but the conditions were just right. Better to bring food with you if you stay there.