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I haven’t look that far yetAre you planning on taking the Munisterio variant after Llamos?
It’s a quick detour into the mountains with wonderful views just after Llanos. Are you in La Robla tonight? If yes I’ll try to make a comprehensive post about the variant tonight. It’s well worth it but a bit more tricky than the standard route.I haven’t look that far yetand don’t know about the variants on this route. Would love to hear your thoughts if you have any to share.
Do I have to book for dinner there ahead?Day 2:
La Robla to Poladura, 23.0km, 617m elevation gain
I started at 8am to beautiful blue skies. The first 14km to Buiza were quiet and pleasant. I stopped in La Pola de Gordón at the El Meson de Miguel corner bar for 2 cafe con leches with 2 accompanying tapas of tortilla. After Buiza, the fun really began. The climb and descent were far more beautiful than I would have imagined. I only saw one group of locals from Oviedo hiking anll day and stoped to chat for a while. After our chat, I suddenly saw blue skies had changed to dark clouds as I descended the high point. Then distant thunder and lightning. Quite a spectacle. As I arrived in San Martin de Tercia, the thunderstorm finally caught up to me and instantly started pouring rain and a bit of hail. So the last 10 minutes I was running to the Albergue in Poladura, where I arrived at 1:40pm.
I went to the restaurant/bar for a beer. I had booked dinner ahead of time but since I arrived earlier than expected, I asked if I could have lunch instead. Wow, 5 courses of savory plates followed by coffee and dessert and plentiful wine. I was stuffed and even packed a to-go container for dinner and tomorrow. The lunch was 19.50 euro and was worth every penny (2 course dinner is 14).
Once again, I was the only person on the albergue. Guess I managed to start between bubbles of pilgrims. I haven’t seen a single pilgrim yet though the locals said they saw one pass earlier. Overall, a splendid day.
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Yes - WhatsApp the restaurant at least a day ahead. I think they are closed on TuesdaysDo I have to book for dinner there ahead?
You also have to book dinner in Pajares and Llamos de SomeronDo I have to book for dinner there ahead?
Is it Poladura de la Tercia pilgrims hostel? The nr does not come up in WhatsApp? Need to know this, do I have to carry dinner then?Yes - WhatsApp the restaurant at least a day ahead. I think they are closed on Tuesdays
Ahh, this I didn't know, thanks! A little stressed now, know not that much Spanish to do it by phone so don't know what to do.You also have to book dinner in Pajares and Llamos de Someron
+34 659 030 282Is it Poladura de la Tercia pilgrims hostel? The nr does not come up in WhatsApp? Need to know this, do I have to carry dinner then?
Just write per WhatsApp and forget about phoning. It will make your life much easier. Please follow outline the steps listed in my post below. All numbers work with WhatsApp. Let me know if you need any other help.Ahh, this I didn't know, thanks! A little stressed now, know not that much Spanish to do it by phone so don't know what to do.
WOW, thank you so much! Will do this now. Good I have trainers, ran back to town tried fix this. Embarrassing, offered money to someone at a bar to help call. Gave him nr to the alb, and he said after "cena reserva manjana ok", so maybe ok. Didn't know the WA thing. Will bring microwawe rubbish in case. Should have learned this now, went hungry to bed in Pola de Allande because only two restaurants booked. And paid 75E for dobbel room and the other didn't show up. Will do as you say, thank you so much! Hate this.1. Sort food for tomorrow in Poladura de la Tercia (see WhatsApp number for the Posada in the post above). Write, don’t call, that you will arrive tomorrow, stay at the albergue and want food (specify if you want lunch and / or dinner)
2. Albergue in Poladura de la Tercia. No need to contact them. The albergue will be unlocked so you can just go in when you arrive. The hospitaliera will come around at some point. If anything is wrong here is their WhatsApp number: +34 639 354 776
3. Albergue in Pajares. +34 645 930 092 again, no need to contact them, just turn up. If anything is wrong message Marisol on WhatsApp
4. Food for Pajares. This is the restaurant in town. Contact them now that you plan on arriving in two days and want lunch / dinner. Again, send a WhatsApp because it will be easier to communicate. +34 636 933 069
If you don’t plan on staying in Pajares, you can walk on to Llanos. +34 656 28 46 03 tell them a day in advance if you want to stay there and eat dinner with them. We stayed there instead of Pajares and enjoyed it a lot - but it was a long day.
Next, please do not take the Munisteriu variant out of Llamos. You really shouldn’t be doing that in trainers or sandals
Final booking: Sandra at Benduenos. Wonderful not-for-profit donative a little bit off the Camino but oh so worth it. Contact Sandra here at least a day in advance that you want to stay here (food included) +34 674 671 706
After that you are good to go!
I think Ender’s guide ( I posted the link above) has all of these details— which places serve meals, which places you have to reserve, which towns have grocery stores, etc. I think you will be fine, and I completely agree with the suggestion that you communicate via WhatsApp. Text messages are much easier to understand for the people you are callingStressed now, what to do? Is it the albergue or a restaurant I need to book dinner?
Yes I know, all of my problems is because my totally imcompetence and no interest in digital stuff. And really hoped walking without. F.eks don't have Wise Pilgrim on this walk because the PayPal thing don't let me use paying by phone from my bank. Just an example, typical me. Bought a huge powerbank, but stil phone problems also. But got help booking now. Time I really did not wanted to spend. But thank you so much trying help. I will survive.I think Ender’s guide ( I posted the link above) has all of these details— which places serve meals, which places you have to reserve, which towns have grocery stores, etc. I think you will be fine, and I completely agree with the suggestion that you communicate via WhatsApp. Text messages are much easier to understand for the people you are calling
Hey, here’s just a quick overview over the variant (not much internet atm). After Llanos you leave town following the road for a few hundred meters. Once through the big bend you’ll see a trail leaving the road to your left (there are signs, see pics).
At first the trail goes straight through the forest (lovely!) without any changes in altitude. Once you reach an open section the “climbing” begins. As long as you have decent shoes, poles and reasonable fitness you should be fine. It’s steep up (there are metal stairs in some sections) but nothing that’s not doable if you’ve been to the mountains before. It is however steeper than anything else you’ll have encountered on the San Salvador.
So pretty much straight up over the rock, then an easy way down through the forest. Watch out towards the end as the Camino splits perpendicular to the main trail at some point.
Comparing notes with the people that took the road, seems like we had a much much nicer trail but it was obviously also a bit more exhausting. If you are trying to reach further than Benduenos it might be more challenging time wise.
This is the most beautiful photo! Well done on an epic stage.
Indeed the Salvador more than lived up to expectations. A perfect camino, one that I’m certain to walk again.If you liked the first day, you are going to love the next few.
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