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Thanks for that!falcon269 said:Today there is new snow at O Cebreiro!
falcon269 said:The albergue in La Virgen del Camino is open, contrary to all internet information. Since it is the best on the Camino, I recommend it.
The Leon albergue was full Sunday night, but I think it was just Holy Week business. The parade with the cone hats, Jesus and Mary was excellent, but lockout at the Leon albergue is 2130, so we missed the cathedral activities.
There were only about 20 pilgrims at Villar de Mazarife for the three albergues, so there are no crowds yet. It is clear and dry. The farmers are harvesting beets, so they think it will be dry for a couple of days.
I was in an ankle immobilization boot until I departed Friday (long story not worth telling), so it will be a slow beginning to Santiago until the conditioning kicks in. The daily distance will have to equal the training I should have done before leaving.
In Hospital del Orbigo, only about eight bunks are taken in the private albergue. Of course, everyone else headed to Astorga.
I will post information on openings and closures as I know them, and as internet is available.
Louise-Spagnuolo said:... someone else believes this can been done with a sore foot.
Hi Falconfalcon269 said:The albergue in La Virgen del Camino is open, contrary to all internet information. Since it is the best on the Camino, I recommend it.
The Leon albergue was full Sunday night, but I think it was just Holy Week business. The parade with the cone hats, Jesus and Mary was excellent, but lockout at the Leon albergue is 2130, so we missed the cathedral activities.
There were only about 20 pilgrims at Villar de Mazarife for the three albergues, so there are no crowds yet. It is clear and dry. The farmers are harvesting beets, so they think it will be dry for a couple of days.
I was in an ankle immobilization boot until I departed Friday (long story not worth telling), so it will be a slow beginning to Santiago until the conditioning kicks in. The daily distance will have to equal the training I should have done before leaving.
In Hospital del Orbigo, only about eight bunks are taken in the private albergue. Of course, everyone else headed to Astorga.
I will post information on openings and closures as I know them, and as internet is available.
falcon269 said:One internet minute.
Great weather. Lots of bicycles. Plenty of empty beds. Santa Catalina headed to El Ganso.
falcon269 said:One internet minute.
Great weather. Lots of bicycles. Plenty of empty beds. Santa Catalina headed to El Ganso.
FilmTurtle said:Another update if anyone is interested: I am now in Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Arrived just as a big religious festival was breaking up. I must have been quite a sight in my grimy clothes.
Today was nippy and overcast but no rain (hallelujah!) Monday and Tuesday were temperate. What a change from week one...
The albergues continue to be quite crowded. Since Monday (day eight for me) there has been a steady stream of pilgrims at almost all times. The prior week there would be an hour or two that I would not see anyone. But for several days now there is always someone coming around the bend or up ahead, and there are many bikers, too.
The facilities here at Santo Domingo are quite posh (and very large, sleeping 200-plus) compared to some of the very basic facilties so far. Apparently I was snoring last night in the albergue in Navarette and feel bad about that. Our beds were jammed together so I must have been snoring in someone´s ear.
The constant cardio is wearing on my body a bit, but hanging in there otherwise. I hate to seem as if all I do is complain. There have been many lovely moments, too.
Cheers
Joni said:Hello Film Turtle,
I leave one week from today out of SJPDP. Are you carrying a sleeping bag? Thank you for your very frank discussion of your experiences. I am glad you are not sugar coating it. We need to know what to expect. It will hopefully better prepare us! I look forward to reading more!!!
Buen Camino!
benandsam said:Good luck ben have fun and as you say stay warm n dry, the meseta is cold enough also and there are long journeys between shelters, have plenty of provisions with you.
You are doing well and i will keep logging in here to see your progress
good luck
No, I am carrying one of those "space age" silver sheets that very handily retain body heat and fold up quite small. It was not terribly expensive and was purchased at a sporting goods store. It does rustle quite loudly, but so far it works to keep me relatively warm in the chilly albergues. But most pilgrims I have seen are carrying specialized sleeping bags.
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