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Enjoy Segovia! Loved reading your reportsHi Luka, I am sitting on the train to Segovia, having just completed the Sanabres two days ago. I will look forward to your reports as you go along the way!
I didn't plan to as I wanted to leave a bit early. But I am getting it for free because I became friend of the Paradores, so couldn't refuseDid you sign up for for the Parador breakfast? Always pretty grand...
Yes, I saw those too. I have no problem at all with open showers, as long as males and females are separated, but I think I am a minority.At least there is a door...some places there are none and no curtain either.
It really bothered some of my university students last winter to the point where they would not shower in places without doors.Yes, I saw those too. I have no problem at all with open showers, as long as males and females are separated, but I think I am a minority.
Classic example of a cultural difference. Many European cultures are far more relaxed about nudity.It really bothered some of my university students last winter to the point where they would not shower in places without doors.
12 is a good number to pick and choose to form a walk family. You may see them or not for days and then catch up!Day 1: Verín - Laza (21)
A chilly and rainy start. Drizzle and showers all day and I don't think it got any warmer than 15 degrees celsius. But... my new rain poncho passed the test!
After a nice start around the castle (which I explored yesterday evening), the first stretch was on a quiet asphalt road passing rather ugly villages without anything open. But then it got better with mostly forest paths. All in all I would say this stage is recommendable (however A Gudiña - Laza is most likely more beautiful).
I think we are about 12 in the albergue. Nicely divided by the protección civil, with only the lower bunks occupied and apparently males and females separated. It is a grey bunch. I am 50 and it looks like I am the youngest here. I had to laugh when I saw the glass shower doors. Would that be the Xunta way to keep them short?
And don't forget that in our own heads many of us seniors think we are much younger than we areAlso don’t discount those seniors! nor underestimate them.
O no, don't get me wrong, it is a great bunch! Some are incredibly fit and to be honest I find them a bit more social and considerate than the (real) young ones. Generally speaking of course.12 is a good number to pick and choose to form a walk family. You may see them or not for days and then catch up!
Also don’t discount those seniors! nor underestimate them. I was one of the youngest at a babyish 42 but I was also the one being passed over hills or at rivers because I was tired. Plus you had to be in awe of a bunch of old mates toasting the sun with café con leche and a round of Hierbas!
I aspire to be 80+ and walking a way in thier way! doing the exactly same thing!
It sounds as though it might actually be an idea to consider spending a second night where you are. I hope it's not necessary though, and that you shake it off overnight. Good luckAfter a long hot shower I have only been laying in bed, going from feeling warm to shivering. For tomorrow there is more rain forcasted. So all in all I am afraid it would be wise to bus the next stage too...
My next stay is already booked and paid. It is (por casualidad) also a private room, but with a communal kitchen. So I can cook myself something healthy. In the room I am staying now I cannot even make myself a cup of tea.It sounds as though it might actually be an idea to consider spending a second night where you are. I hope it's not necessary though, and that you shake it off overnight. Good luck
Thank you!Take care of yourself, Luka …
You can be sure we are wishing you well and sending you healing thoughts and hope that you can resume walking soon
Wishing you a deep, healing sleep
Buen Camino!
Yes and no. A real benefit of being in another culture (ie. Spanish) is to discover, experience, perhaps be uncomfortable, and learn something, and not have your familiar comfortable home culture transposed into Spain and distort it.it would be nice if the Albergue providers took note of other cultures preferences
I agree with you to a point, but nudity in some cultures is taboo. We've actually had questions about it on the forum before, and for some that could potentially mean the difference between them being comfortable staying in an Albergue or not. Roughly 50% of the people that walk the camino are not Spanish, but visitors. As an Albergue owner I would want my clients to the comfortable, which clearly Janet's students weren't.Yes and no. A real benefit of being in another culture (ie. Spanish) is to discover, experience, perhaps be uncomfortable, and learn something, and not have your familiar comfortable home culture transposed into Spain and distort it.
I hope the bus ride is enjoyable and that the short walk helps clear your head. Get well soon!Thank you!
Unfortunately I slept badly. I feel meh, but it is hard to tell what part of meh comes from the broken night.
Check out time here is 12.00h, check in time there is 13.30h. So I am going to get myself some groceries in Ourense (veggies!) and I think there is a bus leaving around 14.00h, with a walk of about 1,5 km on both sides. That seems doable.
I walked from Cea to Oseira last year, and didn't have to walk along any stream beds. The path I followed was along an old roadway. IIRC there were a couple of places where the road surface had washed away. Perhaps a little more care might be required crossing these washouts, but I don’t recall it being an issue for me. For the most part, my memory is that along the old roadway, the surface was quite good to walk on.For me that easy 10k was quite a surprise as it is mostly uphill and walking in quite a few wet, muddy stream beds with variable size rocks to navigate so it took longer than I thought...be careful!
Maybe we took a different path than you, as we had few roads until we got closer to the monastery.I walked from Cea to Oseira last year, and didn't have to walk along any stream beds. The path I followed was along an old roadway. IIRC there were a couple of places where the road surface had washed away. Perhaps a little more care might be required crossing these washouts, but I don’t recall it being an issue for me. For the most part, my memory is that along the old roadway, the surface was quite good to walk on.
At some point, that road joins a more modern asphalt road and then there was a section of track near the end. It was, I thought, a really pleasant walk. Take the usual care walking alongside the roads, and enjoy the magnificent upland scenery.
I don't recall any stream beds either, just a nice mountain road. Is there more than one route?I walked from Cea to Oseira last year, and didn't have to walk along any stream beds. The path I followed was along an old roadway. IIRC there were a couple of places where the road surface had washed away. Perhaps a little more care might be required crossing these washouts, but I don’t recall it being an issue for me. For the most part, my memory is that along the old roadway, the surface was quite good to walk on.
At some point, that road joins a more modern asphalt road and then there was a section of track near the end. It was, I thought, a really pleasant walk. Take the usual care walking alongside the roads, and enjoy the magnificent upland scenery.
I'm not sure, but my son was the "navigator" and usually prefers staying off roads when possible.I don't recall any stream beds either, just a nice mountain road. Is there more than one route?
Sounds like you were on a bit of a boondoggle, @Camino Chrissy !I'm not sure, but my son was the "navigator" and usually prefers staying off roads when possible.
Maybe, but it provided a memory I won't forget!Sounds like you were on a bit of a boondoggle, @Camino Chrissy !
Thank you! This is unfortunately the second time I have to quit my Camino Sanabrés...@Luka , I'm sorry to hear that. You've been looking forward to it for so long, rough that you barely get underway before coming down sick.
I guess you're heading for home now?
Best wishes. Sure you will be back on track soon. Really enjoyed your postings!I am still in bed and still shivering. The plan: take a bus to Ourense and another one to Verín, where my car is parked. Tomorrow I'll drive to Salamanca where it should be sunny and warm. A couple of days there to fully recover seems like the best plan. And then home.
Salamanca is such a great choice — the Plaza Mayor is one of the most awesome places in the world to sit and relax and drink your hot tea! And even if it rains, the Plaza Mayor after a rain just glistens and is beautiful.Tomorrow I'll drive to Salamanca where it should be sunny and warm. A couple of days there to fully recover seems like the best plan.
I think these are the three dogs you possibly saw, Luka, before Dozen in O'Gouxa(I think) as they are the only three large loose dogs we'd seen. Two weeks ago when we were there, they were laying in the shade next to a small bar, and only one got up and barked; basically they were quite indifferent to us. The lady at the bar had a homemade tortilla with veggies in itAfter about 9 kms out of Oseira, I think it was in A Gouxa, I meet 3 loose Spanish mastiffs barking at me. In the old days it would have scared the hell out of me, but I can read them better now. I slowly approach them on the side of the road and they let me pass.
Wishing you speedy recovery. At least you have the safety of your own transport to get home and find your feet again.I am still in bed and still shivering. The plan: take a bus to Ourense and another one to Verín, where my car is parked. Tomorrow I'll drive to Salamanca where it should be sunny and warm. A couple of days there to fully recover seems like the best plan. And then home.
I am still in bed and still shivering. The plan: take a bus to Ourense and another one to Verín, where my car is parked. Tomorrow I'll drive to Salamanca where it should be sunny and warm. A couple of days there to fully recover seems like the best plan. And then home.
Ah, I missed that tortilla! They must have been closed on Monday and maybe that was why the dogs were roaming around. I recognise the middle one. There was also one cream coloured, but that one was definitely giving milk, so couldn't have been very old.I think these are the three dogs you possibly saw, Luka, before Dozen in O'Gouxa(I think) as they are the only three large loose dogs we'd seen. Two weeks ago when we were there, they were laying in the shade next to a small bar, and only one got up and barked; basically they were quite indifferent to us. The lady at the bar had a homemade tortilla with veggies in itand offered to heat it on the stove as she had no microwave. We ate outside while she played with the dogs and I wondered if they were hers; the cream color one looked old. The dogs returned to their naps in the shade before we left.
I thought the long uphill leaving Oseira was difficult and recall more stream beds with rocks, but the day was beautiful and eventually flattened out some.. We ended in Botos where we had a reservation at A Taberna de Vento Hostel. I think it was the longest day we had on the Sanabres at 23k.
I'm very sorry to hear you are ending your Camino several days early. Hopefully your health and weather on the way home will be be good. On the plus side, how nice for you to live in Spain! Salamanca is lovely. The tower at the cathedral has some beautiful views of the city rooftops.
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Now that you mention it, I think I do remember the cream colored dog had wobbly teats hanging down. Maybe she was worn out taking care of a final litter and nearing menopause age.Ah, I missed that tortilla! They must have been closed on Monday and maybe that was why the dogs were roaming around. I recognise the middle one. There was also one cream coloured, but that one was definitely giving milk, so couldn't have been very old.
Then it was definitely the same dog! Pobrecita... And yes, spending an afternoon and evening in a warm hotelroom helps. I should be fit enough to drive to Salamanca tomorrow.Now that you mention it, I think I do remember the cream colored dog had wobbly teats hanging down. Maybe she was worn out taking care of a final litter and nearing menopause age.
I hope you are starting to feel a bit on the mend, Luka.
at home it is cold and rainy too haha
The forecast is quite promisingBummer!!
Hope it has changed by Sunday
So good you are finally warm, Luka. Bummer but discretion is the better part of valor, when it comes to health! And since you live in Spain it's not an epic journey to go back.I don't know yet what I will do with the Sanabrés in the future. Third time lucky? Or is it tempting providence?
Great museum! Very near to it is a national archive about the Spanish Civil War. Worth a visit.Thanks @Camino Chrissy! The art nouveau museum was already on my list. Will add the tower.
O really? That sounds interesting too, thanks! And @Camino Chrissy, thanks for the tip about the tower. I loved it! And I was all by myself up there. Did the tour afterwards too, that was interesting as well.Great museum! Very near to it is a national archive about the Spanish Civil War. Worth a visit.
Here is the website:O really? That sounds interesting too, thanks! And @Camino Chrissy, thanks for the tip about the tower. I loved it! And I was all by myself up there. Did the tour afterwards too, that was interesting as well.
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