Trishkerry
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The couple running it last year were Anna and Pawel and they were more chilled than a polar bear's bottom after it's been sitting down for a while. They were great. Seek it out. Someone will know exactly where it is. Buen Camino!Trishkerry said:Oh wow. I've ALWAYS wanted to sleep in a Teepee . I will definatley look out for that place. :-o
Trish
Thanks Nancy. I knew it was around that area somewhere!nreyn12 said:The teepee is at Albergue Amanecer in Villarmentero de Campos, 9 kms after Frómista, about in the middle of the meseta, roughly 75 kms after Burgos.
nreyn12 said:The teepee is at Albergue Amanecer in Villarmentero de Campos, 9 kms after Frómista, about in the middle of the meseta, roughly 75 kms after Burgos.
The meseta is simply beautiful in the spring. Can't wait to go back.
There are hammocks, but I don't know if they count as a bed or not. There are dogs, teepees, food and drink, and eclectic music.supersullivan said:nreyn12 said:The teepee is at Albergue Amanecer in Villarmentero de Campos, 9 kms after Frómista, about in the middle of the meseta, roughly 75 kms after Burgos.
The meseta is simply beautiful in the spring. Can't wait to go back.
Hey Nancy, I see mention of hammocks being available at this albergue too, any personal experience of staying here? I had been in mind to go from Boadillo del Camino to Caldadilla de la Cueza but open to rejig of outline plans.
regards
Seamus
May is indeed beautiful with all the poppies etc by the Way. And you're right, it's relatively flat but there are a few killer hills such as the one just beyond Castrojeriz. :shock: Buen Camino!annelise said:I loved the Meseta in mid-May - all green and with flowers. And if you think the Meseta is flat, think again! (Or maybe this is only an elderly and not-to-fit woman talking).
Impresión general:
Estado de conservación: Abierto en 2007
Disponibilidad del albergue: Del 1 de marzo a finales de octubre
Precio: 6 euros en litera, 6 euros en tipi y 3 euros en hamaca.
Plazas
Plazas totales: 32
Nº de plazas en litera: 18 en litera, 8 en tipi y 6 en hamaca
Nº de plazas en suelo:
Nº de colchones en suelo:
Nº de camas:
Descripción de habitaciones: 2 habitaciones de 10 plazas. Cuatro tipis
Reserva de plaza en el albergue: Sí
supersullivan said:Hi Trish
If you ever get to do long distance walks in Scotland, try the West Highland Way from just outside Glasgow to Fort William, 96 miles and the possibility of staying in wooden teepees at Strathfillan about halfway along just before Tyndrum.
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=& ... 8975,d.ZG4
Buen camino och aye the noo :wink:
Seamus
I didn't actually stay there. I stopped in for a coffee and got cornered by the proprietor's personal opinions about US politics. I chose to move on...!supersullivan said:Hey Nancy, I see mention of hammocks being available at this albergue too, any personal experience of staying here?
I've walked the meseta in April and May and both times were greengreengreen. Last year in early May it was still really cold and green on the meseta, so I think any time in May is a good bet for the verdant palette.dalston999 said:when is Spring in the Meseta????? March, April & May - or is it earlier
ffp13 said:I'm hoping for a dry warm meseta mid June this year, I have stopped for coffee at the tipi hostel but was not inspired to spend the night
NoQ said:I only walked part of the meseta a couple of years ago and also saw this albergue. It looked really great, but I wanted to stay in Carrion, which turned out to be an amazing albergue with singing, guitars, and amazing nuns.
It's a beautiful place, Reb. I don't have any pets to miss, but I miss your pets when I leave! Buen Camino!Rebekah Scott said:And when on the meseta you all know you are welcome to stop in at The Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos, if only to say hello and have a cup of tea... or to rest up for the next big day.
It´s a nice place, especially for pilgrims who are missing their pets!
Reb.
And when on the meseta you all know you are welcome to stop in at The Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos, if only to say hello and have a cup of tea... or to rest up for the next big day.
It´s a nice place, especially for pilgrims who are missing their pets!
Oh dear. You might just have to go back again!MCVet said:Why on earth am I learning about all these cool places after I did my walk?! Would've loved some pet time.
sounds nice especially since I know I'll be missing my dog by then, so, where exactly is Moratinos?Rebekah Scott said:And when on the meseta you all know you are welcome to stop in at The Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos, if only to say hello and have a cup of tea... or to rest up for the next big day.
It´s a nice place, especially for pilgrims who are missing their pets!
Reb.
thanks, I guess that means about 10km from Sahagun.jpflavin1 said:Emv0816:
Morantinos is in the middle of the Camino Frances. It is right between Terradillos de los Templarios and San Nicholas.
Ultreya,
Joe
Yep, 9 or 10kms. A couple of hours walking. Buen Camino!emv0816 said:I guess that means about 10km from Sahagun.
That's a pity because Bruno who runs it is a star! Give it a second chance next time.Peronel said:Likewise. I did actually stay in Moratinos, but didn't make the connection. Instead I was in an Italian-run albergue, and I'm afraid it wasn't the highlight of my Camino.
Plus ca change, Simon (we're friends from university, everyone!). I hasten to add that I've never stayed in the albergue but on several occasions have used the bar. It's relatively new so there may have been some teething problems along the way. Bruno helped us with our litter pick in December and provided the expertise and tools to repair the monument we did that week. Buen Camino!NoQ said:I though he was very friendly and humorous and I had a nice conversation with him about Italian Ultras and Mussolini. Very recommendable place.
Thanks for the advice. Are you referring to Via Trajana?tyrrek said:Oooooh! You've opened a can of worms talking about the Meseta.
Roughly speaking it's between Burgos and Leon and is relatively flat land, although it's almost always cultivated either side. In spring it's green, in autumn/winter it's golden/brown.
Some people hate it because it's flat and dull. Others (like me) love it because it has a sense of peace and soul about it. If you're taking a guide book take the advice about alternative routes to stay away from the road whenever possible e.g. by going through Calzadilla dlH rather than El Burgo Ranero. In Calzadilla go to Leo's restaurant. He's brilliant.
Look forward to the stretch between Hornillos and Hontanas in particular. One of the highlights of both my Franceses although it's only 10km.
Muy Buen Camino!
I agree, and also suspect dehydration, which has many of the same symptoms.some kind of food poisoning before I would think of contaminated water.
I hear you, but one report by one person (or two in this case) out of 200,000 can panic hundreds of potential pilgrims in the Forum, and cause them to purchase hundreds of bottles of expensive water, and the plastic from oil that contains it, when it is not necessary! There has been a sustained drought in Spain, so all natural sources should be very suspect. Getting water from bars, albergues, and clearly marked city water sources is completely safe. Spain is not a third world country with typhus in its water.Just to be clear, I am not saying it was the water. Just reporting what this couple told me.
That's the blessing in the story.Thanks for clarifying this Rebekah. I did not know what to do with the information I was given. I certainly did not mean to start a drinking water "panic", just did not want anyone to go through what I did. I will say, that I was well taken care of at the Hostal Moratinos which was beyond comfortable and clean!
I think a lot of the nasties come from drinking bladders and the accompanying tubes and suckers that are not kept perfectly clean. I have seen a few that joined the dark side. Eeugh.
And when on the meseta you all know you are welcome to stop in at The Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos, if only to say hello and have a cup of tea... or to rest up for the next big day.
It´s a nice place, especially for pilgrims who are missing their pets!
Reb.
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