- Time of past OR future Camino
- Some in the past; more in the future!
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Just be mindful that "Tortilla Espanola" contains bits of ham mixed in.
(there seems to be a basic premise in Spain that you are either for or against the onion in tortilla, you must choose a side! That being said, I like it both ways!).
And kudos to you two for enjoying sidra. I enjoy the entire social ritual surrounding its consumption, but I just can’t find a way to enjoy the taste. And I have really tried!!!
Day 2: Escamplero to Villapañada - ~17km
Finally, I somehow ripped a huge hole in the front of my (only) hiking pants, so I’ll have to try to replace them at the next decent-sized town. At least my poncho covers the hole, so tomorrow’s rain might be more appreciated than today’s was!
How cool! They are on my list for next time (along with the castro fort and museum after Grandas de Salime). I assume you know about Santa Eulalia de Bóveda on the day out of Lugo. Very short detour and easy to get back to the camino without backtracking (though I didn't know that when I went). Juanma of the Ferreira albergues has a good post about it. https://www.alberguesdeferreira.com/2015/02/primitive-way-santa-eulalia-de-boveda/?lang=enThanks for the Tineo tip Laurie! That’s two days away so we’ll see if I can hold on until then...
The baths are signposted 200-300m off the camino to the left about a kilometre past Premoño. There’s a small village (not sure of the name) with a café and a church, and the baths are next to the church.
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Will definitely keep an eye out for them and say hi!Thanks @perfectday. I recommend the Naranco sites, either on your day off or on the alternative route out of Oviedo. Also, if you’re planning to stay overnight in Grado, it’s really worth going the extra 4-5km to the albergue at San Juan de Villapañada, which is peaceful and has beautiful views.
You’ll also probably come across the American family of seven in 2-3 days as they’re pretty much doing half stages (the youngest child is eight). Say hello to them for us!
I am so happy to hear about they primitivo,daily. We are headed out July 17 after our hospitalero stint. Have you had to have reservations for places to stay or are you just getting your albergue as you arrive?
I assume you know about Santa Eulalia de Bóveda on the day out of Lugo.
Finally, I somehow ripped a huge hole in the front of my (only) hiking pants, so I’ll have to try to replace them at the next decent-sized town. At least my poncho covers the hole, so tomorrow’s rain might be more appreciated than today’s was!
Day 3: San Juan de Villapañada to Bodenaya - ~28km
After yesterday’s rain, we braced ourselves for more but the camino was kind to us today and it didn’t rain at all. We set out at 7:20am and walked about 28km, a big step up from the first two days. Thankfully, Wendy, who has plantar fasciitis in both feet, has finally found insoles that work and she is largely pain-free.
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It was a beautiful walk today with a lot of the trail going through forests and alongside little rivers. Like Galicia, the greenery in Asturias is really something.
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We didn’t see much of historical interest today but we were happy to just enjoy the nature and not walk in the rain.
Now we’re resting at the fabulous albergue in Bodenaya, waiting for the communal dinner at 8pm. There are at least three other vegetarians/vegans here tonight so we’re looking forward to seeing what they can make for us!
So glad you had a beautiful day. Every time I’ve eaten at Bodenaya, lentils and tortilla española were on the menu. Delicious! But that was when it was still Alex’s place. Let’s see if David continues the tradition.
I have always thought that Montefurado would be a great place for an albergue.
I assume you know about Santa Eulalia de Bóveda on the day out of Lugo. Very short detour and easy to get back to the camino without backtracking (though I didn't know that when I went).
Day 11: Lugo to Ferreira - ~26km
Today we’re resting up in Santiago before taking the bus home to Lisbon tomorrow.
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