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- First one in 1977 by train. Many since then by foot. Next one ASAP.
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Brierley says that it is now welcoming peregrinos to its bar! Anyone been there, done that?
Yes, in 2015 and 2018. Not a bad lunch.
Did they ever 'not' allow Pilgrims in?
Trecile, do you remember where you had that tortilla? I have a searing memory of the best tortilla I have ever eaten (and I’ve eaten thousands, no doubt) in Santo Domingo. But I was there a few months ago as we were transitioning from the Vasco to the Olvidado and I couldn’t find the place. I think it was on the little street that goes in front of the in-town parador, but I couldn’t find the bar I remember.I ended up only using the bathroom and walking on to Santo Domingo, where I had one of the best slices of tortilla of my Camino.
When I passed by in 2015 that was my understanding. Clearly I was misinformed.
Sorry, no. I don't Remember exactly where. It wasn't directly on the Camino, but it was on a major street with other bars/restaurants with outside tables.Trecile, do you remember where you had that tortilla? I have a searing memory of the best tortilla I have ever eaten (and I’ve eaten thousands, no doubt) in Santo Domingo. But I was there a few months ago as we were transitioning from the Vasco to the Olvidado and I couldn’t find the place. I think it was on the little street that goes in front of the in-town parador, but I couldn’t find the bar I remember.
Brierley says that it is now welcoming peregrinos to its bar! Anyone been there, done that?
In the middle of a virtual ghost town.
I have trouble bringing up the town name because in my mind it is the name I called it when passing though, Chernobyl.In the middle of a virtual ghost town. Dispiriting.
Why did you even want a sello there?They still don't have a Sello and refer you to the little shop on the other side of the bathrooms. The person in the shop told me that they had a stamp but it wasn't for the Camino. I asked for one anyway and after a little more conversation, one was received.
I have not but a friend dropped in 2014 if I remember correctly. Posted pic of the steak he ordered and recommended I should try it. Unfortunately, last time I was there, my companions did not want to stop so we walked on by. Big mistake, always do your own thingBrierley says that it is now welcoming peregrinos to its bar! Anyone been there, done that?
I hope they never have a stamp available
Perhaps the confusion about the welcome is due to the fact that pilgrims have tended to be very negative in their attitude, and have assumed it is reciprocal.
I think that it could also be that pilgrims weren't allowed on the nice back terrace.Perhaps the confusion about the welcome is due to the fact that pilgrims have tended to be very negative in their attitude, and have assumed it is reciprocal.
Good way to be. I always have a hello or good morning handy when on the Camino. Honestly I do not believe I ever got truly negative or angry on the Camino. Frustrated at times when tired and looking for a bed? Sure, of course, but not angry. I think the only time I came close to being angry is when several pilgrims I knew in the municipal albergue I had stayed in had money stolen out of their packs the night before. I was quite disgusted with that, and disappointed. It made me sad that those pilgrims were victimized like that. They were so joyful and happy while walking prior to that and to see them so sad and hurt for being preyed upon bothered me for quite a while.Not this pilgrim, I went back there six years in a row. When the food was minimal I could still enjoy a cold beer and a clean bathroom. I go out of my way to smile, say Hola, Muchas Gracias etc... I try to act like an ambassador for my country and for the other pilgrims that will follow me. To the best of my knowledge, I have never and I mean never expressed a negative feeling to anyone in Spain. If I am not happy, I still say Gracias, Buen Camino etc... and walk away.
I would suggest that you take left hand variante to the monastery of Santa María in Cañas. Well known for alabaster windows.
No bar there but toilets yes.Cañas, La Rioja - Wikipedia
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Yes, we stopped for lunch there in 2017. I recall we had a plate of paella each and it was very tasty. And of course, being a golfer, I had to buy a hat and souvenir golf ballBrierley says that it is now welcoming peregrinos to its bar! Anyone been there, done that?
And I a golf shirt Michael , always an extra "x" for the looseness or the non loss of weightYes, we stopped for lunch there in 2017. I recall we had a plate of paella each and it was very tasty. And of course, being a golfer, I had to buy a hat and souvenir golf ball
Good to know! The two times I walked through that "ghost town" in April it all felt deserted...even the golf course.Sept 20 2019 - Stopped at the clubhouse for a Nestea break.... Very nice place, very well treated....
It is a spooky place. While the cafe was inviting, I felt like whistling the rest of the way through that empty town to stave off the werewolves, because I knew they were out there, waiting...
Why did you even want a sello there?