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Buen Camino. I'll be there in OctoberHi all, In Leon to start the Salvador Monday and then the Primitivo.
I don’t intend to post much unless I encounter anything unexpected that may be useful to the pilgrims immediately behind me.
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I was considering same as you Madrid, San Salvador, Primitivo starting September 8, originally had Planned to do Del Norte.Hola, I'd be interested in availability of beds....I have some days to clean up to finish the Madrid in late September ending in Sahagun, then plan to follow your path for San Salvador and the Primitivo...starting around Oct 1....Buen Camino!
Day 3 I highly recommend the Cascoxu Albergue in Llanos for its quality of accommodations and service. http://alberguecascoxu.es/
Yes the albergue owner, Pablo?, spoke at length with us about the region. He and his wife Rocio are very nice. Pumpkin soup was wonderful. The albergue is quite modern. A real treat. Glad I chose to stop here when originally I planned to go to Pajares.Thanks for these live posts! Just wondering whether you are going to take the Munisteriu alternative. It starts right after Llanos. If you are not familiar with it, I know that the albergue owner has been involved in the marking, so you could check with him. Buen camino.
Hi Bombay Bill, Missed this thread until just now. The summer Embrujo prices will end in mid September and will climb to €42 without dinner. If I am able to meet a fellow Peregrino/Peregrina in late September hope to share. Thank you for your live posts.Update - as of Aug 30 17:00 there is 1 pilgrim at the Albergue and 2 of us at the Posada.
Hi Laurie, will very much avoid any rope climbing while carrying myLast fall I had tracks for Munisteriu from Ender so I gave it a try. I think the route has been changed a bit since I walked. Some forum members who have walked it recently have commented on some having a rope on the side of a steep hill.
Ohh ohooo not crazy about encounters with wolves, especially being so remoteYes the albergue owner, Pablo?, spoke at length with us about the region. He and his wife Rocio are very nice. Pumpkin soup was wonderful. The albergue is quite modern. A real treat. Glad I chose to stop here when originally I planned to go to Pajares.
PS while walking today I noticed scat on the trail that reminded me of home. I pondered on it and asked Pablo. He confirmed wolves!
It’s been several years since I walked that route to Fresneo, since I took the Munisteriu route last year, so my memory may be fuzzy. But what I remember was trying to go across the side of a hill with no real path, and I remember something about a high power electrical line. Does this sound like what you walked?Don’t worry , later on before Fresneo you’ll return to nature and have your knees punished.
See @trecile’s picture.The only wolf we came across is firmly fixed to the ground, not a bit interested in pilgrims...
The only wolf we came across
I am sooooooo looking forward to seeing the lone wolf Salvador Peregrina protector. Promise to take pictures and post, especially if it moves or makes eye contact.Wolf locked eyes with them
Just to say that the university has been taking in pilgrims for a while now, since the municipal albergue has closed. They have agreed to do it (at least this is my understanding) until the new municipal albergue is open.Mieres Day 5
Staying at Universidad 20e very nice private room. However this probably not available once school starts. Some fellow walkers are opting to stay here rather than pay private room weekend prices in Oviedo.
Hi just wondering if Leon to La Robla at 27 km feels like a long 27km or an easy walk? I’d start on Friday Oct 21st. ThanksDay 1 Leon - La Robla
Stayed at Bar Mundo on the Monday Aug 29. I booked ahead. Reception reported only 2 Pilgrims including me. But she said the Sat/ Sunday was busier. I have taken care to walk between the Aug / Sept surge and to avoid leaving Leon with the weekend walkers. So in Robla I can only see 2 Pilgrims. However that’s not to say Bar Mundo’s rooms are not taken as there are temporary workers in town. Bar Mundo rooms are basic and yes they smell of smoke but I was thrilled to have a private room with shower for 20e. Very kind woman at the bar.
Can you update price you paid at Posada Embrujo¿ I’m headed that way last around Oct 22/23 so wondering actual price for pilgrims…..their ads do distinguish pilgrims but do t post any price for pilgrims. ThanksHi Bombay Bill, Missed this thread until just now. The summer Embrujo prices will end in mid September and will climb to €42 without dinner. If I am able to meet a fellow Peregrino/Peregrina in late September hope to share. Thank you for your live posts.
Hi Laurie, will very much avoid any rope climbing while carrying my. The walk is coming into focus for me and would very much like to avoid testing “112”: Peregrina lying flat among the brambles & ticks. Thanks for updating.
I didn't find León to La Robla difficult. The first part is along the river, later some up and down but nothing like later on. Mind you, I didn't stop in La Robla but carried on to Pola de Gordon (35+ km).Hi just wondering if Leon to La Robla at 27 km feels like a long 27km or an easy walk? I’d start on Friday Oct 21st. Thanks
That's my Day 1 plan too.I didn't find León to La Robla difficult. The first part is along the river, later some up and down but nothing like later on. Mind you, I didn't stop in La Robla but carried on to Pola de Gordon (35+ km).
I walked the Salvador June 2021 when all the municipals were closed so I didn't have much choice. I ended up staying in a pension in Pola de Gordon, Pajares and Pola de Lena. The final day was to Oviedo. Most walk the Salvador in more than 4 days but it worked for me. I then continued on the Primitivo.That's my Day 1 plan too.
How did you find the accomodation options at La Pola de Gordon?
Does this mean you are pushing through to Pajares tomorrow?
Thanks Lee, I will arrive in Leon at 5 pm after a 7am flight to Madrid so not sure about 27 km the first day unless it’s pretty flat. But at least it allows me more flexibility after La Robla to adapt to weather and hopefully find a walking buddy for the mountain daysI didn't find León to La Robla difficult. The first part is along the river, later some up and down but nothing like later on. Mind you, I didn't stop in La Robla but carried on to Pola de Gordon (35+ km).
Hi Collete,Can you update price you paid at Posada Embrujo¿ I’m headed that way last around Oct 22/23 so wondering actual price for pilgrims…..their ads do distinguish pilgrims but do t post any price for pilgrims. Thanks
Some have wondered why the special pilgrim prices for September have disappeared. Seems counter-intuitive that the room would be more expensive in lower season, but it’s because of fuel costs. No heat needed in September. Heating rooms is now twice what it cost a year ago, I’ve been told.I booked there for my stay in the first week in October and it's €42 for a room.
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