The second bar...

[Michael Gray]

On the Camino France last year I recall seeing a sign that said ""Second bar is always better" A. Schopenhauer". Can anyone remember where that sign was and let me know, please? And does anyone know if Schopenhauer really said that?
Many thanks
MG

 

[SYates]

... And does anyone know if Schopenhauer really said that?
Many thanks
MG

Hi and welcome to the forum @Michael Gray I seriously doubt that he ever said that ;-) but I am happy to be proven wrong. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Tincatinker]

My rule of thumb is that the second bar is usually shut. Ergo never pass up the chance of a coffee!

I'm also minded of the hospitalero of the Albergue on the left just as you enter the Boadilla del Camino, out in the roadway, assuring passing pilgrims that all the other Albergues in town were cerrado

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

That quote has been attributed to Andy Schopenhauer of Montpelier, Vermont, USA. He owned the second bar in town.

But seriously, here is a picture of the sign: https://markusonsabbatical.com/18-tag/

Edit: Looks like the sign is between Moratinos and Sahagun.

 

[Icacos]

My rule of thumb is that the second bar is usually shut. Ergo never pass up the chance of a coffee!

I'm also minded of the hospitalero of the Albergue on the left just as you enter the Boadilla del Camino, out in the roadway, assuring passing pilgrims that all the other Albergues in town were cerrado

And in one little village I recall, the second tienda wasn't even there.

 

[Davey Boyd]

On the Camino France last year I recall seeing a sign that said ""Second bar is always better" A. Schopenhauer". Can anyone remember where that sign was and let me know, please? And does anyone know if Schopenhauer really said that?
Many thanks
MG

The sign is just before the village of San Nicolas del Real Camino. And both bars are good! The second bar belongs to Albergue Laganares

Davey

 

[gittiharre]

My motto " The first bar is the best bar" has always worked a charm for me.

 

[Tia Valeria]

The first bar is also a good place to ask about beds too if there is no albergue.

 

[Michael Gray]

Thanks, all. As usual, the Forum has the answers. Much appreciated.
MG

 

[Mark Lee]

I like to spread the wealth a bit, and I hate queuing up for a cup of coffee, so if I can see it or I know it's there a short distance away, and there's a crowd at the first one, I go to the second bar when possible.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

As we came into this town a lady had driven out about a few hundred metres before the 1st bar and was handing out brochures for her bar... the 2nd bar! It took a few extra minutes to get to it but we both admired her gumption to get out there and make it happen so we were happy to reward her effort!

 

[trecile]

I know that a couple of times I skipped the first bar...and there was no second bar.

 

[Mark Lee]

and occasionally there are places along the Camino where there is a second bar and a third or fourth all in the same area.....