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The Pamplona restaurant is Meson del Caballo Blanco on Calle Redin. Facing the cathedral, walk through plaza on left. Follow little lane to plaza on the walls. Restaurant on right. Can't miss it!Greetings everyone -
Firstly, let me apologize if my question has already been answered on a previous thread ...
My question is, I'd love to know the names and addresses of the lesser-known restaurant/bar locations which were featured in "The Way"... for example, the bar in the first part of the movie where Tom and Joost had the disagreement over whether the small bites were tapas or pintxos.
Saint Mike II, David and I will be in Pamplona next week on Thursday and Friday before Mike heads off on his bike camino all the way to Finisterre. After Mike leaves David and I will be helping pilgrims with first aid - most likely in the first parts of the Frances - from Roncesvalles over to Castrojeriz. We would all love to sit down to a meal at any of these establishments, even the one in Burgos where Tom's pack was stolen! I know that Laurie (peregrina 2000) has mentioned this establishment recently - thank you Laurie.
If you could help us out with the names and addresses, we would all be very grateful and we will have a toast to you!
BTW - Mike is intending to stay at the Parador in Leon and will try to get as close as possible to Tom's room! Even if it's just knocking on the door! 'Don't think that room will be offered at the pilgrims' discount Mike! However, the treat of the Parador is another story for another thread, which I know has been covered recently!
Thanks and cheers -
Jenny
Thanks so much John! We really appreciate the directions too. We'll all have a toast to you!The Pamplona restaurant is Meson del Caballo Blanco on Calle Redin. Facing the cathedral, walk through plaza on left. Follow little lane to plaza on the walls. Restaurant on right. Can't miss it!
To follow on from Jenny's post the location of the Burgos bar would be a real plus. Some of the other sites are difficult to track-down - for example the scene with the hay stacks. They were moved less than an hour after they finished shooting. The place where Tom gets arrested would also be of interest - seeing as how they were real Spanish Police who arrested him!!
Cheers to all.
This is an old converted mill, El Molino do Camino, in Vilviestre do Muno and is a special spot with very good food.Camino del Hornillos scene where Yost is cooking in a family's kitchen was filmed in a casa rural about 8 k south of Camino. Happened to stay there. One of Martin sheens relatives ended up marrying one of the family's daughters. The family is very proud of heir Hollywood connection
Hi Jetgirl - thanks; its Martin's grandson (Emilio's son) who married the local girl. Is there place open to pilgrims? I am on my bike so 8 km is not really out of the way! CheersCamino del Hornillos scene where Yost is cooking in a family's kitchen was filmed in a casa rural about 8 k south of Camino. Happened to stay there. One of Martin sheens relatives ended up marrying one of the family's daughters. The family is very proud of heir Hollywood connection
Hi Sarah - thank you so much for posting to say hello! It's lovely to hear from you!Hi Jenny, sorry not answering your question, just saying hello.
I hope to meet up with you and David sometime in September ? I have been talking to him about maybe helping him next year? I'm a registered nurse and have found it necessary to give some first aid quite a few times on my last 2 visits to the camino. It feels very good to help any pilgrim in need.
Hope you enjoy your time in Spain. Maybe see you soon?
Sarah
Thanks John for this information ... it will be fantastic to visit these locations. I feel that I know them already, having watched the movie so many times.The scene where he gets drunk and arrested is in the wine town Haro. Not on the camino. But I think the jail release scene is in Logrono. The scene where they sleep in a clostier with candles was created in the monastery of Irache.. .discussed in a earlier thread...it might become a real albergue...did it?
Hi I found this link to a UK newspaper. Is this the one??Somewhere there is a website with a list of all the locations used in The Way.
The bar in Burgos is Rabe de las Calzadas.
Hi Jetgirl - thanks so much for the information about the Camino del Hornillos scene. How wonderful that you had the opportunity to stay there - it would have been very special. I think it's fantastic that one of the Sheen family married into a local 'Camino' family. Having that family connection would make "The Way" even more special to the extended families - both in Spain and in the US.Camino del Hornillos scene where Yost is cooking in a family's kitchen was filmed in a casa rural about 8 k south of Camino. Happened to stay there. One of Martin sheens relatives ended up marrying one of the family's daughters. The family is very proud of heir Hollywood connection
Hi Margaret - thanks so much for this information - it will be a wonderful experience to enjoy a good meal in such beautiful surroundings.This is an old converted mill, El Molino do Camino, in Vilviestre do Muno and is a special spot with very good food.
Hi Julia - Thanks so much for this information - it will be a fantastic experience to visit this bar ... it has a great vibe and looks to be quite cosy - a great place to settle in at the end of the day I think!Somewhere there is a website with a list of all the locations used in The Way.
The bar in Burgos is Rabe de las Calzadas.
By chance I stayed there 02/2009 when the albergue in Hornadillos was closed for it's first renovation. I telephoned from Burgos and the owner(?) met me at the church in H, drove me to the Molino and back again to H next day so I could continue without missing a step on the way.Hi Margaret - thanks so much for this information - it will be a wonderful experience to enjoy a good meal in such beautiful surroundings.
Cheers - Jenny
Does anyone know where the rucksack falling off the bridge scene was filmed?
Thanks for the curse David. And please keep on posting those "locations of worship" so that they can be visited, –or avoided entirely, depending....Bah Humbug Pano and Kathar1na. The ghosts of Camino past, Camino present and Camino future may visit you this Christmas. !!
This is not shrine making, this is FUN making. It has no importance it is just fun.
The river was real but was low at that time of the year. They opened the dam upstream for an hour or so to get the scene. It is off Camino.
Well said! Glad that there still are people out there seeking their own-, rather than second-hand experiences.You may call me Ebiniza from now on but if I'm honest that are two words I don't want to hear anymore while I'm walking and they are Tom-Joost-Jack and Hape-Kerkeling. That and maybe awesome.
Every step on the Camino, every building, every tree, every view, every greeting - all are secondhand experiences, no one is making a new trail, all of us step where millions have stepped before. I find it rather sad that was was intended as a warm and fun thread has been hijacked.
Such a shame
Of course I can understand that a few people, of a different type of mind, do not wish to join in the fun. What I do not understand is why they do not just ignore the post and leave it to those who are enjoying it, rather than trying to spoil it.
And I do not curse, nor do I make oaths
Hi Nick -Does anyone know where the rucksack falling off the bridge scene was filmed?
Hi - If I remember the post movie discussion with Martin/Emilio/David A - it was off-Camino (although within walking distance - maybe half a day) and was staged by arrangement with a local water authority - they held the water back (in a small dam) a day or so and then released it. Martin was not too impressed when the stunt man/double declined to do the scene!!! Claimed the river to was too high; too strong a current!!Does anyone know where the rucksack falling off the bridge scene was filmed?
Hi AML - Norelle has very kindly answered this question for us ... check out the link in my post to Nick.Good question, i have often wondered where this took place! Some of the bridges i crossed on my caminos i thought of this scene.
Pano - I am aware others have responded - but here is my 2 cents. It is not Jenny's desire to elevate anything. She is merely seeking to visit some of the scene locations, especially the bars and restaurants. As one who has seen the movie at least 3 times (I have the DVD) I know I would be interested in seeing or having a drink in some of the locations. As for the Martin Sheen coffee mugs - can I have a red one???Am I the only one.......wondering about this peculiar thread?
Don't get me wrong; like for many, The Way was instrumental for me to walk the camino and I don't want to appear to be judgemental. But to elevate movie locations to the level of shrines and places of pilgrimage seems a bit rich for me. Next think will be the dispensing of Martin Sheen coffee mugs....or what?
The movie describes the camino as the background of a story, the locations were chosen as typical and are entirely symbolic; rather than singling them out, we should regard and enjoy the entire camino as a magical location, –as our own, personal experience, not the one of some movie actor.
All the cafe's, bars and albergues along the camino are somehow- or not at all- part of the movie.
Cheers Mike - that means I can have the blue and yellow one!Pano - I am aware others have responded - but here is my 2 cents. It is not Jenny's desire to elevate anything. She is merely seeking to visit some of the scene locations, especially the bars and restaurants. As one who has seen the movie at least 3 times (I have the DVD) I know I would be interested in seeing or having a drink in some of the locations. As for the Martin Sheen coffee mugs - can I have a red one???
Cheers
Hi AML - Norelle has very kindly answered this question for us ... check out the link in my post to Nick.
Cheers - Jenny
Every pilgrim needs to walk their own Camino??Am I the only one.......wondering about this peculiar thread?
Don't get me wrong; like for many, The Way was instrumental for me to walk the camino and I don't want to appear to be judgemental. But to elevate movie locations to the level of shrines and places of pilgrimage seems a bit rich for me. Next think will be the dispensing of Martin Sheen coffee mugs....or what?
The movie describes the camino as the background of a story, the locations were chosen as typical and are entirely symbolic; rather than singling them out, we should regard and enjoy the entire camino as a magical location, –as our own, personal experience, not the one of some movie actor.
All the cafe's, bars and albergues along the camino are somehow- or not at all- part of the movie.
I liked your post. 10years when we walked the camino, there were hundreds of Germans walking it simply because they had read a book by a German comedian. Now a lot of Americans are walking it because of this film. Otherwise they may have never heard of the camino. And why not? So many people have found something wonderful in their lives either because of a film or a book and that surely can only be a good thing. Cheer up pano and don't take these posts so seriously!Every step on the Camino, every building, every tree, every view, every greeting - all are secondhand experiences, no one is making a new trail, all of us step where millions have stepped before. I find it rather sad that was was intended as a warm and fun thread has been hijacked.
Such a shame
Of course I can understand that a few people, of a different type of mind, do not wish to join in the fun. What I do not understand is why they do not just ignore the post and leave it to those who are enjoying it, rather than trying to spoil it.
And I do not curse, nor do I make oaths
Hi Paul - thanks for responding and for the light-hearted comment about "The Way". Thanks also for the link on your weblog to "The Fault in Our Stars" - it looks like a lovely, poignant movie. I'm hoping that it might be on the inflight movie selections on my flight next week, and if so I'll catch it then. If it isn't, I'll download it once I'm home.Film induced tourism is a complete industry!
With famous examples of 'Lord of the Rings', numerous British police series, sometimes a complete transformation due to a movie like 'Notting Hill' in London.
In the case of 'The Way' we better call it Film Induced Pilgrimage;-)
Just recently I mentioned 'Just a bench worth a pilgrimage' on my weblog Pilgrimage and Place. It's about last year's movie 'The fault in our stars'.
http://pilgrimageandplace.blogspot.nl/2015/08/just-bench-worth-pilgrimage.html
It's a nice subject, I think.
Hi Annette - Thanks so much for your response and particularly for your sentiment that "so many people have found something wonderful in their lives because of a film or a book and that surely can only be a good thing". This really chimes with me - thank you again.I liked your post. 10years when we walked the camino, there were hundreds of Germans walking it simply because they had read a book by a German comedian. Now a lot of Americans are walking it because of this film. Otherwise they may have never heard of the camino. And why not? So many people have found something wonderful in their lives either because of a film or a book and that surely can only be a good thing. Cheer up pano and don't take these posts so seriously!
Hi Nick -
Forum member Norelle (who is a dear friend to both Mike and to me) has come up trumps with the bridge scene information, and so much more : here is the link -
http://www.silver-screen-spain.com/index.php/film-index/item/664-the-way-2010
The link sets out all the information on the various locations featured in the movie - it's really interesting reading.
Thank you Norelle - this information is very much appreciated.
Cheers - Jenny xxx
A great film and it has I am sure brought prosperity to many people. However there is no mention anywhere of the blisters,! The aching legs! The aching feet! The Tendonitis! The list goes on. But then maybe that's a good thing or those prospective pilgrims might think twice about walking The way!!PS - Martin and the other actors did walk quite long distances while making the film. Perhaps not in a straight line, but often over and over again. One of the film crew in Burgos told me the younger people always flagged before Martin.
I agree Jill - from the dim distance of memory I think they walked between 300 and 350 km - so a little under half distance. CheersPS - Martin and the other actors did walk quite long distances while making the film. Perhaps not in a straight line, but often over and over again. One of the film crew in Burgos told me the younger people always flagged before Martin.
The scene where he gets drunk and arrested is in the wine town Haro. Not on the camino. But I think the jail release scene is in Logrono. The scene where they sleep in a clostier with candles was created in the monastery of Irache.. .discussed in a earlier thread...it might become a real albergue...did it?
Wow! @Jetgirl what a story. I want to hear the rest. And glad you are here to tell it. Sounds like it could be the script for "The Way No 2".
" That movie" has not done the cause any good.
I don't understand why it says "tragic" in the subject line. Did I miss something?
Hi Jill - David is correct in what he says about the use of the word "tragic" in the heading. It's a well-known Aussie expression - and it's often used for our national broadcaster, the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). The quality of TV and radio programming on the ABC is top notch. If you tell anyone here you're an ABC 'tragic', they immediately know that you're a huge fan of the ABC.I don't understand why it says "tragic" in the subject line. Did I miss something?
Does anyone know where the rucksack falling off the bridge scene was filmed?
I'll take a yellow one!!!Pano - I am aware others have responded - but here is my 2 cents. It is not Jenny's desire to elevate anything. She is merely seeking to visit some of the scene locations, especially the bars and restaurants. As one who has seen the movie at least 3 times (I have the DVD) I know I would be interested in seeing or having a drink in some of the locations. As for the Martin Sheen coffee mugs - can I have a red one???
Cheers
Scott," That movie" has not done the cause any good. Most people honestly believe the movie is reality and have fallen in love with a fantasy created by a movie.
That is not a good thing for those who are serious.
Sad he doesn't realise the mess this was going to create. I am with Scott and Pano. Just wait until people forget about this movie, fingers crossed, and all of those who have invested in bars and albergues find themselves wondering what just happened. Out of curiousity, are donativos getting more generohs donations these days or not?When I met Martin Sheen I remarked that a film might popularise the Camino and bring a lot more people. His replied that he thought that would be a good thing.
Scott,
I don't think anyone believes that the movie is reality! That or any other movie! The movie has inspired many to do a Camino, including my husband and myself. We did additional research to find out exactly what its like.
@Robo , just remember the person who was going to bring a rice cookerIt was watching the movie that made me aware of the Camino and then caused me to seek out this Forum. It lead to 18 months of research here getting great advice and 'reality checks' in my planning. I can't think of many other movies that 'move' people in such a fashion.
I suppose I should blame Martin Sheen now for my addiction to this Forum
Two things I have found about the Camino, everyone has a story their own Camino to tell, but may I say that I have found that so many who came to the Camino because of the movie also found disappointment as the Camino was nothing like the movie. Some people get caught up with movies and forget that they are not real, secondly like John Brierly's GUIDE book some take it as the holy Grail and push themselves to walk each stage and again have seen so many injuries by folk over doing things, but in their haste forget to stop and smell the roses. So whilst these bring so many and each tear seems more, my answer is to choose another route, smile at those that seem in a hurry and give a helping hand to those that seem down. I will walk the Camino for a third time in 2016 I will walk an alternative route but I will use guide books as a guide and have no expectations ...that way I will not be disappointed. Buen Camino to all no matter what or why they are walking a Camino I am sure it will change them one way or the other.
That dinner in the monastery and cloister and candle evening in the movie, The Way, was magical. Boom! That one sealed the deal when I watched it with my group. That has to be what we all want. If it becomes an albergue, wow! Thanks. Mooncat
But that's nowhere near the camino frances? Its nearer to the via de la plata if anything.Ponte Sampaio
Cabayo? Or caballo? Either way, no sheep involved, only a horse, and only in the case of caballosIn Pamplona the bar is Cabayo Blanco (but no Lamb). Also, in Roncesvalle, he did not stay in LaPosada. When you enter Roncesvalle look to your right and you will see the stone building where they stayed (looks like a dormitory). We stayed there because we were slooooow. Don't hurry, enjoy the experience, that's what it's about. I will be volunteering from October 1st to October 15th Please ask for me !!
Buen Camino !
Dave
I'm really excited about the new movie, "A Walk In The Woods", the movie about the Appalachian Trail. I hope that more people who are prone to attempt things because they saw it in a movie will now want to walk the AT instead of the Camino. Hey, Robert Redford IS cooler than Martin Sheen . . . . . . . . . . of course, in my humble opinion.
We had a great stay there as well.This is an old converted mill, El Molino do Camino, in Vilviestre do Muno and is a special spot with very good food.
I don't understand this mentality. We talk about how great the Camino is, but we don't want anyone else to walk it!
Thank you for raising this as a conversation. I think that the film has actually added an additional dimension to the experience as good stories have embellished meaning in many things throughout history.... and it is a nice gentle story without which, I probably would never have been exposed to the camino.Hi Pano and Kathar1na -
I'm so sorry if you both misunderstood the purpose of the thread - it was not my intention to elevate certain locations, or indeed any of the locations from the movie to shrines or places of pilgrimage. The Camino pilgrimage is something which I hold as sacred and it lives very deep within my heart - more than most could ever know. All I set out to do was to seek the help of fellow Forum members in locating the lesser-known locations that were featured in the movie so that we might visit those locations and share reflections from what is a great movie. It was intended to be a fun and informative thread, and I'm very grateful to those who've generously responded with the information I sought and also to pass on their greetings, such as Sarah (Griffin57) has done.
I'm now sorry I didn't read this thread before I departed for the US last month. My highlights from Albuquerque were two nice walks along the Paseo del Bosque Trail and the obligatory shopping trip with my wife!I live in Albuquerque, NM. It's really not a bad town, but people come from All Over The World to seek out the shoddiest, sketchiest parts of Albuquerque where Breaking Bad was filmed. Not really related to this thread, but made me think of it.
Hola, I stuck my head in through the door of this cafe/ restaurant and as far as I could tell it was exactly as it was in the movie. There wasn't a single thing to indicate that it had been a scene in the movie. So maybe some people just want to remain as they were! CheersThe restaurant in Burgos where Tom's pack was stolen is called Gordero Gohginillo: Horno de Lena. Just near the Tourist Info center at the Cathedral. Put your back to the side of the Cathedral and face the TI. And here are two photos of the outside. Just across from the sign is a restaurant that serves FRIED EGGS in the morning. I ate there three times!View attachment 20689 View attachment 20688
I'm now sorry I didn't read this thread before I departed for the US last month. My highlights from Albuquerque were two nice walks along the Paseo del Bosque Trail and the obligatory shopping trip with my wife!
Tom's pack was dropped off the bridge at a village named Aioz, a little east of Pamplona. Google Maps shows the bridge in detail with Street View.Does anyone know where the rucksack falling off the bridge scene was filmed?
I can vouch for El Molino, one of our best nights on our Camino, the food was to die for and the room was excellent. I must admit tho, when they came and picked us up on the Camino we were wondering where they were taking us. But we will be back in 2017.This is an old converted mill, El Molino do Camino, in Vilviestre do Muno and is a special spot with very good food.
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