Isca-camigo
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According to a Facebook feed I have from one of the Invierno associations, the Xunta is going to provide two more Albergues for 2021. The Facebook page was running a poll of 10 possible places of where readers would like them, I'm not sure if the results will go towards influencing the Xunta's thinking,
For my money, As Médulas would be top of the list of priorities. It's the logical stopping place for the first day on the trail. Finding that one has to stump up EUR 45 for a single room in the hotel that at the moment is the only real option in that town takes a good deal of the wind out of one's sails.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh. Woooowwwwwwww.@Ribeirasacra with a link to the article that specifies the location of the albergue in Savinao — the bishop’s palace at Diomondi!
Yes.In both San Anton and San Nicholas, meals are served, right? The Xunta doesn’t do meals.
According to a Facebook feed I have from one of the Invierno associations, the Xunta is going to provide two more Albergues for 2021. The Facebook page was running a poll of 10 possible places of where readers would like them, I'm not sure if the results will go towards influencing the Xunta's thinking,
That's interesting because when I read the initial article I first though about old school in O Savinao that has already been mentioned as possible location of new albergue. In another thread some months or a year ago I think.I thought the private albergue there was ready to open. I have sent a WhatsApp to Adela, one of the people involved in the albergue in As Médulas. I’ll report back.
And on a related matter, I just got a note from @Ribeirasacra with a link to the article that specifies the location of the albergue in Savinao — the bishop’s palace at Diomondi!
El primer albergue público del Camino de Invierno estará en Diomondi
La Xunta anuncia que transformará en alojamiento para peregrinos el antiguo palacio episcopal de esta parroquia de O Saviñaowww.lavozdegalicia.es
That decision leaves me kind of dumbstruck. So, let’s put an albergue in an ancient, historic building, kms away from any place to buy food or drink.
Another decision that makes no sense to me, but maybe I am missing something. I think the Diomondi albergue will be as popular as the one in Villavieja.
When I walked the Primitivo (6 years ago so maybe it's different now!), on arrival at the albergues in San Roman and As Seixas, the hospitalero took orders from people for dinner which was delivered from a nearby restaurant. Actually it was the same restaurant for both places. Maybe a side business for the folks at Torre Vilariño?Yes.
And...oh, yeah. Of course. And a kitchen but no pots.
I conveniently forgot that, always having successfully avoided Xunta albergues. Now I see what you mean. They were likely zoning in on the 100 km mark business, not imagining people will actually have to eat if they're walking.
Hi Isca,
Any chance you could put the link to the Invierno FB group,
[/QUOTE]Hi I have had a go at doing it but for some reason which I'm not sure why it keeps giving the link to my personal details when I preview it on here. I have tried logging out of Facebook then copying the link but when I check it again my details come up again.
Hi Isca,
Any chance you could put the link to the Invierno FB group, would be interested in checking it out.
Hi, Albertagirl,I'll be on the Invierno in about a week: currently resting up in Leon from the rigours of the Madrid and hiding out from the relentless communal focus of the Francés. It doesn't look like the albergue situation is going to be clarified on the Invierno in time to simplify my housing needs. I guess, like generations of previous pilgrims, I'll just take what I can find and be grateful for a roof over my head. The authorities do not seem to be doing much to help the situation.
Sounds great, but maybe a little close to Hostal Carpinteiras to provide the option of another pilgrim albergue. I have added Hotel Vilaseco to my contacts. Thanks for telling me about it.Hi, Albertagirl,
Wishing you a wonderful Invierno, can’t wait to hear how it goes. Albergues just don’t seem to be popping up on the Invierno, though I did hear from @Ribeirasacra that a private albergue is soon to open in Monforte, though not in time for you!
But here is something that has opened — just heard this from a recent invierno pilgrim:
After Chantada near Penasillas. New hotel opened three weeks ago. Owner added a pilgrim floor with male and female dorms plus access to all hotel facilities. Beds not bunks. All bedding and towels supplied for €16. Pilgrim menu €10. Hotel Vilaseco. Tel 982587160 or 680881155. Info@hotelvilaseco.es
Not sure how this fits with your walking plan, but it sounds nice!
Buen camino, Laurie
I think you are right. I also think that there are ulterior motives that influence where the money goes. In a benign case, the ulterior motive may be a desire to restore an historic building or save a cultural asset. In the less benign cases, it may be a corrupt attempt to funnel money into an associate's construction company. In some places, there are savvy operators who work the system to the benefit of local communities and pilgrims ... and in others money gets thrown at things that leave us dumbfounded.It seems very obvious that the decision makers in the Xunta never walk these routes. Or if they do, they have vehicle backup.
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