dgallen
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (6), Primitivo(3), Finisterre/Muxia (3), Aragones, Norte, Portuguese, Camino del Rey
Day 5 into the Camino from Pamplona. I arrived March 1st with a slight drizzle but since then all weather reports of rainy Armageddon on the Camino Frances (rain predicted every day) have been grossly exaggerated. I have not had to put on my poncho yet and most days either clear or broken clouds. So those anxiously checking all the weather reports... the best way to check the weather is to stick your head out the window, or in other words you have to be there.
For those starting Camino over the next week or so, some observations. Most of the camino water taps in towns have not been turned on and many bars and restaurants are still closed,so plan your water accordingly. Also the Albergue list posted in other threads is pretty accurate, so don't expect otherwise.
Jakue albergue in Puente la Reine has not opened the basement albergue, but if you go to the front desk and ask for an albergue bed they'll put you in a private room for 12 euro. I had a four bed private for the night. Another bonus of the "off season".
My secret hostel in Estella is still closed so I went to the old standby municipal, which to my delight have updated the bathrooms and showers. Unfortunately they no longer play Bob Marley to wake you up, "Don't worry about a thing..."
Tonight I'm staying in the outstanding Winederful Hostel in Logrono. Six months new, it is attached to a coffee bar in a renovated space 100 metres from the cathedral. It was beds with privacy curtains, bed linen, leather couches, immaculately clean, funky 80's music (think Elvis Costello or New Order)... great boutique vibe. World class hostel for 16 euro that includes breakfast. Best part is keyed access so you can stay out and partake in the best tapas and red wine in Spain. Can be booked via booking.com, and you are interested I'd book early because it won't stay a secret long.
Tapas tonight!!!!
For those starting Camino over the next week or so, some observations. Most of the camino water taps in towns have not been turned on and many bars and restaurants are still closed,so plan your water accordingly. Also the Albergue list posted in other threads is pretty accurate, so don't expect otherwise.
Jakue albergue in Puente la Reine has not opened the basement albergue, but if you go to the front desk and ask for an albergue bed they'll put you in a private room for 12 euro. I had a four bed private for the night. Another bonus of the "off season".
My secret hostel in Estella is still closed so I went to the old standby municipal, which to my delight have updated the bathrooms and showers. Unfortunately they no longer play Bob Marley to wake you up, "Don't worry about a thing..."
Tonight I'm staying in the outstanding Winederful Hostel in Logrono. Six months new, it is attached to a coffee bar in a renovated space 100 metres from the cathedral. It was beds with privacy curtains, bed linen, leather couches, immaculately clean, funky 80's music (think Elvis Costello or New Order)... great boutique vibe. World class hostel for 16 euro that includes breakfast. Best part is keyed access so you can stay out and partake in the best tapas and red wine in Spain. Can be booked via booking.com, and you are interested I'd book early because it won't stay a secret long.
Tapas tonight!!!!
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