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We were at Canfranc last summer pm if you need any specifics answered about logistics.Rental car, wow! I guess where you are that is a necessity. I am going to be at Canfranc from 1 to 15 July and having issues with the transportation logistics. I never considered the idea of a hand-off of a rental car between an arriving and a departing hospi.
Oh I was in Jaca too!Mid day report: one pilgrim so far today.
Phil and I drove into Jaca for a few groceries. I spent 77 euros which should last us a few days unless we get a hungry hoard. Maria and Manuel also left us stocked with some basics in addition to the Spaghetti sauce. There is a lot of spaghetti left. Phil asked me if he had to eat it for lunch every day the whole time we are here. I am loathe to waste anything so he's hoping for some strapping boys to come along who might eat anything leftover for a lunch so he isnt eating it until next week. We have seen that before in younger pilgrims without much means. They will literally clean out the frig if permitted as teen boys often do when not on the Camino.
Our first pilgrim is vegetarian so we'll find out what she and any others want to eat tonight. Thinking of making some homemade hummus? Maybe tomato potato basil soup? More on that later...
Last summer at Canfranc we used the bus. It was reliable and inexpensive. We would have done that here but there isn't one that we know of.Rental car, wow! I guess where you are that is a necessity. I am going to be at Canfranc from 1 to 15 July and having issues with the transportation logistics. I never considered the idea of a hand-off of a rental car between an arriving and a departing hospi.
I know, I am just waiting for the schedule to be published. But then wouldn't be great for arriving and departing hospis to share their rental car to and from wherever.Last summer at Canfranc we used the bus. It was reliable and inexpensive. We would have done that here but there isn't one that we know of.
Phil
Hello!Hola todos!
Phil and I arrived in our rental car at the albergue about 1:30 pm. Manuel and Maria were waiting for us and after a quick handoff lasting about 90 minutes, they departed for their homes. Phil and I are experienced hospitaleros so they felt the albergue was in good hands.
We have 9 pilgrims tonight. Mostly Spanish. One from Ireland and one from France. Maria had prepared a big pot of spaghetti meat sauce and all I had to do was cook up some pasta and prepare a green salad. Phil took care of the church and tower tours for both our pilgrims and the ones at the Casa Rural. I think that may be a trend?
It rained on and off all afternoon and just before sunset as they were all standing out on the viewing point, the skies just opened up and it poured! Phil said the sunset was beautiful and the sun peeked out just an instant before setting. Most are back in the albergue now. Some may have sheltered at the bar as I hear voices coming toward the albergue just now.
Tomorrow, Phil and I will go to the store to get some essential items and we'll begin our service in earnest tomorrow with our own style of hospitality. I like to cook with pilgrims if they want to help so we will see what tomorrow brings.
Sorry, I thought it was Canfranc Pueblo, but I will certainly stop in Arres too ! See you there, I will decide on shoes when I see the weather forcast for my Camino later in JuneIt has rained both days here and more rain forecast everyday this week. We are in Arres further down the Camino.
I am in CanFranc Pueblo tonight- marvelous! I’ve always walked in non waterproof Altra Lone Peaks- they usually dry out in am after heavy rain and puddles with newspaper.Hello!
It seems to be a great start at your job as hospitaleros! Look forward to meet you. I start in Oloron Santa Marie and hope to be in Canfranc pueblo on 17th of June. I have followed the weather forcasts, and it has been a lot of rain lately. How is the condition at the camino, is it wise to bring waterproof trail runners ? They get warm and are heavy, so I prefer trail runners (altra lone peak). As we all know, shoes is the most important issue for peregrionosI would like to cook with you!
Thank you for good advice! I love m’y lone peak Altras.. so I will probably trust them this time tooI am in CanFranc Pueblo tonight- marvelous! I’ve always walked in non waterproof Altra Lone Peaks- they usually dry out in am after heavy rain and puddles with newspaper.
Hi @Brooklinn in this thread they are talking about welcoming pilgrims at the albergue in Arres on thé Camino Aragones (aka Camino Frances par Aragon) further south in Spain. Can understand the confusion as the town of Arre on the Camino Frances is a very similar name.Hello all! So sorry for my silly question. Is this Albergue Cofradia de La Trinidad de Arre by a bridge? If so we pass today!
Glad to hear that electricity is back on. You might want to warn your pilgrims that the Camino to RUESTA is basically without shade and very few refills of water. ARTIEDA is almost a stop necessary halfway to RUESTA.Electrics back on. We went to the Warehouse store Cash and Carry. Also bought more flyswatters at the Asian Market. Got fresh bread at the panaderia in Puenta de la Reina de Jaca.
It is hotter today with full sun right now. Rain forecast for later and tomorrow. We have 6 pilgrims now. 5 Spanish and one French . I apologized for the hit and miss cleaning, but everyone just brushed it off and was glad to have a bed. One man stayed here 9 years ago with wife. They all seem happy as the bar has reopened for lunch and refreshments.
1 vegetarian and 1 vegan tonight. Everyone else eats chicken.We are having my Dad's chicken rotelli recipe with a marinated lentil salad. I will make some without chicken and/or feta cheese.
Yes, also Ruesta is closed tomorrow for some event. It is 40 km to Undes from here. We recommend Artieda tomorrow and then either Undes or Sanguesa the next day.Glad to hear that electricity is back on. You might want to warn your pilgrims that the Camino to RUESTA is basically without shade and very few refills of water. ATIENDA is almost a stop necessary halfway to RUESTA.
Apparently, Phil is a hungry guy…Guess what!? There is a Feria in Puente de Reina de Jaca this weekend. Maryluz says it is today and tomorrow so we'll plan to go tomorrow morning after cleaning. We made a quick trip down the hill for bread and got a couple if Tarta de quesos with blueberry topping for poster. It could last s couple of nights if Phil stays out of them. I also saw that the bakery slices the bread (rebanado) a d wraps it so got a loaf since that is easier in the toaster.
We have 3 French pilgrims so far. Two more walking up. More later...
He loves desserts, but he has lost 18 plus kilos this year (40 plus pounds). It makes the Camino much easier to walk.Apparently, Phil is a hungry guy…
Yes, I am.Apparently, Phil is a hungry guy…
I know the feeling having lost 12 kgs or so since January 2022. Problem now is having to adjust all my trousers…to the new size.He loves desserts, but he has lost 18 plus kilos this year (40 plus pounds). It makes the Camino much easier to walk.
Yes, I know the problem. I have had to buy new trousers and shorts so they don't fall down.I know the feeling having lost 12 kgs or so since January 2022. Problem now is having to adjust all my trousers…to the new size.
So glad that a member here on the Forum suggested that I purchase an extensible (adjustable) belt…before leaving on the Camino.Yes, I know the problem. I have had to buy new trousers and shorts so they don't fall down.
As @SioCamino said: only trim the ends. One colour is because of being uncovered while growing, the other is because of being covered. At least, that is my story! Different tastes, different dishes. I sometimes chop the long ends and leave them longer in the steaming container. Even just a shake of good salt does the trick - but then, I always have salt free butter at handGood morning,
Pilgrims are on their way. Most going to Artieda. One couple going past Ruesta. Our retired French woman going back to catch a bus in Puente la Reina de Jaca. It is her first Camino. She is a widow and a retired art teacher. At first she seemed out of place. Her pack is too large and she seemed quite frail, but she told me this was a test on a long weekend to see how it was. She will be back!
Everyone seems to enjoy the tour of the church and medieval tower and the sunset. There was nothing leftover at supper last night of the chicken version of the dish. One pilgrim received bad news of the death of a close friend right before we ate. She and her companion were getting the Vegan version of our Rotelli dish and due to her grief, they left to take a private room at the Casa Rural where she could weep without disturbing others.
Maryluz from the Casa Rural gave Phil a huge portion of asparagus for pilgrims tonight. They raise and sell it at the local markets. No way to grill it here so perhaps steamed with a bit of hollandaise sauce tonight as the salad course? I am open to recipes if you have ideas. I think here the asparagus is peeled and not left green like in the US.
Cleaning today. Might clean the church as our instructions say it should be done once during each hospitalero rotation. Wont go to the store again until tomorrow or Monday. Pilgrims have been generous with donations so might also need to go to the bank for a deposit soon. We are not to keep too much on hand. Last night Phil said 2 strangers at different points came in after 10 pm. One shouting for someone and another looking for a particular address. He moved the donation box so it was not near the entry and removed the "please come in" sign from the door. We have been keeping it mostly closed because it is cool outside and the flies are bad. I can't stand flies. I have lived on a farm and know where else they may have been.
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Add some legumes for protein and it’s a complete meal!!I vote for potato, tomato, and basil soup. It's good and I like it.
How about a nice green salad or a tomato salad?Add some legumes for protein and it’s a complete meal!!
There is no shop in Arres and no public transport. Volunteer hospitaleros are required to have their own transport, hence the hired car.Rental car, wow! I guess where you are that is a necessity. I am going to be at Canfranc from 1 to 15 July and having issues with the transportation logistics. I never considered the idea of a hand-off of a rental car between an arriving and a departing hospi.
Was going to recommend something bright and acidic like lemon but someone beat me to it! Of course I do love me some grilled asparagus.was really good with a lemon butter sauce
Excellent context to the albergue, and your careful writing shows clearly the link between donativo and what might be expected in such an albergue, part of the donativo network.Back from a big shopping. A day to celebrate as Phil and I split the last of the leftover spaghetti from last Tuesday night. I am sure there will be other leftovers or we could actually eat at the bar.
We saw 2 pilgrims on the Camino headed our way. One has already arrived. There may be others.
Our pilgrims have been pretty generous so far so we're eating a little higher on the hog while still maintaining frugal pursestrings. In the past we were told to expect only an average of 3 euros per day. At one location we averaged 6 euros per day with breakfast only. These pilgrims are much more generous. It may be because we've had a lot of older retired pilgrims and only a few younger pilgrims without much means. Still the spirit of the donativo exists to provide hospitality to all who need our care regardless of ability to pay.
If you are staying in a donativo your contributions go to not only meals, but the utilities to wash the albergue sheets, run the gas for hot water. And general upkeep. Of course some people are not financially able to leave much, but please give according to your ability for the services offered.
This albergue was founded in 1998-99 by one of the founders of HOSVOL. D.Jose Ignacio Diaz from Logroño was looking for a place on the French Way through Aragon to locate an albergue for pilgrims. This had been the house of a former teacher and was the property of the municipality of Bailo (a near by town.) The mayor of the Bailo government gave permission and construction took 2 years. In the meantime pilgrims slept in military tents since there was a good relationship between HOSVOL and the.military. It is much loved by both pilgrims and HOSVOL volunteers. There are sometimes volunteer "work parties" organized for upgrades and maintenance. ( That paragraph was translated by documents here in the albergue, date and source unknown)
Most gas connections have a reverse thread. That is if it is a screwed connection then anti-clockwise will tighten and clockwise will loosen.I am ready to head out for shopping. Waiting on Phil to be ready. A tense moment for me today when I could not get the gas bottle changed on the hot water tank despite the many times I have watched the YouTube video. The tanks are heavy, but Trevor our S. African peregrino/hospitalero tried to lend a hand. Neither of us were successful and it was in the middle of the busy breakfast. After we saw the pilgrims off, Phil looked at it and I ran up to see if Maryluz or someone else might help. She said she would be down later after her morning guests left at the Casa Rural.
We cleaned with cold water and bleach/soap and I was not looking forward to a cold shower. Phil had one more go at the bottle and connection and SUCCESS!
Trevor if you read this, we found a purple towel. Let me know through PM if it is yours and what to do with it.
I think they are probably not for cooking, you will know when you open, but seems they are embutidos, so, cured.Ok, need some help here.View attachment 148711
There are little packages of very thinly sliced pork Lomo. They look like lunch meat to me, but are they like bacon and need to cooked?
Most gas connections have a reverse thread. That is if it is a screwed connection then anti-clockwise will tighten and clockwise will loosen.
I think that this is a safety thing so that only gas certified fittings are used.
Those are Perrenial Pea blossoms. Adored by hummingbirds! Beautiful views - I sure am looking forward to my stop there! Wish I could come over for dinner nowWeeds picked for decoration to bring inside today.
Yes, these sweet peas are like the ones that used to grow on my great grandmother's lane. Precious memories, how they linger...Those are Perrenial Pea blossoms. Adored by hummingbirds! Beautiful views - I sure am looking forward to my stop there!
Hi @Theatregal, we will welcome you! When will you arrive?Those are Perrenial Pea blossoms. Adored by hummingbirds! Beautiful views - I sure am looking forward to my stop there! Wish I could come over for dinner now
Happy anniversary to you! What a great way to celebrate!FYI, It is our 17th wedding anniversary today.We're celebrating by hosting at an albergue.
Happy anniversary! What a great way to celebrate.FYI, It is our 17th wedding anniversary today.We're celebrating by hosting at an albergue.
Yes, the more pilgrims the more you are really just looking after their basic physical needs. I know HosVol and/or FICS would welcome your assistance. We don't allow bag transport so that is one thing less to deal with. Those pilgrims stay at the Casa Rural in Arres. Many are curious about the albergue, but not willing to give up their comforts...I really enjoy your stories, thank you for writing each day. It is so totally different from being a hospitalera at Roncesvalles. Of course we also do our utmost to be helpful to the pilgrims, but with the huge amounts of people (and tourigrino's with their roller cases ...) we are not able to have long conversations with them. I am considering now doing a HosVol course and go to a donativo albergue next year.
Tourigrinos are up there, too?tourigrino's with their roller cases
Yes, there is a Casa Rural here. Maryluz the owner keeps the albergue key in the winter, when it is open, but not staffed by volunteers. She also runs the bar and has a robust aspagus business. While she gets mostly regular tourists, she also gets pilgrims. Correos will transfer bags on the route, but only Mon-Fri and it is by special arrangement. I tried to arrange to have a Phil's pack transferred last year when we were walking this Camino, but it was a total fail. I feel like you need to have an account with them first. It took all afternoon and into the evening and I had to call several times.. Ultimately they "closed" without sending a confirmation. They sent one after we had set off the next morning, but I had made other arrangements by then. I ended up having his bag transported by taxi to Artieda instead. I called and cancelled the Correos pickup and they said they would charge me anyway. We won't probably try to use them again, even if one of us gets injured. Phil is stronger this year and has lost weight so hoping it won't be necessary.Tourigrinos are up there, too?
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Omg. The way you describe your meals and meal planning make me want to eat meat again. You are both such caring people. I said it once and I’ll say it again. Those pilgrims are so so lucky to choose your albergue.I have chicken leftover since the group was small last night and of course because I am frugal, I saved the bones, skin, etc in a separate container to make another pot of stock. I am thinking rosemary, garlic, lemon chicken tonight tossed with pasta?
The deviled eggs have been a hit so I may stay on that stretch with a green salad and Phil does not mind at all.
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