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Six weeks!A bunch of us will be starting in Almeria in about six weeks
Six weeks!I don't know about you, @peregrina2000, but I plan to start in Almeria in less than 5 weeks!
Hi Corine. A bunch of us will be starting in Almeria in about six weeks and would love to hear how it goes for you. There is an Albergue in Rioja with ten beds. You should look at the Association’s website and online guide. http://www.almeriajacobea.es/?m=1
Buen camino, Laurie
Thank you Laurie, great info
My first tip would be to line up credentials prior to arrival in Almeria as it has been a bit interesting finding them.
Thank you!Hi Corine, I hope you have a great walk and that the sun has dried everything up for you! Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
Buen Camino,
Mary Louise
Thank you Laurie, great info
My first tip would be to line up credentials prior to arrival in Almeria as it has been a bit interesting finding them.
Thank you!
Beautiful and sunny today and everything is dry
We contacted a very, very nice man from the Pilgrim Association in Almeria and he met with us in a cafe yesterday morning with our credentials. We were able to get a stamp at the cathedral’s office so it all turned out very well, he also provided us with contact information for albergues ahead.I have just started reading through the Almería Association guide and see that credentials are available at the albergue in Rioja. Hope you found them, Corine!
We contacted a very, very nice man from the Pilgrim Association in Almeria and he met with us in a cafe yesterday morning with our credentials. We were able to get a stamp at the cathedral’s office so it all turned out very well, he also provided us with contact information for albergues ahead.
The pilgrim association is extremely helpful, also in Rioja.
Hi Corine. A bunch of us will be starting in Almeria in about six weeks and would love to hear how it goes for you. There is an Albergue in Rioja with ten beds. You should look at the Association’s website and online guide. http://www.almeriajacobea.es/?m=1
Buen camino, Laurie[/
Hi Laurie, thought I’d give a bit of an update. We are in Hueneja tonight, we decided to stay at Hostal Gonzales as it is a cold day with the wind blowing down from the Sierra Nevada. We have met one other pilgrim, from Spain, and he said the albuerge is ok. Nice easy walk today however the riverbed can be a bit tricky in some sections with uneven rocks. Most was decent surface though, and no steep inclines.Hi Corine. A bunch of us will be starting in Almeria in about six weeks and would love to hear how it goes for you. There is an Albergue in Rioja with ten beds. You should look at the Association’s website and online guide. http://www.almeriajacobea.es/?m=1
Buen camino, Laurie
Wow, thanks so very much for this update @Corinne. Four weeks from today and our little group will be trickling into Almería. Actually not so little anymore, I think we are up to 14 or 15 -- who would have thought, on the Mozárabe? Mercedes at the ASsociation has been really reassuring, so we know we will all be fine. And it will be so nice to have all these new people to get to know. Meetup on Friday, April 13th. I am getting VERY excited. Usually I obsess and focus on my camino through many winter months, but this year I was just too busy to pay much attention. It kind of crept up on me -- and now it is only four weeks away!Hi Laurie, thought I’d give a bit of an update. We are in Hueneja tonight, we decided to stay at Hostal Gonzales as it is a cold day with the wind blowing down from the Sierra Nevada. We have met one other pilgrim, from Spain, and he said the albuerge is ok. Nice easy walk today however the riverbed can be a bit tricky in some sections with uneven rocks. Most was decent surface though, and no steep inclines.
Yesterday we stayed in Abla, nice albergue with a coin operated washer and dryer, fridge and microwave but no stove. The walk from Alboloduy to Abla was quite challenging we found, with a steep climb and coming in at about 30k.
The albuerge in Alboloduy is very, very nice, in a beautiful location overlooking the town. The man from the pilgrims association told us they are moving though, close to the farmacia in the next few months. 4 beds, good kitchen but no washing machine. We walked in from Rioja which made for about a 27k walk, middle 8k had three hills but they were not as challenging as the one the next day.
Albergue in Rioja is a clean basic albergue with a microwave and a well stocked library
The pilgrims association has been fantastic the whole way and offers assistance if needed. It is obvious that they have put a huge effort with easy to follow signs and more albergues opening.
So far our experience has been that the bars/restaurants have a meal mid-day but mostly have been closed in the evenings so we have had to rely on mercados. Tonight is a happy exception
Hi Laurie, thought I’d give a bit of an update. We are in Hueneja tonight, we decided to stay at Hostal Gonzales as it is a cold day with the wind blowing down from the Sierra Nevada. We have met one other pilgrim, from Spain, and he said the albuerge is ok. Nice easy walk today however the riverbed can be a bit tricky in some sections with uneven rocks. Most was decent surface though, and no steep inclines.
Yesterday we stayed in Abla, nice albergue with a coin operated washer and dryer, fridge and microwave but no stove. The walk from Alboloduy to Abla was quite challenging we found, with a steep climb and coming in at about 30k.
The albuerge in Alboloduy is very, very nice, in a beautiful location overlooking the town. The man from the pilgrims association told us they are moving though, close to the farmacia in the next few months. 4 beds, good kitchen but no washing machine. We walked in from Rioja which made for about a 27k walk, middle 8k had three hills but they were not as challenging as the one the next day.
Albergue in Rioja is a clean basic albergue with a microwave and a well stocked library
The pilgrims association has been fantastic the whole way and offers assistance if needed. It is obvious that they have put a huge effort with easy to follow signs and more albergues opening.
So far our experience has been that the bars/restaurants have a meal mid-day but mostly have been closed in the evenings so we have had to rely on mercados. Tonight is a happy exception
Wow, thanks so very much for this update @Corinne. Four weeks from today and our little group will be trickling into Almería. Actually not so little anymore, I think we are up to 14 or 15 -- who would have thought, on the Mozárabe? Mercedes at the ASsociation has been really reassuring, so we know we will all be fine. And it will be so nice to have all these new people to get to know. Meetup on Friday, April 13th. I am getting VERY excited. Usually I obsess and focus on my camino through many winter months, but this year I was just too busy to pay much attention. It kind of crept up on me -- and now it is only four weeks away!
Thanks again for the great update. Laurie
Where do you and your merry group plan to land in SdC or some place else?Wow, thanks so very much for this update @Corinne. Four weeks from today and our little group will be trickling into Almería. Actually not so little anymore, I think we are up to 14 or 15 -- who would have thought, on the Mozárabe? Mercedes at the ASsociation has been really reassuring, so we know we will all be fine. And it will be so nice to have all these new people to get to know. Meetup on Friday, April 13th. I am getting VERY excited. Usually I obsess and focus on my camino through many winter months, but this year I was just too busy to pay much attention. It kind of crept up on me -- and now it is only four weeks away!
Thanks again for the great update. Laurie
Where do you and your merry group plan to land in SdC or some place else?
Wow, that would be a real treat! It seems unlikely, though, because Almería to Mérida is about 500 km and we are starting only ten days before you. Why don't you start further back a little?@peregrina2000 and crew! I might meet up with you along the way somewhere. I'll start walking in Merida about the 24 April. Always subject to how the wind blows!
So sorry to hear about your foot problems, but glad to hear that you will have a few days to rest up. What a beautiful place to rest up!Hi Laurie, we made it into Granada today, pretty cold here tonight with snow flurries but we are staying in a wonderful hotel, such luxury!
It is evident that there has been very heavy rain in this region, and we had to scramble over a few mudslides today, otherwise a great day walking!
Last night we stayed in Quentar at the albergue Fundalusia, a really nice albergue with absolutely everything (heat! Washer! Dryer!) and a really funky atmosphere.
Sadly I had to miss yesterday walking because of foot issues and I had to stay behind and wait for the farmacia to open and take a taxi...I felt so bad, first time in all my walks I had to do this. John had a beautiful walk though and even had a wild boar cross his path and several sightings of Iberian Ibex. Sad I missed this day but at least I am walking again.
Night before we were at a very nice albergue in La Peza. Well equipped but no heat - and it was a cold night- but lots of blankets made for a good night’s sleep. Nice walk into La Peza, and so far this Camino has had opportunities each day to have a break in the morning for breakfast or coffee.
The previous day we walked along the highway into Guadix because the very nice lady at the B & B the night before had told us that travel on the Camino itself was not recommended because of the weather. I would NOT recommend walking along the highway as we found it quite dangerous the last 10k with no shoulder and lots of traffic. We stayed at a rather dreary hotel in Guadix and were happy to move on the next day.
Day prior we stayed in Alquife at the “Dutch Albergue” a very good experience, well equipped albergue with a good kitchen, but no meals provided unlike previous reports. Very nice day walking into this location too, however, the “scenic” walk along the old iron mining area held little interest for us.
The entire route has been extremely well marked, and we felt we had great support from the Association. Kudus to everything that has been done for Pilgrims on this route.
Happy trails and I am sure you will enjoy this walk!
Kevin O’Brien’s guide has been invaluable, as well as previous live reports from the forum.
We will continue in our way in a few days to Merida, hopefully in better weather.
Why not start in Alcala la Real on 24 April? It's a sizable town so it probably has bus service to it. Then it is 4 days (of 21-26 km/day) to Cordoba. Then maybe 10 days to Merida.I'll start walking in Merida about the 24 April.
Hi Corinne. Have a good walk to Merida. I wonder which route you will take to Moclin as there is a new camino through Albolote , bypassing Piños Puente. There are two possibilities between Granada and Piños Puente, the "official" one through the suburbs or the more scenic "river route". Also a choice between Piños Puente and Olivares. It is nice to read your reports.
Corine, I don't know if you have a GPS, but you can see the route here on wikilocs.Thank you Carel. Do you know if the scenic route is marked? Suburban routes are not always my favourite...
Sounds a wonderful idea.Hope it all comes together so we meet up@peregrina2000 and crew! I might meet up with you along the way somewhere. I'll start walking in Merida about the 24 April. Always subject to how the wind blows!
Thank you Carel. Do you know if the scenic route is marked? Suburban routes are not always my favourite...
Sorry, I only see your answer now, so my reply comes too late. I don't know if the alternative route is marked. In my memory the whole Camino Mozarabe from Almeria to Merida was excellently marked, even the parts between the olives where in the past pilgrims got lost.
Loved the hostel in Moclin! I was so tired from the long walk with the climb into Moclín at the end I fell asleep in front of the lovely fire....
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