Category Archives: Albergues on the Camino

Faramello and a bit of Italian!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Woodswoman

Friday, September 28.  From Padron, it’s an easy walk out with the usual mist and fog, and as usual, it will be cool until the fog disappears.  Then the sun will blast bright and beautiful, but hard on an oldish … Continue reading →

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Redondela, Rosa, and Our “Private Room”

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Woodswoman

Saturday, September 22 – Breakfast at the Hotel Arco’s café, run by Manuel’s daughter. She too tells me about her mother (Manuel’s wife) walking from Sarria to Santiago in three days. 100 km in three days. I ask, “WHY?” and … Continue reading →

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Across The Portuguese/Spanish Border

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 20. I’ve been thinking about how very different this Camino is . . . not only that I’ve been in Portugal rather than Spain, thus far.  Not only that I’m on a beach boardwalk for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Miraz to Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzua

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, October 3, 2015.  The beginning of Week Six and I can hardly believe the time is going so quickly.  It surely didn’t fly past in the first three or four weeks this time. I get up in the dark … Continue reading →

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To Noja and Guemes

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, Sepember 9, 2015. From Argoños – Noja to Guemas and the “famous” Albergue de Peregrinos de Bustio Up this morning early and out; the “carrot” is the first café con leche of the day in Noja, 4 km from … Continue reading →

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On the road from Deba through Guernika to Bilbao

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 3, 2015.  From Deba, I skip quickly past Markina (see a pilgrim getting off the bus in Deba as I get on, and two more young pilgrims joining me in Deba to points west) and walk for  two … Continue reading →

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The Surprises At The End Of The Day – Pasai Donibane and on to San Sebastian

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, August 29, 2015 (continued). We return (up the 119 steps) and I settle in at the kitchen table to write this. Gathering at the table are at least half of the temporary residents, eating a delicious meal or watching … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte FIrst Days – Not the Perfect Start

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Woodswoman

August 27-28, 2015 again: My first indication of the challenges ahead showed up when I got to DIA to fly out to Paris and on to my Camino start in Irun. I had put two Visa/debit cards in my pack, … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte – 2015 – Beginnings

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Woodswoman

FIRST:  Please note:  The internet opportunities on this Camino are very infrequent so far, so no, I have not died, but though I’m writing on my Word docs, loading pics onto iPhoto, etc., I am unable to post frequently thus … Continue reading →

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The Roof Over My Head – Albergues, Hostals, and Hotels on the Camino – Part 3

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Woodswoman

July 19, 2014 If you want to start at the beginning, please read the previous posts for an intro to this three-part list . . . Day 31 – Foncebadon – Monte Irago – €5 (if you are over 65). … Continue reading →

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