Got the bus yesterday from Pamplona.....apparently it was very steep & hilly through there.....what a shock when we arrived in Logroño to find the albergue was full & we were then escorted through the old town to the ¨"Father´s house"....the local priest who puts up pilgrims with nowhere to go....last night he had 60 in his house & then another 10 sleeping in the church.....we got to sleep on a 1 inch thick vinyl covered foam mattress on very cold tiles....the 60 of us had to share 1 toilet/shower for men & the same for women....the toilet was in with the shower so there were long queues. There was no charge though & there was food in the kitchen we could have....only a donation was asked for all this. Th priest came in to make sure we were all comfy. The town of Logroño was in a festive mood as it was Labour Day public holiday....we enjoyed vino tinto & tapas in a couple of bars.....met some lovely German people whose son is studying at Uni there. Tried a couple of vinos as we are in the La Rioja region which is famous for it´s wine. In fact we were told it was much better than Australian vino tinto!!!! The tapas were delicious...lots of ham which again is very famous & somewhat like prosciutto....in white bread rolls....also had a particularly yummy one which was a round roll with tomato & morcilla whish was put in a sandwich toaster before being served.....fould out today that morcilla is blood pudding!!!!! Won´t have that one again....
Walked from Logroño to Navarette today ....staying in a lovely albergue but had to queue up for a couple of hours to ensure a bed. We are finding this a bit off-putting....too many pilgrims & not enough beds....& we thought we´d picked a quiet time. Too many Germans who take off like bats out of hell to ensure they get a bed....it is so competitive....in fact today we decided it was like "The Great Race"....then someone else came along & said the same thing. If it is like the race, we´ve been eliminated already!!!!!
We´re now reassessing the way we´ll do the Camino....finding it very commercial & overcrowded & NOT what we expected.
Will keep you updated & hope to get some photos up soon....noone has the facility so far
Love to all
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Do you want my list of 5 star hotels!!! At least the food and wine are good and you seem to me meeting lots of nice people. Love Pete and Jill
Thanks for the great laugh we had when we read the " yummy ' morcilla, can just see your face when you found out. Sad about too many tourists, but so good to be meeting such interesting people. You went for the experience and you are getting it.Dad just told me the tele is giving the traditional recipe for bread and butter pudding soon... I made it yesterday...yummy ( Iknow what went in it !) M-Mary not well aching sore throat etc, poor b..gr. Both well beautiful autumn weather, cool enough at night to sleep well, don't know if I could handle the inch thick mattress...are you managing your sleeping bag any better? Take care and enjoy all Much Love
I'll be fine..! Walked up Burleigh hill this morning and thought of you two...imagined doing it over and over and over again...and then with 10kgs on my back!!! My legs were tired after the first go so didn't try and be too empathetic and do it again!!! Hopefully you'll get some good accommodation as well along the way to make up for a 1 inch thick mattress and less than gorgeous toilet!!!
Hi J&T
Sitting in our comfy leather lounge drinking a nice red reading about your 1" mattress... but still wish we were there with you...what an experience, that's what experiences and memories are about Take your time and smell the roses. The Pointsweatiers all say Hi and wish you well,can't wait to see the photos
You are in our thoughts
Love
Ron & Di
Had to let you know...have just had your fillet curry...THAT was yum.
Have just had your fillet curry....now, that, was yum. Love MUm
and Dad
Try the good old Aussie "hip and shoulder" yell "OI OI OI" and while they're standing there flabbergasted, slip on through to the front of the line.
All well here. Zeke and I off again today to get his driving hours up.
On Friday, I finally got a referral to see Dr Myer who does the Broncos injuries. I'll keep you posted.
Soldier on.
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