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Nine Days Walking. . . — Navarrete, La Rioja, Spain and Canary Islands

Source: Travel Pod

Nov 07, 2009

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Navarrete, La Rioja, Spain and Canary Islands

Hola! As we walk across this beautiful country, each night we stay in a refuge or alburgue - very similar to a hostel. In order to gain entry and a room, we show a Pilgrim´s Credential, which is similar to a passport, as each alburgue gives as a special stamp or cello. Most charge 4-6 Euros and have quit a few beds. So far the largest we´ve stayed in has 72 beds - quite interesting! Quite a few a run by churches, monasteries or other country's Pilgrims, who are giving back to the Camino. We have comfortable stays at each one.

In Cizur Menor the refuge had room for 27. A community dinner for 20 was organized quickly and Happy Birthday was sung to a Spanish Pilgrim in 14 different languages. Absolutely amazing!

Walk to Puente la Reina ' up and over a range dotted with wind turbines. Bought 2 L of freshly picked cherries along our path.

Villages have been absolutely beautiful - each house has a flower garden, window box ...Read the full article

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