Claire’s Camino

Had the loveliest welcome to the albergue Casa Ibarrola by the effusive Cesar.

It’s a funny place, based on a Japanese capsule hotel model. A very private bunk/room that is a bit of a faff to climb into and rather hot, but it feels great to have my own space. There’s also a lovely shared space with tea and coffee and biscuits.

After showering and booking my accommodation for Estella (a private room!), I went out to meet Nick and Tom, and then we were joined by Alan (Frank), Dave, and some other Aussies and Kiwis. Yummy big salad with goats cheese, bacon, walnuts and raisins, washed down with a glass of red wine.

Left them to go and explore the city and had a lovely wander round the streets that were buzzing on a Friday night! There was an awesome atmosphere. I bought an icecream and ate it on a beach in the town square, meeting a Dutch Camino couple as I did so (Anna and Constantine). Bought some postcards, looked around the cathedral and came back to my little capsule!Leer más