Albergue del Abuelo Peuto.

Camino del Norte - Day 17 Noja to Guemes (15km)

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May 23rd 2011
The house that was marked 0.8km from the Camino sat on top of a little hill, looking extremely homely - not quite the albergue we were expecting to see. "Oh, Mr KFC Colonel Sanders" was what came to mind when we were greeted by Ernsto Bustio at the albergue door. His burly frame, face wearing a white beard and extremely kind eyes. A wide grin spread across his face when he saw us. "Muy Bien" wa ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more