Galicia and the unwary pilgrim

We are sneaking down a back lane to enter the sprawling town of O Pino. Wiki is a little cool on the terrain. It says ‘The relief of the municipality is not very rugged, with a variability between 200 metres on the banks of the Tambre River and 452 metres (Monte das Minas).; Having peaked at almost 9000 in 1950 the population has levelled out around 4300. March sees an average temp of 15oC. It rains, on average, just about every other day and about 10cm of rain fall.



We will be passing LaCasa de las Botas. This hostel has only 2 reviews, one four, one five, neither say why. The Taberna O Carreiro gets 73 reviews. In November Mika saisd ‘Refreshing stop midway between Arzua and A Rua. A fresh bowl of yogurt with fruit and an omelette just hit the spot. Very friendly owners, clean tables, jd a good vibe overall. Must stop location on the Camino.’ Gwynfor added ‘Good refreshment stop on the Camino de Santiago. Good male and female (I am told!) toilets. Quite busy at peak times, but that is a good sign! In both cases the management replied.

Into every life a little Galaician rain must fall and alas at the same time Gwynfor was there, so was Loli. Loli said ‘The place is very nice and charming, but the only place on the way that has not had details with the pilgrim upside down, they charge separately for the tomato on the toast.

Hello, what you say seems very strong to me, you are not right in the beginning, the sandwich with tomato was ordered, perhaps the colleague did not understand it well and I think that you should be more humble with the customer, we are very grateful and we always leave tips. It seemed like an ugly act to me. How freedom of expression exists here I explain it’

The management replied

Hello Loli! Let's see, I'm going to help you remember because it seems that you have forgotten details along the way. First detail, you have arrived at our establishment ordering something that we do not have offered on our menu (a French omelet toast). Even so, as if we had both things separately, they were told that what they asked could be done but it would be charged separately, but of course, it was a lot to pay. Then they asked our companion for a French omelet sandwich, which we did offer on our menu, and it was cheaper. Second detail, like all our clients, they have left their order paid and once it is brought to the table they ask to add sliced ​​tomato to said sandwich and our colleague warns that this is an extra ingredient and is charged (which is also specified in our letter). So, it is not about “not having details with the pilgrim”, but about making a living and that the things that you demand of us (because there are many of you throughout the season) cost us money. I think it's more about seeing if it fits and I get half a sandwich for free. Anyway, thanks for the visit and good way.’



We will wind round the backlanes and end the day back on the N-547.



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