Bars

[Howard Mendes]

In a message dated 9/18/2003 9:19:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Glenn.JilekaFHWA.DOT.GOV writes:
So when you say "bars" on the Camino, do you mean pub type facilities?  Are
they restaurants that sell alcohol or are they primarily drinking
establishments that sell some food on the side?
The Camino "bars" are mostly more like cafes, than traditional bars that we
know in the US.  They are the places that you stop at for coffee & croissants
in the morning if you are lucky enough to have one along the way.  They are
also where you can use the "facilities" in times of dire need.
Frequently after you find a refugio, get a bed, wash clothes and take a
shower (before the hot water runs out),  you head out to a local bar for an
afternoon of refreshments and encounters with other pilgrims where you can share your
experiences and relax after a tough day of walking.
Many of them have character and "characters"  like the Cowboy Bar which was
unforgetable.  Howard Mendes, NYC
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