Brierley book

[Kinsey Carpenter]

I used the Brierly guide book exclusively from SJPP to Santiago. I found
it informative and insightful and I have no reservations about
recommending it to anyone. The only spot I recall the directions to be
wrong (probably outdated) was walking out of Ponferrada. On page 247 the
guidance under the tunnel is wrong as one should take the gravel road
between the wine co-op and the Man truck dealership. I also take
exception to Mr. Brierly's rather positive remarks regarding the
Manjarin albergue. I and all who shared the experience with me found the
sleeping situation and general sanitation to be questionable. Tomas, the
hospitalero/proprietor is fascinating but I suggest you experience his
unique hospitality as a rest stop between Rabanal and Molinaseca.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Gower [mailto:kathygoweraHOTMAIL.COM]
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:25 PM
To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
Subject: Re: Brierley book

I bought the Brierly book years after making the Camino Frances and was
reassured and impressed by this very competant little book. I gave it to
my
nephew when he walked the Camino last summer...he ended up giving it to
pilgrims who were eager for it when he took some time off the route in
the
intense heat of last summer.  We both wish we had it again...and will
probably order it from Findhorn Press, not Amazon.  I do have his
version
from Santiago to Finisterre and plan on using it asap.  Both are good
companions to the Confraternity guides which sometimes have glaring
errors
in distance.


>From: Duke Klassen <dklassenaMN.RR.COM>
>Reply-To: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
>To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
>Subject: Brierley book
>Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:58:01 -0500
>
>Charles,
>
>     I bought the John Brierley guide too but later read a very
negative
>customer review at Amazon.com's site. (There were only two reviews, so
feel
>free to read it there).  Has anyone else used the Brierley book on the
>camino and also found it wanting?
>
>Duke

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