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These updates are for the 2nd edition of Walking the Camino de Santiago. Updates for the 1st edition are also available.

Orisson (page 43) About 5km after Honto, the Refuge-Auberge Orisson costs 28euros for bed, dinner and breakfast. Phone 0681 497956.

Espinal (page 45) Camping Urrobi, at km42 on the N-135, has bungalows for rent and a private albergue.

Pamplona (page 57) The German confraternity, Freundeskreis der Jakobuspilger Paderborn has opened a new albergue in Pamplona. To get there, turn left just after crossing the Puente Magdalena over the Rio Arga. The albergue has 23 bunks in small rooms.

Uterga (page 59) Albergue Camino del Perdón's phone number is 948 344660; web site is at www.caminodelperdon.es.

Obanos (page 61) Casa Rural Osses has 4 double rooms for 25 euros (without bath) or 30 euros (with bath). Laundry, access to kitchen (3 euros). Calle San Guillermo 3, phone 948 344261.

Puente la Reina (page 62) Camping El Molino (www.campingelmolino.com) has bungalows that sleep 4-6 people for 69 euros (79 euros in July and August).

Cirauqui (page 63) Albergue Parroquial, next to the church, has 12 beds. By donation. Open mid-March to end of September. Phone 948 342081.

Logroño (page 71) Camping La Playa (www.campinglaplaya.com, phone 941 252253, Avda de la Playa, 6, next to the Las Norias sporting complex) has bungalows that sleep up to 5 people for 69 euros. You can also get a bunk bed for 18 euros.

Burgos (page 93) The Santiago y Santa Catalina albergue in the centre of Burgos has reopened after many years. The albergue is located very close to the cathedral.

Sahagún (page 103) There's a new albergue in Sahagún, just at the entrance to town. It's reportedly very bicycle- and horse-friendly.

El Ganso (page 123) Albergue Gabino opened in 2007. It has room for 30 pilgrims in summer, 11 pilgrims in winter, and has a kitchen, heating and laundry facilities. There is also one private room with 2 beds. The albergue is on calle Real, no. 9.

La Faba (page 132) A German-run albergue opened at La Faba at the beginning of April.

Furela (page 143) A café is now (September 2006) open in Furela.

Portomarín (page 146) Michael writes of two new private albergues in Portomarín. Kevin says that one of these, Albergue Ferramonteiro, is a great facility with 108 beds, a great kitchen, marvellous bathrooms and dorm beds. Cost is 8 euros, and it's on the left up the stairs after crossing the bridge. Thanks to Michael and Kevin for the updates!

Gonzar (page 147) The albergue at Gonzar closed for refurbishment in winter 2005-2006. It was scheduled to re-open in September 2006.

San Julián (page 149) There's a private albergue called O Abrigadoiro here (phone 982 374 117). They also operate as the local bar, serve breakfast, dinner and drinks all day. Cost is 22 euros, with complimentary wine and bread and cheese. Thanks to Marilyn for the information!

Santa Irene (page 153) According to reports from spring 2006, the municipal albergue is closed for repairs.

Pazo Xan Xordo (page 155) Close to Vilamaior, just past Lavacolla, is a new hotel, Pazo Xan Xordo (www.pazoxanxordo.com). A double room costs between 42 and 55 euros, depending on season. Again, thanks to Marilyn for the info!