Free wine!

Haven't seen a wine fountain, but saw a chocolate waterfall the other week.

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We weren't allowed to drink from it though.
 
Just heard from horshamjack. He's there as we speak. Word gets around!
He got half a glass of wine when it ran out!
He's going back at 8am in the morning when they put on a new batch.
How's that for dedication?
 
Apart from the free wine, the wine in the bodega attached is very reasonably priced and we have just enjoyed a bottle of blue wine we purchased there. I have never seen blue wine before but it is very very nice. wish i'd got more now. looks like we will be going back.

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Jays said:
Listening to a American pod cast about the Camino, the guy was amazed that beer and wine are cheaper than water to buy!
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I remember during the early 1960s, after a drought in Spain, they were apologising for the strength of the wine, as there was a shortage of water to dilute the must during the fermentation.
 
helen262 said:
Apart from the free wine, the wine in the bodega attached is very reasonably priced and we have just enjoyed a bottle of blue wine we purchased there. I have never seen blue wine before but it is very very nice. wish i'd got more now. looks like we will be going back.

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I shall get some of that, ideal to take to parties back in UK.
 
helen262 said:
Apart from the free wine, the wine in the bodega attached is very reasonably priced and we have just enjoyed a bottle of blue wine we purchased there. I have never seen blue wine before but it is very very nice. wish i'd got more now. looks like we will be going back.

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Translation of the label reads ,listerine mouth wash.:lol-049::lol-049::lol-049:
 
Well, we had to!
It's on our way to Pamplona, where we are going & my family wouldn't believe there's such a thing as a free wine fountain.
Also for those who complain that we are depriving the poor pilgrims, don't worry.
We saw many walkers on the Camino who called in at the font but they were drinking the water.
I love a glass of wine but of doing an arduous trek as this, would stick with the water, red wine is a fast- track to dehydration.
With me it's a case of false economy as I've booked into the Aire & although it's only €4 for 3 days, it's the 1st time I've paid for an overnight stay in mainland Europe in over 4 years!
 

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You could have parked on the monastery car park for free, but as you you are on the aire it looks like you have to pay for the services but if you look closely you will see they have put a cross through where you have to put a token so the water and services are free.
 
helen262 said:
You could have parked on the monastery car park for free, but as you you are on the aire it looks like you have to pay for the services but if you look closely you will see they have put a cross through where you have to put a token so the water and services are free.
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I did notice the cross through the coin slot, but they say services are included on the notice at the entrance.
I saw vans parking out side the sports centre for free, but what's the point?, 4 euros for 72hrs with all the services, even I can't grumble at that.
 
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