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I totally understand the point of the thread and Trecile’s post. I agree with sentiments expressed. I always use bar or cafe facilities and I always purchase something. Trecile was baffled and I was just commenting, maybe my reply didn’t appear...
Then you are very lucky. The time may come, as it did with me, when you don’t have as much control over the frequency or urgency of the call of nature as you would like.
Same. I’ve read an awful lot of books about the Camino and hers seemed to me, so personal that it was dull. After the first couple of dreams zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Good communication and respect are key I think.
I tend to make a Whatsapp booking a day or two in advance and tell them roughly when I expect to arrive.
If I'm running late I'll send them a message with an updated arrival time (estimate).
Never...
Usually it is trust and unfortunately a number of people do make multiple bookings for the same night and choose the one that suits on the day without telling the other hosts.
As a result most places that accept bookings via WhatsApp will now...
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