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I so sympathize with everyone here. Fortunately, I have the means to book private. And, for those who are thinking it, no I do not consider myself a "tourist". I walk everyday with my pack and experience the same challenges as everyone else. I just prefer to book private sleeping...
I asked the same question on my Facebook page for APOC as I am planning to walk again next year and have been having some issues with my knees. I received lots of answers from people who had the replacement surgery as well as other types of knee surgeries and all replied with a resounding...
OMG. This is so me. Though I did not say it because I was annoyed. It was the idea of 44 days away and walking everyday, etc. But as soon as I got home I changed my tune within a matter of weeks. I long to be back there for another 44 days, walking everyday, etc.
Sadly, I must agree. With the exception of my first night at Orrison, my travel buddy and I had private rooms (most very nice accommodations) all the way to Santiago. She was a snorer. I also had to contend with the pilgrims who would stay up late drinking in nearby bars, traffic, etc.
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Love it!! There are a couple of people in this forum who truly do not get the true meaning of the Camino and are perhaps a bit too snobbish for it (dirty hippies, loud snoring). I would suggest that people with such delicate sensibilities book private accommodations all along the way.
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