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@Anniesantiago, I can't help you with that one but I can't see where a problem might arise for a pilgrim walking to or fro. A pilgrim is a pilgrim and we have all got to get home someday.
That said, a few years ago now I presented myself at the Municipal in Burgos en-route to Moratinos and a Ditch-Pigging session. While just chatting to the volunteer on the desk I mentioned that I was "en-route to Moratinos" to be told that beds were for Pilgrims en-route to Santiago! We chatted some more and I got a bed.
Albergues, unless I've really lost the plot, exist to offer shelter to pilgrims. A Pilgrim is entitled to ask for a bed. It's in the hospitalero/as' gift to grant it.
edited: I'm losing my grip on grammar
I've tried walking sideways,
And walking to the front,
But people just look at me,
And say it's a publicity stunt.
[with profound apologies to Spike Milligan (who wouldn't have cared at all)]
My friend from Slovenia (living in Madrid most of the time) have walked it "backwards" from SdC a few times and I don't remember there were any glitches in albergues.Has anyone here walked backwards on the Madrid route?
Did you have any issues in the albergues or did they mind you weren't going toward Santiago?
Careful Rev. I was raised with a terrible thirstAlways glad to find another Goon Show fan. Next round is on me!
I really want to be a fly on the wall for this conversation!Always glad to find another Goon Show fan. Next round is on me!
Careful Rev. I was raised with a terrible thirst
It’s possible, but hope it doesn’t happen.Did you have any issues in the albergues or did they mind you weren't going toward Santiago?
Close but I think it was "You DIRTY rotten swine, you!""You rotton swine, you!"