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I found they made you sweat, so you were as wet inside them as outside. Also, they are noisy. Stick with quick dry hiking clothes. I left mine in a donation bin in an albergue.
I have seen the notes from others, and believe that if this is unusual behaviour, you should report it to the authorities. It might be a simple explanation - having lost his phone, or decided to take a week out, but he might need assistance.
I really do sympathise with the hoteliers providing pilgrim meals, it must be difficult to manage. I guess the only way to do the Camino on a budget now, is to prepare your own meals. Are the kitchens still closed?
I didn’t wait for breakfast unless there were exceptional circumstances because it was generally and underwhelming meal. I took some biscuits and fruit and walked for an hour and then stopped for a good cup of coffee and something to eat in one of the pubs.
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