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I wouldn’t panic just yet and pre-book everything. But maybe try to adjust your walking schedule to stay in-between the popular guidebook / gronze stages.
This is only my opinion and suggestion and if you don't agree or like it that is fine and dandy. It will not bother me in the least. For days we have been seeing posts about too many pilgrims, bottlenecks, bed races, etc.
I know many first time...
Those days are all part of it. I once walked 15km only to end up in a town on a stretch that wasn’t meant to have any towns / settlements for 25km… A lovely lady loaded us in her car and drove us close to where we were meant to go - which was...
Hi Kari, you really are getting into a difficult time of year. Glad you met your " knight in shinning armour" and it'll worked out.
I Hope it will get better for you. Take a deep breath and go for it. :)
Laurence
Hi Kari,
Thanks for the updates, I start the same route in 2 weeks. I have only booked a hostel in Oviedo, was hoping to wing it from there..May have to look a bit closer now.
Buen Camino
Well lesson learned today, not book ahead. Staying here in Paladin, but staying from 12 got a bit, well not boring, but not Camino life really. Waited for an hour having my lunchpack on my raindeer (Peter, you know what I mean), the owner showed...
Hi all! Started today from Oviedo to Escamplero. Now I know, why so many people say it's a bit of a challenge to come out of Oviedo. I got lost just once, but was rescued by a very friendly guy. A short, but beautiful walk by great weather...
I confess:
I like cold beer.
I like breaks (with a cold beer and tortilla).
I like orujo with a coffee.
I like communal meals.
I like getting to know other pilgrims.
I like conversations, spiritual or whatever.
I like to explore and do food in...
Having to press that button for water in the shower at the same time as waving my hand to make the light turn back on. All part of the fun. Grateful to be finished and having a shower and a bed
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