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Aha! David- great question. My pre-first camino worries -
Worry #1: How difficult (physically) will the path be? I don't think I can walk 25km /day (I can and I did).
Worry #2: How much do I need to "train"? What type of training? Am I doing...
Thank you for your detailed response. It is very interesting around the broader context re food and the local economy! I know you are the authoritive voice on this subject who takes action! It’s great to hear that you are upbeat about future...
I understand that for very many other reasons people choose hotels or private rooms, and the Camino is still the Camino like this and is still beautiful in many other ways. Certainly no judgment there.
Just re-reading this thread.
And reflecting, that it took me a long time to understand the Donativo concept.
I stayed away from them.
After all, they were for people who could not afford much.
I'd feel out of place in my fancy hiking gear...
Not at at all like tipping. You are paying for the rent of the sheets, the water, the heating, the maintenance of the building and furniture,... (tipping is an extra you add)
Stayed a couple of times in donativos on my CF and my CP.
Last year on my CP I donated 10€ plus all change for bed and single course dinner and wine.
Should be ~15€.
The "best" private Albergue in Esposende charged 15€ for the bed and the...
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