I think it's a great idea. I think some people are very nice but disturb people because they don't know what the etiquette is--or the owner of the hostel or albergue doesn't post a few guidelines that would really help. For example, a sweet young couple from Asia, were up until 11PM, ...
I would recommend "Buen Camino" if you aren't that interested in talking to them at that particular time. If they are interested in talking to you at that time, they may make a remark, such as "how do you like your hiking shoes".
In turn, if you want to have a conversation, you could say...
I may be wrong but the Pilgrims Menu is meant for pilgrims and the menu del dia seems to be for everyone. I think both of them can be good or bad, depending on where you go.
Both are too much food for me. My favorite is finding (usual 2) tapas to eat (and a drink). Cheaper and yummy.
First, a possible suggestion to stay active--IF you have an indoor shopping mall, I have heard from a few people that they go there in the morning (getting inside 1/2 hour from opening is sometimes possible also) and do laps in the mall. This sounds very interesting to me but alas, I don't have...
I am a US citizen from the south. I am a hugger, as are many southerners. When comforting someone who is grieving, when seeing a friend, or someone who seems like they need a hug. Of course, I read the body language to see if they are open to it.
My phone shows temperature projections for 14 days out. For the cities of Pamplona, Burgos, and Leon, the high temperatures for days 10 through 14 from now are all below 70° for Sariya and Santiago 10 to 14 days from now are in the low 70s. By the time you get there however, they will be lower...
She is now really trying!!! Be prepared that 15-22 km may be her limit. And if there is a back packing service for the Ingles, this will helped her to increase her distance (and give her a better chance of getting close to 22 km).
I think you should definitely take a day off to lose the 2 people that you dread seeing. Then if you see them again, take another day off.
If you still just can't go on, realize that you can always return to finish at another time. And sometimes when you're done, you're done.
This year, I walked on CF for the fourth time (from Roncesvalle to Burgos in late May)-- My 3rd (last) time was in 2015.
1. Everyone knows it is best to reserve at Orisson.
2. We arrived in Roncesvalle, with a reservation (which they now allow) at 4:45 PM. We were aghast at the number of people...
I just had a similar problems a few weeks ago. I stayed at a small albergue that had had good recommendations. Despite being nice accommodations, the food was very mediocre, but much worse was the host. It was a miserable experience. You can't really say anything, or leave -- because it was...
I personally think that would be too large of a group to manage. I would suggest two different trips with a maximum of 10 people (including the leader).
I just got off of the Camino and I did see a group of 13 South Koreans plus one Spanish guide. They did seem to do quite well, but again they...
Since I have never had a drone fly above me, when this happened on the Camino a few weeks ago, my husband and I were curious and just waved at the drone.
I had blood in my urine and went to a local clinic which told me I had to go to a bank and pay a medical fee before they would even see me. Then the clinic told me that they don't do tests on site, and the results would not come back for many days.
I then went to what appeared to be a small ER...
I have 1 item I would like advice on:
1. Laundry detergent--clothes are washed almost daily and for two people hiking 14 days, that will be approximately 26 separate sinks of clothes. I found a possible light weight solution. Has anyone had any experience with Travelon laundry soap sheets? They...
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