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  1. Tschempi

    Question about booking accommodations ahead of time

    The previous post doesn’t realise and should take into account the current trend and the increase in pilgrims of all sorts. It is all about availability of beds / rooms to satisfy the demand.
  2. Tschempi

    Question about booking accommodations ahead of time

    I just got back from the Camino Frances and it was very very busy... Large groups (10 -20 persons) starting from SJPP and others starting from Burgos, Leon, etc... Finding a place to sleep was a challenge. Bed race was a reality... Multiple bookings, large groups with a Van which arrived well...
  3. Tschempi

    LIVE from the Camino CF-things are not that bad - May 2023

    I am on the CF , started in SJPP on the 27th of April and walking currently to Burgos. Sharing my perception: I have never experienced such a mass of Grinos. Large groups of “DayBackPacks” take over full parts of dormitories which leads to Full or Complete signs. Getting a bed is currently a...
  4. Tschempi

    From Basel...

    Hi it’s not only about prices but you will experience a very different kind of hospitality. Nothing compared with the kindness on the Camino ways in France, Spain or Portugal. But I am sure you are aware of that. Take care and « Buen Camino «
  5. Tschempi

    LIVE from the Camino The Adventures of Dani7 on the Camino Francés

    Buen Camino, maybe we will meet…. I will be around… Camino provides.
  6. Tschempi

    Article in the NYT about walking and Camino

    Thank you very much.
  7. Tschempi

    Biarritz to St Jean Monday 20 March by public transport

    Hi you should definitely try : https://www.expressbourricot.com/ They are really great and will try their uttermost to help you to get SJPP for a reasonable price. Let me know how it goes. JP
  8. Tschempi

    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Jungleboy is all right. I did it last year in may.
  9. Tschempi

    How to Avoid Road Walking on the Camino Portugues

    I would recommend you the coastal with the spiritual variante. It was really amazing with a few roads… ok but overall it was maybe 10% overall. Buen camino
  10. Tschempi

    What is between Sarria and Santiago? And Muxia?

    I fully agree. Just let the camino provide you. Best advice no expectations…
  11. Tschempi

    St Bernard Pass end of June

    I agree with Harington. Be well prepared to get any kind of weather. In the Swiss Alps (the weather can change within 15 minutes from sunny to rainstorm, from foggy to snow. Temperatures can drop dramatically. You need to plan with layers.
  12. Tschempi

    How many days walking from Porto to Santiago?

    12 Days, Coastal with the Esperitual Variante, daily average 25km hiking
  13. Tschempi

    Alternative accommodation Armentiera

    Hi We just stayed at this Rural Casa http://www.booking.com/Share-jpb2Uq Carballo de Prado 1900. It was great . They even pick you up at the monastery… and drop you off on the Camino the next day. Really Nice people !!! But of course It us not the same price, but at least you secure a room. Burn...
  14. Tschempi

    Camino Portugues May 2022

    Hi Sharon, I don't understand very well you route... Would be great to catch up with you as some stage in Spain, who knows. We are heading into Compostelle through the camino Portuguese. Anyhow. Buon Camino!
  15. Tschempi

    Camino Portugues May 2022

    Hi Frankybaby66 We will be starting on the 2nd of May same Route. Hope to catch up as some stage. Take it easy. Looking forward to share a great dinner!

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