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Who are your cousins??? You may not have the crowding issues in April. With the exception of Orrison/Kayola, you don't have to pre-pay when booking albergues just call ahead. You will get a list with phone numbers when you pick up your credential at SJPDP.
My husband and I are slow walkers. We went during a very busy month when hostels filled quickly. You basically have to be off the trail by 1pm, as they fill rapidly starting at noon. We often stayed halfway between the Brierley suggested stops and we booked a day ahead. If you book ahead...
My husband and I walked the Camino Frances in September, the single busiest month in recorded Camino history. My tips may not apply during slower seasons, but this is what we experienced. We found that we had to reach the albergues by y1 pm or so, as there were so many walkers that most were...
I was bit in the municipal albergue in Estella yesterday. Where can I get spray for my pack and what should I ask for in Spanish? Washing & drying all my clothes, but I can't wash the pack. Thanks for any help!!!
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