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Yes-- I also considered this. I've been trained to be a hospitalera so considered volunteering for 2 weeks next year and then doing the Primitivo. On the other hand, since the Primitivo appears to be the most challenging of the caminos, completing the first part of the Norte first would put me...
Amazing that you're finding fewer people now! When I did the Camino Frances in 2017, it was quite busy in September. I frequently had to book ahead. Glad you're finding some peace!
Thank you to the others who replied to my post. I probably will book where I can and see what happens. I'm...
I also experienced a bit of a “bed race” in September 2018 when I did the Camino Portuguese from Porto to Santiago. I like staying in the municipales or donativos when possible, but when it became too stressful I started booking private albergues in advance. This year I will arrive in Irún on...
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