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Simple words cannot express the feelings that this pilgrims family must be struggling with.
My sincerest condolences from a stranger but a fellow pilgrim in life X
I am a part of all that I have met;
Yet all experience is an arch wherethro'
Gleams that untravell'd world whose margin fades
For ever and forever when I move.
Victory with each footstep many or few does not matter...seeking enlightenment at every dawn, fulfilling, sharing and caring, appreciated, laughing out and inspiring great fun.
Buen Camino
Many bars in Spain will often give you a few tapas with your drink it's quite traditional. I'm not quite sure why they do it but I think that there may be a slight obligation to buy a second drink or tempt your tastebuds sufficiently to perhaps order something more substantial either way it's a...
Very often there will only be a few people staying. Sometimes you can have a place almost to yourself. I personally would not go down the tent route. It won't save you money in the long run as your knees feet and an uncomfortable nights sleep will reap any financial benefits
It won't be possible to stay " outside" many of the Albergues in a tent as a lot of them are in towns or built up areas.
Why pay 8-10 € ? And stay outside.
It's not always safe too. Items do get stolen and the weather is not always brilliant...
Hi Last year a few Peregrinos used tents.
They were very heavy to carry in the heat along with the equipment needed to support that idea, cooking, water, washing yourself and your socks shirts and underwear. Carrying food.
Some Minicipal Albergues are almost free €5 per night and you can shower...
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