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  1. pepi

    Astorga

    Paella, like Pizza, is mostly of the deep-frozen and factory-made variety along the Camino; the "real thing" is found in southern Spain along the Mediterranean. The main importance of course is that you were hungry enough to like it in spite. 🤮
  2. pepi

    Astorga

    Funny; the OP asked primarily for great food recommendations but instead of helpful suggestions only received references to the chocolate factory 🙄. (As a Swiss, I refrain from giving my (biased) opinion on the chocolate quality in Astorga) In fact, Astorga has some very good restaurants...
  3. pepi

    Best towns to take two nights on CFrances

    I never plan or take rest days. Instead, I take the bus near big cities like Burgos or Leon, so I have more time to explore them and to occasionally take a nap. In case of injury - so far I've been lucky - I would also take a bus or cab. Spending two days in one place would interrupt my Camino...
  4. pepi

    Accommodations in El Acebo de San Miguel

    Before 2021, I would simply have a drink and stroll through El Acebo. However, in 2021, I needed to make an extra stop before Ponferrada in order to meet someone there the next day, so I stayed at the Albergue Casa Peregrino. I was incredibly satisfied with my stay, so I returned there again in...
  5. pepi

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    You are right, but the variant of regularly requesting to reconfirm by phone 2 hours ahead of arrival, and the frequent question of my whereabouts at the time of that call was new to me.
  6. pepi

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    I enjoy reading @David Tallan's posts, but it seems like he hasn't walked the Camino in a while and may not be aware of current (post-covid) matters. During my last two Caminos in 2021 and 2022, it was common for me to be asked to reconfirm my reservation by phone two hours before arrival. When...
  7. pepi

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    Take them to the Camino 🤣
  8. pepi

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    The baby boomers (I am one of them) want to go on a backpacking trip without planning and sleep under a roof in a hippie-style manner, just once in their lives. Many have the money and time to fly from one continent to another to fulfill their ultimate dream, which the Camino de Santiago makes...
  9. pepi

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    I leave the bunk beds to the younger guys nowadays and like to have my own room. I can confirm dick bird feeling as being a fact: Definitely more people these days go likewise, which makes reservation a must, as the availability is limited. I recommend to start booking 3 months ahead. With this...
  10. pepi

    CF detour to Cañas

    This seems to be open in May, at least according to Booking.com, try this link below. ALOJAMIENTO LA CASA DEL TIO CESAR EN CAÑAS It is very expensive, but If you absolutely want to stay in Cañas,........ I would walk the 1 1/2h on to Cirueña or further to Sta. Domingo de la Calzada...
  11. pepi

    CF detour to Cañas

    Check-out these two places: Casa Rural La Posada Del Santo, CAÑAS ALOJAMIENTO LA CASA DEL TIO CESAR EN CAÑAS
  12. pepi

    Declining Pilgrimage Numbers on the French Camino: Understanding the Local Political Context

    I love that, thanks, Alex
  13. pepi

    Declining Pilgrimage Numbers on the French Camino: Understanding the Local Political Context

    I 100% agree with Rebekah. IMHO, someone who cherry-picks "the easiest" stretches from a "Camino menu" is a tourist. That said, I consider the Meseta totally as an "easy" walk, but also as one of the most beautiful parts of the CF; without it, a "real Camino" it is not. I admit of occasionally...
  14. pepi

    Pyrenees difficulty

    Response by ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence: The stretch of the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles is considered by many to be one of the most challenging sections of the entire Camino. This is due to a number of factors: Length: The distance from St Jean Pied de Port to...
  15. pepi

    What to expect on the Meseta in May?

    Reply by ChatGPT: The Meseta is a high plateau in central Spain that can be quite hot in May. Expect temperatures to be in the mid to high 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit (25 to 30 degrees Celsius) during the day, and to drop to the mid to low 50s Fahrenheit (10 to 15 degrees Celsius) at night. There...
  16. pepi

    Accommodation prebooking

    ...and from Sarria to SdC, I do....
  17. pepi

    Accommodation prebooking

    Does the prison serve breakfast? 🤣
  18. pepi

    Accommodation prebooking

    (General Opinion) The excitement of the very first Camino without reservations (or just call ahead the same day) in the unknown will always remain unforgetable. However, many repeaters tend to prebook their trip based on their previous experience and notes, a second time (and more) is different.
  19. pepi

    Accommodation prebooking

    If you're looking for private rooms, your plans pretty much match what I have done in 22 (and in 21) (I leave the Albergues to younger ones) I also take busses prior to Burgos and Leon in order to avoid dreary walks in industrial areas and to have more time for city-sightseeing). Get back to me...
  20. pepi

    Booking Orisson

    ...and the worst possible coffee in ridiculously large soup cups, in the morning, thank god Spain is just a day's walk away 🤩

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