BROWNCOUNTYBOB
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- Camino Frances: 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
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We’re you able to cancel reservations without penalties? And are you able to do that now for 2021?My wife and I walked the camino frances in 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Sept-Oct each time). We wanted to keep hiking the camino every two years, but were concerned about the high number of pilgrims walking during the Jubilee year, so we decided to hike in 2020. We made private room reservations every night. Then the pandemic hit. Since it is unlikely that a vaccine will be available and/or travel restrictions lifted, I recently cancelled all room reservations for this fall. I will wait to cancel the flights in late August to ensure a better chance of getting a full refund, rather than vouchers.
Starting over again to make private room reservations for Sept-Oct 2021, I was wondering whether many places would not yet accept reservations. To my surprise, thus far I have made 34 of 40 overnight reservations (including in transit nights in Madrid, Pamplona, 2 nights in Santiago, and our last night in Madrid). I used Booking.com to reserve most nights, but contacted several albergues that we stayed at before, or used contact information from Gronze.com.
It's a great relief to make these reservations one year in advance for a Jubilee year. That said, I'm sure we'll need to make some adjustments in hiking and social distancing as needed with hopefully the worst part of the pandemic behind us.
Bob
Good morning. My first walk was also delayed to the virus. Planning on late August through sept 2021.My wife and I walked the camino frances in 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Sept-Oct each time). We wanted to keep hiking the camino every two years, but were concerned about the high number of pilgrims walking during the Jubilee year, so we decided to hike in 2020. We made private room reservations every night. Then the pandemic hit. Since it is unlikely that a vaccine will be available and/or travel restrictions lifted, I recently cancelled all room reservations for this fall. I will wait to cancel the flights in late August to ensure a better chance of getting a full refund, rather than vouchers.
Starting over again to make private room reservations for Sept-Oct 2021, I was wondering whether many places would not yet accept reservations. To my surprise, thus far I have made 34 of 40 overnight reservations (including in transit nights in Madrid, Pamplona, 2 nights in Santiago, and our last night in Madrid). I used Booking.com to reserve most nights, but contacted several albergues that we stayed at before, or used contact information from Gronze.com.
It's a great relief to make these reservations one year in advance for a Jubilee year. That said, I'm sure we'll need to make some adjustments in hiking and social distancing as needed with hopefully the worst part of the pandemic behind us.
Bob
Hi Bob, it sounds like you and your wife are vererans of the Camino Frances. It is such a special experience. My husband and I walked it in 2014, then decided to try some other caminos - Camino del Norte, Chemin de St Jacques, and the Via Francigena. We are now longing once again for the very special experience of the Camino Frances. We loved the other caminos, but none compare for the pilgrim experience. We, like you and your wife, stay in small B&Bs, small hotels, etc. a pre-book. Would you be willing to share your itinerary (stages, places you stay) with us? Our plan is to go in 2022. No worries if you are not comfortable with sharing. Buen camino, DianeMy wife and I walked the camino frances in 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Sept-Oct each time). We wanted to keep hiking the camino every two years, but were concerned about the high number of pilgrims walking during the Jubilee year, so we decided to hike in 2020. We made private room reservations every night. Then the pandemic hit. Since it is unlikely that a vaccine will be available and/or travel restrictions lifted, I recently cancelled all room reservations for this fall. I will wait to cancel the flights in late August to ensure a better chance of getting a full refund, rather than vouchers.
Starting over again to make private room reservations for Sept-Oct 2021, I was wondering whether many places would not yet accept reservations. To my surprise, thus far I have made 34 of 40 overnight reservations (including in transit nights in Madrid, Pamplona, 2 nights in Santiago, and our last night in Madrid). I used Booking.com to reserve most nights, but contacted several albergues that we stayed at before, or used contact information from Gronze.com.
It's a great relief to make these reservations one year in advance for a Jubilee year. That said, I'm sure we'll need to make some adjustments in hiking and social distancing as needed with hopefully the worst part of the pandemic behind us.
Bob
BobAmy, we've had very good weather all three caminos we walked in Sept-Oct. The weather was good in 2015, but when we arrived in Galicia, it rained most days until we reached Santiago. The hot days weren't blistering and the chilly days were fine.
The best for us was 2017. It rained a bit during our hike into Zubiri and Pamplona, then we had clear, blue skies all the way to Santiago! Last year, we had good weather most days, but we did walk in non-stop rain from Fonfria to Samos plus one other day in Galicia.
September tends to be a very popular time to hike. In 2017 and 2019, there were many pilgrims hiking. Some entire towns were "completo", causing pilgrims to hike further, or catch a ride to stay somewhere. There's no way to predict the crowds in 2021.
Buen camino! Bob
Bob, I suggest that you edit your post to remove your email address. As this forum is visible to anyone or anybot on the internet you are opening yourself up to receiving spam. Members can send you a private message via the forum.Diane, yes, I am a planner and keep all this in a simple spreadsheet. Please send me an email and I'll send this to you off line.
I just sent you a private message. Click/tap on the envelope icon at the top of the forum page.Trecile, thanks for the advice. Four or five pilgrims have contacted me via my email address and I've sent the spreadsheet to them. As you suggested, I removed my email address. Not sure I know how to send or receive a private message, but I'll figure that out if someone contacts me. Bob
I started planning my 2021 camino and was able to make my Santiago de Compostela reservations for October.My wife and I walked the camino frances in 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Sept-Oct each time). We wanted to keep hiking the camino every two years, but were concerned about the high number of pilgrims walking during the Jubilee year, so we decided to hike in 2020. We made private room reservations every night. Then the pandemic hit. Since it is unlikely that a vaccine will be available and/or travel restrictions lifted, I recently cancelled all room reservations for this fall. I will wait to cancel the flights in late August to ensure a better chance of getting a full refund, rather than vouchers.
Starting over again to make private room reservations for Sept-Oct 2021, I was wondering whether many places would not yet accept reservations. To my surprise, thus far I have made 34 of 40 overnight reservations (including in transit nights in Madrid, Pamplona, 2 nights in Santiago, and our last night in Madrid). I used Booking.com to reserve most nights, but contacted several albergues that we stayed at before, or used contact information from Gronze.com.
It's a great relief to make these reservations one year in advance for a Jubilee year. That said, I'm sure we'll need to make some adjustments in hiking and social distancing as needed with hopefully the worst part of the pandemic behind us.
Bob
Hi Diane - I also have a file I can share with you. I'll send you a separate message.We, like you and your wife, stay in small B&Bs, small hotels, etc. a pre-book. Would you be willing to share your itinerary (stages, places you stay) with us? Our plan is to go in 2022. No worries if you are not comfortable with sharing. Buen camino, Diane
Hi Bob - I've also copied you into a private message. Please note that your email address is still visible to all. Regards, Peter, Australia.As you suggested, I removed my email address.
Hi Bob - I've also copied you into a private message. Please note that your email address is still visible to all. Regards, Peter, Australia.
Hi Peter - I would love to see your itinerary as well. I am planning for a Spring or Fall 2021 CF if conditions improve and they are allowing US citizens. I don't know how to share private email either but I would love to see your experiences.Hi Diane - I also have a file I can share with you. I'll send you a separate message.
To send a private message to another forum member tap/click on their user name.Hi Peter - I would love to see your itinerary as well. I am planning for a Spring or Fall 2021 CF if conditions improve and they are allowing US citizens. I don't know how to share private email either but I would love to see your experiences.
Many thanks
Amy
God bless, BobMy wife and I walked the camino frances in 2015, 2017 and 2019 (Sept-Oct each time). We wanted to keep hiking the camino every two years, but were concerned about the high number of pilgrims walking during the Jubilee year, so we decided to hike in 2020. We made private room reservations every night. Then the pandemic hit. Since it is unlikely that a vaccine will be available and/or travel restrictions lifted, I recently cancelled all room reservations for this fall. I will wait to cancel the flights in late August to ensure a better chance of getting a full refund, rather than vouchers.
Starting over again to make private room reservations for Sept-Oct 2021, I was wondering whether many places would not yet accept reservations. To my surprise, thus far I have made 34 of 40 overnight reservations (including in transit nights in Madrid, Pamplona, 2 nights in Santiago, and our last night in Madrid). I used Booking.com to reserve most nights, but contacted several albergues that we stayed at before, or used contact information from Gronze.com.
It's a great relief to make these reservations one year in advance for a Jubilee year. That said, I'm sure we'll need to make some adjustments in hiking and social distancing as needed with hopefully the worst part of the pandemic behind us.
Bob
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