SirCharlesDave
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Autumn 2017
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If it turns out to be a mistake, it is one that is easily corrected by making a reservation the next day.Is this a mistake?
I understand that the crowds often occur in waves, and by holding back a day or two you may be able to get rid of them. (This is worse when you start at a major point with a weekend crowd.) If you keep getting caught out, then I'd say you should learn to make a reservation!But am I likely to get caught out more often than I think?
Maybe not that early, but by 5 p.m. they may be.Can I expect most Albergues to be full by 2pm?
No, it's not a mistake. Some places won't take reservations because of the number of people that guess wrong how far they can go. Where I was for several months, we were often full, but rarely at two PM. More like five or six. And some days (not often) only half full.....
As you can see I tend to be relatively unstructured in my approach.
I've noticed however, that people seem particularly exercised about accommodation. I wasn't counting on booking (or planning) ahead, as I want to stop when I'm tired, take my time, and not feel obligated to undertake specific 'stages' ...
Is this a mistake?
But am I likely to get caught out more often than I think? Can I expect most Albergues to be full by 2pm?
You'll be fine. Are you walking a pilgrimage or taking a cheap vacation? This is what you need to ask yourself. If it's the former, the Camino provides. I never planned anything. It was the best decision I ever made. I slept out a few times by choice. Two trips on the Frances and never stayed in Romcesvalles. One alburgue you DON't want to miss is Grañon. Just past Santo Domingo. I worked as hospitalera there in 2014. Father Jesus (how ironic) would not turn anyone away.Hi,
I'm going to start the Camino next week - not sure which day as I'm travelling overland from the UK. Also not sure where I'll start from, but maybe Roncesvalle or Pamplona.
As you can see I tend to be relatively unstructured in my approach.
I've noticed however, that people seem particularly exercised about accommodation. I wasn't counting on booking (or planning) ahead, as I want to stop when I'm tired, take my time, and not feel obligated to undertake specific 'stages' To be honest with my level of fitness I think I'll be very slow!
Is this a mistake?
I understand I may get caught out every now and then with full Albergues and 'no room at the Inn' - but I hope this isn't often and I will carry a bivvy bag for use if I'm really caught short!
But I'll be happy enough to stay at random Albergues, or pretty much whatever I can find.
But am I likely to get caught out more often than I think? Can I expect most Albergues to be full by 2pm?
Advice gratefully received.
My husband and I have never booked ahead in Spain or Italy, we like not being tied to a particular time or place to stop, and we like the element of relying on fate - and it does turn up some very interesting and memorable surprises. It was different in the Le Puy route we took in France - we were walking as a foursome and in a busy time of year for French hikers and we found we needed to book one day ahead. But I much prefer doing it the other way. And we have never ended up sleeping on a park bench (although it would be kinda fun just once to need to - it would add another interesting memory).Hi,
I'm going to start the Camino next week - not sure which day as I'm travelling overland from the UK. Also not sure where I'll start from, but maybe Roncesvalle or Pamplona.
As you can see I tend to be relatively unstructured in my approach.
I've noticed however, that people seem particularly exercised about accommodation. I wasn't counting on booking (or planning) ahead, as I want to stop when I'm tired, take my time, and not feel obligated to undertake specific 'stages' To be honest with my level of fitness I think I'll be very slow!
Is this a mistake?
I understand I may get caught out every now and then with full Albergues and 'no room at the Inn' - but I hope this isn't often and I will carry a bivvy bag for use if I'm really caught short!
But I'll be happy enough to stay at random Albergues, or pretty much whatever I can find.
But am I likely to get caught out more often than I think? Can I expect most Albergues to be full by 2pm?
Advice gratefully received.
Thanks so much.
Even asking the question was a bit of a departure for me, so I shall trust my instincts now and in the future!
I'm in Paris right now - heading south tomorrow!
Buen Camino everyone!
SirCharlesDave,
May I share with you these timeless wishes written by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 16th century in His Pilgrimage
"GIVE me my scallop-shell of quiet,
My staff of faith to walk upon,
My scrip of joy, immortal diet,
My bottle of salvation,
My gown of glory, hope's true guage;
And thus I'll take my pilgrimage...."
May your journey be "laid back" and wonder-filled!
Good luck and Buen camino!
I made no reservations and always found a bed.. That was from SPDP. You will find people who have to know ahead where they are going and exactly where they will stay. Someone told me we all have different disabilities. I was older with blisters. She was younger with anxiety over where she would stay, I believe she sometimes got a taxi to be assured. We all need to do our own Camino and deal with our own selves! Have a blast on your Camino. Done your way.Hi,
I'm going to start the Camino next week - not sure which day as I'm travelling overland from the UK. Also not sure where I'll start from, but maybe Roncesvalle or Pamplona.
As you can see I tend to be relatively unstructured in my approach.
I've noticed however, that people seem particularly exercised about accommodation. I wasn't counting on booking (or planning) ahead, as I want to stop when I'm tired, take my time, and not feel obligated to undertake specific 'stages' To be honest with my level of fitness I think I'll be very slow!
Is this a mistake?
I understand I may get caught out every now and then with full Albergues and 'no room at the Inn' - but I hope this isn't often and I will carry a bivvy bag for use if I'm really caught short!
But I'll be happy enough to stay at random Albergues, or pretty much whatever I can find.
But am I likely to get caught out more often than I think? Can I expect most Albergues to be full by 2pm?
Advice gratefully received.
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