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Private albergues may let you stay a second night, but the xunta and parochial ones may not. If you are relaxing, a private room or hostal may be best. Have a fun, slow walk!do the albergues allow you to stay more than one night or is it best to get a private room or hotel?
Private albergues may let you stay a second night, but the xunta and parochial ones may not. If you are relaxing, a private room or hostal may be best. Have a fun, slow walk!
That's perfect, thank you!@GailBolander welcome to the forum - pilgrim! I am sure you will find plenty of company on the camino, but do add yourself to the forum calendar. Have a look and you will see there is at lease one person who is leaving on that day. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/calendar/
Haha that was a thought I had as well but then I let the "anxious negative thoughts" creep in and didn't know if a new place would turn me down if they saw a stamp from a place in the same town...I really need to stop overthinking and just go with itMost private ones will, and if it's a big enough city/town with multiple albergues, just go to a different one. That's what I did before, and you get an extra, different stamp in your pilgrim's credentials, ha ha. Most open around 12:00-1:00 pm.
I've stayed at a pensiones at a town and then the next night stayed at the municipal albergue down the street. They never batted an eye at what was in my credentials. They know pilgrims rest up and stay multiple nights in the same town.Haha that was a thought I had as well but then I let the "anxious negative thoughts" creep in and didn't know if a new place would turn me down if they saw a stamp from a place in the same town...I really need to stop overthinking and just go with it
Back in 2015 when I arrived at the Municipal Albergue in Finesterre, a person in front of me in the queue was refused a bed because they had stayed in Finesterre the night before with friends in a private albergue. They were told that the rules in Galicia were that you can stay in the Municipal Albergues for one night when you first arrive in the location, so if staying in the same place for more than one night and wanting to stay at a Municipal Albergue, do it the first night then go private after that.I've stayed at a pensiones at a town and then the next night stayed at the municipal albergue down the street. They never batted an eye at what was in my credentials. They know pilgrims rest up and stay multiple nights in the same town.
cheers and ultreia
A calendar! I learn something new about this forum every time I visit.@GailBolander welcome to the forum - pilgrim! I am sure you will find plenty of company on the camino, but do add yourself to the forum calendar. Have a look and you will see there is at lease one person who is leaving on that day. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/calendar/
Ta, done.If you go to the "Members Only" section and the "Introductions"thread, you should see instructions on how to add to the calendar.
"Add your Start date to our Camino Calendar. 1) Start a new Thread about your Camino plans 2) After thread has been created, select "Thread Tools" above your post (over to the right). Then select "Calendar Add". More instructions here."
I can not find how to Add to the Calendar?@GailBolander welcome to the forum - pilgrim! I am sure you will find plenty of company on the camino, but do add yourself to the forum calendar. Have a look and you will see there is at lease one person who is leaving on that day. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/calendar/
Thank you for the info! That's good to know!Back in 2015 when I arrived at the Municipal Albergue in Finesterre, a person in front of me in the queue was refused a bed because they had stayed in Finesterre the night before with friends in a private albergue. They were told that the rules in Galicia were that you can stay in the Municipal Albergues for one night when you first arrive in the location, so if staying in the same place for more than one night and wanting to stay at a Municipal Albergue, do it the first night then go private after that.
The only thing which could allow someone to stay in a Municipal for more than one night would be if they are affected by a medical condition which can be verified.
Hi all!
My name is Gail, I'm currently gearing up to start walking the Camino Frances on April 29! It's my first Camino as well as my first solo trip so I'm getting a little nervous but mostly excited. I think I have my gear all figured out, there's only so many packing lists I can pore over before I start going in circles and stressing myself out! Any sage advice would be appreciated though
I've given myself plenty of time to walk the route to Muxia, I leave St. Jean on April 29th and I have to be back in Paris to meet my sister on June 27th. It's too much time in all honesty but I plan to take some rest days, and I wouldn't mind having time after I'm done to explore Spain more or Portugal...or wherever!
I guess a question I have is, when deciding to take a rest day, do the albergues allow you to stay more than one night or is it best to get a private room or hotel?
I really just wanted to say hi to everyone and see if there is anyone out there starting off at the same time!!
With so much time you will have a wonderful trip as you can stop where you like and when you like, no hurrying wonderfull.Hi all!
My name is Gail, I'm currently gearing up to start walking the Camino Frances on April 29! It's my first Camino as well as my first solo trip so I'm getting a little nervous but mostly excited. I think I have my gear all figured out, there's only so many packing lists I can pore over before I start going in circles and stressing myself out! Any sage advice would be appreciated though
I've given myself plenty of time to walk the route to Muxia, I leave St. Jean on April 29th and I have to be back in Paris to meet my sister on June 27th. It's too much time in all honesty but I plan to take some rest days, and I wouldn't mind having time after I'm done to explore Spain more or Portugal...or wherever!
I guess a question I have is, when deciding to take a rest day, do the albergues allow you to stay more than one night or is it best to get a private room or hotel?
I really just wanted to say hi to everyone and see if there is anyone out there starting off at the same time!!
Thank you for this Suggestion as I plan to take Time in this walk to SEE various sitesThere are so many things to see along the way. If you do have some extra time, I would suggest taking a day to check them out. A couple of suggestions could be:
Monasteries of Yuso and Suso: these are located in San Millán de la Cogolla (La Rioja), less than ten kilometres from the French Route of the Way, in the district of Cirueña. They are known as the cradle of the Castilian language, as it was here that the first written evidence of this language was recorded. Take a walk around the town and discover its majestic Romanesque buildings.
- Atapuerca archaeological site: this is the most important archaeological site in Europe. It lies about 20 kilometres outside Burgos, but you’ll have a chance to find out all about it thanks to the Museum of Human Evolution in the city itself. As well as an exhibition of the findings from the sites, there is also a shuttle bus to take you to Atapuerca.
- The Palaeolithic cave art of the Cantabrian Coast: it comprises the Altamira cave and another 17 caves which are scattered through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias. The paintings they contain are about 14,000 years old, and most of the caves are very near the Northern Route to Santiago. The most important –Altamira– is in Santillana del Mar, where you can visit the museum and a life-size replica of the cave. This one would be if you have a lot of time as it is not along the Frances route.
There are many more.
I'm having trouble with this as wellI am on the site for the calender how do I put my trip on the calender?
Me too!! Love to add my camino to calendar. Im staring Leon on may 18I'm having trouble with this as well
It's actually not on the calendar site, if you click the link to "start a new thread" and select the "pilgrim introductions" forum you can then add your title and content to your post and click "create thread", on the next screen you'll have the option for "thread tools" (above your post and to the right) and that should allow you to add to the calendar.I am on the site for the calender how do I put my trip on the calender?
I'm starting my 2nd Camino leaving SJPDP on the 26th April, but you will probably overtake me as I go very slowly!! I wish you Buen Camino and I offer one piece of advice, it's not a race, enjoy the ride, you may only ever do it once, dont waste this opportunityHi all!
My name is Gail, I'm currently gearing up to start walking the Camino Frances on April 29! It's my first Camino as well as my first solo trip so I'm getting a little nervous but mostly excited. I think I have my gear all figured out, there's only so many packing lists I can pore over before I start going in circles and stressing myself out! Any sage advice would be appreciated though
I've given myself plenty of time to walk the route to Muxia, I leave St. Jean on April 29th and I have to be back in Paris to meet my sister on June 27th. It's too much time in all honesty but I plan to take some rest days, and I wouldn't mind having time after I'm done to explore Spain more or Portugal...or wherever!
I guess a question I have is, when deciding to take a rest day, do the albergues allow you to stay more than one night or is it best to get a private room or hotel?
I really just wanted to say hi to everyone and see if there is anyone out there starting off at the same time!!
Hi! I'm actually in Eugene, Oregon for the moment. I lived in Fort Collins for the last 2 years but I moved to Oregon to live with my sister for the past 8 months-ish to help save for the Camino, but I miss Fort Collins so much and I'm moving back after my trip! Probably more info than you wanted haha but it wasn't me, maybe someone else prepping for their Camino, who knows!Where are you in CO? I was walking a path a month or so ago in Colorado Springs and saw a woman with a full back pack off of Gold Camp Road. Is that you?
Either way, I wish you happy Trails. Life is good
I hope you know how much I sincerely appreciate your support! I am so glad I decided to join and get involved in the forum, I don't know why I was kind of nervous to post! Part of the reason I'm doing the Camino is to meet amazing people like you and the outpouring of encouragement from you and everyone else on this site means everything! Thank you, thank you!You are going to have such a wonderful experience. I was really hoping you were the woman I met so I could be present physically to cheer you on and send you off at the airport. I will just do it from here. Go for it! Have fun and be well
Hey Nate!Hi Gail
I've planned to leave SJPDP April 29 also. Staying overnight in SJPDP April 28.
A little nervous as well, as it's my first solo trip and first Camino and i have 3 months up my sleeve - so I'll be taking it easy as well (no rushing around).
Might see you aroundBuen Camino!
Nate.
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