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Raj1 said:

Hi,
I started from Pamplona on 25 July and stayed at Albergue Plaza Catedral. Because of Covid the occupancy allowed was only 50% and many pilgrims I saw coming after 4.00 pm were struggling to get a bed.

Next day I walked to Uterga and I stayed there for the night. Both the hostels were open. Again here occupancy allowed was only 50% and same with all other albergues.

I was at Azorfa last night and only 5 out of 8 rooms were occupied. Small pueblos are not very busy.

Everyday so far I have walked with someone I met at the hostal and have had lunch and dinner with other pilgrims but definitely feel that there are not as many pilgrims like in 2019.

I have been staying in small pueblos without making a reservation and have not had a problem.

I have used the website Gronze.com to know which pueblos have open Albergues.

So far there have been sufficient cafes open that I have never felt worried about food or water, although I carry a banana and chocolate everywhere. .
Most pilgrims I have met are from Spain and France this year.
I am enjoying the Camino!
Buen Camino

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Raj1 said:

Hi,
I started from Pamplona on 25 July and stayed at Albergue Plaza Catedral. Because of Covid the occupancy allowed was only 50% and many pilgrims I saw coming after 4.00 pm were struggling to get a bed.

Next day I walked to Uterga and I stayed there for the night. Both the hostels were open. Again here occupancy allowed was only 50% and same with all other albergues.

I was at Azorfa last night and only 5 out of 8 rooms were occupied. Small pueblos are not very busy.

Everyday so far I have walked with someone I met at the hostal and have had lunch and dinner with other pilgrims but definitely feel that there are not as many pilgrims like in 2019.

I have been staying in small pueblos without making a reservation and have not had a problem.

I have used the website Gronze.com to know which pueblos have open Albergues.

So far there have been sufficient cafes open that I have never felt worried about food or water, although I carry a banana and chocolate everywhere. .
Most pilgrims I have met are from Spain and France this year.
I am enjoying the Camino!
Buen Camino

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Schamber said:

Great update! Thank you for sharing with us! Glad you are finding places to stay and eat!

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