Hey Timid.
No problem with confession in Santiago. I had a wonderful experience. I explained to the priest that as a mother of three, and having walked on the Camino with one of my kids for the past month, that outside of my personal shortcomings (impatience for one) I hadn't actually done too much to warrant a confession! I was then treated to a wonderful discussion about the meaning of the road. We talked about the purpose for pilgrimage; the Camino experience, both during and after; and how important it is to continue on this journey after one leaves Santiago. I returned to the pew where my "Camino family" were saving seats, with a big smile on my face and tears streaming down my cheeks. Obviously I was fortunate to have this particular priest on this particular day, and everyone's experience will be different, but I would highly suggest going. That being said, despite my smile and tears, none of my friends followed my suggestion! It is daunting approaching that booth! Especially if you've been away for awhile!