goldie from aus
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- October 2023
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Hi. If you consider buying in supermarkets and eating lunch from this on the trail it is very enjoyable and encomical. On average with more expensive hostels even its usually around 50 a day.Thanks, I was beginning to think I would need about $100 euros at day each.
Hi. If you consider buying in supermarkets and eating lunch from this on the trail it is very enjoyable and encomical. On average with more expensive hostels even its usually around 50 a day.
And excuse the typoThanks, I was beginning to think I would need about $100 euros at day each.
I walked from Lisbon to Santiago in May 2022. I stayed in an Albergue whenever possible. Money was spent around 50 eur/day.Hi all, planning for my first Camino have all my clobber pretty much sorted, now saving. Realistically, how much more do you need to budget for the day-to-day Camino costs now compared to pre Covid. Book to do Camino from SJPP to SdCP starting Oct – approx. 30 days walking. Thoughts appreciated
With a more or less daily allowance/budget of 100 Euros, you might as well stay in pensions or hostals. They provide you with a private room with private bath, and, most if not all, comes with free dinner and or breakfast. Hence, the price/cost difference between staying in communal albergues is minimal considering the privacy, comfort, and amenities. You can still enjoy pilgrims' camaraderie during and after dinner, or while reminiscing your just completed stage of your Camino. More important though is your rest and recuperation and being able to use the bathroom when you need it. Pensions and hostals accept reservations ahead of time.Thanks, I was beginning to think I would need about $100 euros at day each.
My breakdown from last spring when I assumed I would stay in all albergues:Hi all, planning for my first Camino have all my clobber pretty much sorted, now saving. Realistically, how much more do you need to budget for the day-to-day Camino costs now compared to pre Covid. Book to do Camino from SJPP to SdCP starting Oct – approx. 30 days walking. Thoughts appreciated
I have stayed in quite a few pensiones and hostales, and dinner has never been included in the price. Sometimes breakfast was, but not alwaysWith a more or less daily allowance/budget of 100 Euros, you might as well stay in pensions or hostals. They provide you with a private room with private bath, and, most if not all, comes with free dinner and or breakfast.
Thank you, that helps. I think it’s just both the anticipation and fear of the unknown. Hoping to shop at supermarket (maybe a market or two) when possible. I was having a look at booking the Roncesvalles pilgrims hostel – clicked two bed, dinner and breakfast and picnic omg $126 aus, can’t do that every day. Overthinking, I have already booked SJPP so might just leave it there and chill a bit.It all depends. It seems like most people here eat out for many or all of their meals. I can almost always spend 30-35 Euros or less per day depending on the availability of municipal and donativo albergues and of course shopping for food. I can usually spend about 10 Euros for dinner and lunch the next day if I am cooking and making food for myself. Maybe a euro or two more depending on how much and what fruit I want to eat. I usually have 2 cups of coffee a day and sometimes a tortilla. I always drink water as I am not much of an alcohol drinker at all.
When I walked the VDLP in 2021 I was with two other people I met and we had dinner together whenever there was an open kitchen. Not very often at all unfortunately. My friend from Italy could prepare great dinners for us for 10 or 12 Euros maximum for the 3 of us.
It all depends on your budget and in what manner you choose to walk your camino. There is a different answer for all of us.
I would skip the breakfast and picnic (the picnic must be new, I don't remember them offering it the last time I was there.) There are plenty of places to stop and eat along the way after Roncesvalles.I was having a look at booking the Roncesvalles pilgrims hostel – clicked two bed, dinner and breakfast and picnic omg $126 aus, can’t do that every day.
Reassuring thank you – that’s what we’ll do. Picnic Roncesvalles pilgrims hostel 8euro.I would skip the breakfast and picnic (the picnic must be new, I don't remember them offering it the last time I was there.) There are plenty of places to stop and eat along the way after Roncesvalles.
I found that prices are a little higher at the beginning near SJPdP and at the end when you get to Galicia.
I can spend money in an empty room and even I don’t need €100/day (excluding flights and my dog’s boarding fees).Thanks, I was beginning to think I would need about $100 euros at day each.
There's a UK travel company advertising a 7 night half-board Sarria to Santiago package from £1,590 this September. Considerably more if you want a single room. And you've still got to sort out your own lunch!I can spend money in an empty room and even I don’t need €100/day (excluding flights and my dog’s boarding fees).
I've often thought that many personal blogs, videos and so on grossly exaggerate the physical and logistical challenges of walking a Camino. Making a walk from SJPDP to Santiago appear to be on a par with an unsupported trek to the South Pole or climbing Everest without oxygen!There seems to be a general supposition that this whole Camino thing is complicated.
I've often thought that many personal blogs, videos and so on grossly exaggerate the physical and logistical challenges of walking a Camino. Making a walk from SJPDP to Santiago appear to be on a par with an unsupported trek to the South Pole or climbing Everest without oxygen!
Thanks all. Need to stop second guessing and listening to the head noise. Roll on Oct 3rd. Buen Camino.
Cheers from oz. Arriving SJPP 3rd, commencing the way on 4th. Excitement plus.Hey @goldie from aus
I am dreaming about Camino Frances in early Oct. haven’t made the commitment yet but might see you in StJean. I am from Aus too.
Are you leaving from Aus on 3 Oct.
Thank you, that helps. I think it’s just both the anticipation and fear of the unknown. Hoping to shop at supermarket (maybe a market or two) when possible. I was having a look at booking the Roncesvalles pilgrims hostel – clicked two bed, dinner and breakfast and picnic omg $126 aus, can’t do that every day. Overthinking, I have already booked SJPP so might just leave it there and chill a bit.
I was having a look at booking the Roncesvalles pilgrims hostel – clicked two bed, dinner and breakfast and picnic omg $126 aus, can’t do that every day
Are you sure you clicked the beds in the albergue?
Actual prices are now:
bed € 14,00
dinner € 12,00
breakfast € 5,00
picnic € 8,00
Which makes a total of € 39,00 per person for the full package.
Ah, did't notice 'aus' .... Thank you trecile!St the current exchange rate €78 = $126 Australian dollars.
As always thanks, heaps for the info. The supermarket down the road awesome to know, as it the vending machines at the Albergue. Especially the coffee one. So much to learn along the way. Buen Camino.Ah, did't notice 'aus' .... Thank you trecile!
But on topic @goldie from aus: if this is too expensive for you, you could skip the breakfast & picnic, buy your daily food in supermarkets and cook your own dinner. In many albergues you will find a kitchen.
This won't be for everyone but there is an app/web/company called TrustedHousesitters.com where basically homeowners/hosts advertise their vacancies and find housesitters. We don't pay the housesitter, they get to stay at our house and use the facilities for free. We have to subscribe to the app which is a one time payment of around £70/year depending on which level of membership you want (they offer 24/7 helpline, insurance if your housesitter bails, etc). I started using them when our dogsitters were all busy/away/full and kennels, well you know what it's like now, were all fully booked. When you listed your house, you'll get a few offers so you can message or even video call the potential sitters and choose one that you feel comfortable with.I can spend money in an empty room and even I don’t need €100/day (excluding flights and my dog’s boarding fees).
I know, it's crazy. In 2022 when I was researching the Camino for the first time I looked into this option and prices were around £500 mark for 4-5 day. The same companies are now offering the same package for £750-ish. I guess they have to recuperate the lost money during 2020-2021 and realised their 2022 prices were too low and won't keep them afloat. For £1590 I expect a chaffeur trailing me and handing out towel, water bottles, etc and a full body massage at the end!There's a UK travel company advertising a 7 night half-board Sarria to Santiago package from £1,590 this September.
The one that I remember clearly was Cacabelos where the Municipal said it was open until September 24. I figured that meant that September 24 would be their last night having people. But no, September 23 was their last night having people.
I was walking a training walk with my local Camino walking group last week and this came up. The fellow I was chatting with has a daughter who has spent a number of years (I think it was six or more) paying no rent and moving from housesitting to housesitting around the world. By now she has a well established track record and excellent ratings, so she can snag the pick of the offerings.This won't be for everyone but there is an app/web/company called TrustedHousesitters.com where basically homeowners/hosts advertise their vacancies and find housesitters. We don't pay the housesitter, they get to stay at our house and use the facilities for free. We have to subscribe to the app which is a one time payment of around £70/year depending on which level of membership you want (they offer 24/7 helpline, insurance if your housesitter bails, etc). I started using them when our dogsitters were all busy/away/full and kennels, well you know what it's like now, were all fully booked. When you listed your house, you'll get a few offers so you can message or even video call the potential sitters and choose one that you feel comfortable with.
Yes, I think the housesitters should start small with local listings. The couple I met on the Camino did local sits for about a year, then the husband quit his job, did the Camino, sold their house, now they're on their 2nd year I think of "professional" housesitting and they did the Camino together (husband + wife) in between housesits in Europe. They've been all over the world!I was walking a training walk with my local Camino walking group last week and this came up. The fellow I was chatting with has a daughter who has spent a number of years (I think it was six or more) paying no rent and moving from housesitting to housesitting around the world. By now she has a well established track record and excellent ratings, so she can snag the pick of the offerings.
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