Finishing the Camino Frances.

[Archie 47]

Dear fellow Camineros . About 4 months ago I set off from St.JPP in my attempt to try and walk the first 6 stages of the Camino.
I will never forget the first day. It took me more than 8 hours walking to get over the hill.
I had a few issues like using replacement knees and shoulders plus a wrist held together with a titanium plate and screws.
My reason for this post is that I would like to now try and walk from Sarria to Santiago over a period of 6 or 7 nights. My reasoning is try and finish the end section and then if I am able to keep going back and eventually join up the start and finish.
I’m in my 70’s and not sure how much longer I can keep going.
Now my request.
Can anyone please suggest hotels that I can stay in on my trip. My son will most likely accompany me to keep an eye on me !
Any help would be appreciated. Thinking of the 3rd week in October.
Many thanks.
Archie 47

 

[Cayou]

I'd suggest Booking.com. Not knowing your budget or distances ... You can map the 100k and view the lodging in your projected town on-line to make your choices. No guarantees, but with photos, prices, and ratings you should find a comfort level. Good luck with your health and keep mov'in!

 

[trecile]

Check out Gronze.com for accomodations on the Camino. In addition to albergues, they also list pensiones, hostals and hotels. The site is in Spanish, but if you use the Chrome browser it can automatically translate to English.

 

[Rover]

Dear fellow Camineros . About 4 months ago I set off from St.JPP in my attempt to try and walk the first 6 stages of the Camino.
I will never forget the first day. It took me more than 8 hours walking to get over the hill.
I had a few issues like using replacement knees and shoulders plus a wrist held together with a titanium plate and screws.
My reason for this post is that I would like to now try and walk from Sarria to Santiago over a period of 6 or 7 nights. My reasoning is try and finish the end section and then if I am able to keep going back and eventually join up the start and finish.
I’m in my 70’s and not sure how much longer I can keep going.
Now my request.
Can anyone please suggest hotels that I can stay in on my trip. My son will most likely accompany me to keep an eye on me !
Any help would be appreciated. Thinking of the 3rd week in October.
Many thanks.
Archie 47

Archie, first, congratulations and "keep on going" you're doing great! I completed the Camino (solo) at a young 73, a couple of years ago and had a wonderful time, also with a bum kneee, this and that. Regarding lodging, most alburge's have private rooms (with bathrooms) you can rent for the night at very modest prices. If that does not suit you, there are pension's to provide yet another option, again, at modest prices. Happy Trails

 

[KinkyOne]

Dear fellow Camineros . About 4 months ago I set off from St.JPP in my attempt to try and walk the first 6 stages of the Camino.
I will never forget the first day. It took me more than 8 hours walking to get over the hill.
I had a few issues like using replacement knees and shoulders plus a wrist held together with a titanium plate and screws.
My reason for this post is that I would like to now try and walk from Sarria to Santiago over a period of 6 or 7 nights. My reasoning is try and finish the end section and then if I am able to keep going back and eventually join up the start and finish.
I’m in my 70’s and not sure how much longer I can keep going.
Now my request.
Can anyone please suggest hotels that I can stay in on my trip. My son will most likely accompany me to keep an eye on me !
Any help would be appreciated. Thinking of the 3rd week in October.
Many thanks.
Archie 47

Hi, Archie,

First of all CONGRATULATIONS for that 8 hours. I did it in almost the same amount of time (being 41 y/o!!!) although I have to admit that I spent an hour drinking beer at Orisson

Above info is good. Both Booking and Gronze are giving you plenty of private accommodation options (some with restaurants attached) for you and your son.

Buen Camino!

 

[gloria lowe]

Look at Wise Pilgrim as it lists places along the route, from albergues to hotels with contact info.

 

[Archie 47]

Hi, Archie,

First of all CONGRATULATIONS for that 8 hours. I did it in almost the same amount of time (being 41 y/o!!!) although I have to admit that I spent an hour drinking beer at Orisson

Above info is good. Both Booking and Gronze are giving you plenty of private accommodation options (some with restaurants attached) for you and your son.

Buen Camino!

Thank you very much for your help.
Archie

 

[Archie 47]

Thanks very much for all your replies and suggestions. I’m working on my plans right now.
Archie 47.

 

[Archie 47]

After more than 1 year and a number of visits I finally managed to get to Santiago in early June 2019.
The feeling was one of loss that the journey was over.
It was only when I got home that I realised that I had to get back and do another Camino.
Accordingly I am hoping to walk the Portuguese Camino.
Because of my medical issues I need to stay in en-suite accommodation.
Any personal recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
I’m not sure if I am going to start in Lisbon or Porto.
Many thanks
Archie

 

[gloria lowe]

I just finished from Porto to Santiago and had private rooms with bath and most very reasonably priced

 

[Matthew Bostick]

Hi! I’m setting up a trip for late September. I have 2-3 weeks. How long did your trek take and how did you get back to the airport?