Aussiemum3
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Thanks Paul, I'll download the pilgrim ap and will take your advice and ring ahead.
I like the idea of staying in an alberque in a private room, best of both worlds.
That's a great idea tercile to cross check. And I'll checkout Correos.
Private albergues with a private room are the answer - they are often open from 1200 offering refuge from the pain or an overly delightful lunch!Thanks for your kind words scruffy1. And I think the walls probably shake when I snore, so a lot of karma settled on a night spent with me for the early risers.
For me personally though, I spend 3 to 4 hours in bed (and asleep) every afternoon to manage my pain. This isn't even negotiable - otherwise it becomes 2 day bedridden. It's more this time I could do with some privacy, not necessarily all the time, but most would be great.
But the businesses don't have to use the booking sites.Yes agree SapineP, it's amazing how much money the booking sites make. and booking direct applies as well in our home countries as well.
Look at booking.com to see all that is available.My daughter (20) and I (52) are planning to do the French Camino from mid to late October 2020. We will be leaving from Leon and taking about 30'days. We're planning roughly 15 kms per day and staying a few double days in places.
We both have a couple of medical issues - I have fibromyalgia and my daughter has a bad spine, which doesn't affect her functioning and she's an avid bush walker or trekker, but she's not allowed to carry weight on her back and needs to protect it (desiccation and spinal cord outside her spinal,column in lower back).
Does anyone know if pensions or private rooms are available at this time. I need to rest and sleep a few hours in the afternoon and would like a bit of privacy. And for my fellow pilgrims, I snore like an avalanche (so much so that my husband I have seperate bedrooms). The occasional alberque will be fine, but overall we'd prefer something private.
In terms of transporting luggage, will they do these short 15 kilometre trips to small towns? And how reliable are they.
Private rooms can be problematic, but you you will find a baggage shipping service almost everywhere. The cost is about 10 euros each day. I will be hiking the Camino for the 3rd time to celebrate my 75th birthday and have attached my daily schedule for you. It is based upon my previous Caminos and I have set daily goals much like yours. I know the terrain and albergues. I hope it is helpful. Buen Camino. HarryMy daughter (20) and I (52) are planning to do the French Camino from mid to late October 2020. We will be leaving from Leon and taking about 30'days. We're planning roughly 15 kms per day and staying a few double days in places.
We both have a couple of medical issues - I have fibromyalgia and my daughter has a bad spine, which doesn't affect her functioning and she's an avid bush walker or trekker, but she's not allowed to carry weight on her back and needs to protect it (desiccation and spinal cord outside her spinal,column in lower back).
Does anyone know if pensions or private rooms are available at this time. I need to rest and sleep a few hours in the afternoon and would like a bit of privacy. And for my fellow pilgrims, I snore like an avalanche (so much so that my husband I have seperate bedrooms). The occasional alberque will be fine, but overall we'd prefer something private.
In terms of transporting luggage, will they do these short 15 kilometre trips to small towns? And how reliable are they.
Thanks Marbe2. I've just checked our dates and don't think we'll make O cebreiro by November 1st. Do you know of another company that does transfer throughout the year.
Great to hear they help with luggage, as my daughter is not meant to carry or lift weights, so I'll be sure to ask as it will save both of us. She looks so fit and healthy, you wouldn't know there was anything wrong.
Thanks Marbe2, I think we'll have to use the other service for a few days before we arrive in O cebreiro.
Unfortunately we are restricted of when we can leave home due to my daughter's final university exams - which then obviously affects when we start the Camino. We will be leaving home the day after final exam.
I leave in 5 weeks for my first Camino. I've had 38 surgeries, more than I count were on my brain and spine. I have a permanent 3 lb/1.36 kg weight restriction. It's been interesting preparing for this! I sleep 2-3 hours a day but never really know if it'll be at night or during the day. I hope my journey will help me learn to let go a bit and trust more that things will be ok.My daughter (20) and I (52) are planning to do the French Camino from mid to late October 2020. We will be leaving from Leon and taking about 30'days. We're planning roughly 15 kms per day and staying a few double days in places.
We both have a couple of medical issues - I have fibromyalgia and my daughter has a bad spine, which doesn't affect her functioning and she's an avid bush walker or trekker, but she's not allowed to carry weight on her back and needs to protect it (desiccation and spinal cord outside her spinal,column in lower back).
Does anyone know if pensions or private rooms are available at this time. I need to rest and sleep a few hours in the afternoon and would like a bit of privacy. And for my fellow pilgrims, I snore like an avalanche (so much so that my husband I have seperate bedrooms). The occasional alberque will be fine, but overall we'd prefer something private.
In terms of transporting luggage, will they do these short 15 kilometre trips to small towns? And how reliable are they.
May it all go well for you and be everything you hope for. Buen Camino.I leave in 5 weeks for my first Camino. I've had 38 surgeries, more than I count were on my brain and spine. I have a permanent 3 lb/1.36 kg weight restriction. It's been interesting preparing for this! I sleep 2-3 hours a day but never really know if it'll be at night or during the day. I hope my journey will help me learn to let go a bit and trust more that things will be ok, somehow.
I will update while I'm there next month, and hope it will be helpful somehow.
I leave in 5 weeks for my first Camino. I've had 38 surgeries, more than I count were on my brain and spine. I have a permanent 3 lb/1.36 kg weight restriction. It's been interesting preparing for this! I sleep 2-3 hours a day but never really know if it'll be at night or during the day. I hope my journey will help me learn to let go a bit and trust more that things will be ok.
I will update while I'm there next month, and hope it will be helpful somehow.
Thanks It56ny, that's quite handy. We'l be just booking day ahead I think as we will need to for transfers and also as going into November many places are closed. I'll download apps you suggested.
I have absolutely no Spanish skills at all, but will chance ringing just in case we can communicate enough for a booking.
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