Quicci
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- C. Francés from Pamplona (Sep-Oct 2016)
C. Portugués da Costa from Porto (Sep-Oct 2018)
Hello everyone
I am Peter from Slovakia, and I am about to start my first Camino from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostella on September 7th this year, not really caring when it may end: I have all the time I need.
I am skipping the Pyrenees part due to my physique - or, rather lack of it. I do love walking, but I am not an athlete or a seasoned hiker.
I plan to arrive to Pamplona by train on September 6th, and start looking around for a Pilgrim pass. Here my nosy questions start: is it possible to buy a pilgrim pass in places where I can get credentials?
Also, is it possible to take a bed in albergue on the first night before I set foot on the way, or should I book a hostel/airbnb in advance?
In general, what is a "good form" for booking beds in albergues? Is it safe to look for the spot when I get to the city I want to stay for the day, or is it necessary to book in advance? Are advance bookings even considered?
Lastly, how big a hurdle it will be to communicate when I speak little to no Spanish?
It is less than a month to go for me, and I am already over-planning it.
Thanks for help and advice to all my questions! These were surely answered time and again, and I would be grateful for a link where I can find out more.
I am Peter from Slovakia, and I am about to start my first Camino from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostella on September 7th this year, not really caring when it may end: I have all the time I need.
I am skipping the Pyrenees part due to my physique - or, rather lack of it. I do love walking, but I am not an athlete or a seasoned hiker.
I plan to arrive to Pamplona by train on September 6th, and start looking around for a Pilgrim pass. Here my nosy questions start: is it possible to buy a pilgrim pass in places where I can get credentials?
Also, is it possible to take a bed in albergue on the first night before I set foot on the way, or should I book a hostel/airbnb in advance?
In general, what is a "good form" for booking beds in albergues? Is it safe to look for the spot when I get to the city I want to stay for the day, or is it necessary to book in advance? Are advance bookings even considered?
Lastly, how big a hurdle it will be to communicate when I speak little to no Spanish?
It is less than a month to go for me, and I am already over-planning it.
Thanks for help and advice to all my questions! These were surely answered time and again, and I would be grateful for a link where I can find out more.