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What did you do with your tent after that?We pitched a tent at the municipal campground at St. Jean Pied de Port. Google Maps shows another campground nearby. Both are close to Porte Notre-Dame, the town gate that is pictured often as the start of people's Camino; the Pilgrims' Office is up the hill from that. That was our only night camping so I'm not much help with camping in Spain.
The plan was to backpack the length of the Pyrenees after the Camino so we had big packs with lots of gear. I had a contact in Pamplona where we could store the bulk of the gear but we didn't have any problems while walking there so we kept carrying it all. Ten days later I bought a cooler sleeping bag and I was not going to continue walking with two sleeping bags so I posted the tent and most of the rest of the backpacking stuff to the Santiago post office. Our Camino took a long time so I had to contact the post office a couple times to have them continue to hold our package. It was waiting for us. I carried the stuff again and some of Peg's too on to Finisterre where she had bused to meet me for the walk to Muxia. Peg was recovering from tendonitis brought on by the walk out of León so we didn't hike in the mountains after all (no taxis there to call to avoid having to crawl to town if things got worse).What did you do with your tent after that?
When I walked May-June 2022 I came accross couple of folks who had their tents with them. One couple comes to mind - husband & wife (IIRC from UK) who pitched it on the back lawn at Orisson...I plan to walk the Francis in May, 23... this being my first Camino. A friend, who has walked it several times, recently told me that preparing for the journey would be nearly as much fun as the actual walk. He was so right!
I've begun to look at what I would want for me. I've budgeted to stay in albergues. But, what I'd really like to do is pay for space to sleep outside, in my little, hiking tent, with access to a shower and toilet. I've done a lot of hiking and sleeping outside and find I enjoy it more. I can sleep and rise in my own time... I much prefer a very early start and don't want to disturb others.
Are there places that allow you to sleep this way...no fire, or anything like that, of course?
THAT is why I'll carry my tent and my slightly larger pack. "Anything is possible".When I walked May-June 2022 I came accross couple of folks who had their tents with them. One couple comes to mind - husband & wife (IIRC from UK) who pitched it on the back lawn at Orisson...
Then there was a German gentlemen named Mathias who was travelling with his dog Bobo. I spent couple of nights with them after O'Cebreiro....
I guess basically you approach\contact a given albergue, explain the situation and see if they allow it or not.
Perhaps you'll pay the same as those who get the bunk inside but then you get an access to toilets and showers as well
Anything is possible
Good luck & Buen Camino
An issue to address, as it presents. Thanks for making me aware.Remember that many albergues lock their doors at night, so if you are sleeping in the garden you may not have access to the toilets in the middle of the night if that's a concern for you.
As I said, it's up to you. With respect.I've no interest in 'stealth' camping. I'll support those who provide service to pilgrims and camp with permission or sleep in a bed... with respect.
I didn’t see anything like this except one place that was being developed for this very thing. It was like a giant fairy garden. The young man had a library setup, chairs, hammocks and a food stand. I can’t remember where it was except it was near Pamplona. Does anyone know?I plan to walk the Francis in May, 23... this being my first Camino. A friend, who has walked it several times, recently told me that preparing for the journey would be nearly as much fun as the actual walk. He was so right!
I've begun to look at what I would want for me. I've budgeted to stay in albergues. But, what I'd really like to do is pay for space to sleep outside, in my little, hiking tent, with access to a shower and toilet. I've done a lot of hiking and sleeping outside and find I enjoy it more. I can sleep and rise in my own time... I much prefer a very early start and don't want to disturb others.
Are there places that allow you to sleep this way...no fire, or anything like that, of course?
I remember that place, though it seemed to be just a rest stop, not a place to camp. But he seemed to be expanding it, so maybe that's now possible.I didn’t see anything like this except one place that was being developed for this very thing. It was like a giant fairy garden. The young man had a library setup, chairs, hammocks and a food stand. I can’t remember where it was except it was near Pamplona. Does anyone know?
I'm not sure offering mats and a place outside would 'eliminate' (if you will) the need to book in advance.I've read several posts that talked about the crowded albergues and the need to book in advance, at times. I'm surprised more places along the busier routes don't offer mats and a place outside. Just a pad where I can set up my little tent. For a few euros, use of the toilet and or kitchen.
Me, I’d stop reading that stuff unless I was planning on setting out in early May or early September. And if I was I’d probably change my plan.I've read several posts that talked about the crowded albergues and the need to book in advance, at times. I'm surprised more places along the busier routes don't offer mats and a place outside. Just a pad where I can set up my little tent. For a few euros, use of the toilet and or kitchen. I realize it's not for everyone. But, especially considering COVID and the times when the number of pilgrims allowed inside was limited...
Me gustaría dormir en mi tienda. One of the many phrases I'll use a lot.
Me, I’d stop reading that stuff unless I was planning on setting out in early May or early September. And if I was I’d probably change my plan.
The other issue is that if you run an Albergue or Hostal that is licensed to accommodate n pilgrims you can’t slide the license with a few mats under the porch or an accidental tent or two. It’s likely the other local accommodation providers will have their gruntle at least dissed if not seriously discomfited.
For every tale of unavailable accommodation there are tales of sparsely occupied bunk rooms. It seems you’re not inclined to prebook a nice private room con bano. Your opportunities for stress will be few
Since I am planning to begin my walk on May 1st, why do you think I should change my plan?Me, I’d stop reading that stuff unless I was planning on setting out in early May or early September. And if I was I’d probably change my plan.
The other issue is that if you run an Albergue or Hostal that is licensed to accommodate n pilgrims you can’t slide the license with a few mats under the porch or an accidental tent or two. It’s likely the other local accommodation providers will have their gruntle at least dissed if not seriously discomfited.
For every tale of unavailable accommodation there are tales of sparsely occupied bunk rooms. It seems you’re not inclined to prebook a nice private room con bano. Your opportunities for stress will be few
Peak season. Check the statistics. Every pilgrim and their pack will be there. Guidebook in one hand expectation in the other.Since I am planning to begin my walk on May 1st, why do you think I should change my plan?
The bed crunch is primarily between St Jean Pied de Port and Pamplona on the Francés, so you will avoid that by starting on the Camino de Madrid.I'm doing the Madrid route, which will mean joining the Francis. My schedule would allow an earlier start. But, what would that mean for crossing the Sierra de Guaderrama in early April?
Because depending on the route, and time of year, there are usually other options nearby......I've read several posts that talked about the crowded albergues and the need to book in advance, at times. I'm surprised more places along the busier routes don't offer mats and a place outside. Just a pad where I can set up my little tent. For a few euros, use of the toilet and or kitchen. I realize it's not for everyone.
If I recall correctly, I think he is calling it a "GardZen".not around Ceerauqui?...Olive Garden? That had a library and chairs & hammocks, IIRC
although the senorita was manning the place.....
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