I am planning to walk the camino in May-June. I have just read the post of Peter Robins on SJPdP stats for last year. I quick review seems to indicate that more people start (about a thousand/ week) in mid May than cound find beds along the way in Rouncevalles or many other places along the route. I assume the problem is even worse in Galcia.
I have considered the vdp (but the stages seem too long for me) and after reading about the camino frances, I am commited to this route.
Does anyone have information about how refugio's deal with overflows? What is the experience of recent pilgrims, with overcrowding? I decided not to take a tent and mat as excess baggage; should I reconsider?
FYI, I am a 50+ male, traveling alone. I can deal with sleeping on the floor (esp. if I bring a mat), but if I am going to be sleeping in doorways, I would like to know in advance.
I have considered the vdp (but the stages seem too long for me) and after reading about the camino frances, I am commited to this route.
Does anyone have information about how refugio's deal with overflows? What is the experience of recent pilgrims, with overcrowding? I decided not to take a tent and mat as excess baggage; should I reconsider?
FYI, I am a 50+ male, traveling alone. I can deal with sleeping on the floor (esp. if I bring a mat), but if I am going to be sleeping in doorways, I would like to know in advance.