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I've been reading a lot about how crowded the Way is getting in recent years, with new material and new guidebooks coming out all the time which is feeding the interests of many different types of people. While for many the point of El Camino is to meet new people from all over the world, personally I am looking for an introspective, personal type of pilgrimage where I can reflect on myself. A good way (so I've heard) to avoid the crowds is to go in between John Brierley's stages.
Yes, like donativo albergues, it is free. But it is not free to the gentleman who maintains it, so you might consider making a donation if you are a regular user!! Just a thought...Here is a fantastic, free planning tool
Hi all,
I've been reading a lot about how crowded the Way is getting in recent years, with new material and new guidebooks coming out all the time which is feeding the interests of many different types of people. While for many the point of El Camino is to meet new people from all over the world, personally I am looking for an introspective, personal type of pilgrimage where I can reflect on myself. A good way (so I've heard) to avoid the crowds is to go in between John Brierley's stages.
Unfortunately, many of Brierley's daily destinations are destinations for a reason: ample amenities, cultural treasures, etc etc... I don't want to miss out on experiencing these towns, but more importantly (in my opinion) I don't want to have to compete with the so-called "5 O'Clock Brigade" for a bed!!!
So I'm wondering: if any of you have gone "in between", which towns have been your most favorite and why? Where would you recommend I stay? Or, even better, can you give me a copy of your itinerary??
Thanks!
How old is this web site, how reliable is it and is it regularly updated?Here is a fantastic, free planning tool: http://www.godesalco.com/plan
I have used it to plan stages both on Frances and VdlP. I print out the plan and laminate the sheets for having in my backpack. If I change plans, I can always see where there are albergues, hostals, etc. in between my intially planned stops..
Yes, like donativo albergues, it is free. But it is not free to the gentleman who maintains it, so you might consider making a donation if you are a regular user!! Just a thought...
Agreed! Donativo does not mean free! Please give generously at these marvelous places. They are some of the top places on the Camino and although very simple they make up for it in hospitality, Pilgrim care, name it what you want? Try them, I hope you like them, but ......donate generously ( not just a minimum as would be required in an Albergue Municipal) AnneI like what someone had written before. Donativo doesn't mean free. I will usually give the average rate or even more because sometimes I simply get more out of these types of places. I know I'm fortunate to do so.
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