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Hi Imsundaze.I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
If you plan on only staying in private rooms you have no need for a sleeping bag, you will find fresh linens and a blanket is customary. If you end up having to stay in an albergue a sleeping bag liner should be sufficient in most place during May and June because most of them have blankets.Do you think it would be safe not bringing a sleeping bag?
Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance?
That's good and practical advice for that "just in case" situation. A liner weighs practically nothing, so it's not an added burden to carry.If you plan on only staying in private rooms you have no need for a sleeping bag, you will find fresh linens and a blanket is customary. If you end up having to stay in an albergue a sleeping bag liner should be sufficient in most place during May and June because most of them have blankets.
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, --- I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. ---
I was in the El Choclatero in March - fine place, I chose to go there after a bad reception in an Albergue nearby. Oh, having a room for myself, an ensuite bathroom, and towels! - it felt like heaven...Hi, it’s not a problem to find private places to stay. I tend to alternate between albergues and private rooms, depending on where I am and who I’m with. A lot of places advertise along the way, with their prices, so you often have choices about where to go. One great place I found, between Santo Domingo de Calzada and Belorado, was El Chocaltero in Castildelgado. It’s a truckers’ stop on the main road, and they have modern, clean, single rooms with ensuite bathrooms for only 22 euros. There were no other pilgrims there even though it was June when I went down for café con leche and a pastry in the morning. But it WAS full of truckers, and the only place to sit was in the middle of the long bar counter. However, I felt quite comfortable, and thought “if only my husband could see me now!” It was excellent value for money. Jill
I recommend staying in an albergues once or twice...just so you know what that experience is like
Azofra would be a good albergue to stay at, to experience at least one night in an albergue. They have rows of twin-bed rooms along two floors, with bathrooms at the end of each floor. The hospitalero allocates you a room with a person of the same sex, and it may be possible to ask for a room at the end near the toilets. It costs 7 euros. Jill
If we stay in a private (well, 2-person) room in an albergue, does that work the same as dorm accommodations -- bring your own sleeping bag/liner?
I agree that an occasional night in an albergue may add to the Camino experience for those opting to stay in private accommodations. Given Imsundaze's concerns about bunk beds, perhaps those reading this thread can mention any albergues that provide conventional beds exclusively. A couple I remember to start with are the municipal albergue at Azofra and the albergue that is part of the Hotel San Antón Abad in Villafranca de Montes de Oca (only one of the large rooms - you must request this when checking in).I recommend staying in an albergues once or twice...just so you know what that experience is like. There is so much posted about it and talked about it that it is good to at least have a feel for what it is about...
no need to give excuses!, i am not 70 (yet), do not suffer arthritis and usually make it through the night without visiting the loo, and like you, would rather have my own room and bathroomI am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
This is what I'm doing right now. I'm generally booking one night ahead, once I see how I feel fitness wise. I usually get my host to help me book the next night.
I'm paying 24-30 euro per night and have had some excellent rooms.
you'll see pics and videos on my blog.
http://robscamino.com/
Hi Elizabeth, Just connecting with another kiwi - we are leaving NZ next Friday to start the Camino Francés we are only staying staying in private accommodation. When are you planning to walk?Hello Rob
Thanks for the link to your blog. I went to have a look at it, but could only see your recent posts, from the 3rd of May onwards. Would there be any chance of making your earlier posts available as well? I'd love to know how you got on during the first days of your camino.
Regards
Elizabeth
Hello SarahHi Elizabeth, Just connecting with another kiwi - we are leaving NZ next Friday to start the Camino Francés we are only staying staying in private accommodation. When are you planning to walk?
Hi Elizabeth.Hello Rob
Thanks for the link to your blog. I went to have a look at it, but could only see your recent posts, from the 3rd of May onwards. Would there be any chance of making your earlier posts available as well? I'd love to know how you got on during the first days of your camino.
Regards
Elizabeth
Aha! Thanks, Rob. Once I tried a different browser it worked fine (just not in IE).Hi Elizabeth.
At the bottom of the page you should see buttons that allow you to go back to earlier posts.
Just set up a blog yesterday, feel free to follow: http://kembercamino.blogspot.com/Hello Sarah
I'm planning to walk in 2019 - so a few years away yet. No harm in thinking ahead, though
Are you going to post updates on the forum or in a blog? I'd love to see any updates you post on your trip.
Have a wonderful time, and Buen camino!
Regards
Elizabeth
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
Hi Bala, just a small interruption, to explain the relation between Spain and October 12th.My husband and I will also be doing the Camino (Frances) this fall, staying in private rooms for a number of reasons. All the links and information on this thread are extremely helpful! I'm always in awe of how generous everyone on the forum is in sharing experiences and practical advice.
If we stay in a private (well, 2-person) room in an albergue, does that work the same as dorm accommodations -- bring your own sleeping bag/liner? We'll be walking in October and I don't do cold well, so I'm assuming sleeping bags would be the way to go. Yes?
I really appreciate the heads-up about Oct. 12. So funny when I read that, my first thought was, well that's Columbus Day in the US. I wonder what Spain is celebrating. Duh!!! Anyway, we should be somewhere in the Estella/Logrono area then, not all that far from Zaragosa, so I'm really hoping we'll see a procession for Our Lady of the Pillar in one of the towns we go through. It seems that's also been joined into the 10/12 celebration.
Imsundaze, I have been going on Goggle Maps, enlarging the screen as much as I can, and checking out hostels, casa rurals, small hotels, B&B, etc.which pop up if you zero in close enough. Some of the even have websites, or at least links to some review site. Very helpful. It takes a bit of work, but I figure having some idea what's in the area will be welcome inof should we call it quits 10 miles into our day.
If you message me with your email address, I will send you my itinerary of the Camino Frances which I walked last year (May 2014). We stayed only in small pensions with our own bathroom except 3 times when we shared a bathroom. The itinerary has choices of accommodation including a comment on the place we stayed. It is for an average of 20km per day walking - some days more and others less.I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
We walked in September, I used a size large silk sleeping sheet, it was very comfortable. There were always clean blankets available everywhere we stayed.Do you think it would be safe not bringing a sleeping bag?
I'm reading this thread because I am thinking of staying in private rooms as well. So many have written about the "horrors of the snorers" they've had to suffer through. Well...I snore....there I said it! I'm a snorer! I would absolutely hate to be the cause of someone losing sleep and giving me dirty looks in the morning. I'll be sad to miss out on some of the Albergue fun, but I think it's the best option for all involved.None of that really prevents you of staying in albergues.
As a slightly older person, sorry, don't be offended please, other pilgrims will give up the bottom bunk bed for you if you don't get it allocated in the first place.
Also the bed close to the toilet door is the one people like to take the less, due to the 'thru-traffic' at night.
Missing out on the albergue experience by staying only in private accommodation would be just such a pity imo.
Don't worry, just walk, Buen Camino, SY
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
Hi Kablois,Hello, I will be doing the Camino this summer (Burgos - Santiago) with a friend and am also very anxious about bathroom facilities. Like Imsundaze I need to use the bathroom frequently due to a medical condition and am very anxious about this on the Camino. I am booking ahead in privately owned albuergues as I cannot carry my full pack, but cannot afford to spend 30€ every night either so will need to use communal rooms/bathrooms. Any reassurance / advice would be much appreciated.
There is a great, GREAT guide book about doing exactly this thing. Don't want to break any rules, so message me if you are interested in the title and author (a well known Camino writer).
I would love to know the name of this book as I will be travelling this fall, solo, with a prosthetic limb and would like the option for privacy by times...
I'll PM you a list of the places I stayed in.
I mainly booked online using booking.com and about 40% of the time asked my host to book the next day for me. I booked 1 or 2 days ahead, once I knew my comfortable distances.
Could you include me in the PM please @Robo?
Thank you.
Robo, could you please PM me your list also? Thanks so much!I'll PM you a list of the places I stayed in.
I mainly booked online using booking.com and about 40% of the time asked my host to book the next day for me. I booked 1 or 2 days ahead, once I knew my comfortable distances.
Just sent...Robo, could you please PM me your list also? Thanks so much!
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May, just after after my 70th birthday and after losing my husband last summer. I do not want to stay in albergues for several reasons. First, I need to use the bathroom multiple times at night. Second, I have arthritis and osteoporosis and do not feel safe sleeping in a bunk bed. I do not require luxury, but want my own room and the ability to use the bathroom as needed. Will it be a problem to find places to stay without making extensive reservations in advance? I want flexibility for how far to go in a day. Thank you so much anyone who can help me.
Just sent..Rob, me too please.
everywhere I stayed last April/May on the Frances. This includes reviews and photos.
Could you share this with us please @Wokabaut_Meri?
We will be walking the Frances in April/May, so it could be a great help to us.
Thanks you.
Could you share this with us please @Wokabaut_Meri?
We will be walking the Frances in April/May, so it could be a great help to us.
Thank you.
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