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Thank you AnnieHello there and welcome to the forum!
A. It's easy and costs between €4 and €6 per stage. You can leave your bag at the albergue once you've checked in, but I would not leave anything I can't replace, such as electronics or cash or papers.
B. I'm not sure I understand your question. Those are villages along the route from Sarria to Santiago. The more villages you stop in, the fewer kilometers you walk per day.
C. You are talking about that busiest section of the Camino. There are lots of nice places to book. However, if you're going soon, I'd suggest you get on www.booking.com NOW and make bookings, as places are filling up fast for the Holy Year.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Annie
I have booked my first camino through a company called Follow the Camino. They booked all the hotels/guest houses, organised daily pickup/transfer of my luggage. I spent the extra money on this for a couple reasons (yes veterans, feel free to flame me). One being that although I live in the Kenyan bush and am used to long walks without markings and such, I have never done this before and even though the forums and talking with others who have done it is really good, at the end of it, it's how comfortable I feel. Second is that never having been very good at planning things myself, as mentioned above, beds can be difficult to find and I found myself getting frustrated trying to figure it out online from Kenya (where my internet connection isn't great and it took ages for pages to load). Another reason is that because I haven't done it before, combined with no idea what the weather was going to be like and that I tend to be an overpacker anyway, I feel more secure having a decently packed suitcase being transported with probably more than I need, but it means I can keep my backpack a lot lighter and know that I can adjust my layering/jackets/shoes every day. Plus, they also provide a 24 hour number for emergencies or to come get you if you can't go on.
Again, I did this just for a bit of 'insurance', something I probably will forgo the next time once I've done it the first time and have learned how well it's marked, how the albergues work, etc.
Buen Camino @CykaUJ! Lots of people do the Camino in this way, so no one will criticise you for using an agency. It sounds like you're all set - as @mspath said, just relax and enjoy what will hopefully be a great experience.
One practical suggestion - Follow the Camino usually includes evening meals in its package, but it's possible to opt out of that aspect. As well as reducing the cost, this might give you more flexibility - especially if you meet others along the way and you would like to dine with them.
Good luck and enjoy every step!
I don't believe anyone will say anything negative, @CykaUJ about your choice.
Firstly, it's your Camino experience and your choice! Secondly, everyone who does something the first time will feel nervous to lesser or greater degrees depending on your experiences. Perhaps if you love the experience and decide to go again, you may decide to do things a little differently the 2nd time around. Or maybe not! Hakuna Matata!!
To your second thought, I too am an introvert and can share one of my greatest experiences about the Camino. That is, when you want to walk alone or be alone, people genuinely understood and respected that. Of course, there may always be an exception but from my experience, I was able to walk alone and contemplate anytime I wanted. In the end I made some wonderful, lasting friendships that I still value very much. Everyone has their own unique reason to walk the Camino and so most understand and accept if someone else has a different agenda. I hope you get out of it what you're looking for
Buen Camino,
Jordon
I have booked my first camino through a company called Follow the Camino. They booked all the hotels/guest houses, organised daily pickup/transfer of my luggage. I spent the extra money on this for a couple reasons (yes veterans, feel free to flame me). One being that although I live in the Kenyan bush and am used to long walks without markings and such, I have never done this before and even though the forums and talking with others who have done it is really good, at the end of it, it's how comfortable I feel. Second is that never having been very good at planning things myself, as mentioned above, beds can be difficult to find and I found myself getting frustrated trying to figure it out online from Kenya (where my internet connection isn't great and it took ages for pages to load). Another reason is that because I haven't done it before, combined with no idea what the weather was going to be like and that I tend to be an overpacker anyway, I feel more secure having a decently packed suitcase being transported with probably more than I need, but it means I can keep my backpack a lot lighter and know that I can adjust my layering/jackets/shoes every day. Plus, they also provide a 24 hour number for emergencies or to come get you if you can't go on.
Again, I did this just for a bit of 'insurance', something I probably will forgo the next time once I've done it the first time and have learned how well it's marked, how the albergues work, etc.
Always remember, it is YOUR CAMINO! You will do what is necessary to support your effort as best you can. It is all good.
One of the basic "rules of the Camino" is that no pilgrim is in a position to judge how another pilgrim accomplishes their Camino. There are always unknown factors at play. Needs must...
I wish you a safe, pleasant and wonderful Camino.
Is this a Holy Year? When is the next one?Hello there and welcome to the forum!
A. It's easy and costs between €4 and €6 per stage. You can leave your bag at the albergue once you've checked in, but I would not leave anything I can't replace, such as electronics or cash or papers.
B. I'm not sure I understand your question. Those are villages along the route from Sarria to Santiago. The more villages you stop in, the fewer kilometers you walk per day.
C. You are talking about that busiest section of the Camino. There are lots of nice places to book. However, if you're going soon, I'd suggest you get on www.booking.com NOW and make bookings, as places are filling up fast for the Holy Year.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Annie
Thank you!!CykalJJ,
The only thing for you to do now is to relax and enjoy your camino! Please let us know how it all evolves.
Bon voyage and Buen camino!
MM
Is this a Holy Year? When is the next one?
Thank you for the great info it made my life easier to tell my friends.Hi you three!
Have you seen this site? http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-del-camino-frances If you click on the different sections you can see for yourselves where those different villages/towns are. Another way to check them out and perhaps help you decide is this camino distance planner: http://www.godesalco.com/plan/frances
Now I'm guessing *someone* is going to say this, so it might as well be me;-) Are you aware that you don't *need* a tour operator. Of course, if you want one, that is entirely your decision, but it is possible you may not realise that the way is well marked and you'll have no trouble simply turning up in Spain and walking. You can always book accommodation a night or two ahead if that gives you peace of mind, but you may well find that you enjoy being able to choose each day how far to walk. You might end up wanting to go on further than you thought you'd manage. Having that flexibility can be beneficial to many pilgrims.
All the best.
Hi I used Jacotrans absolutely no worries. I have only done the first one, and I staye , hostals the entire Camino loved them!Hi you all
I am sure that these questions are the usual ones but I need everything in one lot.
We are three ladies walking with small health problems, for instance I cannot carry heavy weight on my back, so I would like to know...
Question A:How easy is it to get this network of putting your rucksack in a taxi to take it to the next sleeping point?
Can the rucksack be taken to the albergues and leave them there or is it too risky?
Question B: Could you explain the difference of these routes
1) Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzua, Pedrouzo and santiago
Second choice
2) Sarria, Portomarin, lestedo, Coto,Castaneda, Rua and Santiago...I haven't be able to find some of these villages.
Questions 3:
where are the nicest albergues? I am planning to sleep in Albergues and hotels....alternative days to make sure I can sleep.....any recommendations of cheap places, private rooms for three ladies?
It opens onto Praza Quintana. You can go in, but you cannot go out!! A guard is posted to prevent using it as an exit.Finally, I do not know which specific Cathedral door has been identified as "THE" Holy Door, but I am certain it will be made known when you arrive at Santiago de Compostela.
Isn't it the small metallic looking, beautiflly carved greenish-greyish door near the steps to go up and visit Santiago's statue?It opens onto Praza Quintana. You can go in, but you cannot go out!! A guard is posted to prevent using it as an exit.
Hi you three!
Have you seen this site? http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-del-camino-frances If you click on the different sections you can see for yourselves where those different villages/towns are. Another way to check them out and perhaps help you decide is this camino distance planner: http://www.godesalco.com/plan/frances
Now I'm guessing *someone* is going to say this, so it might as well be me;-) Are you aware that you don't *need* a tour operator. Of course, if you want one, that is entirely your decision, but it is possible you may not realise that the way is well marked and you'll have no trouble simply turning up in Spain and walking. You can always book accommodation a night or two ahead if that gives you peace of mind, but you may well find that you enjoy being able to choose each day how far to walk. You might end up wanting to go on further than you thought you'd manage. Having that flexibility can be beneficial to many pilgrims.
All the best.
It opens onto Praza Quintana. You can go in, but you cannot go out!! A guard is posted to prevent using it as an exit.
It is a curious rule/policy. It may have some basis in tradition, mythology, or superstition. I am curious to know the real answer (your turf, Johnny. Maybe someone in the Pilgrim Office can find the answer).Wow. Holy Doors are only one way? I mean no disrespect but does that mean it doesn't work if you go out of it then complete the rest of the formula? Or if you have qualified for the indulgence then go out of the Holy Door you came in does that negate the indulgence and you have to start again?
If you are looking for somewhere at A Brea (Gronze etapa 32) itself there was O Meson on the main road, signed 80mts off the camino - private rooms and private albergue.Hi Everybody
I have mycertificate books, my friend is buying the flights and I am responsable for the acomodation for Valos - Brea
we walk 22 kilometres every day. The next one Portela
Do you recommend somewhere to stay around those places? anything particular to see?
Thank you
Thank you!
...To be honest though, I am a real introvert, seeing the posts about meeting so many people along the way kind of puts a little fear into me. It's not that I'm completely unfriendly, I don't have resting bitch face, and my friends seem to like me (haha), but I am hesitant to just strike up conversations with people and then feel obligated to spend time with them. This is my one and only fear about the camino. I don't want to be rude to people, but I dread turning someone down for conversation or dining and then seeing them every day on the camino! (hmmm, i'm not really endearing myself here, am I?)
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