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I apologize. I did not take your post to be impolite or snippy. However, the scenario that popped into my mind fromI wasn't being impolite or snippy
made me think that of the two options -- simply pick off the meat, or bring it to the waiter's attention -- you picked the one that might try to change the world, and the waiter probably did not comprehend the big picture.I picked out a hundred bits of ham off a pizza once and handed to the waiter on a serviette - saying 'Actually this IS meat'
Hey All,
So far all the posts I have seen say that vegetarians should have no problem on the camino but us vegans might be s.o.l. People have mentioned the availability of supermarkets quite a bit, mostly in the context of buying bread, cheese, fruit, and tuna. What about beans, esp lentils, chickpeas and black beans? I realize asking for tofu and soymilk would be a bit greedy, but I'm wondering if there is an alternative source of protein for us vegans, and if so, would I be more likely to find it in can or dried form? Dried beans, naturally, would present a new host of difficulties... Oh, and as for breakfast (the hardest meal to eat "out," as any vegan will tell you)- anything like oatmeal available? Or Cliff bars?
Hola, Pilgrim...
I was vegan before I walked the Camino, but went back to vegetarian for the 35 days. I didn't cook for myself and stayed in pensions after a few days. I did eat the pilgrim meals and it was slim pickin' s for even for a vegetarian. I ate lots of pasta and eggs. Salads are basically iceberg lettuce, a few slices of tomato and some grated carrots. I know you said you won't get bored with repetition, but after a week, you'll be surprised how you want different nutrients for your body! I dreamed of kale every night! Lol. (Not kidding) they do have kale but you never see it on menus or in markets. They feed it to the chickens!!! That's why the eggs are so good, I guess.
It's important to plan where you'll stay, if you are staying in albergues. Find the ones that have kitchens (not all do) so you can cook vegetables, grain and legumes for your self. You may end up carry more food than you want to because not every village will have a market.
You can walk the Camino as a vegan, you just have to plan it. You don't want to be burning all the calories each day without eating something that makes you feel satisfied. It will just take a little more planning...and that's ok! The forum has so much info that it won't be difficult to sort of map out a strategy.
Best of the Camino to you! It's SO totally worth it!!!
Dee Anne
(Aka Bozzie)
Buen Camino.... See you in April 2016 Elin
Did I understand it right? Are you a vegan pilgrim walking the Camino in April 2016? So am I!
On my first Camino I was a gluten-free vegetarian and had no problems with finding food to eat. But I have to admit, I ate lots of dairy back then.. This time, on my future Camino in April 2016 I'm determined to make vegan choises. I have a feeling that a vegan camino won't be as easy as a vegetarian one, but I also don't think it's impossible. As long as the small tiendas have canned beans that don't need a can opener, I'll be fine. Most of the supermarkets in Spain even have soy products nowadays. I will carry some corn cakes in my backpack at all times (they are lightweight and a good alternative for bread for someone with a gluten allergy). Avocados are my favourite snacks when walking.
I'm planning to cook most of my food myself. If I find a vegan/vegetarian restaurant in some of the bigger cities, I will try them because I want to support the logal veggie restaurants. Since I cook most of my own food, I will save some money that I can then spend in a good restaurant.
Thank you Parisian for the tips, I will sure try them!
Did I understand it right? Are you a vegan pilgrim walking the Camino in April 2016? So am I!
On my first Camino I was a gluten-free vegetarian and had no problems with finding food to eat. But I have to admit, I ate lots of dairy back then.. This time, on my future Camino in April 2016 I'm determined to make vegan choises. I have a feeling that a vegan camino won't be as easy as a vegetarian one, but I also don't think it's impossible. As long as the small tiendas have canned beans that don't need a can opener, I'll be fine. Most of the supermarkets in Spain even have soy products nowadays. I will carry some corn cakes in my backpack at all times (they are lightweight and a good alternative for bread for someone with a gluten allergy). Avocados are my favourite snacks when walking.
I'm planning to cook most of my food myself. If I find a vegan/vegetarian restaurant in some of the bigger cities, I will try them because I want to support the logal veggie restaurants. Since I cook most of my own food, I will save some money that I can then spend in a good restaurant.
Thank you Parisian for the tips, I will sure try them!
Hi Nanumea, My comment about vegetarian restaurants was a bit broad. I was reflecting on a small sampling using my own experiences. My interior meaning was more of a comment on being aware that one still has to be a advocate even in vegetarian restaurants. Something like that.Hi Elin, I'm surprised to hear that you have had more issues in vegetarian restaurants than the "usual" ones! I thought maybe they would be more understanding, but I guess not. Luckily I've been studying Spanish two years after my first Camino and it should be easier to explain things in restaurants when I go to Spain next time. Thanks for the tip about telling you're doing it for health reasons. That is actually one of the reasons I live a vegan lifestyle, but it's not the main reason.
I will start my Camino 4th April in St. Jean so we won't see each other then. But maybe I will benefit from you spreading vegan awareness, as I walk some weeks behind you, haha!
Nanumea
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