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Nothing is really within your control except what is between your ears!I am now in the pre-Camino phase of "obsessing about all the things out of my control."
Hey gmonkey,Greetings! I begin my Camino from Burgos on Sept 22 (wow, that's soon!). In my albergue research, I've seen a lot of references to calling ahead to make reservations.
To clarify, if there is a so-called bed race happening near the end of the day, is it in my best interest to call ahead to an albergue (both municipal and private) in the town I plan on ending in for the day?
What happens if I don't make it to my planned stop for the day and I've made a reservation? I was under the impression it would be first come, first serve.
I'm all for the accepting whatever the Camino provides, but I'd like to remain somewhat spontaneous, while still have a bed/floor/shelter to sleep in.
Thanks for the information and assurances all. Whenever I embark on a new adventure I like to do tons of research as preparation, which is great, but sometimes can lead me down a rabbit hole that only creates new worst-case-scenarios in my head. But asking questions and getting answers from well-seasoned veterans like those on this forum usually quell my nerves!
I have lots of energy and jitters now, but by the 22nd I'll convert that into putting one foot in front of the other.
I'm not suggesting this simply to make more work for the already overworked volunteers at the pilgrims' office, but it would be interesting to see how this daily total compares, perhaps on a weekly basis, for the past several weeks. That would allow a somewhat reasonable projection of how the incoming traffic may be back along the Camino (at least the CF). Another option would be to compare the number of starts at the various major starting points on the same time basis.There were 1,500 comostelas yesterday. It is still busy, at least at the end.
Well, yes, there are statistics and lies.[...] So in either case it could only be interpreted as a semi-accurate count or an educated guess.
In the end, though, real-time statistical studies such as this would probably make the whole thing too scientific and analytical, and may not only detract from the spontaneity of the Camino but discourage someone from doing it altogether.
So, if we accept the difference in those two weeks as indicative of the entire year, and with a bit of rounding to make it simpler, we can project that there will be approximately 1300 compostelas issued during the week ending 1 November, and that the number of pilgrims along the Camino in general are declining. Therein lies the folly of accepting statistics at face value. While my original post on this topic may have not been clear in its intent, such statistics based on a limited sampling can only be interpreted as -- maybe "lies" is a bit harsh, but "guesstimates" may be a better description. But it does make for interesting conversation, and ultimately shows only that worrying about a "bed race" based on reports dated today, yesterday, a week ago, or a month ago are only meaningful if a pilgrim will actually be arriving at that location within a few days of the report. Someone starting today in SJPP should not be worrying about getting a bed, except perhaps at Orisson.In the last seven days, 8,711 compostelas. In the seven days before that, 7,248.
There ya go! Thanks for proving that strictly relying on statistics is indeed a folly. (But of course, last year's statistics could have been an aberration, yada yada yadaThe first week in November last year had about 200 compostelas per day. The last two weeks in November had mostly under 100 per day.
We were in Zubiri two nights ago, Sep 11th. Arrived about 3:30pm. Nothing available. Municipal aberque wouldn't even let us lay a sleeping bag down. Wasn't her problem. She is not a tour guide. Tourism office wouldn't even call us a taxi. Maria from a private hostel called for us. Had to pay 30 euros for a drive to Pamplona. Larrasoana booked slam full too. We have purchased a phone and making reservations. Buen Camino.Greetings! I begin my Camino from Burgos on Sept 22 (wow, that's soon!). In my albergue research, I've seen a lot of references to calling ahead to make reservations.
To clarify, if there is a so-called bed race happening near the end of the day, is it in my best interest to call ahead to an albergue (both municipal and private) in the town I plan on ending in for the day?
What happens if I don't make it to my planned stop for the day and I've made a reservation? I was under the impression it would be first come, first serve.
I'm all for the accepting whatever the Camino provides, but I'd like to remain somewhat spontaneous, while still have a bed/floor/shelter to sleep in.
I could question whether the hostals, either in Zubiri or Larrasoaña, were also packed to the roof. And before getting into Pamplona there are places like Trinidad de Arre and Burlada to stay. Check whether you are in one of the "in"famous waves of walkers, wait and let them gallop ahead, and at this time of the year you will find enough attractive places to stay in without having to make reservations.We were in Zubiri two nights ago, Sep 11th. Arrived about 3:30pm. Nothing available. Municipal aberque wouldn't even let us lay a sleeping bag down. Wasn't her problem. [...]Larrasoana booked slam full too. We have purchased a phone and making reservations. Buen Camino.
Thanks for clarifying, Tincatinker!
I am now in the pre-Camino phase of "obsessing about all the things out of my control." So I'm sure I'll have more to ask.
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