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When I want a rest I walk a couple of short days in a row. I don't know what to do with myself if I have an entire day with no where to walk to, and I like to feel that I am continually moving ahead towards Santiago.....or...maybe I should just shorten some of my walking days after Najera to enjoy other albergues/towns. So many options to consider. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Yeah...your suggestion makes a lot of senseWhy don't you just see how you go? By all means do some research, but leave the decision until you are walking. That's one of the lovely things about camino-life for many of us. You might like it too.
I'm liking that suggestion very much. I think I may get ansty.When I want a rest I walk a couple of short days in a row. I don't know what to do with myself if I have an entire day with no where to walk to, and I like to feel that I am continually moving ahead towards Santiago.
It's nice to walk a short day into a larger town or city, stay in a private room (possibly after staying out late), sleep in a bit and do another short walk.
I didn't plan anything on my Camino. Never knew where I'd end the day. I loved it, but that is me. Given that, I did take a day off in Leon for Easter and if I had to do again, I'd stay a day in Burgos.....or...maybe I should just shorten some of my walking days after Najera to enjoy other albergues/towns. So many options to consider. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
I did the French way in 2015 and I am currently planning my 2020 walk starting in St Jean Pied de Porte in May.
I think in my first walk I hit my days off at the right time.
Buen Camino
For this run I will be taking a day off in Lagrono and a day off in Leon. Similar to my first time walking the Camino. Then I take a day off in Santiago before walking to Muxia, then Finesterre.
Good advice. Thank youEven if you do decide to 'wing it' around Semana Santa and Easter Week, DO have the ability to book ahead with you. This means a current guidebook with some recommendations, and a smart phone with a data plan.
Some online reservation sites, like booking.com DO list private albergues that can be pre-booked. I have seen individual beds bookable, as well as shared rooms and private rooms. It all depends on the location. Of course there are also hotels, hostals and casa rurales as well.
You can also try to search for a direct website for the property. Many places now have them, and you might be able to score a room that way.
Be aware that the online sites generally do not have every reservable room. The standard 'deal' these commercial websites do with properties is to list a percentage of their rooms for online reservation. The property must pay a commission of up to 15% for the convenience. You can sometimes save by going to the property directly.
At busy times, holiday, and most weekends during 'the season' if a property shows SOLD OUT, you should still call the property directly to see if they still have rooms available. This helps if you speak Spanish. But, one trick that works is to have the proprietor where you are staying tonight, call ahead to make the down route reservation for you.
Hope this helps.
Yes most definitely worth considering depending on how I feel.I'd recommend rest days in small villages where there is nothing to do but sit and put your feet up. If you take rest days in places like Burgos or Leon you will be up on your feet taking in the sights ... not a rest day at all.
It does. Thank youIn terms of rest days, you will get much better information from your body than from me as to where they are best taken.
In terms of which towns might merit a bit more time after Najera, here are a few suggestions. As to whether you spend a extra night in these places or just do short days to and/or from them to give you extra time, it's up to you (of course - it is also up to you whether you just breeze through them).
Burgos and Leon are the obvious choices with beautiful cathedrals and other things to see. Astorga also has a nice cathedral and a beautiful Episcopal palace, designed by Gaudi, which now serves as a pilgrimage museum. There is also a chocolate museum in Astorga. As you pass through Ponferrada, it is worth taking some extra time to tour the castle. And many people find Villafranca del Bierzo worthy of some extra time.
I hope that helps. Buen Camino!
I have, twice I think, sat out rainy days. Or and extra day in S de C is nice - museos o cafes o ambosHello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
When I want a rest I walk a couple of short days in a row. I don't know what to do with myself
Hello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
I recommend the albergue I’m el acebo. That’s the place that I thing is the best to take extra days. You can walk around the trails of El Bierzo short distances if you want to see another way of hiking in Spain.Burgos and Leon are both neat cities with plenty to see, so they make for great places to have a rest day. Astorga is another - not as large, but some good sightseeing opportunities. There's an alberque in El Acebo that is almost resort-like (pool, terrace, nice restaurant) where you can stay more than 1 night - it would be great for relaxation.
I’m in a good place. Feeling more prepared with each passing day and apart from the excitement fairly serene overall. Upping my training in January but training nonetheless. Thank you for your guidance.@Dani7 , kia ora (greetings, good health)
It does depend whether you like everything buttoned down before you start.
I planned and planned and planned before I left, but booked nothing.
I think both @Kiwi-family and @trecile have got the best handle. It just depends on your way of doing things. And, once you are underway, you may just take a different approach.
Can I wag my finger a little and ask: how is your physical and mental preparation coming along?
Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)
Good idea.I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time.
Hello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
Hi Danielle, I walked April May from Roncesvalles to Santiago, had a rest day in Burgos , my bday and it felt great, Woke up early, but late compared to Camino schedule, took my time to get ready and went to see the town. Took my guidebook walked around, had my bday lunch, siesta, Cathedral tour, pintxos, waited for the Carhedral nightlights, back to my place and next day was a pilgrim again. From there on every time I needed a rest I made short stages, and that was very nice. Enjoy your days, Buen Camino.Hello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
But I prefer saying “let your body, mind and soul tell you when and where to rest”...I really think we should give us the opportunity to BE SURPRISED BY LIFE !!!Hello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
I have 2 suggestions for you. The first one would be from my own experience, Burgos, a beautiful and historical city. It has the best municipal Albergue that I have ever stayed in. It was my end point when I walked part of the Frances in 2016 and I could only stay one night. I am desperate to go back. The second is from the experience of a Scottish friend who walked the whole Camino Frances in 2016. He said the best town he stayed in, for history and especially for food, was Leon.Hello everyone,
Preparations are getting more focused now as I am booking albergues for the first week of my spring Camino. As I was planning my start day from SJPdP this spring, based on the time off I was taking, little did I know that I would be walking my first week during Semana Santa. I realized later that I was starting my camino on Palm Sunday. Since this is a spiritual pilgrimage for me and in hopes of rekindling my faith, is this a coincidence...or was the universe sending me a message? I am booked up to Najera, and from there would prefer to NOT book ahead of time. Planning this journey is a camino unto itself and I already feel my feet and spirit becoming one as I train and prepare. I have pre-booked for two nights in Santiago at the Hospederia San Martin Pinario which gives me two rest days along the way before I arrive there.
My question to this wonderful community of pilgrims is: I have two rest days I can take before arriving in Santiago to stay at San Martin Pinario. Along "The Way", what city/town do you recommend I stay an extra night? ...or, should I stay longer in Santiago. I have another week after arriving in Santiago to do the Santiago-Muxia-Finisterre walk.
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions,
Danielle
Great advice for this sometimes type A personality.Hey Danielle!!
I had almost no preparation whatsoever before started the Camino on May 21st, this year! I booked the hostel in SJPP and in Oreson, and that’s it! After ir, I started booking for the next day and it became a ritual! Getting at the albergue, shower, meal and looking for the next day and booking the albergue!
it worked perfectly for me!
I rested 2 days and 2 nights in Pamplona, Leon and Burgos! Bigger towns! And that made me get very tired because I tried to see everything those places and I didn’t rest a bit!!
I have Fibromyalgia and I’m petite, very petite indeed! So, carrying backpack and walking around 20km daily without any previous trainee... not easy! It took me 47 days to do the Camino, resting 6 days!
Resting in small towns was the best because I could REST!
So, have a wonderful and blessed Camino! Buen Camino girl!
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