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TAKE THE TENT AND BE NAUGHTY - ........just once ....or... heheLOL Renshaw
Hi DanMy wife and I are planning our Camino and one question that came to mind was: If the Albergues are full what are our options for a place to sleep. My wife suggested bringing a tent as a backup but I would rather not carry the extra weight and I have yet to hear of anyone doing that. I imagine there are hotels but that could be expensive if done often. Is there always room for two more in spite of no beds?
Thanks,
Dan
Notwithstanding the inconvenience that may cause others, even the most hospitable hospitalero is now paying some heed to occupancy limits in albergues. The good old days are pretty much gone, and covering the floor with sleeping mats is disappearing. When the first albergue tragedy happens, and it will happen, where emergency exits are blocked or chained, or pilgrims trip over mattresses evacuating, all of the good old days will be gone. Albergues have occupancy limits, and they are slowly being enforced. I think that the logical safety concerns about occupancy restrictions deserve respect from pilgrims. Sometimes it is less about what one wants to do, and more about what is in the best interests of everyone.There is always space on the floor, even in an office or on a kitchen counter.
This is pretty much my biggest concern. What happens if the albergues are all full. I would hate to spend time and energy on reserving in advance (or is that even possible). I'll be walking my first camino with my daughter in August and sure it must be the busiest month, but the only possibility for us. Can someone share about their real experiences. If you have a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag, can you sleep on the yard or something? What have you done in such a situation?
This is pretty much my biggest concern. What happens if the albergues are all full. I would hate to spend time and energy on reserving in advance (or is that even possible). I'll be walking my first camino with my daughter in August and sure it must be the busiest month, but the only possibility for us. Can someone share about their real experiences. If you have a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag, can you sleep on the yard or something? What have you done in such a situation?
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