I have in SJPDP, roncesvalles, and Zubiri, hopefully will get a bed in Pamplona, and after that I will evaluate if I make reservations or just hope for the best in the albergues (also depending on my walking speed)
Yes, I gave a pilgrim €200 once because his bank account was frozen. Everybody told me I would never see the money again. When I gave it I gave it not expecting it to be returned. However, he tracked me down and Los Arcos a few days later and...
I have given another pilgrim money for a bed and supper more than once. I did it knowing I might never see the money again. When I give like that, I understand that once the money leaves my hands, I have no controll on what the other person does...
I recall a couple that we knew, turning up at the Hotel Akerreta. We were having dinner and heard them check in.
Everywhere was full, from Zubiri to Pamplona. Taxis all busy, busses laid on to take Pilgrims to Pamplona.
The Hotel owner came...
On the other hand, I think one element of the transformative Camino experience is learning how good it feels to be generous to strangers.
But. Not. Every. Single. One. or Every. Single. Day.
we are in Roncesvalles tonight and once again people are being turned away. No reservations, no beds. And none in Burguete. And tomorrow none in Zubiri.
I found two young Danish sisters and asked them to share my apt at Benificiados but they...
I oversee operations at the municipal albergue in Najera. There is often a queue there during high season. We will sometimes move particular pilgrims to the front of the line -- elderly people, handicapped people, and those traveling with small...
So in other words anyone who arrived after that time was turned away. (I appreciate they don't literally do that, they assist them to at least get a taxi elsewhere, but basically, they do not have a bed in Roncesvalles.) Not what a tired, even...
I walked from Malaga and I loved it. I thought it was a beautiful route. I used the notes from Magwood, which were very helpful. In fact she met me at the church in Malaga.
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