“Scathing” is proportional in this situation. What good will it do? Preventing someone else from a similar encounter.
As far as harm, it is not my job to shield another person from the consequences of their choices. Not my burden to carry.
@AR1965 has every reason to be upset and to voice her opinion. Much healthier to do so then hold it in and potentially take it out on somebody else. It doesn't matter if it was a rare experience or not it simply shouldn't happen in the...
But this has got nothing to do with booking.com (other than the booking was made using their service). Or bookings per se - i.e. if someone should book or not on Camino, let alone whether or not you personally care to book.
It's about appalling...
I’m 58 with bad knees, and well aware of the slow speed with which I hike. Knowing I have a place to stay for the night enables me to stay true to the spirit of the Camino and stay present in the moment.
Booking.com has no control over the...
I thought the whole point of reviews was to allow people to let others know their experiences, good and bad ?
Any pilgrim who is badly treated in any establishment should make other pilgrims aware. If poor behaviour is tolerated or excused...
Slander is, by definition, lying.
The OP is not lying and, ironically, you are slandering her by accusing her of it.
Fair criticism is valid and part of life.
Many people - myself included - actually thank God in hindsight for someone...
As my main reply says (and the observant will verify) it almost always happens to those walking alone.
Cowardice accompanies all wicked
behavior.
Anyone replying to such posts with "Well *we* had a lovely experience there" should consider this...
The one positive about doing the WHW in mid to late August is that the Scottish school term begins again on the 13th or 14th August so that means many locals won't be on the trail.
I heard that Scots make up a large percentage of the walkers...
Yes, that sounds a great option.
I have stayed in both a dorm and a single room in the Lochranza Youth Hostel and both are decent and inexpensive options - and a great way to meet like-minded souls.
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