Yes, this is so true (on both points). I was a hospi in the municipal in Zamora and we had a German pilgrim who was obviously in distress. A fellow hospi (a real hardcore volunteer who worked by the book and then some) insisted she first have a...
It’s up to the Albergues and Hospitelero ie sick or injured it’s very doubtful you will be turfed out. It’s also your attitude and the hospitelero 😀 but expect to be on the streets as they ask you to leave for cleaning and return on opening...
"It depends on the albergue." Probably the biggest factor is whether it is a municipal/parochial/association albergue or a private albergue. A private albergue, especially one that is not exclusively for pilgrims, is more likely to allow more...
Hola, todos.
It seems entirely likely this has been asked before, but I haven't been able to find any discussion.
If (when!) one decides to have a day off from walking, is it possible to stay in an albergue for more than one night? The answer...
I read it this morning. Note he contributes to the crowding by bringing groups to this part of the Camino. He didn't say he'd be making a change himself only that others should...
The new trains originate in Vigo but certainly seem to stop in Santiago. Although the Avlo/RENFE booking form linked in Ivar's message above doesn't seem to offer Santiago as a selection, the one at...
Hola, peregrinos.
I set out from St Jean on 7 September 2001. Yes, four days before That Day in New York, so that was an interesting time for sure! Aside from that, the airline I was booked to go home on nearly went bankrupt and my left knee...
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