For obvious reasons I have locked the thread. I cleaned up some of the posts that added no constructive suggestions, or that quoted deleted posts.
Members should reflect on what makes the forum a good place, and what doesn't.
This thread seems to have run its course. People have responded to OPS initial question about how they would deal with unhelpful or disagreeable hospitaleros. OP has had the opportunity to provide further context, as promised, but has instead...
This thread is a testament to how we handle negative posts or views or people pushing our buttons or disagreeing with us. I think for the most part we are a community that helps build up and not push down its members. Thanks to all the moderators...
I did, but perhaps you didn't read it.
No, nor would most other people who've bothered to reply. Why be angry at something you can't do anything about? A waste of time and energy. But I guess you prefer to suffer by taking things personally...
@pablovergara, I hope you had a good night's sleep. You are walking for now three weeks or so? How many days until you reach the Camino Francés? There may be more pilgrims with whom you can exchange experiences in direct conversation ... ☺️.
If...
I don´t think we should leap to conclusions yet. Lightning does strike in the same place twice.
Incidentally, Pablo, if you read this: giving a thread the title 'Trouble with Hospitaleros' could be contentious, if not downright provocative. In...
If the albergue has a set price (not a donativo) then being €5 short is, indeed, a valid reason for denying you a bed. Similarly, if you are €5 short at the supermarket, it is a valid reason for the cashier to deny you the food you are trying to...
Bless you Jenny and thank you.
I have cried not for myself but for my Grandchildren. Sometimes life serves you a curveball.
I just wanted to give the OP a little perspective.
Try and relax if you can mate. I note you are undertaking a Camino to heal from some personal traumas so I wish you well in that and I guess this isn’t helping. I guess the old adage ‘don’t let other peoples attitude spoil your day’ comes to...
Don't you? How each of us responds to adversity is a choice. You're completely free to chew on negative experiences if you want, but it will make you miserable. That's your choice, but we're not buying it.
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