Honestly, I just pay it and move on.
I am older and make good money, and I know so many are on limited budgets. We almost always pay for meals and drinks for our fellow pilgrims that are in their twenties, sometimes 30s, because I know they...
None, I walk short days rather than taking a whole rest day usually.
Edit: We walked 50+ days. Only about 10 miles or 16 km per day on average. Gives time to enjoy the towns. Also we are slow walkers.
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