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  1. JustJack

    Communal dinner in SJPP somewhere that I'm not staying?

    I booked a bed at Gite Makila, but they don't offer dinner. As this will be day 0 for me, I wouldn't mind having some company for dinner. Do any of the gites allow people to join their communal dinner if they aren't staying there? Alternatively, are there some good options for casual places for...
  2. M

    Is there heat in the albergues?

    I did the CF in Sept/Oct 2019. I am doing the Portugues Central at end of March with a friend. She asked me if albergues have heat. I honestly don't remember on the CF, but my question now is specific to the Portugues. Like Comment Send
  3. Kcorbharas

    Storage in Albergues?

    Once I check in and get my bed, how will my bag be stored while I get dinner, explore the city, go to the bar, etc? Do I need to bring it everywhere with me? Is it typically fine to just leave my bag unattended? Is there usually a locker? I feel a sense that it’s okay to trust the people on...
  4. J

    Finding Accommodation in SJPP without Communal Meals or Public Speaking

    Hello, a bit of an unusual first post perhaps! I have tried using the search function of the forum but my question is quite specific. I will be walking the Camino Frances from SJPP starting on or around 1st May (flight not yet booked). I would really like to hear your recommendation for places...
  5. B

    Backpacks only policy in Albergues: A common restriction?

    Hello fellow Pilgrims. My wife and I reserved a double room in an Albergue in Hospital de Orbigo in June--we are walking from St. Jean to Santiago de Compostela. We will be using luggage transfer--we are each 72 this year with knee and back issues. After the reservation through Booking.com the...
  6. Bradypus

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    Just a Mention in Despatches for the two remarkably dedicated young men who set off from the SJPDP municipal albergue at 04:50 this morning. All the more impressively keen as sunrise didn't happen till 08:36.....
  7. A

    Auberge picks

    Hello, My friend and I will walk from St Jean to Burgos next fall. We will mostly stay in private accommodations, ( light sleeper who gets up in the night) but would like to stay perhaps half a dozen nights in an auberge to mix things up. Are there any suggestions of priority places to include...
  8. Willy Pooler

    Bottom bunks

    Hello. Is it possible to secure bottom bunk beds in advance on the French way, or is it just a case of being early to hostel to grab one? Thank you.
  9. ChristianF

    Are albergue kitchens currently open?

    Hello, could anyone tell me if the communal kitchens found in many albergues are currently open for use? I wondered if the pandemic had limited their availability. Thank you.
  10. Ali@59

    Kitchens not in use

    Just passed through A Gudiña and Ourense and both municipal albergues have beautiful new kitchens and also the whole albergues have been modified but only a fridge and microwave for cooking with and no utensils whatsoever , the biggest problem is there are no light switches in both these...
  11. Wandershot

    I’d like to hear from some Hospitaleros

    After having done several Caminos and appreciated the loving care provided by many Hospitaleros, I would like to do a volunteering stint(s) myself. I know that I can get training through the American Pilgrims confraternity…and also that they do help with placement. But I’d also love to hear...
  12. JustJack

    Do private rooms at albergues generally have private bathrooms as well?

    Just wondering, when booking a private room at an albergue does that also mean a private bathroom/shower? Or it's just the bed that's private and you're still using the same bathroom/shower as everyone else?
  13. J

    Albergues with curtains

    Hello, the bunk beds with curtains look appealing for privacy. I was wondering for those of you who have stayed in this type of albergues, did you get hot with the curtain closed? I’m a hot sleeper, so I thought I might have to open the curtain at night, which would be a bummer. Thanks for...
  14. jillianbausch

    Pillow

    Hi! I will be starting my first Camino in Pamplona in late September and plan on staying in the albergues. I find I can't sleep without at least one pillow. Are pillows provided? Should I pack a pillowcase?
  15. jungleboy

    What do you want in an albergue?

    A new albergue is being outfitted in Sabroso. Those responsible have set up a Google docs survey to ask what pilgrims want in an albergue (types of beds, bedding, kitchen facilities, washing facilities etc). If you would like to fill out the survey but don't read Portuguese, a browser machine...
  16. A

    Washing clothes in Albergues

    Hello Pilgrims Are there washing machines and washing powder/liquid in Alnergues to clean clothes? Many Thanks
  17. E

    Kitchens status in the Camino Frances

    Hello peregrinos from the world, I'm new here so exuse any misbehaviour and feel free to correct me when needed. I am departing for my first camino ever in 4 days (doing the C.F. starting from Saint-Jean_pied-de-Port) and i would love to know if the kitchens in the albergues are still mainly...
  18. Jakke

    A Portela?

    Hi! My email to the A Portela albergue was returned and my sms did not get an answer. Can somebody tell me please whether the albergue is open? Gronze says it is.
  19. S

    Locked in room, hilarity follows

    And now for one of those inevitable Camino stories, I was in a hostel (in a luxurious double bed because I'm getting old) just about ready to sleep when I realized the lightswitch was outside. No problem right? I'll just open the door. But wait... The door won't open 😅 This was at about 10:30pm...
  20. A

    Albergues with separate sleeping areas

    A while back there was a thread about albergues which have individual compartments for sleeping, or rooms with 2 beds. I can’t seem to find it, if anyone could help that would be great. Thanks.

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