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Is the issue leaving early or getting breakfast? Leaving around 7:00 am wouldn't be considered early in my view. You are generally free to keave as early as you wish, and earlier starts than that are relatively common in my experience. Some of those who do might even leave without disturbing others in a dormitory, although others will be noisy and disruptive.If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
You will figure it out when you get there and there is no set process. Don't over think it.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
Common situation. Especially in the heat. Many people are gone by 7 AM but yet breakfast may not be served until 7 AM. Everyone has their own way of dealing with this depending on their needs/ wants. My number one need is morning coffee. Usually there is at least a coffee machine. If not, I have to wait until I reach a café. I usually have the Brierley book and know how far away a café will be. So if you're staying in a somewhat large village or city, you have a better chance of finding coffee where you stay.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
Hola Bog,I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
I always being a small jar of peanut butter with me. It has protein, fat & sugar (I like Jif, not natural but more stable, not liquid & better preserved). So many people are jealous when they see it! A few spoonfuls & an apple (tough), & granola/protein bar (I bring my own food anyway as celiac) & I make my own coffee with a collapsible kettle & powdered milk, & that is enough. Later pick up an oj, yogurt, have some more nuts & banana. Little jams & crackers, oatmeal packets, will come in handy!I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
My day usually starts around five thirty and most cafes open around 7am which gives me a good hour to get as many km done before stopping and by which time I’m so ready for breakfast and a couple of coffees, sets me up for next 4-5 hours.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
Are the Nescafé sachets easily available? I’m thinking of bringing some organic instant from home, but it won’t last for the whole Camino.Seeing as how #TeamCoil hasn’t shown up yet, allow me to sing the praises of an immersion coil + lightweight camp cup + Nescafé sachets. Instant human!
I was usually out the door before breakfast was served. I picked up a couple of bananas the day before and if in a larger town or city a yogurt drink (preferred brand was Danone YoPro as it had 25g of protein), easy to eat or drink on the go.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
Assuming this includes "bars" which in my experience on many Camino routes (but not the Frances recently) far out number seeing the word "cafe", I have found many open before 7, and indeed before 6.most cafes open around 7am which gives me a good hour to get as many km done before stopping
I would just reinforce what others here are saying. Breakfast in Spain is definitely different than what many of us are used to. For some, breakfast may just be leftover dry bread from yesterday, some jam and maybe butter and some instant coffee. Some bars along the way May offer slices of tortilla—it’s an egg pie. The best suggestion is to stock up the day before on things like yogurt and fruit and candy bars, granola, etc.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
you mention queues....can you elaborate..first i heard this lolIf I may, humbly (?), provide more information.
Assuming this includes "bars" which in my experience on many Camino routes (but not the Frances recently) far out number seeing the word "cafe", I have found many open before 7, and indeed before 6.
But notwithstanding that, you can of course get up and start walking for as much time as you wish before having a coffee, say 2 hours, and walk past any queue if you like to avoid queues as I do, and stop after the early morning rush in a more tranquil environment, which I also prefer. I like my Caminos to be relaxing low stress experiences with less weight in my mind.
Never mind, I just bought a 25-pack of individually wrapped organic instant which will be worth carrying. Ah, early morning is sounding better—guaranteed hot coffee!Are the Nescafé sachets easily available? I’m thinking of bringing some organic instant from home, but it won’t last for the whole Camino.
Sorry, I have no direct experience as I now walk on Caminos with few pilgrims. My comments were 2nd hand.you mention queues....can you elaborate..first i heard this lol
Hi Bog.I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
As a visitor in their home the last thing we want to do is to insult them.
Thanks
You've elected to walk during the busiest time in the pilgrim calendar, starting from SJPdP 14th September (it says on the calendar thread). So all services, particularly accommodation will be under strain. Having said that, this won't be a uniform pressure - some towns and villages are better able to cope than others, pilgrim bubbles come and go, leaving quieter gaps in-between. Some places appear massively over-subscribed for no apparent reason - unless you are on the social media channel that's publishing rave reviews etc...you mention queues....can you elaborate..first i heard this lol
You can but sachets in most supermarkets, I usually take about 25 in case there are no facilities available until after 7am. I love starting the day with a coffee.Are the Nescafé sachets easily available? I’m thinking of bringing some organic instant from home, but it won’t last for the whole Camino.
My plan exactly!You can but sachets in most supermarkets, I usually take about 25 in case there are no facilities available until after 7am. I love starting the day with a coffee.
My comment will properly be misconstrued. Your perception is excellent; however, I wish that on some, just a few, that you have no access to coffee for a significant day or a significant period. Journeys are supposed to have challenges, disappointments, failings, etc.; otherwise, it is not a proper journey. Having said this, if you do run across a no-coffee period, your next coffee will seem like ambrosia, the drink of gods. All the best. ChuckHola Bog,
I personally can’t do anything in the morning without coffee! I found on CF last year to Burgos, that, I never had to go far to find a little village or town cafe open near to where I was staying. Some of these are my most memorable spots as sunrise in a beautiful place, great coffee, a pastry and fresh orange juice set me and also seeing other pilgrims there ready to head off was reassuring as I was walking alone. Only occasionally did I have to go a few Km further to find a caff.
I’ll be up on the Meseta this Sept and I gather there are less stopping points, but I’m still hopeful of my camino breakfast spots being as lovely!
Enjoy!
Buen camino!
Cate
We offered sit-down breakfast at 07:00, or a “portable” breakfast bag for folks that wanted to leave earlier. Other albergues have kitchens that pilgrims can use. And some have neither. And when I walked, I never encountered a village without a bar to get café con leche and if hungry, something solid.If we leave early in the morning each day and put the boots to the trail around 7 am do some albergues or donavitos have food we could purchase for the next morning so we could leave early or do they frown on this?
Hi Bulling,My comment will properly be misconstrued. Your perception is excellent; however, I wish that on some, just a few, that you have no access to coffee for a significant day or a significant period. Journeys are supposed to have challenges, disappointments, failings, etc.; otherwise, it is not a proper journey. Having said this, if you do run across a no-coffee period, your next coffee will seem like ambrosia, the drink of gods. All the best. Chuck
Late to the party, eh breakfast... but I always got yogurt, fruit and an energy bar to eat just before heading out in the morning - I was always a bit late for breakfast at the albergue - early risers, I figure, need it more than I do so early... But when I came to the first town or village, I'd always stop for second 'breakfast' of bacon, eggs, and fried potatoes with fresh oj and CCL... kept me going until late lunch/early dinner...I have tried to search for this info with no avail.
The info I am looking for is in reagrds to Breakfast for the early mornings. I am aware that we could find some further on.
Thanks
I am bringing instant coffee packets (a few to start), an immersion coil, and a 10 oz camp cup on my first Camino which starts in a few days. I'm glad you praise the notion! I've been wondering if I'm being silly to bring the kit because it's an extra 8 ounces of weight. I suspect I'll be grateful to have reliable coffee every morning.Seeing as how #TeamCoil hasn’t shown up yet, allow me to sing the praises of an immersion coil + lightweight camp cup + Nescafé sachets. Instant human
4:30am....??? Yikes, I want to know where you are so I'm notI'm leaving the Albergue between 4:30 and 6 am and walk until I am hungry (9 - 10pm). Then I stop at the next cafe-bar and have breakfast (Cafe con leche, Bocadillo or Pan de chocolate, Orangejuice).
Some Albergues do offer breakfast prior leave between 5 and 8 am.
Through my job I'm bound to July/August, both the hottest months for the Caminos on the Iberean Peninsula. So start early / stop early is a must to prevent the brutal heat (38°C max in 2019).4:30am....??? Yikes, I want to know where you are so I'm notJust kidding. I know a lot of folks like to start early, but, I'm there to enjoy my time seeing new places/people.
Starting early doesn't necessarily prevent that. You can still get a chance to see new places/people where you stop for a coffee (or something else) along the way. And you get even more time to enjoy seeing new places/people after you arrive. And you get to enjoy seeing the sunrises.4:30am....??? Yikes, I want to know where you are so I'm notJust kidding. I know a lot of folks like to start early, but, I'm there to enjoy my time seeing new places/people.
The sachets are great! But sometimes the only ones at the supermercado are of the decaffeinated variety. I personally buy a jar of "proper" instant coffee, usually cheapest available, and transfer it into a ziplock bag. Here's the kicker tho... I ditched the coil... and the camp cup. I actually went back to an old school Nalgene wide mouth bottle... one that I fill the night before and put in the fridge.Seeing as how #TeamCoil hasn’t shown up yet, allow me to sing the praises of an immersion coil + lightweight camp cup + Nescafé sachets. Instant human!
Yes. You will find coffee sachets in many supermarkets and grocers.Are the Nescafé sachets easily available? I’m thinking of bringing some organic instant from home, but it won’t last for the whole Camino.
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