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Have you contacted hostels directly? Or are you using booking.com or similar? Those agencies do not have all the reservations in a hostel allocated to them, only some.Beautiful path, this first stage from Ferrol to Pontedeume, just a lot of asphalt and of course the corresponding noise of the cars. But especially the beginning of the path leads through shady deciduous forests along the Ria. And in between there are small, nice villages and lots of animals (cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, cats and dogs). And of course there are always pilgrims in between, most of them hiking in pairs or groups. The weather is wonderful, now I'm walking past a rushing stream. The only stupid thing is that it's better to book in advance because the hostels are fully booked and the worry remains that the pilgrim hostels will also be full if you don't constantly walk almost past the other pilgrims, which is not very sociable...
Please excuse the whining. Of course, I realize that I am solely responsible if no one can offer me a free room here. I'll wait now, see what's possible at 4:30 p.m.I'm pretty desperate. In Pontedeume no hostel is open before 4:30 p.m. and no one can tell me yet whether there is a bed available. I don't think I'll ever go on a pilgrimage again without reserving the rooms before. After a pilgrimage of over 30 km, I'm just tired and unfortunately I have no patience to wait forever. It‘s angry. And even all the people in the speak only Spainish.
I think it's very likely that a lot of them will also speak Galego.And even all the people in the speak only Spainish.
Probably, but I suspect the OP means that they don't speak German or English....I think it's very likely that a lot of them will also speak Galego.
That thought had crossed my mind but it seems odd to complain that people are speaking their own national languages rather than one's own.Probably, but I suspect the OP means that they don't speak German or English....
Yep, I get that but here in Germany ( where the OP lives) many people in the hospitality industry speak English as a minimum. As does the OP...That thought had crossed my mind but it seems odd to complain that people are speaking their own national languages rather than one's own.
Fair comment, as I live in Germany but am a Kiwi. But my comment was relating to the fact that people in the Hospitality industry here often also speak English as a minimum. It’s not unusual in Europe as a whole. As someone who find’s learning another language incredibly hard, I’m often astonished at how many Europeans can make themselves understood in 3 or more language’s. And exceedingly grateful that English is one of them .It is not always correct to assume a given language based on where the member lives. I find according to how it was possible to fill in information on the forum page I am from Ireland, not true. I live in Ireland, true. The issue of language is tricky, on a few levels.
I read somewhere that there's a deviation path which has been proposed that would pass by the coastline aiming to avoid pilgrims to walk by the national road from Fene to Pontedeume.just a lot of asphalt and of course the corresponding noise of the cars.
That was what annoyed me a bit. She acted like she didn't understand me and kept asking questions, even though she certainly understood my mix of Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish (at least I could understand her, even if she didn't answer what I asked). But she could have simply tell me, that she wouldn't answer any questions during the siesta, which would have been fine. And to be honest, I didn't feel like having long discussions anymore because I was completely exhausted. But of course the hospitaderos can't do anything about that...!@Wolfinho ( or anyone else who knows), I'm curious. As a Brazilian, wouldn't it be easier to speak to them in Portuguese? Many years ago I lived in London with a very mixed group - 2 Brazilians, a Spainard, a Costa Rican and an Italian - (who could speak Spanish). They all seemed to be able to understand each other, with of course the occasional pause in the conversation to clarify the meaning of a particular word. I personally walked the Inglès with a Portuguese couple and they spoke Portuguese to all Spaniards on the trail. I appreciate that there are differences between Brazilian Portuguese and that currently spoken in Portugal but surely it's not major?
Just curious
You should be well on the path already, it is just after 08.00 with you.Beautiful path, this first stage from Ferrol to Pontedeume, just a lot of asphalt and of course the corresponding noise of the cars. But especially the beginning of the path leads through shady deciduous forests along the Ria. And in between there are small, nice villages and lots of animals (cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, cats and dogs). And of course there are always pilgrims in between, most of them hiking in pairs or groups. The weather is wonderful, now I'm walking past a rushing stream. The only stupid thing is that it's better to book in advance because the hostels are fully booked and the worry remains that the pilgrim hostels will also be full if you don't constantly walk almost past the other pilgrims, which is not very sociable...
Thank you for all your friendly words! Today was absolutely beautiful: the path from Pontedeume to Betanzos full of inspiring nature through the forest with birdsong, okay sometimes there was noise from the highway in between, great running weather, a quiet moment on the beach in A Ponte de Porco at low tide, little nice villages and a nice albergue in Betanzos with a friendly hospitadera and a nice pilgrim who immediately offered me his lower bed as an old man, all the others were occupied...I intend to walk the Ingles in October. Have done my planning with Gronze and since I cannot manage 30 km stages, I will be staying in albergues in between the stops suggested by guides. Will not book ahead - if an albergue is full I can always have a taxi take me to an accommodation with an available room.
As to language, I used to be fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. Nowadays in Spain when I try to communicate, out comes, quite unintentionally, Portunhol - leftover Portuguese with bits of Spanish I have learned - works beautifully.
Keep posting, little Wolf! Most interesting for me in preparation for my camino next month! Bom camino and bon courage!
This is part of it, and I hope you find the silver lining! Did you notice the Enchanted Wood? Do it again! You will be so much wiser the second time. Well done, enjoy Santiago. A sit down with some pilgrims, bread, cheese, chorizo, aceitunas, vino if that is your choice...oh! Such luxury! Safe trip home, and thanks for all your posts.Starting the last stage of the Way of St. James with sadness. Initially a bit of road, then on picturesque small dirt roads. Big disadvantage: no really relaxation, because there is always the loud noise of the motorway, which runs parallel to almost the entire stage in a distance of perhaps 200 m. I will see, what I can discovery at my last kilometers on Camino Ingles
Thank you for the mental support on my second St. James Way after the Camino Portugusa in June this year. I'm at the finish line at Santiago Cathedral and now I'm in the queue to receive the Compostela. I am very happy. Buon Camino for everyone who is not on the way….This is part of it, and I hope you find the silver lining! Did you notice the Enchanted Wood? Do it again! You will be so much wiser the second time. Well done, enjoy Santiago. A sit down with some pilgrims, bread, cheese, chorizo, aceitunas, vino if that is your choice...oh! Such luxury! Safe trip home, and thanks for all your posts.
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