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Thank you! That helpsYou can use WhatsApp messages, preferring spanish. If I remember, hospitaleros are not reluctant with written messages (at least they prefer them than my bad spanish accent !).
I used WhatsApp almost exclusively recently and had good results. Have a saved message in Spanish to send, perhaps:You can use WhatsApp messages, preferring spanish. If I remember, hospitaleros are not reluctant with written messages (at least they prefer them than my bad spanish accent !).
Thanks! Yes, like you, avoiding calls is what I'm hoping to doIm on the Primitivo later this year and I booked my rooms either through Booking.com, Gronze or directly by email. Im also deaf so I also try to avoid calls where possible (But can do it if stuck in a corner)
I´ve not yet used Whatsapp for bookings.
As above, translators work well with email if you are not confident speaking in Spanish
Great translation tips, I appreciate it. Yes I have translation app ready on my phone.I used WhatsApp almost exclusively recently and had good results. Have a saved message in Spanish to send, perhaps:
Hola, me llamo Juspassinthru, necesito 2 camas para mañana, ¿tenéis alguna disponible? ¿Es posible reservar?
If you can’t figure out their response, use Google Translate or DeepL.
I almost always got a response and I ALWAYS thanked them even if they were completo/full.
Most require reservations? Or accept reservations? Now you have me nervous. I start the Primativo this Sunday and have no reservations after Oviedo. Do you recommend I reserve ahead?Hi we are doing the Camino De San Salvador and the Primitivo in 2 weeks am really excited! I notice on the Primitivo according to Gronze most hostels require reservations. This is where my question is - do they accept WhatsApp message or do I have to actually call the day before? I am Deaf and I would very much prefer to use WhatsApp message rather than having to find someone to call for me. What are your suggestions? Much appreciated
No Albergues require reservations. (Edited to add: on the Primitivo during the main season)Most require reservations? Or accept reservations? Now you have me nervous. I start the Primativo this Sunday and have no reservations after Oviedo. Do you recommend I reserve ahead?
Thank you so- I have not had the time to look into how busy things were- I am happy with a garden hose and a pile of dirt to sleep on after being on strike teams as a firefighter for many years. Just do not want to have to walk an extra 10 miles to find a spot- you tempered my anxiety- thanksNo Albergues require reservations.
Most private Albergues accept reservations, but none of the Municipals/ Xunta do. I booked Grado ( because I had an injury and knew I would be slow) but then took it on a case by case basis.
It really depends on how far you wish to walk and your tempo. If you know you are slow you might wish to consider booking a day or two ahead, but if you are happy taking what you can get I doubt you'll have a major issue.
Mini recommend booking Berducedo because it is a well-known pinch point, however I simply just walked on to La Mesa ( because I felt like it, not because I couldn't get a bed)
Most require reservations? Or accept reservations? Now you have me nervous. I start the Primativo this Sunday and have no reservations after Oviedo. Do you recommend I reserve ahead?
On lesser traveled routes like the Salvador there are places that require or strongly recommend reservations. Also outside of the normal season there are even albergues on the Frances that can require reservations. They won't open if they aren't expecting pilgrims.No Albergues require reservations.
No Albergues require reservations.
Most private Albergues accept reservations, but none of the Municipals/ Xunta do. I booked Grado ( because I had an injury and knew I would be slow) but then took it on a case by case basis.
It really depends on how far you wish to walk and your tempo. If you know you are slow you might wish to consider booking a day or two ahead, but if you are happy taking what you can get I doubt you'll have a major issue.
Mini recommend booking Berducedo because it is a well-known pinch point, however I simply just walked on to La Mesa ( because I felt like it, not because I couldn't get a be
On the Salvador I am staying mostly at the "pilgrim" hostels and it indicates no reservations which I interpret it to mean first come first served - On the Primitivo I have a mixture of pilgrim hostels and other type of hostels - some say reservations other say dont. I appreciate all of your input and will keep in mind the possibilities I need to do when I get there.On lesser traveled routes like the Salvador there are places that require or strongly recommend reservations. Also outside of the normal season there are even albergues on the Frances that can require reservations. They won't open if they aren't expecting pilgrims.
This does not apply to the Primitivo most of the year.
I guess it is a fine semantic distinction. On the lesser walked routes "first come, first served" isn't a thing so much because places don't fill. On the Camino de Madrid I was the only pilgrim in the place two thirds of the time and I don't think I encountered a full albergue on the Salvador. On the other hand, there aren't hospitaleros at the albergues all the time to meet pilgrims who may or may not be coming on any given day. That's why it is considered good etiquette to let them know you will be coming, so that the albergue is ready to receive guests. On the Salvador, this doesn't just apply to albergues but to restaurants. There are a couple of places where, if you don't reserve your meal the day before, there won't be food for you. Ender's Guide is especially good at alerting you to these situations.On the Salvador I am staying mostly at the "pilgrim" hostels and it indicates no reservations which I interpret it to mean first come first served - On the Primitivo I have a mixture of pilgrim hostels and other type of hostels - some say reservations other say dont. I appreciate all of your input and will keep in mind the possibilities I need to do when I get there.
Here's a link to Ender's guide:Ender's Guide is especially good at alerting you to these situations.
That makes a lot of sense, thank you!I guess it is a fine semantic distinction. On the lesser walked routes "first come, first served" isn't a thing so much because places don't fill. On the Camino de Madrid I was the only pilgrim in the place two thirds of the time and I don't think I encountered a full albergue on the Salvador. On the other hand, there aren't hospitaleros at the albergues all the time to meet pilgrims who may or may not be coming on any given day. That's why it is considered good etiquette to let them know you will be coming, so that the albergue is ready to receive guests. On the Salvador, this doesn't just apply to albergues but to restaurants. There are a couple of places where, if you don't reserve your meal the day before, there won't be food for you. Ender's Guide is especially good at alerting you to these situations.
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