- Time of past OR future Camino
- 1999 Burgos-SDC, 2003 Leon-SDC, 2007-2012 Le Puy-SDC, 2014 Burgos-Covarrubias, Camino Ingles 3 times
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I usually cook for myself if there is equipped kitchen in albergue or maybe having just a picnic dinner but when I go to the restaurant for a meal then I try to sit at the table that has some view. It doesn't matter how nice or special the view is just as something is going on there in my view range....
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though.....
It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the
American football right? LOLI usually cook for myself if there is equipped kitchen in albergue or maybe having just a picnic dinner but when I go to the restaurant for a meal then I try to sit at the table that has some view. It doesn't matter how nice or special the view is just as something is going on there in my view range.
When there's a football match on a TV screen that changes completely though
The only thing I missed in Spain was American TV
Buen camino to you! I am sure you will like Camino InglesWell.. We set off together now, me and my wife... Should arrive in La Coruna airport around midnight, and then catch first bus over to Ferrol early!!... Hope we aren't lonely either but never are ☺
Tulle, I am glad you had a good camino. Like you I discovered walking solo for the first time, I was alone but not lonely. Because I did stay in the albergues, I usually found someone to eat with at night. The times I ate by myself, I used to read or write. After my Ingles, I walked on to Muxia. When I returned to Santiago, I did find it strange because for the first time I did not know another pilgrim. I found going to the English mass at the cathedral and popping into the Pilgrim House for tea helpful. The Pilgrim House was also having a dinner that night. I also took a foodie tour- tapas crawl- to meet other people and learn more about Santiago's places to eat.It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord.
These lines really express my feelings I had while I was walking Camino Ingles.
Thank you! After a journey I always love coming home again but I am thinking of the Camino every dayMy congratulations on completing your Camino adventure! How does it feel being back home after such a long journey? Would you do it again?
It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord.
These lines really express my feelings I had while I was walking Camino Ingles.
Did you enjoy thewalking? Please can you tell us something about the lanscape?It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord.
These lines really express my feelings I had while I was walking Camino Ingles.
So true! Some years ago I was walking in France together with my husband and two friends. One day we met a young girl who was on her way to Santiago, walking alone, and she had started from her home in Berlin, Germany. She had been ill and had stayed with some nuns for several weeks. When we asked her: How can you possibly walk alone for such a long walk? Her answer was: I am not alone, I walk with God. I have often been thinking of her and her faith and I hope she made it to Santiago!With God in your Heart, how could anyone be lonely?
I really enjoy walking Camino Ingles. This Camino is not too hard, I think that after the latest changes there's only one real challenge, that is walking out of Pontedeume. A rather steep but short walk up the hill. And when you come to the top turn around and enjoy the viewDid you enjoy thewalking? Please can you tell us something about the lanscape?
Hi Tulle,It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord.
These lines really express my feelings I had while I was walking Camino Ingles.
Hi Tulle,
I'm doing the Ingles next May and have booked all my accommodation except for at Betanzos - where did you stay? Any suggestions?
Well done on the third Ingles by the way!
I have stayed in Hotel Palacete. A modern and ok hotel. The first time we stayed there the breakfast was miserable so later I have eaten in a bar near by. But later I met two Germans who had stayed there and had got a very good breakfast..Hi Tulle,
I'm doing the Ingles next May and have booked all my accommodation except for at Betanzos - where did you stay? Any suggestions?
Well done on the third Ingles by the way!
Mmm, I saw that one over the weekend but apparently already fully booked for the end of May next year!Hi Jeff, I know you didn't ask mebut I really enjoyed staying in Hotel Garelos in Betanzos. A bit pricey but SO nice - big rooms and a great fortifying buffet breakfast in the morning. It's right off of the main square. I stayed there two nights.
Interested in where you stayed there @Tulle !
Buen Camino, Jeff!
This too is fully booked! Is the Ingles expecting an invasion next year or is it a ploy by Booking.com?I have stayed in Hotel Palacete. A modern and ok hotel. The first time we stayed there the breakfast was miserable so later I have eaten in a bar near by. But later I met two Germans who had stayed there and had got a very good breakfast..
People also recommend Hotel Garelos, but I don't know anything about it. And an albergue was out of the question for me this time.
I usually try booking.com first, but when they say it is full I contact the hotel directly, and voila, there is a room! Booking.com does not dispose all rooms, I think. Try mailing the hotel.This too is fully booked! Is the Ingles expecting an invasion next year of is it a ploy by Booking.com?
Mmm, I saw that one over the weekend but apparently already fully booked for the end of May next year!
Oh I have tried that believe me - all I get is http://www.hotelgarelos.com/index_choke.html and a black screen.Hi Jeff, try this: http://www.hotelgarelos.com/ and try "Contact and Reservations".
In July, they had been withholding some rooms from Booking.com, but I was able to get a second night by directly messaging the hotel.
I saw somewhere that Hotel Palacete is actually closed down now, but I could be very wrong....
Enjoy all the planning!
Apparently it's to do with Adobe Flash add-ins . . . Never thought of Facebook (headslap)Ah, I'm also getting the black screen. They do have a Facebook page that they are pretty active on. It lists their email address as: info@hotelgarelos.com
Buena Suerte!
Apparently it's to do with Adobe Flash add-ins . . . Never thought of Facebook (headslap)
Got around it by using MS Edge!
Very fast response from hotel, room all booked, thanks to all for the input.
We're corresponding on
hotelgarelos@gmail.com
Looks like a great place to stay.
Hi Tulle.It is nearly two weeks since I came home after having walked Camino Ingles, alone. Last year when I thought about walking alone I was very much afraid that I would be lonely since I am a rather introvert person. But now I have done it and I was not lonely! I was alone but not lonely. I chose to stay in pensiones and hotels rather than albergues. In a way I thought it would be better to be lonely in my own room than among people in an albergue...But I enjoyed staying on my own in a hotel room. And I felt safe when I was walking the Camino, so much time to think and reflect.
I love Camino Ingles, I have now walked it 3 times and might do it again
I must admit there is one thing I don't like when walking alone: to go out eating. So I had no great and good meals in restaurants, but more "fast food"...I love the tortillas though..
PS: The day after I came home I went to sing in my church choir and one of the songs was "Go in the grace of the Lord" by James Barnard. Some of the lines: Go in hope, God's hope. Go in peace, God's peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord.
These lines really express my feelings I had while I was walking Camino Ingles.
I have walked many times and I have slept in all kinds of albergues, but now I want a bit more comfort, so I like to sleep in pensiones and hotels.Hi Tulle.
I am just wondering if you had to book a place to sleep or did you just arrive and ask for a room? I am thinking about doing the Camino Inglés with my daughter and we would like to stay in hostels like you did.
Thank you
Runa
Thank you so much. I will keep that in mind when it gets closer to our trip. Best regards, Runa.I have walked many times and I have slept in all kinds of albergues, but now I want a bit more comfort, so I like to sleep in pensiones and hotels.And since I am not young anymore I like to know that I have a bed. So I have booked all places before I left. You don't have the complete freedom then but I like it that way I mostly used booking.com or I contacted the hotel directly.
We were a day ahead of you just returned home last night .Well.. We set off together now, me and my wife... Should arrive in La Coruna airport around midnight, and then catch first bus over to Ferrol early!!... Hope we aren't lonely either but never are ☺
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