Last night at the Albergue we cooked a basic pasta meal with Bacon, cheese etc etc with a bottle of wine. 10 euros cost. Overcooked an enormous amount invited a french woman, swedish woman and Italian man to eat with us all. Lovely atmosphere. The Italian man brought out a bottle of red wine. He promised to cook next time next albergue. Great night.
When someone offers to cook I always offer to help with the preparation. Chopping vegetables is always welcomed. The washing up afterwards can be fun, particularly when everyone tries to help it can turn into a circus.
We haven’t really struck a problem . When we have been having dinner with fellow pilgrims. We simply paid for our own. The waiters gave us the wine to suit the group. ie one bottle per two people. It was fine. Unlike here in Oz when restaurants don’t like to split bills. We have on occasion paid for meals for younger pilgrims travelling on a shoe string budget
Yes, it's not really a problem is it. I suppose another option that I didn't mention is that is some places you might order and pay at the bar individually anyway. I think split bills are generally OK, but with a large group it could get awkward and time consuming. Like 10 + people....
Rob--hey that was awesome! Thank you for tackling that issue of mine! You explained both the albergue food buying and the restaurant bill paying superbly. I have a much better idea of what is expected in those circumstances. Sorry I threw out so many questions--you asked for topics and all this stuff just came out of me! Oh and it's Pete, instead of Peter. No worries! Cheers.
Hey Rob, love your videos. Getting ready for first Camino. In the US, it is customary to leave a 20% tip for your waiter or bartender. Is it about the same in Spain?
No, that's a US thing. Based I understand on low US wages for wait staff. In Europe wait staff are better paid and tips are just for an appreciation of good service. Leave what you like. Usually the small change after you pay the bill.
Been a while since I've seen one of your great videos. I always like to imagine walking along the Camino some time. I have a question about Spain now that it has come back to Isalmic Rule ... just kidding, but has there ever been an issue that you have heard about of Muslims causing problems, or expressing anti-semitism? Have you ever met any Jews, secular or otherwise who wanted to hike the Camino, and have they ever had any issues. Personally I am repulsed at Spain's recognition of Palestine as a country - especially at this time in history. Comments? I am a former Protestant, now a secular agnostic, but I would have loved to see Spain, and then this happens and I find it really ugly and off-putting and not something that would make me want to go there and spend my money.
Welcome back to the channel. But I'm not going to make any videos on politics or religion, sorry. Let me explain why. (1) I basically have no interest in the Religion or Politics of others. I see both topics as extremely devisive. And they certainly have no place on a Channel about the Camino, which for me is all about if I can sound corny.....Peace, Love for our fellow Pilgrims and Sharing. I think I have once talked about God in relation to the Camino, but that is in the context of it being an ancient Christian Pilgrimage. (2) I have no clue as to the religion of others I meet on the Camino. I do not ask, as it does not matter to me, and it would be rude to ask anyway. They generally don't volunteer the information either. I would no more ask what car they drive or their annual income. (3) I try not to judge a people by the actions of their Governments. (4) Spain is a wonderful country, and well worth a visit. It has an amazing history, culture, food and people. (5) Like any country, there will be highly vocal minorities who try to sway public opinion and goverment action. We need to understand that it is not usually a reflection of the 'people' as a whole. (6) Who are you hurting by not going to Spain, or not walking a Camino? 😉
@@robscamino I would not expect you to explicitly make a video on politics or religion ... and I don't need to know why - it's obvious. I asked a simple question as to whether you had seen any indication of this problem intruding into the Camino space, so to speak. The word is "divisive". I am also not talking about your fellow Pilgrims, as it is obvious that they would not be there if they were barbarians, but they have have had or talked about some socialogical issues - like in the movie with the Gypsies. I am also not asking you to judge the country. Do you know much about Spanish history? Maybe you should take some time on the road and read or listen to an audiobook. Pretty interesting past, and I ask because of Spain's recognition of Palestine, and also Spain's siding with the fascists during WWII. > 5) Like any country, there will be highly vocal minorities who try to sway public opinion and goverment action. We need to understand that it is not usually a reflection of the 'people' as a whole. I think any sane person understands that, so I'm a bit offended that in an offhand way you are questioning my basic civility. Why do you think I would be trying to hurt anyone by not going to Spain? It seems like you have not given your answer much thought aside from being defensive, which was not my intent - sorry about that. I don't want to hurt the world by supporting barbarism - or confronting it - and I don't mean the Spanish people, or Pilgrims and don't know why you would imply that. If you don't want to comment on it, why did you comment on it and sort of attack me for asking. There is a wave coming in Europe which you might benefit by being aware of, whether you might want to talk about it or not.
My apologies if I mis understood your question or the tone of it. It took me back a bit. Yes I'm aware of Spin's history. Perhaps I'm overly sensitive to those sorts of topics. Probably due to my background, which we don't need to go into. I haven't noticed any of the things you raise. I wouldn't expect to on the Camino..... And those sorts of conversations have never arisen. Pilgrim discussions don't really get into that territory. They do get deep, don't get me wrong, but more about family, hopes, dreams, losses.......
@@robscamino No problemo. Glad to hear the Camino seems safe for all participants. Hmmm, now you have me curious to know about your background which you don't want to go into. ;-) Anyway, I've always enjoyed your videos and I expect if there were issues you would probably let people know. I can't recall now if you are a Brit, or an Aussie, but suspect if you were a Brit you might understand my concern. I've seem a few more movies and documentaries about the Camino and almost feel like I've been there myself. Hope to go someday. G'day. ;-)
To add to your confusion, I carry three Nationalities! British, Irish, Australian. (ex Brit Military) And my wife carries two, Australian and Thai and is from a non Christian background. I get where you're coming from........ Don't worry about those you meet on the Camino. I often think that walking on the Camino is like a little 'bubble' of what our lives should really be like. Everyone you meet is just nice, chilled, great company, and the conversations are carefree and happy......... and then we get to come home! 😉 It's probably why so many of us return to the Camino time and time again. Good to see you back 😉
Last night at the Albergue we cooked a basic pasta meal with Bacon, cheese etc etc with a bottle of wine. 10 euros cost. Overcooked an enormous amount invited a french woman, swedish woman and Italian man to eat with us all. Lovely atmosphere. The Italian man brought out a bottle of red wine. He promised to cook next time next albergue. Great night.
Wonderful 🙂
When someone offers to cook I always offer to help with the preparation. Chopping vegetables is always welcomed. The washing up afterwards can be fun, particularly when everyone tries to help it can turn into a circus.
Yes, very true John. Such memorable experiences....
We haven’t really struck a problem . When we have been having dinner with fellow pilgrims. We simply paid for our own. The waiters gave us the wine to suit the group. ie one bottle per two people.
It was fine. Unlike here in Oz when restaurants don’t like to split bills.
We have on occasion paid for meals for younger pilgrims travelling on a shoe string budget
Yes, it's not really a problem is it. I suppose another option that I didn't mention is that is some places you might order and pay at the bar individually anyway. I think split bills are generally OK, but with a large group it could get awkward and time consuming. Like 10 + people....
Rob--hey that was awesome! Thank you for tackling that issue of mine! You explained both the albergue food buying and the restaurant bill paying superbly. I have a much better idea of what is expected in those circumstances. Sorry I threw out so many questions--you asked for topics and all this stuff just came out of me! Oh and it's Pete, instead of Peter. No worries! Cheers.
Glad to help!
Hey Rob, love your videos. Getting ready for first Camino. In the US, it is customary to leave a 20% tip for your waiter or bartender. Is it about the same in Spain?
No, that's a US thing. Based I understand on low US wages for wait staff. In Europe wait staff are better paid and tips are just for an appreciation of good service. Leave what you like. Usually the small change after you pay the bill.
Been a while since I've seen one of your great videos. I always like to imagine walking
along the Camino some time. I have a question about Spain now that it has come back
to Isalmic Rule ... just kidding, but has there ever been an issue that you have heard about
of Muslims causing problems, or expressing anti-semitism? Have you ever met any Jews,
secular or otherwise who wanted to hike the Camino, and have they ever had any issues.
Personally I am repulsed at Spain's recognition of Palestine as a country - especially at
this time in history. Comments?
I am a former Protestant, now a secular agnostic, but I would have loved to see Spain,
and then this happens and I find it really ugly and off-putting and not something that
would make me want to go there and spend my money.
Welcome back to the channel. But I'm not going to make any videos on politics or religion, sorry. Let me explain why. (1) I basically have no interest in the Religion or Politics of others. I see both topics as extremely devisive. And they certainly have no place on a Channel about the Camino, which for me is all about if I can sound corny.....Peace, Love for our fellow Pilgrims and Sharing. I think I have once talked about God in relation to the Camino, but that is in the context of it being an ancient Christian Pilgrimage. (2) I have no clue as to the religion of others I meet on the Camino. I do not ask, as it does not matter to me, and it would be rude to ask anyway. They generally don't volunteer the information either. I would no more ask what car they drive or their annual income. (3) I try not to judge a people by the actions of their Governments. (4) Spain is a wonderful country, and well worth a visit. It has an amazing history, culture, food and people. (5) Like any country, there will be highly vocal minorities who try to sway public opinion and goverment action. We need to understand that it is not usually a reflection of the 'people' as a whole. (6) Who are you hurting by not going to Spain, or not walking a Camino? 😉
@@robscamino
I would not expect you to explicitly make a video on politics or religion ... and I don't need to know why - it's obvious. I asked a simple question as to whether you had seen any indication of this problem intruding into the Camino space, so to speak.
The word is "divisive".
I am also not talking about your fellow Pilgrims, as it is obvious that they would not be there if they were barbarians, but they have have had or talked about some socialogical issues - like in the movie with the Gypsies.
I am also not asking you to judge the country.
Do you know much about Spanish history? Maybe you should take some time on the road and read or listen to an audiobook. Pretty interesting past, and I ask because of Spain's recognition of Palestine, and also Spain's siding with the fascists during WWII.
> 5) Like any country, there will be highly vocal minorities who try to sway public opinion and goverment action. We need to understand that it is not usually a reflection of the 'people' as a whole.
I think any sane person understands that, so I'm a bit offended that in an offhand way you are questioning my basic civility.
Why do you think I would be trying to hurt anyone by not going to Spain? It seems like you have not given your answer much thought aside from being defensive, which was not my intent - sorry about that.
I don't want to hurt the world by supporting barbarism - or confronting it - and I don't mean the Spanish people, or Pilgrims and don't know why you would imply that. If you don't want to comment on it, why did you comment on it and sort of attack me for asking. There is a wave coming in Europe which you might benefit by being aware of, whether you might want to talk about it or not.
My apologies if I mis understood your question or the tone of it. It took me back a bit. Yes I'm aware of Spin's history. Perhaps I'm overly sensitive to those sorts of topics. Probably due to my background, which we don't need to go into. I haven't noticed any of the things you raise. I wouldn't expect to on the Camino..... And those sorts of conversations have never arisen. Pilgrim discussions don't really get into that territory. They do get deep, don't get me wrong, but more about family, hopes, dreams, losses.......
@@robscamino
No problemo. Glad to hear the Camino seems safe for all participants.
Hmmm, now you have me curious to know about your background which you don't want to go into. ;-)
Anyway, I've always enjoyed your videos and I expect if there were issues you would probably let people know.
I can't recall now if you are a Brit, or an Aussie, but suspect if you were a Brit you might understand my concern.
I've seem a few more movies and documentaries about the Camino and almost feel like I've been there myself.
Hope to go someday. G'day. ;-)
To add to your confusion, I carry three Nationalities! British, Irish, Australian. (ex Brit Military) And my wife carries two, Australian and Thai and is from a non Christian background. I get where you're coming from........ Don't worry about those you meet on the Camino. I often think that walking on the Camino is like a little 'bubble' of what our lives should really be like. Everyone you meet is just nice, chilled, great company, and the conversations are carefree and happy......... and then we get to come home! 😉 It's probably why so many of us return to the Camino time and time again. Good to see you back 😉