I already know that I forgot to include cell phone budgeting for those that want it. *If you notice other things that I missed then definitely include in the comments on youtube so that others will see your advice too!*
Jedidiah! You are a pleasure! Thank you so much! I am planning my walk for March 2023 from St. Jean....I am scared I won't be able to do and I really appreciated your candidness about your experiences and your weight in previous vids! I think I shall split day one like you suggested...I shall look for more videos re. Routes - have you one on the camino de Frances? TIA
There are lots of good apps to help make reservations. The Norte may be a bit more challenging, but usually you can just walk into town and find a place except for the busiest seasons on Camino Frances. This was all prior to COVID. Most folks are recommending reservations as long as albergues have reduced capacity for COVID. But this app is tremendous for booking your rooms. ua-cam.com/video/dxMIvGz9WFQ/v-deo.html
I was wondering if when I booked my plane flight over, should I book a round trip? Or should I wait to book the return flight depending on how long I take to walk the 500 miles. Also, what kind of transportation is there from fisterra back to a city that has good transportation to get me, let's say, to Madrid? Do I have to walk back from fisterra to Santiago de Compostela? I really enjoy your videos and they are quite informative. Thank you very much for all your hard work.
Thanks Richard. I think you’d save some money by booking round trip at the beginning. But that locks you into a timeline. I have two suggestions. First you could book one way and just but a second one way ticket when you have a good sense of when you will be done. This would be expensive. Personally I would just schedule much too long (45 days?) and then have time to tool around Santiago/Finisterre/Madrid with however much time you have left. You could do a third approach which is to be sure to book a plane ticket with affordable changes. Book 42 days or so…and change it if you need more or less time. Some flexible tickets can be changed for $100 or so
@@CaminoGuide Thank you for your prompt reply. I also think booking ahead is cheaper, and to just allow a few extra days in Madrid, for example. I also liked someones comment about doing a video on us 65+ generation. You didnt speak to the question about how to get back from Fisterra (the end of the world) to a common transportaion place....if you know something about that, it would be appreciated. Thanks again.
I’d like to do the “senior pilgrim” video. I appreciate that is an important one. Finisterre: there are several buses daily. There are some tour buses and one of those may be willing to give you a ride. I also know that Alsa has a bus from Finisterre to Santiago. What I don’t know? If there is a train/bus directly from Finisterre to madrid without Santiago. You may try the Renfe and Alsa sites for that.
@@CaminoGuide thanks again....I appreciate it. I am looking at the Camino for mid Sept to mid Oct....hopefully less crowded and a little cooler. I will be doing the Camino France. Your videos are great and very helpful....thanks for all your work.
Thanks for your video! Is there any chance to give some advice for people over 70s, as the easiest route, a stop between accommodations, a medical emergency, etc. Thanks
Oh. This is a very good idea...maybe alongside other health challenges too. I will plan on doing this video for older folks. You may be surprised that over 65 is 28% of my UA-cam viewers. UA-cam as a platform skews younger but many of the folks preparing for Camino are older. But I think I could make a good video addressing special interests for this group.
@@FidoHouse I definitely have it on my agenda. I know a LOT of pilgrims who are preparing are those over 70! I do have a few things I need to think through for this one since I haven't prepared for older folks often.
@@CaminoGuide Jeremiah , I’m concerned about sending your stuff by carrier etc.. for 5/6/7 Euro a day to your next night stop.. what if you have NO reservation for the place , where would the carrier will take your piece of luggage? Thx… great presentation. I’m in awe of your details. Thanks. 🇨🇦
@@jagdevdosanjh4611 thank you for your kind words. The carrier services all work with the albergues and are quite accustomed, as are the owners of the albergues. If you have your gear sent ahead to a hostel that you don’t have reservations, the owner will put your bag in the same holding area where they put those who have reservations. If you decide not to stay there, they will tell you where it is held and you can pick up. It’s probably bad etiquette to do that frequently. But they won’t prevent you from doing so. In general, plan to send where you plan to stay. But if not, just send to an albergue you know to be open and retrieve it.
Do most restaurants, cafes, bars, and albergues accept credit card payments? How much cash should I carry, with the preference being only what is necessary?
Today most places accept card. I would get a large withdrawal early and use your card to make it last. Each withdrawal from ATM will create a fee that can be mitigated by large withdrawals
I am considering walking the Portugese Costa because I am limited to 10 days and the scenery looks wonderful. Do you have any plans to make that trek in 2023-2024?
Thank you! The national postal service (Correos) does bag transport on Norte. I haven't walked that Camino but I assume there are other carriers as well. www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/transporte-mochilas
When did you guide people last time ? Because your prices seems quite the pre covid prices. They are so outdated Firstly euro is s fixed rate currency. It doesn’t go up or down. The only thing that determines your Price is for americans, is if the dollar go up and down. And since covid-19 started. Kitchens at albergues was no longer allowed. And still aren’t. The prices when I walked camino frances august/september 2020 for albergues was nothing under 10€. Atleast non of the municipal I slept in. Or private albergues. So all of my nights was between 10-15€. Pilgrim menus was between 10-15€. Eggs a bacon in the morning was often 4€ alone. Café con leche was between 1.3€-1.5€.
Thank you. That is incredibly helpful. I didn't want to make the video speculating future costs, but I probably should have mentioned the disruption. I'm actually surprised that the prices are not higher last fall. It sounds like albergues were only 20% or so more than pre-covid. And pilgrim menus are similar as well. It sounds like what has really changed has been the elimination of the very cheapest options. Public albergues are just as expensive as private? And cooking on your own is not allowed (though you could still eat cold food from groceries, I suppose). It sounds like even during COVID a person could get by on the budget I suggest, but probably couldn't do it for the much cheaper way that so many do with municipals and cooking themselves. I fully expect that prices will remain in flux throughout next year (2022). Some are speculating that prices will forever be much higher since many bars and albergues have closed. I don't believe that is true at all. The market takes a bit to correct, but as long as there are pilgrims coming, there will be an infrastructure that is roughly equal to the number coming. In that sense I think it is a very straightforward micro economy. But it could take a while for that to stabilize as it could be a while for some shops to open or for a new owner to get started. The other thing that could be devastating to prices is a long term change in albergue capacity. If they are required to stay at the 1/3 capacity that they were last year, then the prices may be permanently elevated for the lodging.
@@CaminoGuide yes Fall 2020 Albergues had to operate with 50% capasity. Now they can only be open with 30%...that means some wont even open until 2022, because they get more money from the state, then what they could earn. Im sure with 30% capasity we Will see Price go up even more. Also restaurants. Fall 2020 kitchens was just closed. You had to go out to eat.
I already know that I forgot to include cell phone budgeting for those that want it. *If you notice other things that I missed then definitely include in the comments on youtube so that others will see your advice too!*
Thanks for all! Planning our 2nd Camino for April/May of this year. Starting in Leon and extending to Finesterre and Muxia.
That's so exciting!!!! Buen Camino!
This was wonderful!! Thank you so much!!
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Super helpful information, as usual. Tks so much. I’m looking to do Portugal Coastal Route, but still find tons of helpful info from you!
Awesome. Let me just caution that these are Camino Frances prices. I’ve heard the other trails can be more but I don’t know much there.
Jedidiah! You are a pleasure! Thank you so much! I am planning my walk for March 2023 from St. Jean....I am scared I won't be able to do and I really appreciated your candidness about your experiences and your weight in previous vids! I think I shall split day one like you suggested...I shall look for more videos re. Routes - have you one on the camino de Frances? TIA
Also, do you lose weight on the hike? I would love to come home 30lb lighter 🤣
I actually rarely lose weight. When I have lost weight it usually comes right back after. You will be in much better shape but may not lose weight.
@@CaminoGuide thanks
How do you find a place to stay-go from one to the next, or some central info board?
There are lots of good apps to help make reservations. The Norte may be a bit more challenging, but usually you can just walk into town and find a place except for the busiest seasons on Camino Frances. This was all prior to COVID. Most folks are recommending reservations as long as albergues have reduced capacity for COVID. But this app is tremendous for booking your rooms.
ua-cam.com/video/dxMIvGz9WFQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for that. I downloaded Norte and Primitivo. 🙏🏽
I was wondering if when I booked my plane flight over, should I book a round trip? Or should I wait to book the return flight depending on how long I take to walk the 500 miles. Also, what kind of transportation is there from fisterra back to a city that has good transportation to get me, let's say, to Madrid? Do I have to walk back from fisterra to Santiago de Compostela? I really enjoy your videos and they are quite informative. Thank you very much for all your hard work.
Thanks Richard. I think you’d save some money by booking round trip at the beginning. But that locks you into a timeline. I have two suggestions. First you could book one way and just but a second one way ticket when you have a good sense of when you will be done. This would be expensive.
Personally I would just schedule much too long (45 days?) and then have time to tool around Santiago/Finisterre/Madrid with however much time you have left.
You could do a third approach which is to be sure to book a plane ticket with affordable changes. Book 42 days or so…and change it if you need more or less time. Some flexible tickets can be changed for $100 or so
@@CaminoGuide Thank you for your prompt reply. I also think booking ahead is cheaper, and to just allow a few extra days in Madrid, for example. I also liked someones comment about doing a video on us 65+ generation. You didnt speak to the question about how to get back from Fisterra (the end of the world) to a common transportaion place....if you know something about that, it would be appreciated. Thanks again.
I’d like to do the “senior pilgrim” video. I appreciate that is an important one.
Finisterre: there are several buses daily. There are some tour buses and one of those may be willing to give you a ride. I also know that Alsa has a bus from Finisterre to Santiago. What I don’t know? If there is a train/bus directly from Finisterre to madrid without Santiago. You may try the Renfe and Alsa sites for that.
@@CaminoGuide thanks again....I appreciate it. I am looking at the Camino for mid Sept to mid Oct....hopefully less crowded and a little cooler. I will be doing the Camino France. Your videos are great and very helpful....thanks for all your work.
Great questions Richard. I will be on the Camino the same time. Hope our paths cross. Buen Camino
Thanks for your video! Is there any chance to give some advice for people over 70s, as the easiest route, a stop between accommodations, a medical emergency, etc. Thanks
Oh. This is a very good idea...maybe alongside other health challenges too. I will plan on doing this video for older folks. You may be surprised that over 65 is 28% of my UA-cam viewers. UA-cam as a platform skews younger but many of the folks preparing for Camino are older. But I think I could make a good video addressing special interests for this group.
I'll look forward to this video, Jeremiah, as I am 65 now and am planningand prepping to walk to celebrate my 70th birthday.
@@FidoHouse I definitely have it on my agenda. I know a LOT of pilgrims who are preparing are those over 70! I do have a few things I need to think through for this one since I haven't prepared for older folks often.
@@CaminoGuide Jeremiah , I’m concerned about sending your stuff by carrier etc.. for 5/6/7 Euro a day to your next night stop.. what if you have NO reservation for the place , where would the carrier will take your piece of luggage? Thx… great presentation. I’m in awe of your details. Thanks. 🇨🇦
@@jagdevdosanjh4611 thank you for your kind words. The carrier services all work with the albergues and are quite accustomed, as are the owners of the albergues. If you have your gear sent ahead to a hostel that you don’t have reservations, the owner will put your bag in the same holding area where they put those who have reservations. If you decide not to stay there, they will tell you where it is held and you can pick up. It’s probably bad etiquette to do that frequently. But they won’t prevent you from doing so. In general, plan to send where you plan to stay. But if not, just send to an albergue you know to be open and retrieve it.
Do most restaurants, cafes, bars, and albergues accept credit card payments? How much cash should I carry, with the preference being only what is necessary?
Today most places accept card. I would get a large withdrawal early and use your card to make it last. Each withdrawal from ATM will create a fee that can be mitigated by large withdrawals
I just watched this whole video.
Thank you! I hope you found some helpful things in there!
For sure. I'll continue watching the kid while you do the walking! lol
@@reno5964 Ha. Maybe you will want to walk one day too!
I am considering walking the Portugese Costa because I am limited to 10 days and the scenery looks wonderful. Do you have any plans to make that trek in 2023-2024?
I would love to see the cell phone budget even just a brief video. Thanks again.
Here is my cell phone video!
Cell Phone Options on Camino de Santiago
ua-cam.com/video/B6x_fqCPXTQ/v-deo.html
Can I find devices to transport bags on the Norte route? Thanks, this was all very clear.
Thank you! The national postal service (Correos) does bag transport on Norte. I haven't walked that Camino but I assume there are other carriers as well.
www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/transporte-mochilas
When did you guide people last time ?
Because your prices seems quite the pre covid prices.
They are so outdated
Firstly euro is s fixed rate currency. It doesn’t go up or down. The only thing that determines your Price is for americans, is if the dollar go up and down.
And since covid-19 started. Kitchens at albergues was no longer allowed. And still aren’t.
The prices when I walked camino frances august/september 2020 for albergues was nothing under 10€. Atleast non of the municipal I slept in. Or private albergues.
So all of my nights was between 10-15€.
Pilgrim menus was between 10-15€.
Eggs a bacon in the morning was often 4€ alone. Café con leche was between 1.3€-1.5€.
Thank you. That is incredibly helpful. I didn't want to make the video speculating future costs, but I probably should have mentioned the disruption. I'm actually surprised that the prices are not higher last fall. It sounds like albergues were only 20% or so more than pre-covid. And pilgrim menus are similar as well. It sounds like what has really changed has been the elimination of the very cheapest options. Public albergues are just as expensive as private? And cooking on your own is not allowed (though you could still eat cold food from groceries, I suppose). It sounds like even during COVID a person could get by on the budget I suggest, but probably couldn't do it for the much cheaper way that so many do with municipals and cooking themselves.
I fully expect that prices will remain in flux throughout next year (2022). Some are speculating that prices will forever be much higher since many bars and albergues have closed. I don't believe that is true at all. The market takes a bit to correct, but as long as there are pilgrims coming, there will be an infrastructure that is roughly equal to the number coming. In that sense I think it is a very straightforward micro economy. But it could take a while for that to stabilize as it could be a while for some shops to open or for a new owner to get started.
The other thing that could be devastating to prices is a long term change in albergue capacity. If they are required to stay at the 1/3 capacity that they were last year, then the prices may be permanently elevated for the lodging.
@@CaminoGuide yes Fall 2020 Albergues had to operate with 50% capasity. Now they can only be open with 30%...that means some wont even open until 2022, because they get more money from the state, then what they could earn. Im sure with 30% capasity we Will see Price go up even more. Also restaurants.
Fall 2020 kitchens was just closed. You had to go out to eat.