I have lower back problems and sent my bag forward daily. I absolutely appreciated this service and do not in any way consider myself an inauthentic pilgrim nor do I see myself as not being a true pilgrim. I walked the entire route SJPDP to Santiago staying in albergues the whole way. I consider the daily cost another way to support business along the Camino.
As I said, I have used it myself due to injury. I often remark to the critics, that A) I don't see many Pilgrim Statues of Pilgrims with huge backpacks, and B) most of the Spanish I met walking, just carry day packs......
@@markmclaughlan8460 So true. If we worry about how others undertake the Camino, rather than focus on our ow journey, we might be missing the point...... 😉
I'm walking part of the Le Puy Camino in France starting next week and have arranged luggage transfer through the company Follow the Camino out of Ireland. I think you might have to book accommodations through them to get this service but I think they offer luggage transfer on all the Camino routes they support.
Haven't heard of them. But looking at their website, they are indeed a tour operator. The well known local luggage transfer companies are JacoTrans, Correos (post office), Caminofacil,
Dumb question. I’m happy carrying my backpack but I’m travelling on after the Camino to other countries visiting friends. So I’m thinking I’ll take a piece of check in luggage and have that forwarded. Could then use it for things like toiletries. Only thing is then I have 2 bags at albergues. Alternatively have a day pack and fill my backpack with the clothes and shoes. Dunno.
We are usually in the same position. We just send out post Camino luggage to santiago. Shipping luggage each day ties you to a 'schedule'. We send it to Casa Ivar via the Spanish POst Office www.santiagodecompostela.me/products/luggage-storage-in-santiago?_pos=1&_sid=2afdb6392&_ss=r If you are starting in St Jean, (france) you can send it all the way using www.expressbourricot.com/luggage-transport/
I am considering luggage transfer only because, contrary to what every youtube site has said, I am terribly afraid the airline will not allow my backpack on the plane. a 36-38L pack is outside the size limits. Thoughts?
Not sure how the two are related, sorry. (1) Backpack size. Just double check the size restrictions on the airlines you are using. Wear extra bulky clothes maybe, so you can remove them from your pack and cinch it down more. (2) Luggage transfer is a different thing. Often used by those who are unable to carry their pack for some reason whilst walking.
Hi rob can you transport luggage from the smaller towns eg melife if you are breaking up walk Sarria to Santiago and not doing the 25km per day standard village to village as I will have a main backpack as travelling onwards after ta
There is no 'standard' distance per day. It's totally up to you how far you walk. On that section of the Camino Frances the main luggage transfer companies would call at 'most' accommodations. By the way, Melide is quite a large town. Your accomodation host can advise on luggage transfer and should have the various 'envelopes' to use. Just be aware that if staying in Albergues, there are some.......that will not accept luggage transfer. In that case, the luggae company will drop it at another location and tell you where it is. As an alternative, if you have luggage that you don't need till after your Camino, you can send it direct to Santiago. Any local Post Office (Correos) will organise that for you. That allows you to walk your Camino with only what you need and it gives you a great feeling of freedom, not having to worry about the Logistics of luggage transfer.
Jakotrans was service I used on the Frances in 2017, was recommended by some fellow Pilgrims and very good service, no issues. Never used any on subsequent three Caminos, prefer to carry backpack. Edit: Forgot to add that above was first Camino, over-packed, screaming blisters, lesson learned.. Happy New Year and looking forward to more of your vlogs Rob, Buen Camino hopefully soon..
Less laundry? Maybe less frequent laundry? Having done both though, the sense of freedom that carrying your 'minimal' gear gives you cannot be under estimated. Organising luggage transport is just another hassle and can be very constraining. Because you must decide the day before where you are going to stay next. I've just completed 60 days on Camino, carrying my own gear, and loved the freedom it gives.
@@robscamino oh yeah, I wouldn’t do it without an emergency underwear and T shirt. It seems to me 1 trip to the laundry mat every week would be worth it vs every day or so in the sink. I don’t know though it would be hard handing my stuff over
@@rodneyp9590 Handing your stuff over? To the transport company? They are fairly reliable. Personally I like the freedom of just carrying 2 sets of clothes. Just hand wash a shirt, socks and underwear each evening, and wear the clean set that evening and next day, and rotate the set. Very easy and means you are carrying far less gear. Maybe once / week I wear my rain gear to the laundry and machine wash everything. Not hard at all. Less is more. I have tried it both ways. My wife's first Camino she carted loads of stuff! Now she travels very light, like most Pilgrims do.
I just found your channel. Lots of good info. I’m 73 and will go solo, but I use a sleep apnea machine. The unit itself is lightweight but the electric box is quite heavy, plus the converter adds up. I can go without it, but I can snore at times and don’t want to disturb others. Any advice? Also are there outlets available to charge phones? I see you’re close to 5000 subscribers and I am. now one of them.
Hi Joyce. And welcome. I have mild sleep Apnea myself, but not severe enough for a Cpap machine. Though it is one of the reasons I use private rooms. Main one being I like privacy! Let's look at your questions....... (1) The weight. Sounds quite heavy, and you really need to keep your backpack as light as possible. Alternatives could be A. Go without it or B. ship it ahead each day using luggage transport (e5-7 per day) (2) Yes there are outlets to charge phones, but they can be in short supply, so maybe take a simple double adapter so you can share an outlet. And you might not always have an outlet near your bed. If you explain to the host, I'm sure they can fix that for you most times, by reallocating your bed.. Not wishing to get too personal here, and I'm sure you know this. But a lot of snoring / sleep apnea is caused by excess weight. When I reduce my weight, my snoring almost disappears.......
For anyone who wants to lose weight prior to a Camino. This (no cost) diet works for me. The only thing that does! ruclips.net/video/rKlKsp2krwM/видео.html
@@robscamino yeah, weight is a large factor for sleep apnea, but I’m only 120 pounds. That’s why people (and even doctors) can’t believe it. I read on some sites that there are private rooms and may need to go that route. I can go without the CPAP for a few days, but I don’t get enough sleep, which would effect my daily walking, therefore I need to bring it. It’s a frustration because I’m very healthy and active for my age. Not even in any medications. Do all these places have private rooms? Do I need to plan in advance, like making a reservation?
@@joycehardy9422 Hi Joyce. Many Albergues have private rooms. But there are also a load to small hostels, B&B type places as well. I'm a bit out of date on prices but the Gronze website is a useful guide. I tend to book 1 or 2 days ahead just to be sure of having a bed, as I'm a slow walker! Many/most Albergues won't take bookings though for a dormitory bed. Only for the private rooms. You will see on the Gronze website there are price guides, feedback, booking.com links, phone numbers etc. Do you speak any Spanish? I learnt just enough to be able to book a room on the phone. But you can also email.
I want to walk camino portugal from porto do camino, I'm 29 but I'm still recovering from a broken shoulder. I really don't want to put any weigth on it. Does anyone know if Camino portugal offers this luggage service? Especially from porto to Santiago. Thank you!
I have lower back problems and sent my bag forward daily.
I absolutely appreciated this service and do not in any way consider myself an inauthentic pilgrim nor do I see myself as not being a true pilgrim.
I walked the entire route SJPDP to Santiago staying in albergues the whole way.
I consider the daily cost another way to support business along the Camino.
As I said, I have used it myself due to injury. I often remark to the critics, that A) I don't see many Pilgrim Statues of Pilgrims with huge backpacks, and B) most of the Spanish I met walking, just carry day packs......
I am always of the opinion that everyone can choose the way of doing their Camino they want to and each to their own.
@@markmclaughlan8460 So true. If we worry about how others undertake the Camino, rather than focus on our ow journey, we might be missing the point...... 😉
The service is available on the Portuguese route.
Good to know
I'm walking part of the Le Puy Camino in France starting next week and have arranged luggage transfer through the company Follow the Camino out of Ireland. I think you might have to book accommodations through them to get this service but I think they offer luggage transfer on all the Camino routes they support.
Haven't heard of them. But looking at their website, they are indeed a tour operator. The well known local luggage transfer companies are JacoTrans, Correos (post office), Caminofacil,
Dumb question. I’m happy carrying my backpack but I’m travelling on after the Camino to other countries visiting friends. So I’m thinking I’ll take a piece of check in luggage and have that forwarded. Could then use it for things like toiletries. Only thing is then I have 2 bags at albergues.
Alternatively have a day pack and fill my backpack with the clothes and shoes. Dunno.
We are usually in the same position. We just send out post Camino luggage to santiago. Shipping luggage each day ties you to a 'schedule'. We send it to Casa Ivar via the Spanish POst Office www.santiagodecompostela.me/products/luggage-storage-in-santiago?_pos=1&_sid=2afdb6392&_ss=r If you are starting in St Jean, (france) you can send it all the way using www.expressbourricot.com/luggage-transport/
@@robscamino many thanks mate.
I am considering luggage transfer only because, contrary to what every youtube site has said, I am terribly afraid the airline will not allow my backpack on the plane. a 36-38L pack is outside the size limits. Thoughts?
Not sure how the two are related, sorry. (1) Backpack size. Just double check the size restrictions on the airlines you are using. Wear extra bulky clothes maybe, so you can remove them from your pack and cinch it down more. (2) Luggage transfer is a different thing. Often used by those who are unable to carry their pack for some reason whilst walking.
Hi rob can you transport luggage from the smaller towns eg melife if you are breaking up walk Sarria to Santiago and not doing the 25km per day standard village to village as I will have a main backpack as travelling onwards after ta
There is no 'standard' distance per day. It's totally up to you how far you walk. On that section of the Camino Frances the main luggage transfer companies would call at 'most' accommodations. By the way, Melide is quite a large town. Your accomodation host can advise on luggage transfer and should have the various 'envelopes' to use. Just be aware that if staying in Albergues, there are some.......that will not accept luggage transfer. In that case, the luggae company will drop it at another location and tell you where it is. As an alternative, if you have luggage that you don't need till after your Camino, you can send it direct to Santiago. Any local Post Office (Correos) will organise that for you. That allows you to walk your Camino with only what you need and it gives you a great feeling of freedom, not having to worry about the Logistics of luggage transfer.
Have you had to used Luggage Transport? Who did you use? Was it a good service?
Jakotrans was service I used on the Frances in 2017, was recommended by some fellow Pilgrims and very good service, no issues. Never used any on subsequent three Caminos, prefer to carry backpack.
Edit: Forgot to add that above was first Camino, over-packed, screaming blisters, lesson learned..
Happy New Year and looking forward to more of your vlogs Rob, Buen Camino hopefully soon..
@@markmclaughlan8460 It's a great service for those who need it, isn't it! I've used Jacotrans myself.
The price seems fair and I would consider it for the fun factor. Do less laundry, carry more wine.
Less laundry? Maybe less frequent laundry? Having done both though, the sense of freedom that carrying your 'minimal' gear gives you cannot be under estimated. Organising luggage transport is just another hassle and can be very constraining. Because you must decide the day before where you are going to stay next. I've just completed 60 days on Camino, carrying my own gear, and loved the freedom it gives.
@@robscamino oh yeah, I wouldn’t do it without an emergency underwear and T shirt. It seems to me 1 trip to the laundry mat every week would be worth it vs every day or so in the sink. I don’t know though it would be hard handing my stuff over
@@rodneyp9590 Handing your stuff over? To the transport company? They are fairly reliable. Personally I like the freedom of just carrying 2 sets of clothes. Just hand wash a shirt, socks and underwear each evening, and wear the clean set that evening and next day, and rotate the set. Very easy and means you are carrying far less gear. Maybe once / week I wear my rain gear to the laundry and machine wash everything. Not hard at all. Less is more. I have tried it both ways. My wife's first Camino she carted loads of stuff! Now she travels very light, like most Pilgrims do.
Carry more wine? Why carry any? It's everywhere! 🙂
Is it simple to use if only occasionally, not a daily thing? Considering using only a few times.
Very simple.
I just found your channel. Lots of good info. I’m 73 and will go solo, but I use a sleep apnea machine. The unit itself is lightweight but the electric box is quite heavy, plus the converter adds up. I can go without it, but I can snore at times and don’t want to disturb others. Any advice?
Also are there outlets available to charge phones?
I see you’re close to 5000 subscribers and I am. now one of them.
Hi Joyce. And welcome. I have mild sleep Apnea myself, but not severe enough for a Cpap machine. Though it is one of the reasons I use private rooms. Main one being I like privacy! Let's look at your questions....... (1) The weight. Sounds quite heavy, and you really need to keep your backpack as light as possible. Alternatives could be A. Go without it or B. ship it ahead each day using luggage transport (e5-7 per day) (2) Yes there are outlets to charge phones, but they can be in short supply, so maybe take a simple double adapter so you can share an outlet. And you might not always have an outlet near your bed. If you explain to the host, I'm sure they can fix that for you most times, by reallocating your bed.. Not wishing to get too personal here, and I'm sure you know this. But a lot of snoring / sleep apnea is caused by excess weight. When I reduce my weight, my snoring almost disappears.......
For anyone who wants to lose weight prior to a Camino. This (no cost) diet works for me. The only thing that does! ruclips.net/video/rKlKsp2krwM/видео.html
@@robscamino yeah, weight is a large factor for sleep apnea, but I’m only 120 pounds. That’s why people (and even doctors) can’t believe it. I read on some sites that there are private rooms and may need to go that route. I can go without the CPAP for a few days, but I don’t get enough sleep, which would effect my daily walking, therefore I need to bring it.
It’s a frustration because I’m very healthy and active for my age. Not even in any medications.
Do all these places have private rooms? Do I need to plan in advance, like making a reservation?
@@joycehardy9422 Hi Joyce. Many Albergues have private rooms. But there are also a load to small hostels, B&B type places as well. I'm a bit out of date on prices but the Gronze website is a useful guide. I tend to book 1 or 2 days ahead just to be sure of having a bed, as I'm a slow walker! Many/most Albergues won't take bookings though for a dormitory bed. Only for the private rooms. You will see on the Gronze website there are price guides, feedback, booking.com links, phone numbers etc. Do you speak any Spanish? I learnt just enough to be able to book a room on the phone. But you can also email.
Gronze site. www.gronze.com/
I want to walk camino portugal from porto do camino, I'm 29 but I'm still recovering from a broken shoulder. I really don't want to put any weigth on it. Does anyone know if Camino portugal offers this luggage service? Especially from porto to Santiago. Thank you!
I haven't walked that Camino, but others seem to recommend this service, tuitrans.com/
@@robscamino Thank you!