[Gocamino] BAGGAGE TRANSFERS/hotels SARRIA TO SANTIAGO de compostello

[Sil]

Joanie sent a reply but it seems to have come to me only.  I hope you don't
mind Joanie if l copy it here for everyone to read.

Sil,
In 2010, by the time I reached Galicia, I had gotten tired of carting the pack
along (I became ill with bronchitis while walking that year). I sent my
pack ahead without booking and in two places, there was no room at the inn
(Oct 2010, the Holy Year). Simply asked for my pack and referrals for other
lodging or where the nearest TI was, and away I went. No problems. I can
see where this might have changed with onslaught of pilgrims, but to be
honest, I can't see hotel people checking all the bags that come off the
taxi against their booking sheet-- they don't have the time, nor the
will,to do that. That said,
I know of hotels in Santiago that make a standard policy of not accepting
bags at all unless the patron is present.

I think I would prefer to book ahead - but then I am a bit of a wuss!





On 11 February 2013 16:38, Janet Burgos <sigburgos at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for this great info and I am looking forward to your new book!
> Janet
>
> On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Sil <sillydoll at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Rene,
>>
>> The only criteria for sending bags ahead is that you have a place booked
>> where the bags can be delivered to.
>> The best company in Galicia is Xacotrans.  They charge €3 per stage per
>> bag
>> (a stage being up to 25km and a bag weighing ± 12kg).  In the evening you
>> tell the landlord/lady that you want your bags sent - they will give you a
>> tag to put on your bag and you pay them the €3.  Your bag must be in the
>> foyer/entrance by 8am.  It will be delivered to your next place by 2pm
>> latest.
>> My new book, called 'Slackpacking the Camino Frances', has all the advice
>> and information for walking a Camino with support.  It will be published
>> in
>> print and digital form in about a week.  It includes 4 walking itineraries
>> - 10km to 15km per day: 15km to 20km per day: 20km to 25km per day and a
>> 'Slow Camino' on the last 100km, 5km to 8km per day all with accommodation
>> recommendations.
>> Have a wonderful Camino!
>> Sil
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11 February 2013 02:06, Renee T. Fox <rfox002 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > If I use baggage transfers only, how do you call them each day to tell
>> them
>> > where to bring bags if you are not sure where you may stay that night?
>>  And
>> > which company would you recommend for this portion of walk? Also I do
>> want
>> > to stay in B&Bs or small hotels. Any suggestions? of your favorite
>> places.
>> >  Thank you
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> > Renee T. Fox
>> > 904-234-3556 tel
>> > 877-768-4670 fax
>> > rfox002 at gmail.com
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