I am back home after my odyssey across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hampshire, walking 120 miles, accessing all areas. This is my feedback to you, the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
I enjoyed reading about your walk down to Portsmouth - May IS a fabulous month! I’ve never really walked long distance routes but dream of walking the Camino de Santiago but in reality it’ll probably not happen.
Me & my 2 friends who walk every Wednesday do about 4/5 miles, we don’t stop for refreshments as it’s so expensive at the various pubs we pass by, so we bring water and then take it in turns to provide homemade cake and copious cups of tea at home. In reference to staffing issues at the pubs/hostelries, it’s very obvious the lack of staff in some places, I suppose they’re finding it highly difficult as so much of the food & beverages they supply aren’t as cheap as they used to be and obviously gets passed onto the diners/visitors. There used to be lots of Australian/New Zealand students/travelers that’d work for a good few months then move onto other areas, maybe they get paid better in cities? Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your writing about your adventures . Thanks very much. Debbie
Thank you Debbie, I am not sure I will make it to Spain either, six weeks with a backpack does not appeal! You are right, a combination of staff, costs and communication makes for tricky trading, and I am sure that once in a while a treat in a local hostelry would be appreciated by you and them! I will be sharing more about the trip itself tomorrow https://marytebje.substack.com
I enjoyed reading about your walk down to Portsmouth - May IS a fabulous month! I’ve never really walked long distance routes but dream of walking the Camino de Santiago but in reality it’ll probably not happen.
Me & my 2 friends who walk every Wednesday do about 4/5 miles, we don’t stop for refreshments as it’s so expensive at the various pubs we pass by, so we bring water and then take it in turns to provide homemade cake and copious cups of tea at home. In reference to staffing issues at the pubs/hostelries, it’s very obvious the lack of staff in some places, I suppose they’re finding it highly difficult as so much of the food & beverages they supply aren’t as cheap as they used to be and obviously gets passed onto the diners/visitors. There used to be lots of Australian/New Zealand students/travelers that’d work for a good few months then move onto other areas, maybe they get paid better in cities? Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your writing about your adventures . Thanks very much. Debbie
Thank you Debbie, I am not sure I will make it to Spain either, six weeks with a backpack does not appeal! You are right, a combination of staff, costs and communication makes for tricky trading, and I am sure that once in a while a treat in a local hostelry would be appreciated by you and them! I will be sharing more about the trip itself tomorrow https://marytebje.substack.com
Sounds like a wonderful experience. Completely agree about “official” info and unofficial insider inspiration!
Looking forward to our catchup!