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Their website has been down for a couple of weeks. I was hoping to use email or WhatsApp because my Spanish is pretty basic. Guess I’ll have to muddle through. 😅
I just received an email from Rosa cancelling our reservation there for this coming August. (Personal reasons, she said. I hope everything is ok.)
Any recommendations for a place to stay nearby?
I buy carbon offsets for all flights that I make. And I research the companies snd the projects that my offset dollars are invested in. There are some carbon offset companies that aren’t as “useful” as others, so checking reputations is important.
Whether you agree or not, the PO does ask for your CV. What you include in it is up to you.
As someone who has volunteered at the PO, I think that BOTH work experience and Camino experience are important. After all, it is a pilgrim OFFICE and procedures, professionalism, and team work are...
We all have negative self-talk, but it sounds like you’re actually pretty smart for experimenting early. I use a chunk of shampoo bar for the shower and then small squares of laundry detergent sheets for my clothes.
I ended up staying in Pousada Armenteira, which was expensive, but also a nice treat. It’s close enough to the Convento that you can walk to vespers, which was lovely.
Last Fall, I worked in the PO for two weeks and never encountered anyone who walked the Invierno. I'll be walking it myself in late August after having started in SJPP. I'll make sure to mention the Invierno when I check in at the PO so that it counts for statistical purposes. I'm thinking that...
Everyone has great suggestions, and I'll add to stay in the donativo Convento in Herbon--right outside of Padron. It's amazing and the hospitaleros are kind and helpful.
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