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No, not all people who stay with us are financially needy. Of course some are on limited means, but most are just normal people with an average budget who were looking to have a more simple pilgrimage. We have often had people show us photos of... -
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In donativos, those who can afford to give more than what they consume or use are crucial as they will pay also to release some of the burden for those who are on a very tight budget or can hardly afford anything. Hence in donativos you do not... -
I just came back from the Camino with a group of college students. I budgeted 25 euros per day for meal and albergue and was able to buy breakfast supplies (hardboiled eggs, yogurt, rolls, oranges) and at least one hot meal a day either prepared...
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Just my two cents: I’ll be going on my first Camino this April. Even though money’s not an issue for me personally, I want to NOT think of my Journey as a vacation, but somewhat of a spiritual and sacrificial experience. I’m purposefully planning...
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I said this on another thread, but there a sort of parallel universe on the Camino. There are the private albergues and hotels with ability to make reservations and there are pay for use services such as bag transport, buses, taxis, etc. The... -
kelleymac reacted to TravellingMan22's post in the thread Respectful donativo amounts in 2024 with Like.
Yes agreed. A minimum is great and knowing this I would certainly pay above as I am able to at this point in my life. To me that say something like €35 plus loose €1 coins! I’m just not happy with the number of folks that leave very little, and...
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kelleymac reacted to Former member 104756's post in the thread Respectful donativo amounts in 2024 with Like.
When we stay in donativo albergues, we give at least what we would in a non-donativo albergue, on the basis that others who come before or after may not be able to. Well said. Recently we spent time living for some months in France in a town on...
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kelleymac reacted to Anniesantiago's post in the thread Respectful donativo amounts in 2024 with Like.
If you're getting a bed and a meal, my advice is to think about what you'd pay for a bed and a meal at home and... remember, the money you leave tonight will feed the pilgrims that eat here tomorrow.
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Paul Garland has posted a notice on Facebook that the Portomarin Bridge will be close on 1 April for seismic stress testing. Pilgrims can cross the Mino on the lower Roman bridge but without their backpacks. The packs will be subject to a...
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A great alternative for the people who are scared of high bridges
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