The definitions for quintana according to RAE are:
1. f. Una de las puertas, vías o plazas de los campamentos romanos, en las que se vendían víveres.
2. f. Ast. Caserío en el campo o en una aldea.
3. f. Ast. Espacio situado delante de una casa...
Yes, so true! There is a book: The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate," and it is amazing to read about what goes on underneath. Perhaps we too can communicate through pilgrim spirits.
There are some news stories in the US saying that it is possible their will be Covid free passport endorsement issued for international travel once they have taken the vaccine.