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  1. didi2L

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Walking the Camino during Covid, how is it?

    Yes, that's what we experienced the other day. There was no queue but you walk in one door and exit the other end. We were able to remain there as long as we wanted. They had that area roped off from the rest of the church and with guards so we couldn't go into the rest of the Cathedral from...
  2. didi2L

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Walking the Camino during Covid, how is it?

    We arrived yesterday and faced the same issue with large crowds. We also had no line at St James tomb. For those arriving and wanting to eat, it's a good idea to make reservations. Buen Camino!
  3. didi2L

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Walking the Camino during Covid, how is it?

    Not sure our travel into Spain will be helpful since we flew Ryanair from Luxembourg (home) to Madrid. We then took the train to Pamplona where we started. We had the EU covid passports and the Rapid test results handy and at the ready for every encounter during travel. Once arriving here we...
  4. didi2L

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Walking the Camino during Covid, how is it?

    We literally just walked into Santiago today. The camino was amazing! We started in Pamplona in early July and had no issues. We barely passed 6-10 pilgrims a day, the albergues were practically empty and often we were the only ones in a local restaurant for the pilgrim menu. It started to get...
  5. didi2L

    Epilog and reflections for those who await

    Sandra, I feel your pain but in reverse. Our granddaughter was born 14 months ago in Sydney and we still have not been allowed to go meet her. We are praying the borders open soon too!! Your camino will happen as will our meeting....hang in there. Lots of stuff to read here to keep your...
  6. didi2L

    Epilog and reflections for those who await

    Yes, I agree!! Very well written.😊
  7. didi2L

    Camino Frances in Late August

    Our 2 favourite places so far have been Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos and Albergue Camino y Leyenda in Trabadelo. The hosts in both places were extremely generous with services and really delicious large meals. They interacted with the guests too which we haven't really had. Their facilities...
  8. didi2L

    Camino Frances in Late August

    I just shared this on a thread post I started and have been sharing updates along the way: >> Hi friends currently on CF (1 August 2021). I just had an update from a fellow pilgrim who made it to Palas de Rei tonight. When she arrived at the municipal she was informed they had just been closed...
  9. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Currently on CF since Pamplona

    Hi friends currently on CF (1 August 2021). I just had an update from a fellow pilgrim who made it to Palas de Rei tonight. When she arrived at the municipal she was informed they had just been closed down due to a covid outbreak so she is continuing on. Thought this might be helpful to pass...
  10. didi2L

    Camino Frances in Late August

    We haven't encountered any infection issues and no one we've talked to has heard about anything either. I'm not aware of the greater regions and what is going on there as far as covid. Everyone is intentional to keep distancing including outdoors on the trails and masks are worn everywhere...
  11. didi2L

    Camino Frances in Late August

    My husband and I are currently on camino, about 85-ish km from Santiago. We started in Pamplona. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know? I'm happy to share whatever I can from our experiences these past few weeks.😁
  12. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Sarria-Santiago Lodging

    @LaDisapo the bus/taxi forward a few extra kilometers we can't quite walk is precisely and sadly what we've been discussing this evening. We've had a constant stream of no's all evening.😭 Super discouraging and crushing since we've been so excited to get to the last 100 km! I hope you find...
  13. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Sarria-Santiago Lodging

    Hey there. We left Sarria this morning and had to stop short at albergue Mercadoiro and are facing the same issue the rest of the week. We feel your pain! This is such a heartbreaking way to end a month on camino! It's actually becoming quite stressful. Everything is much more expensive too. We...
  14. didi2L

    Camino francés June/July 2021

    Yes, pack some snacks! We've also gone long times and distances without breakfast or any food at all. Snacks really saved the day many times. A couple places we stopped had run out food. I suspect they don't know how to stock and prepare for the unusual and unpredictable numbers of pilgrims. We...
  15. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Currently on CF since Pamplona

    Here's an update: We left Sarria this morning and wow, what a change in numbers of pilgrims! It was nearly impossible to find a quiet moment on the path or even a seat in the limited places that were open for coffee or food. I waited in line about 10 minutes to order coffee. At times it felt...
  16. didi2L

    Sleeping solution... still confused!

    I totally understand your dilemma as we are first timers too. We had to use our best guess in relation to how we like to sleep and different regions vs average temps. We've been on camino almost 3 weeks now. We decided on a liner and a very lightweight sleeping bag in a compression bag as well...
  17. didi2L

    How busy are the albergues on the Francés?

    It truly is hit or miss with Albergues (all accommodations) and what and is not open. It's a good idea to use some of the websites that list them to book ahead anywhere from 1-4 nights ahead. Some small towns have everything open while bigger ones are quite limited and visa versa. There is no...
  18. didi2L

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Travel from USA to Spain update

    I don't have anything to add to CDC info or travel insurance issues since I'm not in the US. We are American expats living in Luxembourg for 10+ years. We are currently on camino these past few weeks from Pamplona and currently in Trabadelo. We were fully vaccinated in Luxembourg before...
  19. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Currently on CF since Pamplona

    I wish you all the best and "future" buen camino.😊
  20. didi2L

    LIVE from the Camino Currently on CF since Pamplona

    ...Pamplona was tough but today we have experienced the truly difficult after descending from the Cruz de Ferro...those rocky gullies are brutal! **We've been asked by many businesses to pass along that they miss the pilgrims and are longing for their return! Those that are open are really...

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