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    I’d like to hear from some Hospitaleros

    After having done several Caminos and appreciated the loving care provided by many Hospitaleros, I would like to do a volunteering stint(s) myself. I know that I can get training through the American Pilgrims confraternity…and also that they do help with placement. But I’d also love to hear...
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    MAD airport Correos office open?

    The El Camino con Correos site shows the MAD T1 post office closed. Google shows it open M-F 8:30-2:30 and the airport website mentions that they have a post office but then only gives locations for drop boxes. I’ll likely be flying from MAD to Oviedo (for the Primitivo) and am trying to...
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    Should we expect Albergue rates to go up this year?

    I'm wondering about the albuerges because of COVID and the related economic impact. 1. Have many albuerges closed? 2. Should we expect rate inflation?
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    Thank you for the valuable community

    I completed my Camino in October (de Burgos a Santiago). As the year comes to an end, I wanted to re-visit this forum and express appreciation for the help and encouragement that I received before embarking upon my quest. A few lessons learned: Keep it light. I restricted myself to a 15lb/6.8k...
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    Lighter windbreaker type coat vs. warmer goretex type coat

    I'll be starting the Camino in mid-August and I'm having coat angst. For the temperature, I think that my windbreaker would be better. It's a Columbia "omni-shield" which means water resistant but it's not a rain coat. Or I could take my heavier shell which is "omni-tech", meaning water proof...

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