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Hi... I just arrived in Santiago from 14 days walking the portogues coastal. I had no problems till now. I am at an Airbnb until Monday. My return flight from Barcelona to San Francisco USA is not until April 6. I was hoping to walk the CF for 3 weeks... No more. Any ideas?, Recommendations? Mucho appreciated. FredAnd whilst some hotels, pensions and the like MIGHT still be open (but nobody knows for how long!) please, if you are on pilgrimage at the moment, stop and travel home! Alsa, Renfe and EasyJet have all waived their fees for changing travel tickets. So, contact them and change your travel arrangements home to an earlier date. If you find yourself stranded in Santiago, contact me and I do my best to help.
BC SY
I would strongly advise to rebook and head home asap! Just to be sure and safe.Hi... I just arrived in Santiago from 14 days walking the portogues coastal. I had no problems till now. I am at an Airbnb until Monday. My return flight from Barcelona to San Francisco USA is not until April 6. I was hoping to walk the CF for 3 weeks... No more. Any ideas?, Recommendations? Mucho appreciated. Fred
I would do whatever they recommend you to do from your embassy in Madrid...Hi... I just arrived in Santiago from 14 days walking the portogues coastal. I had no problems till now. I am at an Airbnb until Monday. My return flight from Barcelona to San Francisco USA is not until April 6. I was hoping to walk the CF for 3 weeks... No more. Any ideas?, Recommendations? Mucho appreciated. Fred
Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?I would strongly advise to rebook and head home asap! Just to be sure and safe.
maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
Less news will not make the problem go away! If I was you I would return home asap- but then I'm not you
Whatever you do I wish you well.
Hi again,Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
That is entirely your adult choice to make.
By now I think we all have a civil responsibility to look out for another. For me this means stop walking and be a possible carrier of the virus.
Food poisoning : well then it is only you that will have an upset stomach for a couple of days? This virus is something completely different.
Smaller villages? What if you get ill there? Where will you find a place to go into quarantaine? Hospitals will only admit you when you are in dire need and with severe lungissues. Everyone else have to sit it out " at home ".
Less news? Well the problem does not go away then! Now especially it is of the utmost importance to catch up on objective information through media and public services!
Do take your time to read this forum regarding latest recommendations on the Covid!
Spain will be in an Estado de alarma for at least two weeks.
Sánchez decreta el estado de alarma durante 15 días
El presidente da un giro en 24 horas y apuesta por una medida que alentaban sobre todo Ábalos e Iglesiaselpais.com
Yes the Camino is about sharing. But now it is the time to literally take some distance from our Spanish hosts. They have enough on their plate.
Thank you (from afar) for this offer! If I were on the way, and worried, I know I would appreciate this help. Stay safe and healthy...And whilst some hotels, pensions and the like MIGHT still be open (but nobody knows for how long!) please, if you are on pilgrimage at the moment, stop and travel home! Alsa, Renfe and EasyJet have all waived their fees for changing travel tickets. So, contact them and change your travel arrangements home to an earlier date. If you find yourself stranded in Santiago, contact me and I do my best to help.
BC SY
Yes the Camino is about sharing. But now it is the time to literally take some distance from our Spanish hosts. They have enough on their plate
Prayers of well-wishing for everyone in the world.It is not a time for fear or panic but a time for selflessness. We have been told by our government to stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Some pilgrims do not seem to be aware of the closures and have just walked past my door in Vilacha. From Portomarin, it is best to travel by bus to Lugo, then Santiago or Madrid. buses go at 0915 and 1800 to Lugo. Otherwise a taxi to Palais de Rei, which is then on the bus route to Santiago. I wish all pilgrims well, but it is best they make plans to return home.And whilst some hotels, pensions and the like MIGHT still be open (but nobody knows for how long!) please, if you are on pilgrimage at the moment, stop and travel home! Alsa, Renfe and EasyJet have all waived their fees for changing travel tickets. So, contact them and change your travel arrangements home to an earlier date. If you find yourself stranded in Santiago, contact me and I do my best to help.
BC SY
I do not know why you are asking people what to do. You seem to have your mind made up and want to stay in Spain even though EVERYONE from government directives to people here have responded to your asking for advice by telling you to go home. As someone pointed out if you do get sick you probably will be taking the bed and medical resources away from a Spanish national. Go home.Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
The bus company from Lugo to Santiago is Empresa FreireThank you (from afar) for this offer! If I were on the way, and worried, I know I would appreciate this help. Stay safe and healthy...
Perfectly said. I made a comment but your remarks are fantastic, Thank you and I hope this person heeds your words.That is entirely your adult choice to make.
By now I think we all have a civil responsibility to look out for another. For me this means stop walking and be a possible carrier of the virus.
Food poisoning : well then it is only you that will have an upset stomach for a couple of days? This virus is something completely different.
Smaller villages? What if you get ill there? Where will you find a place to go into quarantaine? Hospitals will only admit you when you are in dire need and with severe lungissues. Everyone else has to sit it out " at home ".
Less news? Well the problem does not go away then! Now especially it is of the utmost importance to catch up on objective information through media and public services!
Do take your time to read this forum regarding latest recommendations on the Covid!
Spain will be in an Estado de alarma for at least two weeks.
Sánchez decreta el estado de alarma durante 15 días
El presidente da un giro en 24 horas y apuesta por una medida que alentaban sobre todo Ábalos e Iglesiaselpais.com
Yes the Camino is about sharing. But now it is the time to literally take some distance from our Spanish hosts. They have enough on their plate.
Send this message worldwide please.I can only echo what others have said so well.
Prayers of well-wishing for everyone in the world.
We each have a choice right now: recognize our interconnectedness and common humanity, or ignore it and do whatever we want not considering the consequences. Paradoxically, the latter is not freedom but being a slave to toxic self-centered entitlement.
Those arguments - the news media, the fear, the panic - grew old while you walked. It's not about you. It's not about emotions. It's about solidarity, altruism, common sense, voluntary compliance. First and foremost it is about the people of Spain. And in particular about their older people. Who live in small villages.maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
I reached Burgos just as the albegues were all closing on the 12th and was lucky to be given a bed.I am now in a very nice hostal in Santander until the ferry leaves in 5 days time.I have cut my stay in Spain short by a month.In my opinion anyone thinking of continuing with their camino is both selfish and stupid.
Thanks to Ivar it's out there already.Send this message worldwide please.
I have been thinking of all the little old ladies and the gentlemen strolling in the plazas with their canes. May they be well!And in particular about their older people. Who live in small villages.
Are you joking me? If for no other reason airlines are now revising their schedules and grounding their planes. There might not BE any flights to the US by 6 April. Right now it's OK for US citizens to return to the US, but that might change as well. Sounds like you've been pretty isolated for the past couple of weeks, and the situation in Portugal is not the situation in Spain. Planes are currently flying almost empty, it won't be any problem to rebook, fees or no fees. Take the advice of the folks here, go home now.Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in Santiago..maybe I should go back to small villages with less people? Less fear? Less news?
Are you joking me? If for no other reason airlines are now revising their schedules and grounding their planes. There might not BE any flights to the US by 6 April. Right now it's OK for US citizens to return to the US, but that might change as well. Sounds like you've been pretty isolated for the past couple of weeks, and the situation in Portugal is not the situation in Spain. Planes are currently flying almost empty, it won't be any problem to rebook, fees of no fees. Take the advice of the folks here, go home now.
But the UK exemption is now under review as well. The situation is very fluid.As of March 13, 2020, President Trump has shut down travel from Europe for the next 30 days. Flights from UK are currently allowed.
I live in a village of 32 people in Vilacha a d the Pepe are predominantly old and afraid. I agree it is time to put their health first and stop walking. The thing that attracted me to Galicia was the incredible friendliness, helpfulness and politeness of the people. But do not be mislead by this, underneath they are afraid and vulnerableThanks to Ivar it's out there already.
I have no FB but I hope similar posts are being shared there.
I have been thinking of all the little old ladies and the gentlemen strolling in the plazas with their canes. May they be well!
Just sent you a PM @DinkumdiggerI reached Burgos just as the albegues were all closing on the 12th and was lucky to be given a bed.I am now in a very nice hostal in Santander until the ferry leaves in 5 days time.I have cut my stay in Spain short by a month.In my opinion anyone thinking of continuing with their camino is both selfish and stupid.
We will return when the time comes. Buen Camino to all!It was just reported by the President in Galicia that all public albergues in Galicia will be closing down for 14 days (for now). All Bars and restaurants will only be able to attend the public for take out service (no seating available).
More here:
Coronavirus, en directo: estado de alarma en toda España durante 15 días
En Galicia, donde los contagios ascienden a 112, se cierran durante al menos 14 días tiendas, bares, restaurantes, discotecas y centros comerciales. Torra pide al Gobierno que permita el confinamiento de Cataluña. Los casos positivos superan en el conjunto del país los 5.200. Hay 133 muertoswww.lavozdegalicia.es
Level Airlines (flylevel.com) just showed me a Barcelona to San Francisco flight on Thursday the 19th for $215 US. Last year Level charged $200 to rebook a ticket and I ended up just buying a new ticket to Boston for half that price. Hurry to Barcelona and once there grab that ticket. Or buy now and hope to make it to Barcelona in time.My return flight from Barcelona to San Francisco USA is not until April 6.
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