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I just returned from my Camino. I used one mask per day; but I did not use the mask when outdoors. I stayed in private accommodations. When indoors in common areas I wore a mask. I only ate meals indoors three times.. When eating outdoors; if my server wore a mask; out of respect, I did too with; the exception of eating. I was traveling for 24 days and I brought enough masks for 24 days plus masks for the airplane.I'm writing to solicit advice about the logistics of managing masks on my upcoming second Camino Frances. Other threads here thoroughly hash out mask/no mask and risk decisions so, please, let's not go there. Suffice to say, I plan to wear a mask indoors, whenever I'm in close-quarters, and if I feel like it's a sensible precaution. And I'll be staying in private rooms.
At home, I wear a KN95 mask for a day and then hang it up to air dry for a week before reusing it. Seven days, seven masks. I reuse dried masks three times, so each mask is used four times and then whole lot is replaced each month. Sound extreme? A friend who's an epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and has worked with Ebola in Congo recommended this system and it works for me without breaking the mask budget.
In albergues and hostals "hanging up masks to air dry" for any extended time will be difficult. My friend recommends using seven paper (not plastic, they'll encourage bacterial growth) bags to contain and dry used masks. That's a bit of a logistical challenge but doable. However, I thought I'd ask those of you who have worn masks on the Camino how you handled them, rotated them, etc. when off the trail. Many thanks!
HiI'm writing to solicit advice about the logistics of managing masks on my upcoming second Camino Frances. Other threads here thoroughly hash out mask/no mask and risk decisions so, please, let's not go there. Suffice to say, I plan to wear a mask indoors, whenever I'm in close-quarters, and if I feel like it's a sensible precaution. And I'll be staying in private rooms.
At home, I wear a KN95 mask for a day and then hang it up to air dry for a week before reusing it. Seven days, seven masks. I reuse dried masks three times, so each mask is used four times and then whole lot is replaced each month. Sound extreme? A friend who's an epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and has worked with Ebola in Congo recommended this system and it works for me without breaking the mask budget.
In albergues and hostals "hanging up masks to air dry" for any extended time will be difficult. My friend recommends using seven paper (not plastic, they'll encourage bacterial growth) bags to contain and dry used masks. That's a bit of a logistical challenge but doable. However, I thought I'd ask those of you who have worn masks on the Camino how you handled them, rotated them, etc. when off the trail. Many thanks!
Agreed - just because people aren't wearing masks, or being required to wear masks doesn't mean that airborne viruses have disappeared. Sounds like the best thing to do is to bring an initial supply of masks from home and replenish as necessary.I have been in Spain for several weeks now - on the Invierno, in Santiago and Madrid. While more people are without masks out in the public, I would not call it strange to see a mask anywhere, especially indoors.
I've been in Portugal for a month, and there are many people wearing masks indoors and out here.I have been in Spain for several weeks now - on the Invierno, in Santiago and Madrid. While more people are without masks out in the public, I would not call it strange to see a mask anywhere, especially indoors.
I sympathise if it involved illness or loss; but it’s not a competition. Thankfully we can all make our own decisions within the law. No criticism implied or intended.Just got home from month long GR65 trip, wore masks indoors because Covid was not kind to us. We are also a medical family, clinical practice based on research. Be grateful if your family didn't experience what we had to go through.
You will be in trouble when it rains or cloudy all day.Then, the mask can be dried, in the sun, nature's disinfectant, by being pinned to the back of my pack.
Hi! Just got back from the CF and also stayed in private rooms. I don’t think you’ll have a problem hanging anything in a private room! We brought a travel clothesline that came with clips and would set that up sometimes (for clothes, not masks) and also hung clothes over chair backs and out the window if we had one. At the very least bring some twine and a couple clothespins and you’ll be good to go!I'm writing to solicit advice about the logistics of managing masks on my upcoming second Camino Frances. Other threads here thoroughly hash out mask/no mask and risk decisions so, please, let's not go there. Suffice to say, I plan to wear a mask indoors, whenever I'm in close-quarters, and if I feel like it's a sensible precaution. And I'll be staying in private rooms.
At home, I wear a KN95 mask for a day and then hang it up to air dry for a week before reusing it. Seven days, seven masks. I reuse dried masks three times, so each mask is used four times and then whole lot is replaced each month. Sound extreme? A friend who's an epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and has worked with Ebola in Congo recommended this system and it works for me without breaking the mask budget.
In albergues and hostals "hanging up masks to air dry" for any extended time will be difficult. My friend recommends using seven paper (not plastic, they'll encourage bacterial growth) bags to contain and dry used masks. That's a bit of a logistical challenge but doable. However, I thought I'd ask those of you who have worn masks on the Camino how you handled them, rotated them, etc. when off the trail. Many thanks!
Gosh I had no idea about all this!. I rarely wear a mask now unless rules dictate, but I just used 1 mask until I lost it, usually within a week!I'm writing to solicit advice about the logistics of managing masks on my upcoming second Camino Frances. Other threads here thoroughly hash out mask/no mask and risk decisions so, please, let's not go there. Suffice to say, I plan to wear a mask indoors, whenever I'm in close-quarters, and if I feel like it's a sensible precaution. And I'll be staying in private rooms.
At home, I wear a KN95 mask for a day and then hang it up to air dry for a week before reusing it. Seven days, seven masks. I reuse dried masks three times, so each mask is used four times and then whole lot is replaced each month. Sound extreme? A friend who's an epidemiologist with Doctors Without Borders and has worked with Ebola in Congo recommended this system and it works for me without breaking the mask budget.
In albergues and hostals "hanging up masks to air dry" for any extended time will be difficult. My friend recommends using seven paper (not plastic, they'll encourage bacterial growth) bags to contain and dry used masks. That's a bit of a logistical challenge but doable. However, I thought I'd ask those of you who have worn masks on the Camino how you handled them, rotated them, etc. when off the trail. Many thanks!
Agreed - just because people aren't wearing masks, or being required to wear masks doesn't mean that airborne viruses have disappeared. Sounds like the best thing to do is to bring an initial supply of masks from home and replenish as necessary.
I am on Camino day26 to be specific. I wish I wore mask more. I just tested positive. 3 days to go of private rooms. If I test negative on day 5 back to regular albergues. I know who I was exposed to and I wish I could find her because she is still sleeping in dorms. We shared a dorm 3 nights ago and I saw her walking this morning. I sound just like she did. So frustrating.I've been in Spain about 1 month now, on Camino 26 days.
I'd say locals using masks are maybe 10%. Albergue and hotel hosts maybe 40%...? Zero waiters and restaraunt workers (that I can recall). 100% of pharmacy workers.
I'd say pilgrims is vanishingly few. If it's 5% who wear a mask at any point I'd be surprised.
I brought masks and tests. I had a cough a few days in but have tested myself every 4 days and no covid.
I was asking around a few days ago and only 1 person had heard of any pilgrim catching covid during the last month. A middle aged guy who had to self quarantine in a Burgos hotel for 10 days.
I had a very similar experience on the Portuguese Camino.I am on Camino day26 to be specific. I wish I wore mask more. I just tested positive. 3 days to go of private rooms. If I test negative on day 5 back to regular albergues. I know who I was exposed to and I wish I could find her because she is still sleeping in dorms. We shared a dorm 3 nights ago and I saw her walking this morning. I sound just like she did. So frustrating.
Recently home from the Via Podiensis for about a month's traveling. I used the same thing I use at home and have the same philosophy of masking up inside. I found a company called Happy Masks (begun by physicians) that are washable KN95s. They have five layers, are incredibly comfortable and ARE WASHABLE!! I took 3 masks, washed the daily one as directed on the website. Here's the link: https://www.happymasks.c
Maybe on the Camino Frances, and maybe in a pilgrim or tourist setting.I'd say pilgrims is vanishingly few. If it's 5% who wear a mask at any point I'd be surprised.
I would have said 30% of restaurant workers but fewer customers.Zero waiters and restaraunt workers (that I can recall).
We have had several active forum members report their own cases of Covid. In fact 2 people directly participating on this very thread got Covid while on the Camino. So, this might be an indicator of the accuracy of your other estimates.I was asking around a few days ago and only 1 person had heard of any pilgrim catching covid during the last month.
Thank you!We found them available in Pharmacies. They are required for any shared transit at this time (bus, taxi, train). We did see some people who were still wearing cloth masks, but mainly surgical or KN95's on transit.
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