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I agree, but I've seen people on other websites talking about going for Easter.I've never thought that a Camino before August or September at the earliest would be possible this year.
If someone started in France about a week's hike away from the border, might be possible -- provided getting to France were feasible, and provided that the minimum degree of financial commitment weren't too onerous.I agree, but I've seen people on other websites talking about going for Easter.
I agree, but I've seen people on other websites talking about going for Easter.
I expect opening up to begin in Portugal once Easter has passed
Rita Marques, Portugal's secretary of state for tourism, told the BBC: "I do believe that Portugal will soon allow restriction-free travel, not only for vaccinated people, but those who are immune or who test negative. We hope to welcome British tourists from 17 May."
She added that the situation in Portugal was "stable" and said, "Everything will be ready by mid May."
Although it is on the UK's Red List. So apart from currently not allowing any holiday type travel if you have travelled through Portugal, non-UK residents will be refused entry to the UK however UK residents must quarantine in a Government hotel for 10 days at their own expense. Whilst there remains concern about the Brazilian variant I can't see this changing anytime soon.Good news re Portugal
About the most realistic assessment I've read so far."Watch and Wait", pilgrim's, "Watch and Wait". Good news re Portugal (and Cyprus) but again reality bites. From a UK angle - I hope to get my jab later this month. I then have to wait 12 weeks for the second one. Then a further week or two to get a digital certificate to prove same - that's the certificate plan that is still being worked out. So where does that leave me - June maybe. I will be "protected", good for me, but I could still carry the virus to those countries where inoculation's have been on the "back foot" as opposed to the top of the arm ie. most of Europe. So unless it becomes legal to travel outside UK for leisure anytime soon- doubtful, unless other countries achieve a similar vaccination rate I could be both on wrong side of law as well as putting everyone I meet at risk.
I have plans for November this year which I reckon are 50/50 at the moment. I am good to go - camino plans worked out, kit sorted - the second restrictions are lifted and I have a certificate and the countries I intend travelling to are happy to accept me I am away. But realistically travel this side of June for me is nothing more than wishful thinking. 2021 I am sure will be the year we emerge from all this but it will be like walking a camino. One sure, thoughtful, considerate step at a time.
Don
Agree!About the most realistic assessment I've read so far.
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