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Yes, the municipality of León is taking some drastic saving measures, and not only by closing the albergue.peregrina2000 said:From a friend in Madrid, I've learned that the municipal albergue in Leon will close
Lydia, I totally agree with you. Sometimes I watch what people give in as a "donation". I have heard comments , such as "well it's free, isn't it? I know, and have met certain circumstances, where a Pilgrim really hopes and needs to be able to find shelter for the night, possibly without paying anything, BUT these situations are rare. It can happen! (but it shouildn't happen for the duration of a Pilgrimage)!Lydia Gillen said:I have been amazed a the tiny bits of 'moneda' that well and expensively equipped pilgrims were giving as a donativo..
Unless each of us who can afford it gives what is a just and reasonable donativo these wonderful places which are the very spirit of the Camino may have to close too. Don't just think of the cost of food and hot water, but try to imagine what the maintenance cost of these buildings over a year must be. Think of your own home and the cost of getting a roof repaired or a new plumbing system in.
TANSTAAFL, as I read somewhere.Rebekah Scott said:Contrary to popular belief, there never was a free meal on the camino. Somebody always had to pay for it, somehow.
peregrina2000 said:From a friend in Madrid, I've learned that the municipal albergue in Leon will close:
http://noticias.lainformacion.com/polit ... AGFWAldW2/
Nine employees will lose their jobs, and the government will save 302,000 euros annually.
I assume this will put a lot of pressure on the Carabajalas nuns' albergue.
Not very good news, I'm afraid.
Buen camino, Laurie
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