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Refugio Guacelmo - Updates on Possible Opening and Joining the Camino with a Loved One

stevepjq

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The Refugio Guacelmo is one of my favorites - my wife's too! It has been closed since Covid hit. Their website which is manned by volunteers presumably, suggests that they MAY open this year. Does anyone know their status? I would really enjoy staying there when I pass in April. And in regard to my Camino which I am starting on March 30 from SJPP, my third eldest son surprised me just yesterday with the news that he will joining me for a week from Sahagun to Villafranca del Bierizo - what a joy! He will meet me on Good Friday so will experience some of Semana Santa.
He had walked the AT (Appalachian Trail) as a thru-hiker over 5 months a few years back. I certainly hope I can keep up with him!!
 
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The most recent post on their Facebook page says that they hope to open on 1 April 2022. Given that Covid is still around and the situation may change again at short notice I'd be surprised if there was any more definite word yet.
 
The Refugio Guacelmo is one of my favorites - my wife's too! It has been closed since Covid hit. Their website which is manned by volunteers presumably, suggests that they MAY open this year. Does anyone know their status? I would really enjoy staying there when I pass in April. And in regard to my Camino which I am starting on March 30 from SJPP, my third eldest son surprised me just yesterday with the news that he will joining me for a week from Sahagun to Villafranca del Bierizo - what a joy! He will meet me on Good Friday so will experience some of Semana Santa.
He had walked the AT (Appalachian Trail) as a thru-hiker over 5 months a few years back. I certainly hope I can keep up with him!!
Sorry I don't have info on the refugio but I want to wish you and your son a Buen Camino! Walking with him during Easter Week is indeed a blessing!
 
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Thanks so much for this!! Great to hear!
I'm afraid I can't even spell facebook so thanks again for looking.
 
The Refugio Guacelmo is one of my favorites - my wife's too! It has been closed since Covid hit. Their website which is manned by volunteers presumably, suggests that they MAY open this year. Does anyone know their status? I would really enjoy staying there when I pass in April. And in regard to my Camino which I am starting on March 30 from SJPP, my third eldest son surprised me just yesterday with the news that he will joining me for a week from Sahagun to Villafranca del Bierizo - what a joy! He will meet me on Good Friday so will experience some of Semana Santa.
He had walked the AT (Appalachian Trail) as a thru-hiker over 5 months a few years back. I certainly hope I can keep up with him!!
Hello, try contacting CSJ, the Confraternity of St James in London - email: office@csj.org.uk - it’s one of their refugios. It’s also one of my favourites! Buen Camino.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Hello, try contacting CSJ, the Confraternity of St James in London - email: office@csj.org.uk - it’s one of their refugios. It’s also one of my favourites! Buen Camino.
Good advice. St this stage they plan to open here and Miraz. But things change, as we know.
 

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