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RIP Maria Nieves Panizo Benevente - Rabanal del Camino

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Since our earliest Caminos, Joe and I have stayed with the wonderful Benevente family at El Refugio Hosteria in Rabanal del Camino. Cristina and Antonio have always been so kind to us as pilgrims. Their sister, Pilar, has been serving as chef the past few years. The whole family just works so hard and Joe and I love them very much.

This morning I got a message from Cristina that their mother, Nieves, passed away on Sunday.

Just thought some of you might have stayed there and would like to know.

If any of you happen to be doing a winter Camino and pass by, please give them our love and our condolences.

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Sorry for their loss.
I would love to send a card or flowers, but am at a loss as to how to do it from Oregon in the USA.
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Since our earliest Caminos, Joe and I have stayed with the wonderful Benevente family at El Refugio Hosteria in Rabanal del Camino. Cristina and Antonio have always been so kind to us as pilgrims. Their sister, Pilar, has been serving as chef the past few years. The whole family just works so hard and Joe and I love them very much.

This morning I got a message from Cristina that their mother, Nieves, passed away on Sunday.

Just thought some of you might have stayed there and would like to know.

I would love to send a card or flowers, but am at a loss as to how to do it from Oregon in the USA.

If any of you happen to be doing a winter Camino and pass by, please give them our love and our condolences.

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I stayed in their private quarters on my 1st Camino in 2012, as Refugio Gaucelmo refused me entrance. She looked after me, my left leg was injured and she pampered me and made sure I was ok. Forever grateful. RIP.
 
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Rabanal del Camino is one of my favourite stops on the Camino Frances, and I have always stayed at El Refugio. My condolences to the Benevente family. 🚶‍♂️
 
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