Raymond Aquilina
Ray
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A treatment maybe, a vaccine in the next 6 weeks? No way.Six weeks is six weeks, a good cure, if not a vaccine, may be found
Where do you live, Lirsy? If I might ask. am thinking about a place on the Asturian Coast. Of course, right now, live in a country that is banned from traveling to Spain, so it’s just a pipe dream at this point. Buen CaminoHi!!
I live roughtly in the middle of the Camino del Norte.
Several days ago I saw the first pilgrims crossing my city. I asked them how many pilgrims they found in the albergues every night and what the state of the albergues is like.
They told me that they were like 6/7 pilgrims in the albergue every night and that 80% of the albergues were open, but that it is better to phone the day before to make sure which ones are open and which ones are closed.
Since that day I have seen pilgrims almost every day and the answer was always the same.
Taking into consideration that my hometown is in the middle of the Camino, the number of pilgrims really surprised me!!
I planned to start the Camino Frances or the Camino del Norte (not yet decided wich one) on July 15. I will probably have to postpone the Camino for about a week due to some issues with some official documents, but I don't foresee any problem. I will only have to maintain the safety measures .... wich basicaly are the same ones I follow when I am in my city.
Of course, right now USA residentes are banned from entering Spain, right?Hey Ray,
We live in US and still have our tickets for October. No one knows what will happen. I am sure we will need to make a decision in September. Our airlines have not cancelled our flights.
Dear Members,
I am considering the possibility of walking the Camino del Norte in mid September 2020 and I am not sure if I am too optimistic.
Has anyone so far since the Covid-19 outbreak tried to walk this route or maybe anyone is walking it tis time?
I appreciate any feedback especially regarding status with hostels and albergues at the moment. It is useless to plan to do it unless there is accomodation on the way unless one is prepared to stay outdoors.
Thank you for any feedback,
Regards,
Ray
I am also hoping to walk del Norte in September... not sure I will be allowed in as my country has not responded well to Covid.... but still I hope. I will follow.Dear Members,
I am considering the possibility of walking the Camino del Norte in mid September 2020 and I am not sure if I am too optimistic.
Has anyone so far since the Covid-19 outbreak tried to walk this route or maybe anyone is walking it tis time?
I appreciate any feedback especially regarding status with hostels and albergues at the moment. It is useless to plan to do it unless there is accomodation on the way unless one is prepared to stay outdoors.
Thank you for any feedback,
Regards,
Ray
It's not necessarily what passport you hold, but where you reside. For example, a US passport holder who lives in Canada should be allowed to travel to the EU, but a Canadian passport holder who lives in the US wouldn't.At present US passport holders, with only very special and specific exceptions, are disallowed entry into the EU.
According to what I've read, it was 2 campers at the campsite, and the campground has been quarantined, but not the entire town.Just wanted to say there is a problem in the seaside village of Zarautz on el Norte. According to another post on this Forum 4 campers have tested positive and the village or town of Zarautz has to quarantine. I think
It was indeed reported at first that two people at the Talai Mendi campsite in Zarautz were tested and found to be infected but later it was reported that it was 4 people and they are in isolation now. In any case, the campsite in Zarautz has been disinfected and is back in use and open again. Campers had been confined and were not allowed to leave for a day or so. Currently, there is mass testing of the young people in Zarautz but it is not connected to the camping.According to what I've read, it was 2 campers at the campsite, and the campground has been quarantined, but not the entire town.
Honestly, I don't think that disinfecting does a whole lot of good for a virus which is mostly spread by human to human transmission.In any case, the Talai Mendi campsite in Zarautz has been disinfected and is back in use and open again.
Hi Ray
We've just booked flights for 3 September and are planning to walk the Camino Ingles. We've reserved rooms in hostels, with free cancellation. We felt it would be safer to have our own room and bathroom. Would have liked to stay in (and support) the albergues though.
Hi RayHi GailGwyn,
I was wondering what your opinion is at the moment. As per your last post I am aware that you have booked for the 3rd September. What do you think considering the increase in covid 19 cases in Spain? I am booked for the 10th September and I have not given up yet. I am still hoping to leave.
I notice that a considerable number of hostels are open on the Camino del Norte but have not booked any yet. I feel I have to share with you my views.
Thanks and buen Camino
Hi GailGwyn ,Hi Ray
We're still hoping to go, but it depends on the UK Government changing the rules on self quarantine on return. I don't really want to take an extra 2 weeks off work.
Also, going against Foreign Office advice would mean that any travel insurance is invalid.
In the next few days I'll have to cancel my first refundable accommodation. I don't know what, if anything I'll be able to do about booked flights. Hopefully, they'll allow free transfer.
So, it either Spain (hopefully), or Pembrokeshire
What about you?
Hi GailGwyn ,
Thank you for your response...I understand very well your position. So far from our end we have no quarantine requirement upon travelling to spain. In Malta there have been daily increases in the number of cases and I am keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well. I am currently biding my time and waiting for the next couple of weeks to come hoping that there may be some improvement in the situation.
Lets hope it all goes well with our plans
regards,
Ray
Thanks Ray.Thank you GailGwyn,
I feel encouraged to go...so far we have no imposed quarantine both ways ..I am waiting till the last week anbd then decide. If any quarantine will be imposed on coming back to Malta it will not be a great problem from my end as I am retired.
I am glad you loved Malta and hope that thing will soon be better for anyone travelling this way...
Take care and enjoy your walking in Pembrokeshire ...I am sure it will be lovely.
Take care,
Ray
Dear Members,
I am considering the possibility of walking the Camino del Norte in mid September 2020 and I am not sure if I am too optimistic.
Has anyone so far since the Covid-19 outbreak tried to walk this route or maybe anyone is walking it tis time?
I appreciate any feedback especially regarding status with hostels and albergues at the moment. It is useless to plan to do it unless there is accomodation on the way unless one is prepared to stay outdoors.
Thank you for any feedback,
Regards,
Ray
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