Galicia is the northwest region in Spain, just above Portugal. We are now walking in Galicia. We had mentioned before that if you contract covid in Galicia, all your medical bills will be covered. I found this brochure (photo below) in today’s Albergue that says they will also cover expenses for repatriation and for a stay required by a quarantine! We have to get a covid test before returning to the US. We are thinking we should get one before we leave Galicia because if it should turn out to be positive, this is THE place to be.
There are other reasons to come here. It is a beautiful place to visit. It’s green and lush. Not what you probably think of when you think of Spain. It’s been compared to Ireland and it shares Celtic roots with Ireland. (Bagpipes are not uncommon.) (Charlie says they are all too common in Santiago.) Galicia’s northern and western border is the Atlantic Ocean. Innumerable beaches and gorgeous shore line. Wonderful cities and towns.
I’m sure you know, but just in case: all persons entering the United States, regardless of vaccination status, must have a COVID test within one day of departure. So while you might want to get tested in Galicia, especially if you think you have symptoms, you will probably need to get tested in Madrid before flying home. Antigen tests, which are faster and cheaper, are okay.
Yes, we’ll have to get tested in Madrid the day before our flight. We won’t get a test in Galicia unless we happen not to be feeling well. But sure would be a drag to get a positive result in Madrid.
That’s a very nice caring philosophy there in Galicia. You certainly don’t always see that. Heartwarming-H
Pretty amazing, yes!