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"Romeria" Begins Friday; Red
Cross Ready
All is set for the coming "romeria"
- pilgrimage - to Cartago on
August 1 and 2. This year many
more than usual are expected
with the holiday on July 31.
While the majority of the "romeros"
will be walking on Tuesday and
Wednesday, a small number have
already begun their pilgrimage,
many will be making the annual
walk to Cartago over the
weekend.
Last year 3.684 people were
attended by the members of the
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) while
walking to the Basílica de Los
Ángeles en Cartago to
demonstrate their faith to the
Virgen de Los Angeles.
This year, according to
Guillermo Arroyo Chacón, the
Cruz Roja says it will have a
total of 41 posts to provide
first aid, of which 13 posts
will be fixed, with some 1.600 "cruzrojistas"
- red cross workers - to attend
to the needs of the walkers.
The Red Cross operation will
begin this Friday and will last
until next Wednesday.
Some advice for walkers:
- Dress comfortably with loose
clothing. Colours should be
bright.
- This is the rainy season,
bring an umbrella.
- If you are suffering from any
illness, check with your doctor
beforehand
- Bring along food rich in
potassium, like bananas, and
water
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