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  1. joramos

    Volunteering at Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago

    Yes, the handwritten one is probably the most accurate and the most correct Latin translation of your name. Whoever did the handwritten one was immensely knowledgeable of Latin names. I believe the Latin translation is still constantly reviewed and updated in the computer database. Ultreia pilgrim.
  2. joramos

    Volunteering at Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago

    The following links should help in volunteering to the Pilgrims Office or Pilgrims House in SDC. Note though that the application form is in Spanish. https://acogidacristianaenloscaminosdesantiago.org/...
  3. joramos

    How to Volunteer in SdC?

    There is really no room for debate or confusion on the required 2 stamps on the last 100 kms. Particularly with the presence of regular permanent staff right next to you. However, if someone walked over 1000 kms but missed one or two stamps on the last 100 kms, then objectivity comes into play...
  4. joramos

    Volunteering at Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago

    I just remembered, there is an excellent laundry place just off the way to the Pilgrims Office. They do laundry for nearby hotels but they let pilgrims use their machines. To get there, after going down the stairs from the incline from the Praza Obradoiro (cathedral), instead of turning right to...
  5. joramos

    Volunteering at Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago

    Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now. When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc)...
  6. joramos

    Slow but moving forward

    I knew exactly what you meant Fernando. Been through many similar situations. However, most if not all who read the auto-correct "mispelling" understood what I meant. Now, make sure you don't lose that brown hat. Buen Camino
  7. joramos

    Slow but moving forward

    Sorry, can not resist. I am sure he, and you know what is meant. Ultreia.
  8. joramos

    Slow but moving forward

    Going slow is best. Key is moving forward. You get to enjoy the camino safer and without blisters.;)
  9. joramos

    Slow but moving forward

    In Irache, on the right just before the town proper; about 4km from Estella; 2.5 km past Ayegui where the famous metal artist is located. Buen Camino.
  10. joramos

    The Camino will provide?

    Yes! The camino is THE people (pilgrims) on it. Without the pilgrims, the camino as it is regarded, would be, well, just another trail or path or way. "Camino provides" does not mean providing material things. It means providing hope that things are going to be alright. That with hope, one can...
  11. joramos

    Confused over date format

    How about jacket zippers? Europe zippers are inserted rightie while leftie in US. Tylenol/Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) pills with 1000 mg each. Clothing product tags are almost a foot long, an inch maybe in US.
  12. joramos

    Confused over date format

    I believe Spain, particularly business transactions, uses the ISO standard/format calendar; most significant number (year/yyyy), next significant (month/mm), then day number (dd).
  13. joramos

    Partially unplugging from the world

    What I did during my caminos, I only used my gizmos as safety and security devices. Prior to my walk I advised family and friends that I will contact them at the end of the day, time permitting, and/or unless something drastic happened. It is amazing how liberating, envigorating, and refreshing...
  14. joramos

    For all members

    Who and what determines a "real" pilgrim? Very curious!
  15. joramos

    Local Travel Agency?

    Check out these places; view photos on Booking.com but you can book with them directly: Morgade-Casa Morgade (very nice host; regards to Paco) Portomarin-Casa Mar (right at the center) Ventas de Naron-Albergue O Cruceiro (Nice private rooms) Palas de Rei-Pension As Hortas (free unlimited...
  16. joramos

    Local Travel Agency?

    Walking for 10 days, at a comfortable 10-12 miles (16-20kms) a day, the best starting points, considering elevations, because of the kids, are Sarria or Tui. Accommodations for 10 days/nights are not hard to figure out, without travel or tour groups' help. It is not like figuring out for the...
  17. joramos

    Local Travel Agency?

    As everybody who has responded already, you are much better off using this forum for your planned Camino with your family. During my last Camino (2023), a family had to backtrack one stage because the accommodation CaminoWays arranged for them was not ready and available for their scheduled...
  18. joramos

    Hospitaleros needed for Winter 2024

    I am highly curious, and interested of being a volunteer hospitalero. As a volunteer, what does the albergue provide subsequent to your volunteer work. Certainly, I am not talking monetary renumeration. And usually, is there a set number of days for volunteering? Thank you.
  19. joramos

    How to donate a bench along the camino?

    Yes, we need someone local on the ground in Spain to start inquiring and soliciting vendors and contractors. Meanwhile, we should organize ourselves and set up contribution commitments and other necessary logistics.
  20. joramos

    How to donate a bench along the camino?

    So far, at least two are committed to the idea of giving back to fellow/future pilgrims.

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