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Arriving in Santiago on Easter Sunday or Monday

Stellere

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Time of past OR future Camino
March 2014 - con mi padre
We were looking at the calendar yesterday, figuring out flights - and we realized that we'll probably be arriving in Santiago on Easter weekend (either Easter Sunday or Easter Monday).

What will that mean? Is there anything that we should know in advance? I think it will be very special to finish our pilgrimage on Easter weekend, but I'm also concerned that it will be crowded beyond belief in Santiago. Thoughts?
 
Ideal pocket guides for during and after your Camino. Each weighs just 40g (1.4 oz).
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
I recommend showing up for the 1200 pilgrims mass at 1045 and wait, if you want a seat at mass, if you show up at 1115, you'll be standing or sitting on the floor, and sit to the left or right wing of the altar to get the best view of the botufumerio swinging.
 

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