Texas and the Camino Ingles - first two peregrinas to complete the route this way

[Bradypus]

An article today about the first two peregrinas to receive a Compostela after first walking the San Antonio Missions route in Texas and then the Camino Ingles from A Coruna. Using the special exception to the 100km rule for those who demonstrate they have walked at least 25km on a pilgrim route in their own country.

Dúas estadounidenses, as primeiras peregrinas en iniciar o Camiño na ruta das Misións de San Antonio de Texas

Despois continuaron a peregrinación na Coruña ata chegar a Santiago

www.galiciaconfidencial.com

 

[Laurie Sanantone]

So interesting — I live in San Antonio! I wonder what credential they used, and how they got sellos at the missions. When I have time I’ll contact the Archdiocese office here and tell y’all what I find out!

 

[El Cascayal]

I also found this so very interesting. Here is a link from the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/directions.htm

 

[Ironchic]

So interesting — I live in San Antonio! I wonder what credential they used, and how they got sellos at the missions. When I have time I’ll contact the Archdiocese office here and tell y’all what I find out!

My husband and I walk the Mission Trail all the time and they do actually have stamps. Ask the attending Park Rangers. We won’t use them as part of our trek when we go but you have access to many miles of contiguous trail for getting in shape. There are at least 10 miles between Mission Espada and the Alamo, but an additional 30-40 if you head south from Mission Espada, as the Mission Trail connects to several other park trails.

 

[Bradypus]

The Archdiocese of San Antonio has just opened a visitor centre for tourists and pilgrims on the San Antonio Missions route.

El Camino de San Antonio Missions Center opens for tourists, pilgrims from around the world

A new center aims to link all five San Antonio missions and serve as a starting point for a curated experience that also encompasses Europe.

www.ksat.com