KJFSophie

My Way, With Joy ! From Massachusetts, USA

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- KJFSophie replied to the thread Multiple payments for Botafumeiro.
  
  Correct. As a volunteer who did the announcements in English prior to each mass, we were seated in reserved seats in the first row on each side of the aisle facing the altar.
  
  Jul 19, 2024
- KJFSophie reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Popped blister help with Like.
  
  That might be an overreaction to what looks like a very straightforward blister with no visible signs of infection. I think that the goodwill and professionalism of the Spanish health care services would soon be strained if pilgrims regularly...
  
  Jul 19, 2024
- KJFSophie reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Popped blister help with Like.
  
  All sorts of conflicting opinions. My own practice with blisters is to drain them and keep them as dry as possible. I have found things like Compeed which keep the blister moist just prolong the healing process and increase the risk of further...
  
  Jul 19, 2024
- KJFSophie replied to the thread Help with setting up/paying for Botafumeiro at mass.
  
  I've just returned from Santiago yesterday ( July 18, 2024) from volunteering at the Pilgrim's Office with the Camino Companions as English Speaking support. The only mass in English is at the Chapel of the Pilgrim's Office ( where you pick up...
  
  Jul 19, 2024
- KJFSophie reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Help with setting up/paying for Botafumeiro at mass with Like.
  
  This is the correct information. As of July 2022, the last time I worked as a volunteer at the Pilgrim Office, the fee was €450. But, you can write to that e-mail address, and make your specific request. Someone will get back to you. If the date...
  
  Jul 19, 2024
- KJFSophie reacted to davebugg's post in the thread How do you carry the important stuff? with Like.
  
  I’ve had a theft occur in both Spain and France. Both related to Camino travel. All one needs to do is to look at crime stats in European countries being visited to know that thefts are a problem all over the world. USA bashing is not needed in...
  
  Jun 27, 2024
- KJFSophie replied to the thread Breaking Up the Walk from Porto to Vila do Conde.
  
  Also consider that many of the little beach cottages for rent have a minimum stay 3/5/7 days in the summer/beach months. Off season may rent by night. At least this was what I encountered in 2022.
  
  Jun 24, 2024
- KJFSophie replied to the thread Do you attract pilgrims?.
  
  I met a couple once on a 7 day cruise out to the Bahamas. The man was wearing a bronze disc with a camino shell on it dangling from his neck on a piece of leather. I entered the same elevator as him and his wife, noticed it immediately, and...
  
  Jun 22, 2024
- KJFSophie replied to the thread Little sculptures.
  
  I do love going into the cemeteries along the way, paying my respects and remembering my own that have passed. Oftentimes, you'll find the most exquisite grave markers / headstones. I love how even in the tiniest of villages the cemeteries are...
  
  Jun 22, 2024
- KJFSophie reacted to Editha's post in the thread Little sculptures with Like.
  
  oldest sculpture in stone of Jacobus in Santa Croya de Tera camino de la Plata
  
  Jun 22, 2024
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