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Have you done something embarrassing while on Camino?
My worst moment was in San Bol. One of my Camino family members asked the rest of us if we should walk early as the temperature was supposed to soar the next day. We agreed to wake at 4 am...
These are the only dates that the Botafumeiro is guaranteed to swing
Any other time that it swings is because a group or individual has paid several hundred Euros for it.
https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/consigna-santiago
You can leave it here at Correos near the Cathedral if you have not checked into your accommodations yet.
When I was there, I saw a huge line at the front, so I walked around to the side door and walked right in. I even got a seat. Maybe it was a back door. I can't exactly remember. Got a decent video of the Botafumeiro.
on my first camino, 2013, you could enter by any door except the portico at the front. It was always easy to get in with no 'hordes' and I saw the botafumeiro swing. 2015 it was a bit more crowded and they definitely seemed to be enforcing the no...
Couple of points, assuming that you meant 2022 and 2023... ;)
If anyone reads this board, or has Camino bound friends, please please reminds them that, for at least 3 years now, you may NOT enter the Cathedral with a backpack. Please...
I have walked to Santiago 4 times in the last 2 years and as long as I’ve been in line by 10 am I have not had an issue getting in and getting a front pew. As a bonus I have see the Botafumeiro swing twice.
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