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As many of us know, over the last years the Camino has risen in popularity for South Koreans. I didn't know it had made it into their dramas, though! I was watching the Korean drama (Kdrama) Encounter last night, and spotted a map of the Camino. The characters never referenced the Camino during...
...you need - and even if you don't need anything - please do come by and say hello, make yourself at home, and check out the resources on offer:
* There is a living room area and a kitchenette if you need to sit and hang out for a bit. Check out our Instagram @pilgrimhousesdc to see photos.
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If you'll be in Santiago in the coming two weeks, please note that there are plenty of events to mark Galicia's annual holiday, July 25, St. James' Day. These days are also known as Fiestas del Apóstol, or Celebrations of the Apostle.
Here's a link to the programming that will take...
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Please note that the O Son do Camiño music festival will take place at Monte de Gozo from June 15 - 17: https://www.osondocamino.es/
Pilgrims are welcome to get tickets and attend, of course, BUT the real impact is that accommodations and transportation may be extremely tight next...
...this Friday and Saturday, especially in between cities in Galicia, you may want to look into other options for traveling.
At this time I don't *think* this strike comprises taxis at all. But taxis will be busy trying to bring people to and fro.
If anyone hears more thorough information...
...you need - and even if you don't need anything - please do come by and say hello, make yourself at home, and check out the resources on offer:
* There is a living room area and a kitchenette if you need to sit and hang out for a bit.
* Staff are always available to talk if you need a...
Hi everyone,
If you're just getting off the Camino and if you're in town today, please join us at Pilgrim House for our Christmas Eve party!
Time: 8pm - 11pm (20h - 23h); come and go as you can.
Address: Rua Nova, 19, a couple of blocks "behind" the Cathedral
For: Pilgrims who have finished...
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Due to the O Son do Camiño music festival at Monte de Gozo today through Saturday, accommodations in Santiago are very full and very expensive. Pilgrims arriving today have already been having a hard time finding something if they haven't booked ahead. Trains to Madrid are also...
Hi everyone,
Due to a staffing shortage, we unfortunately need to close tomorrow, Saturday, May 21. We hope to be at full-staff again by Monday, May 23, and hope to see you then!
So sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
Take care and Buen Camino!
Hi everyone,
We received word that there's a new testing center at SCQ airport. Good news!
Here's the website and further information. One thing to note is that opening hours are 10am - 2pm.
https://flycovidtestcenter.com/en/santiago-de-compostela/
...you need - and even if you don't need anything - please do come by and say hello, make yourself at home, and check out the resources on offer:
* There is a living room area and a kitchenette if you need to sit and hang out for a bit.
* Staff are always available to talk if you need a...
Today we discovered an extensive, beautiful Playmobil Camino world in Area Central mall in Santiago de Compostela. They have pilgrims starting from O Cebreiro and ending up in front of the Cathedral in 12th century Santiago. It was really pretty cool :)
Photos below are of O Cebreiro...
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If you're walking right now and plan to be in Santiago the week leading up to St. James day (July 25), come by and join in on our St. James events at Pilgrim House.
The group Camino debrief is something we offer most days, but that week we're also offering a reflective meditation...
After reading @Kathar1na and @JabbaPapa 's discussion in a recent thread about whether non-EU citizens would be eligible for the EU Digital Covid Certificate, I found these two articles from CNN (written with an American audience in mind)...
...Please be aware that travel immediately following this change may involve extensive wait times upon arrival as implementation is rolled out.
* Unvaccinated U.S. citizens are still not permitted to enter Spain unless they meet very specific requirements or have already obtained special...
EDIT: Updated opening hours to the current 10am - 6pm schedule.
Hi everyone,
The Pilgrim House welcome center in Santiago is open again after a long pause.
Our hours are 10am - 6pm. We're open every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Once you're back on the trail, please do come around when...
UPDATE NOVEMBER 6: Pilgrim House is now CLOSED for the rest of the year 2020. Stay healthy and see you next time!
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Just a note that the Pilgrim House Welcome Center is re-opening this coming Monday, August 17. It has taken us a while to get ready and incorporate all of the Covid...
Hi everyone,
Like many other organizations making similar decisions, our team has decided to close down Pilgrim House until further notice due to concerns about COVID-19. We plan to re-open when things get better.
(Just to be clear, Pilgrim House is NOT the Pilgrim's Office.)
Stay safe and...
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If you're on the Camino right now and plan to arrive in Santiago by Christmas Eve, you're invited to the annual Christmas Eve party at the Pilgrim House welcome center. It's (usually!) a good time of food, making new pilgrims friends, and celebrating Christmas together. We'd love to...
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