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  1. piogaw

    update on the tarjeta dorada (senior card)

    please note i have been doing some research on the advantage of the senior discount on renfe trains. the tarjeta dorada on ticket discount is not always cheaper. it is also not necessarily cheaper if you buy the ticket at the last minute. i have checked a sample booking for february from...
  2. piogaw

    problems accessing website

    i have been having trouble accessing the website. i don't know whether it has to do with my internet connection or your website has been busy and slow to be accessed. doe anyone else have same problem. also do not understand why the write your reply logo is not on at some of the threads. i am...
  3. piogaw

    Renfe industrial action the 20th of december 2013

    To all peregrinos, Unions at renfe has called a strike for this date. The strike does not caused the complete shutdown of the long and medium distance trains and also the cercanias. If you have to travel on this date, please check with renfe offices or the renfe internet site to find out...
  4. piogaw

    New direct flight from manila to london

    A new service has been introduced for all peregrinos from asia/oceania. If you can find you way to manila international airport (naia). This service was introduced recently by philippines airlines which will fly 5 times a week from manila to london in their b-777 in 12 1/2 hours directly...
  5. piogaw

    New easy app to call home for free

    To all peregrinos, There is a fairly new free app created by a japanese where you can call home for free. It is call line. You can download this app to ipad, iphone, android smart phones, google tablet and others. You can access this app from google play, apple store and it is free. As long as...
  6. piogaw

    Midday pilgrim mass

    Hello to all the veteran and experienced peregrinos, and also to the newbies peregrinos, Are things changing in the cathedral for the midday mass? I have seem changes being introduced slowly regarding rules and regulations during the mass. Are the rules and regulations being enforced uniformly...
  7. piogaw

    Economic crisis in spain

    I have just heard that spain officially came out of recession. However i wonder whether this statistic is export orientated instead of creating jobs for the domestic market. I don't know how long this will eventually trickled down to the small pueblos.. I would continuously ask all you...
  8. piogaw

    summer flight 2014 is on

    hello to all peregrinos, easy jet has just announced their summer flights today. the prices are valid until september. this is your opportunity to save some money for your transportation cost. these are the high and low prices from london gatwick airport: sdc £38.99 - £42.99...
  9. piogaw

    compostela in memory of a deceased relative or friend

    just want everyone to be aware of. the compostela is issued to any qualified peregrino who has walked the last 100 kilometres on foot to santiago. it is possible to add on names at the bottom of the compostela in dedication or in memory of a deceased relative or friend.
  10. piogaw

    what are we to do with thefts from rucksacks committed in albergues

    this is a warning to all present and future peregrinos to be alert and be vigilant while on the camino frances. do not leave valuables like monies, credit or debit card (atm card to our north american friends) documents, etc in your rucksacks. if you have been a victim of theft while in the...
  11. piogaw

    Relocation of the oficina del peregrino

    I have heard from a colleague 2 days ago that the renovation of the new oficina del peregrino on the ground floor has been completed. And the staff has moved downstair and is using the new office. The new office is on the same address but on the left hand side as you enter the court yard...
  12. piogaw

    happiness and exultation at the pilgrim office

    i have the pleasure of working a few days at the pilgrim office as a volunteer issuing compostelas to pilgrims who have arrived in santiago to receive their compostelas this past september. first of all, my congratulations to all the pilgrims who have completed their caminos. i am very pleased...
  13. piogaw

    any more updates on the ave constructions

    we will all like to be informed on the progress of th constructions of the ave line connecting galicia to madrid and also the road constructions north of zamora. any latest updates from peregrinos who have done the vdlp via sanabrea or via astorga recently? thanks. buen camino to all.
  14. piogaw

    The saddest part of the camino

    The saddest, the hardest and the most emotional part of the camino is saying goodbye to your camino families after meeting so shortly. You will notice as every pelegrino group approaches santiago, they do tend to slow down knowing that upon reaching santiago they will have to say goodbye. This...
  15. piogaw

    Money stolen in private albergue in portamarin

    I have a young polish couple reported to me that she and an italian peregrino have money stolen from their backpacks on the 15th of september. She placed the money in her sleeping bag and went to the kitchen for breakfast for around 15 minutes. When she returned from breakfast, the money was...
  16. piogaw

    Swinging of the botafumeiro

    I know many peregrinos are disappointed when the pilgrim mass does not include the swinging of the botafumeiro. This all depends on whether it is one of the holy days or whether a group paid for it for the ceremony. However it was announced recently that every friday mass at 19:30 hour (7:30...
  17. piogaw

    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    This comment is based on my exprience of greeting peregrinos who have arrived and stayed at my albergue at the end of their caminos in santiago. A piece of advice to all future peregrinos: PLEASE, PLEASE, do not carried a heavy load. This is the major cause of blisters on the camino. Many of...
  18. piogaw

    Common courtesies required and expected from peregrinos

    Hello fellow peregrinos, As a working hospitalero i would like to ask our fellow peregrinos who stay in albergues to show courtesies to the hospitaleros who volunteered their time and expenses to make life easier for you and to help you in your camino. We do have our rules and regulations to...
  19. piogaw

    Volunteers needed for the pilgrim office in sdc

    Hola I would be very grateful if you would make the following information available to your networks and members: Pilgrims Office Santiago – volunteers wanted October 2013 – April 2014 For many years volunteers have been engaged in the Pilgrims’ Office often on an informal basis. Now the...
  20. piogaw

    Line 1 of madrid metro closure

    To all peregrinos passing through madrid, Please note line 1 of the madrid metro is closed at sections from bilbao station to sol station due to maintenance work until september. If you are going from chamartin station to sol station or to atocha station you will have to make other arrangement...

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