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  1. SYates

    Moorwalker - RIP

    @Moorwalker died today after a long illness, I so had hoped to meet here one day in person after we had so many exchanges here and on Facebook. May she rest in peace and may comfort be granted to her family and friends.
  2. SYates

    What is the size of the Cruz de Ferro cross kept in the Astorga museum?

    Does anybody here know or could you find out (perhaps in a book you have?) what the measurements of the Cruz de Ferro are? I mean the actual cross, which is now in the museum in Astorga. I have already contacted them but they were so not helpful! Many Muchas Gracias in advance, SY
  3. SYates

    Planning a Malaga Getaway: Recommendations for Hotels, Food and Hidden Gems

    After nearly two years of this pandemic mess I decided I really need a break and change of scenery, badly! So yesterday I spontaneously booked a flight to Malaga ;-) Just for a few days (got a really good deal!) in February. Not to walk a Camino, just to enjoy the city, sit at the sea, recharge...
  4. SYates

    Important Warning for Muxia Pilgrims, Sept 30, 2021

    IMPORTANT WARNING FOR PILGRIMS CURRENTLY ON THE WAY TO OR IN MUXIA: https://www.elespanol.com/quincemil/articulos/actualidad/muxia-a-coruna-pide-que-se-evite-beber-agua-tras-mas-de-40-casos-de-gastroenteritis Translation: Muxía (A Coruña) asks to avoid drinking tap water after more than 40...
  5. SYates

    Preparing for the Camino?

    SYates submitted a new resource: Preparing for the Camino? - Let me help you! Read more about this resource...
  6. SYates

    Icon Retreat Santiago October 2021

    AN AUTUMN RETREAT IN SANTIAGO 2021 – LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN ICON From 11 – 17 October 2021 there will be a 5-day spiritual retreat in Santiago de Compostela based on how to write an icon. The retreat will be led by the Reverend Canon Ian Holdsworth who is an Anglican priest, a veteran Camino...
  7. SYates

    Improved Retreat Facilities in Rabanal

    "The Benedictine Order has provided hospitality for pilgrims on the way to Santiago for many centuries. In recent years they established a community and a monastery in the village of Rabanal del Camino. An important part of their ministry is welcoming pilgrims who wish to stay to rest and...
  8. SYates

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD PCR Test in Santiago

    Hi, A friend just forwarded me this information (source is the Santiago tourism office): "FOR THOSE WHO MAY REQUIRE A TEST BEFORE RETURNING HOME. You will find below a list of local clinics and labs where it is possible to get a PCR or antigen test. Most services nowadays require an...
  9. SYates

    CSJ Camino Webinars for Newbies

    The Confraternity Saint James in the Uk is running a series of webinars to help those that dream of and want to prepare for their first Camino to be ready when it's safe to walk again. At 2 GBP (roughly 2,30 Euros/2,80 US Dollars) they're extremely good value for money and the...
  10. SYates

    Celebrating Saint James Day at Home

    If you can't be in Santiago for the celebrations, here a wonderful video by Redemptorist priest and bible scholar, Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R for this occasion (in English!). During the Mass prayers are offered for pilgrims everywhere and the pilgrim associations which serve them. Fr Denis’s...
  11. SYates

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Volveremos - Querido Camino Campaign

    “What can we do to help the Camino?” is the most frequently asked question during this time when because of the pandemic many pilgrims will not walk this year. “When will the pilgrims and visitors return?” is the anxious question asked by many albergues, hotels and other services along the...
  12. SYates

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD We Walk for You 2020

    A great initiative by three veteran pilgrims: https://wewalkforyou2020.org From the website: "If for any reason you can’t walk this year veteran pilgrims Johnniewalker, Stephen and Sean will carry your thoughts and prayers with them in August 2020 when they walk both physically and virtually...
  13. SYates

    Donativos - Time for a gentle reminder

    As more pilgrims then ever prepare for there first Camino, I thought a gentle reminder of what Donativo albergues are and aren't might be timely. Here the full post, history and all included: http://egeria.house/what-is-a-donativo-albergue-anyway/ If you don't have the time to read it, here the...
  14. SYates

    Report about Cathedral Renovation

    Here an article I found:https://www.elcorreogallego.es/santiago/ecg/mil-hora-catedral-punto-antes-31-diciembre/idEdicion-2020-01-10/idNoticia-1222952/ "A "thousand per hour" for the Cathedral to be ready before December 31 Confidence that the works will finish before the start of the Holy Year...
  15. SYates

    I am bored and I need something to do!

    The weather forecast doesn't look too bad and I need to do something useful. So I am thinking of walking the Primitivo from Lugo - picking up rubbish along the way as I have done before on other caminos. Anybody here has a 'less than 20km/day' itenarary from Lugo to Santiago (with affordable...
  16. SYates

    Why did you change your avatar?

    Some might have noticed that I changed my avatar lately. Reason being, pilgrims that met me here in Santiago started to say "Your hair is a bit whiter than in your avatar". So I changed it, to be more up to date with reality ;-) What was your reason to change your avatar (if you did so)? BC SY
  17. SYates

    Anglican Camino Chaplaincy - Preparing for 2020

    Hi Everybody, I keep this post short and sweet, for more info check out http://egeria.house/anglican-camino-chaplaincy-2020/ For those that don't want to read the whole article on the website, here a quick summary: We are now preparing our third chaplaincy season. We need help in getting the...
  18. SYates

    How many Protestants are on the Camino de Santiago?

    Not aiming to offend to the rule of not engaging in religious dispute, just some gentle number crushing a pilgrim friend and I have done. Conclusion for those that don't want to read the whole post: "As a careful guesstimate, between 10% and 15% of all pilgrims that arrived 2018 in Santiago...
  19. SYates

    It's about time, by Johnnie Walker [Paid]

    SYates submitted a new resource: It's about time, by Johnnie Walker - A call to the Camino de Santiago Read more about this resource... PS The print version is available from https://www.caminosociety.com/product-page/it-s-about-time-a-call-to-the-camino-de-santiago
  20. SYates

    Anglican Chaplaincy in Porto

    SYates submitted a new resource: Anglican Chaplaincy in Porto - All info in the PDF ;-) Read more about this resource...

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