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Hospital de Orbigo at Albergue Verde we met a Pilgrim we had met at the start of the Camino in SJPDP. We greeted each other warmly and had a wonderful visit. He told us that he did not think that he could complete his Camino because his knee was hurting so much. I went into my pack and...
Tincatinker is correct. If you receive your Compestela, you can then purchase a certificate of distance. Don't forget to get two stamps per day where required !
In 2011 "The Way" with Martin Sheen was recommended to me by a friend. I watched it and my girlfriend and I were hooked ! I am volunteering at the Pilgrim Office in Santiago in October from the 1st to the 15th to "give back". If anyone will be entering Santiago within those dates, ask for Dave...
We stayed at "Albergue Verde" in Hospital de Orbigo. While overlooking the jousting fields, we were approached by a young lady on a bicycle who invited us to stay there. Excellent meal, great conversation, clean and friendly. Highly recommend it. As for the mat, they provide them. Two...
Volunteer at the Pilgrim Office. I will be there for the first two weeks in October. Just giving back. Only small repayment, for what the Camino gave to me !
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