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  1. J

    To Compostela or not to Compostela

    Don't forget that you can obtain a "la Cotolaya" from the Church of St Francis in Santiago, between 5 - 7pm. This is available to anyone 100km rule met or not! Just leave a small donation to cover the cost - it will be appreciated.
  2. J

    Euro Denominations

    The other option for Aussies is to use Travelmoney Oz to buy Euros. You don't say where in AUS you are from, but I would imagine they are found in most cities (often in large shopping centres) - though some branches did close during Covid, they are slowly re-opening. I bought Euros from them...
  3. J

    Arrivals in Santiago impacted by the pandemic-some statistics

    For the interest of all those Aussies reading this, in the Holy Years of ; - 2004 there were 480 Aussies 2010 " " 1,191 Aussies 2016 " " 4,441 Aussies (Holy Year of Mercy) and as mentioned in the OP 2021 " " 109 Aussies You might be interested to...
  4. J

    Walking the Camino de Santiago and Planning for the Laugavegur Trail: What to Expect Physically

    I don't consider myself super fit and I certainly would not call myself an athlete. I have felt good at the end of the last three pilgrimages I have been on (had sore feet on the ones that I did in my mid 50's!). Just to reassure you that anything is possible - slow and steady, one foot at a...
  5. J

    Credential — dual pilgrimage

    Having received the Dual Pilgrimage pin (and certificate) in Japan in October 2019 I can tell you what we did. We took a credencial from one of our caminos in Spain with us and used the credencial you have shown in the original post for our walk on the Kumano Kodo. We also took with us a...
  6. J

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 4.0.

    There are several great things about a winter pilgrimage. One is that with bare trees you get to see a lot more, the other that the mud is often frozen and so instead of sinking into it you can walk across the top of it. Another thing is that often the weather is dry, but cold, except of...
  7. J

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 4.0.

    Astorga on the 9th Jan 2014 O Cebreiro 13th Jan 2014 Getting close to Saria in wet Galicia 15th Jan 2014
  8. J

    On this date in November...

    St Cuthbert's Way - one of the many pilgrimage routes in the UK. This was part of a much longer walk for me and I was lucky to have my niece meet me and share the journey for a week. The photos below are in chronological order from Nov 1st to Nov 5th. I can recommend this way. Nov 1st, St...
  9. J

    On this date in October...

    I have been on more pilgrimage journeys than those below, but these are the places I have been on October 2nd / 3rd. On my first Camino in 2005 I was walking in Galicia when I noticed the very strange shadows being cast - not double crisp and clear but a sort of double shadow. It transpired...
  10. J

    On the Camino: One day at a time, one photo at a time...

    Heading towards winter, on a beautiful sunny day here in the Adelaide Hills, and with the likelihood that we will soon be given more freedom I thought I would post this equally sunny picture - Valcarlos, on the first day of my winter Camino - Dec. 15th 2014. A most beautiful journey, and a...
  11. J

    On the Camino: One day at a time, one photo at a time...

    Leaving Alcanadre on the Camino Ignaciano - much of the Cami de Sant Jaume but in reverse.
  12. J

    On the Camino: One day at a time, one photo at a time...

    Approaching Belesar, on the last of the steep zig zag through the terraced vineyards. Belesar is on the Rio Miño - on the Camino Invierno.
  13. J

    lament

    Not much is known about St Gildas (either 5th C or more likely early 6th C) but somewhere I found this pilgrim prayer attributed to him. Pilgrims’ Prayer In health may I and all of my companions Safely arrive with no harm or injury – May my boat be safe in the waves of the ocean, My horses...
  14. J

    Starting from the UK

    When I walked in the UK (apart from Canterbury to Dover) stamps were few and far between. Even in Southwark Cathedral I had to chase up a number of people in order to get a stamp. Further North from London I found them even harder to obtain. I got some very strange looks from people at times...
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    Camino de Santiago Associations Worldwide

    the Australian Friends of the Camino Inc. can be found here https://www.afotc.org/
  16. J

    LIVE from the Camino Our Vegemite only lasted 1400km

    Every Aussie I know (including myself) vouches for the fact that Vegemite is NOT the same as Marmite, but likewise every Kiwi I know including my NZ in laws will say the opposite! Most people from other nationalities will vouch for the fact that Vegemite is very definitively an acquired taste...
  17. J

    Time Limits on Credencial

    The other thing to comsider is to use one credencial and cut pages to size to staple inside . I have done this a number of times for longer caminos. Some credencials are bigger than others too, allowing for more stamps. I used a Jakobsweg credencial when walking from Leipzig (in addition to...
  18. J

    10 great European pilgrimages, the Telegraph

    I just have to make a comment here I'm afraid. I haven't walked from Florence, but have done so from Davadola and I have to say that the Cammino di Assisi is very welcoming and has pretty good infrastructure, both signage and accomodation. I was issued with my credential at the Priest's house...
  19. J

    What routes need a new guidebook?

    I haven't looked to see if there is and English guide, but have had discussions with a number of people about walking the Baztan route. If there is not one already, that might be a good one?
  20. J

    Is there a real reason for a bed race???

    Sorry - I didn't give it a thought that "dos" / "doss" was a slang word. It is also used in my country - Australia. Same meaning - sleeping rough, but also making do with whatever is available eg sleeping on the floor, under a verandah etc.

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