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  1. Ivan_Prada

    My solo walk from Valenca

    Hello Paddy: Hope you get better. Iván
  2. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Great! You are a veteran and know the rules regarding the 100 kms. As for your second question, I do not have the answer, my only hope for an answer to your question, is that someone who has experience by having volunteered at the Pilgrim Office may have the answer. Maybe you could open a...
  3. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hello: Here is the catch. The Variante Espiritual is not a Camino per se as it does not meets the criteria of being at least 100 kms. So, if you are only doing the last 100 kms of the Portuguese Camino; then you must start; I quote the information in the Credential: “the Variante to qualify...
  4. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi Ricco: I would dare to say yes, but on a bike the rule says that it must be 200 kms minimum. My guess is that you should start from Porto which will place you around 240 kms from Santiago. If you are looking to certificate of distance, you need to collect at least one(1) stamp per day at...
  5. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi Max: Let’s see I can make myself better understood with this explanation. I’ll try to make an analogy using Camino Frances as an example. I’m no expert as only have walked the Camino once, this in case I fail to mention anything. When a pilgrim departs from SJPDP, has to options to cross...
  6. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi: This is the thing, the Variante per se is not an official Camino. If you my post #15 with the photo of the Portuguese Camino, there is a caption in Spanish that in order to receive a Compostela and you walk the Variante, you Camino must begin at least in Vigo or Porriño. These two places...
  7. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi, Albertinho: Please, excuse my posting if it looked that it was addressed against your comments. I’m just a neophyte on these matters and you are the expert who have had the chance to work at the Pilgrim’s Office. I do value your explanation you posted very greatly, my posting with the map...
  8. Ivan_Prada

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi: In order to try to bring a little comfort, please refer to the attached photo of the map found inside the Pilgrim Credential. It clearly mentions from where to start if you includes the Variante Espiritual in your walk and want to request your Compostela. It’s in Spanish, if you need...
  9. Ivan_Prada

    My turn for a LIVE thread - starting from Lisbon

    I’m so sorry, @trecile on what had happened to you. At least you were so lucky in having those “angels” to help you while help arrived. My best to you on subsequent procedures and a prompt return back home. Shall continue to keep you in my prayers for a healthy recovery.
  10. Ivan_Prada

    My turn for a LIVE thread - starting from Lisbon

    Sorry Terri to read about it. Shall keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery and a happy return to your Camino. Iván
  11. Ivan_Prada

    Last 100km on Camino Portugese

    Hi: According to the Pilgrim’s Credential, in order to obtain the “Compostela”; is the walk includes the “Variante Espiritual”, the pilgrimage must at least begin in Porriño or Vigo. Please, see attached photo from credential. Hope this helps. Iván
  12. Ivan_Prada

    Start from Porrino to Santiago?

    I understand, that you may start at O Porriño and then do the Spiritual Variant, you have the required 100 kms to apply for the Compostela. Hope this helps. Iván
  13. Ivan_Prada

    Camino Portuguese is very nice, but...

    Thanks, alexwalker for the information. They don’t look as shiny, maybe different type of rock. Guess we’ll see if it the same experience walking on them as the ones we know. Iván
  14. Ivan_Prada

    Camino Portuguese is very nice, but...

    On several posts and writings about the Camino Portugués, have read about the famous cobblestones. Our (wife and myself) next planned Camino would be the Portugués. We are original from the Caribbean, and cobblestones were used to pave the streets in many of the original settlements. These...
  15. Ivan_Prada

    My first Camino Portugués - newbe questions

    No worries, refer to the attached photo of the map in the Credencial de Peregrino-Catedral De Santiago. Notice the caption (I quote): “Para poder obtener la “Compostela”, la variante espiritual debe iniciarse, como mínimo en Porriño o Vigo.” Translated: in order to obtain the Compostela, the...
  16. Ivan_Prada

    My first Camino Portugués - newbe questions

    I No worries, refer to the attached photo of the map in the Credencial de Peregrino-Catedral De Santiago. Notice the caption (I quote): “Para poder obtener la “Compostela”, la variante espiritual debe iniciarse, como mínimo en Porriño o Vigo.” Translated: in order to obtain the Compostela...
  17. Ivan_Prada

    Missing out

    Hello BartM: I would say that you had a great experience of Camino. Maybe, what is happening is that you are still seeking that meaning that can fulfill your internal self. I too experience that emotion and I’m looking forward for my next Camino. On the part of “hard of hearing” could be...
  18. Ivan_Prada

    Etiquette for shared paths

    Thank you, Flatlander for your response. I’m very new to the forum; but what I have read so far on other threads addressed all of those comments about the snorers, the ones that used all of the hot water, the ones that don’t care about the other sleeping, etc. This thread, IMHO, was about the...
  19. Ivan_Prada

    Etiquette for shared paths

    Hi Flatlander: There’s a solution to this situation. Please see my posting, #88, in this thread. As you said, both parties needs education; but, also courtesy, patience, control. In all, civil responsibility to each other. It’s the same basic principle as when driving a car/automobile; we...
  20. Ivan_Prada

    Etiquette for shared paths

    Hello All Members: Let me give my experience with bikers in Spain. I do have mixed experiences; in Burgos on the sidewalk in front on the cathedral, is marked with lanes for bicycles. Not usual here in Florida, where the bicycles are considered vehicles, and as such; “should” ride on the...

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