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We have had a wonderful day in Santiago. The weather is good, the town is full of life. It is so nice to meet again pilgrims we saw earlier. But the best experience was the Anglican service held in the parador. A small congregation from four nationalities. And such a blessing to receive...
I arrived in Santiago last Wednesday after having walked Camino Ingles and spent Thursday in town. It was a nice day, but also a little sad - will this be the last time in Santiago?
After a good breakfast in The Hospederia I thought I was smart and went down to the Pilgrim's office at 8.15 to...
Yes, I had a nice visit to Pilgrim's House! Nate and Faith weren't there, but I got a nice cup of coffee and had a good talk with one of the volunteers, Karen, I think. And I couldn't avoid hearing how friendly and patient another volunteer listened to a guy who obviously had some personal...
Ivar and me.. :) When I arrived in Santiago some time ago, I (nearly) accidentally went past Ivar's office. Of course I rang the doorbell and voila, there he was! So nice to meet him and thank him for this splendid forum and so nice to have a conversation in Norwegian. Hyggelig å møte deg, Ivar...
Thank you for your quick answer! We have to hope for the best then :) . I have seen the botafumeiro swing before, but I hope my friends also will have the opportunity to see it! Our little group of four started in Le Puy in 2007, and now we'll soon reach our goal. Can' t wait to be in Santiago...
I understand from other posts that the botafumeiro is not swung regularly, and that a group can pay for it being swung. What about Sunday mass? We will be in Santiago on Sunday 22. When does the mass take place on Sundays? Is there a pilgrim mass every day at 12?
Tulle
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