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Went into the church El Salvador to get a stamp there and the lady at the desk gave me a strip of paper that says at top of the strip “churches where the pilgrim passports MUST be stamped. Hate to get to Santiago an d not have the correct stamps. Hope you’re right.You do not need to get the two stamps from particular churches - or any other set places. Just at least two per day from wherever you find them offered. I'd be interested to learn who told you that you had to get stamps from specific churches. Never heard that idea before.
Went into the church El Salvador to get a stamp there and the lady at the desk gave me a strip of paper that says at top of the strip “churches where the pilgrim passports MUST be stamped. Hate to get to Santiago an d not have the correct stamps. Hope you’re right.You do not need to get the two stamps from particular churches - or any other set places. Just at least two per day from wherever you find them offered. I'd be interested to learn who told you that you had to get stamps from specific churches. Never heard that idea before.
I was told today in Sarria that I needed to get stamps from specific churches along the way to Santiago. Previously I understood it was any two stamps one of which was from the alburgue I would be staying at. Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks a bunch.
Did they tell you which specific Churches?I was told today in Sarria that I needed to get stamps from specific churches along the way to Santiago. Previously I understood it was any two stamps one of which was from the alburgue I would be staying at. Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks a bunch.
The last time I responded like that I got a right telling-off from the resident thought-police. The moderators are pussycats compared to some of the older members.Wow! what an original and never asked before question
Given the 2 stamp rule from Sarria, what happens if I run out of space on a Pilgrim Record? Are Record cards available enroute from Tourist Offices or other places?You will always get a stamp at the place you are staying and then you could make it a habit to ask for a stamp wherever you stop for coffee or lunch and any churches or other sites you are visiting along the way.
I was under the impression that you only needed to have two stamps a day if you were only doing Sarria to Santiago but if you started farther line SJPdP one stamp was sufficient.This is what the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago de Compostela (the guys issuing the Compostela) states:
"You must collect the stamps on the “Credencial del Peregrino” from the places you pass through to certify that you have been there. Stamps from churches, hostels, monasteries, cathedrals and all places related to the Way are preferred, but if not they can also be stamped in other institutions: town halls, cafés, etc. You have to stamp the Credencial twice a day at least on the last 100 km (for pilgrims on foot or on horseback) or on the last 200 km (for cyclists pilgrims)."
Bradypus is absolutely correct, the information you were told in Sarria is not correct. . . or should I say, it is incomplete
That is not the pilgrim office policy these days. There are no exceptions to the "2 sellos per day in the last 100km" rule. Some people have received a Compostela with only 1 per day but others have been refused. Why take that risk if a Compostela is important to you when sellos are so easy to find in the last 100km anyway?I was under the impression that you only needed to have two stamps a day if you were only doing Sarria to Santiago but if you started farther line SJPdP one stamp was sufficient.
I was under the impression that you only needed to have two stamps a day if you were only doing Sarria to Santiago but if you started farther line SJPdP one stamp was sufficient.
You need two stamps a day.Went into the church El Salvador to get a stamp there and the lady at the desk gave me a strip of paper that says at top of the strip “churches where the pilgrim passports MUST be stamped. Hate to get to Santiago an d not have the correct stamps. Hope you’re right.
Take 2 Credencials with you , when one is full start with the other one.Given the 2 stamp rule from Sarria, what happens if I run out of space on a Pilgrim Record? Are Record cards available enroute from Tourist Offices or other places?
Something may have been lost in the translation.the lady at the desk gave me a strip of paper that says at top of the strip “churches where the pilgrim passports MUST be stamped.
It is a wrong translation.Something may have been lost in the translation.
I agree. Deber should have been translated as should. Here's the picture from that Facebook postIt is a wrong translation.
Someone posted a copy of this slip of paper on Facebook. It's a list of churches from Sarria to Santiago. It indicates which of these churches have a daily mass. The heading says:
Iglesias donde se debe sellar la credencialChurches where the pilgrim passport must be stamp [sic]
It is my understanding that se debe means should, not must.
I guess it's an attempt to get people to go to church.
If that “rule” were true, and of course it is NOT, it would be ridiculous because so many churches are simply CLOSED. Even those in regular operation are closed for much of the afternoon because of the “siesta” tradition.
Beware!!!Wow! what an original and never asked before question
Actually, I do find it a problem. One a day is fine, especially since it's part of a night in an albergue. Otherwise, I find it a pain. Most might not. I'm not at all used to it, arrive at nighttime and I've forgotten to get one, distracted my my pilgrimage. That's the problem it's a distraction.Well. you were wrong then
And it is no problem getting 2 (or more) stamps a day, you can get them in any bar/cafe, albergue or hostel etc. along the way. Just ask for "un sello".
Actually, I do find it a problem. One a day is fine, especially since it's part of a night in an albergue. Otherwise, I find it a pain. Most might not. I'm not at all used to it, arrive at nighttime and I've forgotten to get one, distracted my my pilgrimage. That's the problem it's a distraction.
Apologies for piggy backing. If I have read correctly the "two stamps" per day rule will apply on ALL other Caminos.
So on the Porto that means two stamps from Tui or Porrino or Vigo!! Comments??
If they are open when you go by, generally yes, particularly the municipals. However, some albergues have had the experience of people showing up in taxis and asking for stamps, and they will say no to those.Sarria to SDC Do the Albergues give stamps even if you don’t stay there?
There are plenty of other opportunities to get stamps. First, there is the albergue, pensión or hotel where you spent the night. For your second stamp the bar or café where you get breakfast or lunch, or virtually any business along the Camino.Sarria to SDC Do the Albergues give stamps even if you don’t stay there?
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