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Ivar is 99% probably right. The proposal in this announcement might be understood (and probably questioned...Bottom line (my opinion)... these mayors of these towns are doing their job, fighting for what is best for their towns.. but I do not think this will go anywhere.
...Why can't we walk for no reward besides that which we earn just by walking?
Sorry Johnny, but all that work in the pilgrims' office, all those queues, all those arguments over who started where and how far and how many stamps they've got... just for a free certificate. Is it really worth it?
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I just saw this interesting article in the Voz de Galicia, http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/notici...apuestan-cambiar-norma/0003_201309L4C9991.htm
It seems that there is some official "movement" or "proposal" to make O'Cebreiro the mandatory starting point for the compostela.
The regidor (not exactly a mayor) of O'Cebreiro made the point that his hamlet is the second most emblematic spot on the Frances (agreed), and that the compostela will have a lot more prestige attached to it if people have to walk from there (not sure what the logic is here).
I would assume that the mayors aren't the ones who will decide this question -- Johnnie or Ivar, do you have any insight here? Laurie
Personally, I think offering a certificate was the biggest mistake they ever made! They should have stuck to a scallop shell!
Why can't we walk for no reward besides that which we earn just by walking?
Sorry Johnny, but all that work in the pilgrims' office, all those queues, all those arguments over who started where and how far and how many stamps they've got... just for a free certificate. Is it really worth it?
The credencial with the different sellos should be enough to remind us of the walks we have done.
In 2001 I walked the Coast to Coast in England and we could buy a certificate if we wanted one.
I just read on a Galician local newspaper a strong movement to move the minimum start point to obtain La Compostela to O Cebreiro. The move is strongly supported by the pwerful association of Town Mayors along the Camino de Santiago. Another proposal has it starting at Ponferrada with the logical rationale of better train connections for pilgrims.
This is looking like a very likely change and it will certainly have an economic impact on the Camino and the region. It may certainly inspired many to return...
May I refer you guys to the following thread where this has already been discussed: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/a-new-rule-for-compostelas.20297/#post-154373. Per JohnnieWalker in Santiago this is just a political stunt.
Personally, I think offering a certificate was the biggest mistake they ever made! They should have stuck to a scallop shell!
Why can't we walk for no reward besides that which we earn just by walking?
Sorry Johnny, but all that work in the pilgrims' office, all those queues, all those arguments over who started where and how far and how many stamps they've got... just for a free certificate. Is it really worth it?
The credencial with the different sellos should be enough to remind us of the walks we have done.
In 2001 I walked the Coast to Coast in England and we could buy a certificate if we wanted one.
Personally, I think offering a certificate was the biggest mistake they ever made! They should have stuck to a scallop shell!
Why can't we walk for no reward besides that which we earn just by walking?
Sorry Johnny, but all that work in the pilgrims' office, all those queues, all those arguments over who started where and how far and how many stamps they've got... just for a free certificate. Is it really worth it?
The credencial with the different sellos should be enough to remind us of the walks we have done.
In 2001 I walked the Coast to Coast in England and we could buy a certificate if we wanted one.
When do you think this may be implemented?The Cathedral has now approved a completely new compostela and certificate both in full colour and both in Latin. The Compostela contains much of the original sentiment and the Certificate has been completely upgraded so that it is no longer "second class" so to speak. The Dean announced this on his visit at the weekend to the 30th Anniversary celebration of the CSJ. As soon as possible the Office will publish images. You'll be pleased!
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