Año Santo Credencial ?

bval

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #1

Hallo.
I just got my new Año Santo credencial for the Via de la Plata next week.
I am wondering why it says, that you must have at least two stamps per day.
I normally only get one. Not that I am nervous about it, just curious
Buon Camino, B

 

henrythedog

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #2

Last 100km only, as usual. Even the church makes typos. I’m hoping to find one in the 10 commandments.

 

MinaKamina

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #3

Holy rear! You really need the ~ here! Año

However slight, there IS a difference in meaning!

 

trecile

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #4

bval said:

I am wondering why it says, that you must have at least two stamps per day.

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Because that's what the Pilgrim's Office requires:

• 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).

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The staff can use their discretion and award a Compostela to pilgrims without two stamps per day in the final 100 km, but it's best to make it easy on yourself and the staff to get your credential stamped twice a day in the last 100 km if you want a Compostela.

 

jsalt

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #5

bval said:

I just got my new Ano Santo credencial for the Via de la Plata next week.
I am wondering why it says, that you must have at least two stamps per day.

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Mine says that too.
It must be for the many pilgrims who walk from Sarria to Santiago.
Definitely NOT two stamps per day necessary before then.
Buen camino!

 

trecile

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #6

jsalt said:

Mine says that too.
It must be for the many pilgrims who walk from Sarria to Santiago.
Definitely NOT two stamps per day necessary before then.
Buen camino!

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They should have added the last 100 km bit.

 

jsalt

Jill

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• Mar 22, 2022

• #7

trecile said:

They should have added the last 100 km bit.

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I agree, but it doesn't

 

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jsalt

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• Mar 22, 2022

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C clearly

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• Mar 23, 2022

• #9

jsalt said:

Definitely NOT two stamps per day necessary before then.

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True - NO stamps are required by the Pilgrim Office except for the last 100 km. However, the albergues might require you to have a credencial that is being updated, so getting 1 stamp daily, from the start, seems wise.

 

gowhipple

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• Mar 23, 2022

• #10

MinaKamina said:

Holy rear! You really need the ~ here! Año

However slight, there IS a difference in mean

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Holy Year? I guess we better get our "santo traseros" to the Camino!