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Buying credenciales for subsequent caminos

henrythedog

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Quite a number of threads posted by second-timers ask ‘where can I get a credencial in x?’

It’s worth bearing in mind that when arriving in Santiago and claiming your Compostela - if you choose to do - that you can buy new credencials at the pilgrim reception office. I always keep a few spares at home in case the opportunity presents itself unexpectedly.
 
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
That is a great idea! Could inspire others.
People really value that, if they are undecissive and you give them one credential, they see it as a sign and feel more determined to take the leap! The problem is when some thing of you as a credential provider and come back to you time after time for more, that is not what I was meaning todo!
 
Absolutely, go for it! Of course, there are "collectibles" printed for special years and by different confraternities but why muck them up with a bunch of stamps, perspiration and rain damage; when you hang onto their covers as mementos of your years on the Camino. I have a few for sure and just added to my collection with a new one from the albergue in Lisbon.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
In France at least, this is not such an easy thing to get a new "blank" credential (in order to give it to someone else). For some mysterious reasons I did not succeed to clarify yet, hospitaleros or welcoming people are reluctant to deliver a credencial without writing the name of the recipient on it. Are they afraid of a credencial traffic ?
If you are not a member of an association, this is not so easy to get a credencial for someone else...
 
Absolutely, go for it! Of course, there are "collectibles" printed for special years and by different confraternities but why muck them up with a bunch of stamps, perspiration and rain damage; when you hang onto their covers as mementos of your years on the Camino. I have a few for sure and just added to my collection with a new one from the albergue in Lisbon.
Yes! I have the standard one that I used on the Frances in 2021. I have a "Holy Year" one that I used on the Norte/Primitivo in 2022. And I haven't used mine from the American pilgrim association yet - will use that one next time! But nice to have different credentials.
 
When I worked in Zamora at the albergue, a gentleman came in and bought a number of credentials. He was giving them as a surprise Christmas gift to his girlfriend, parents, brother, and sister in law as a way of saying "we're doing a Camino together". (He also taught us how to use Google translate on that visit.)
 
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Yes! I have the standard one that I used on the Frances in 2021. I have a "Holy Year" one that I used on the Norte/Primitivo in 2022. And I haven't used mine from the American pilgrim association yet - will use that one next time! But nice to have different credentials.
I wanted the “Holy Year” edition for the walking the Primitivo in September!
They were totally sold out in the online store, but I managed to get one from a Dutch Pilgrim website, Camino Confort!
I thought for a “Special Edition” the credential was a little disappointing! The cover art was very “cut & paste” and the inside was rather plan!
The albergue I stayed at in Salas, had free Asturian credentials available!
 
I always pick up extra Credenciales to give to future Peregrinos, what a joy to see their faces light up. Strangely on my last Camino, after doing a last minute unplanned for “rouge” mini Invierno from Diomondi, I was so thrilled to arrive at La oficina de Peregrinos, I forgot to get extras. Realized it on the flight back home. 😂🤣 I hope there is one hiding somewhere in my Camino stuff.
 
I wanted the “Holy Year” edition for the walking the Primitivo in September!
They were totally sold out in the online store, but I managed to get one from a Dutch Pilgrim website, Camino Confort!
I thought for a “Special Edition” the credential was a little disappointing! The cover art was very “cut & paste” and the inside was rather plan!
The albergue I stayed at in Salas, had free Asturian credentials available!
Yeah - it wasn't anything special other than it said it was for the Holy Year - still - nice to have different looking credentials for when I eventually frame them.
 
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