A Good Wander
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- Frances/Invierno May/June 2018
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For my first Camino I got my pilgrim passport from the pilgrim office in SJPDP in the evening, - its a fairly basic concertina booklet in white card. Last year my sister joined us for the second Camino, and she pre-purchased hers through the Australian pilgrim website I think. It was the same size, a book , with a dark green cover, much nicer looking than ours. I've just purchased from Ivar (should arrive today) 4 passports, for when we take the kids next year. The cover is green, like my sisters, but it looks like its a concertina style as well. I only ordered it last week, so the DHL service is pretty quick. The first one I got did two caminos (only just), but I was only getting one stamp a day mostly and we did 25-35 kms a day. I suspect with the kids, only 20kms a day and they will look for cellos and they'll fill up more quickly.Greetings,
I'm beginning my first Camino on May 2nd in SJPP. I arrive at 13:00 and will walk that first day to Orisson where I have a reservation. I have a few questions about picking up my pilgrim passport:
1. I'd prefer to buy the passport at the Pilgrim's Office--seems like a great way to start. Will they be open in the afternoon?
2. I understand that they sell the new passport which doesn't have as much room for stamps as the old one. Do they still sell the old one as well? If not, is it possible to get the old one elsewhere in SJPP?
3. Or would it just be better for me to order my passport before leaving Canada so as to miss any lineup at the Pilgrim's Office? Is there typically a long wait there? Would be sad to miss the communal dinner at Orisson
Thanks,
Peter
Thanks, @trecile and @oursonpolaire. Sounds like I'll have enough time to go with the original plan to make my first stop the Pilgrim's Office in SJPP.
I am curious if they still offer the old credencial for sale?
Mine just arrived, two seconds ago - nowhere near as much space as my old one. Its much smaller, may be better for fitting pockets, I haven't tried it yet. It will be fine for a Leon-Santiago Camino, but only one side can be stamped. There are maps etc printed on the other side. And there is only room for 6 stamps per page. My old one could be stamped on both sides, took 8 stamps per page, and was a bit bigger, and it was ruled into boxes to keep the stamps readable and neat. A full Camino would definitely need 2, if you also collect from churches, bars, cafes etc.Hola @A Good Wander ; you have hit on one of the issues with the new smaller "approved "credentials - they do not have enough stamp spaces if one wants to get intermediate (church etc) stamps - in addition to meeting the requirement for two stamps per day from Sarria. I was fortunate to have two credentials (from Ivar) I ended up doing some cutting and pasting so that I had about 50 or more stamp spots. If you obtain one with 40 or more stamp stops then I recommend getting it. Cheers and buen Camino.
Greetings,
I'm beginning my first Camino on May 2nd in SJPP. I arrive at 13:00 and will walk that first day to Orisson where I have a reservation. I have a few questions about picking up my pilgrim passport:
1. I'd prefer to buy the passport at the Pilgrim's Office--seems like a great way to start. Will they be open in the afternoon?
2. I understand that they sell the new passport which doesn't have as much room for stamps as the old one. Do they still sell the old one as well? If not, is it possible to get the old one elsewhere in SJPP?
3. Or would it just be better for me to order my passport before leaving Canada so as to miss any lineup at the Pilgrim's Office? Is there typically a long wait there? Would be sad to miss the communal dinner at Orisson
Thanks,
Peter
You can get it directly from the church in Santiago de Compostela log in to : oficinadelperegrino.com I paid for mine and received it in 3 Days for a fee. It is beautiful and large for the stamps and some history and pics.Greetings,
I'm beginning my first Camino on May 2nd in SJPP. I arrive at 13:00 and will walk that first day to Orisson where I have a reservation. I have a few questions about picking up my pilgrim passport:
1. I'd prefer to buy the passport at the Pilgrim's Office--seems like a great way to start. Will they be open in the afternoon?
2. I understand that they sell the new passport which doesn't have as much room for stamps as the old one. Do they still sell the old one as well? If not, is it possible to get the old one elsewhere in SJPP?
3. Or would it just be better for me to order my passport before leaving Canada so as to miss any lineup at the Pilgrim's Office? Is there typically a long wait there? Would be sad to miss the communal dinner at Orisson
Thanks,
Peter
Hi Peter ,Greetings,
I'm beginning my first Camino on May 2nd in SJPP. I arrive at 13:00 and will walk that first day to Orisson where I have a reservation. I have a few questions about picking up my pilgrim passport:
1. I'd prefer to buy the passport at the Pilgrim's Office--seems like a great way to start. Will they be open in the afternoon?
2. I understand that they sell the new passport which doesn't have as much room for stamps as the old one. Do they still sell the old one as well? If not, is it possible to get the old one elsewhere in SJPP?
3. Or would it just be better for me to order my passport before leaving Canada so as to miss any lineup at the Pilgrim's Office? Is there typically a long wait there? Would be sad to miss the communal dinner at Orisson
Thanks,
Peter
Hi Peter ,
1 - You also can order your Credential here at the Forum store .
2 - Take two , problem solved .
3 - Communal diner in the albergue Orisson starts at 19.00 hr. You have to be there before it begins .
Wish you a wonderfull time and a Buen Camino , Peter .
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