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With few exceptions, before I reached Sarria I just got one stamp a day at the albergue each night. Then after Sarria I got the requisite two stamps. There was plenty of space for my walk from SJpdp to Finisterre.I was wondering about this too as I'm planning on taking around 33 days. Two is the obvious answer! I had been thinking of trying to cram them all on the one card but that would be too messy.
If you limit yourself to one a day (tow a day for the last 100 km) you probably won't run out, unless you are starting in Le Puy or Vezelay or somewhere similarly distant. That said, I wouldn't limit myself to the minimum number of stamps. There are plenty of places along the Camino to get a second credencial if it looks like one won't be enough. In 2016, it was getting pretty clear by Leon that one wouldn't be enough, so we each got a second one there and had it ready to use when the first ran out. We ended up filling two credencials each. When you get to the Pilgrims Office in Santiago de Compostela, just show them both.This is my first post so I hope my question isn't stupid. I am planning to walk the entire Camino Frances route over April/May 2019. If I am to gain a stamp each day and 2 per day for the last 100 Km will the number of spaces in the credential not run out? Should I get 2 credentials or is there something I don't know about?
Also, if I am unable to get a bed for the night in Orrisson, I may try to get a taxi back to SJPP and return the next morning to continue my journey. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure as to how much a taxi would cost?
Not all of them do. All of the credencials I've used only have the stamps on one side (both the Canadian Company of Pilgrims credencial and the "official" one from SdC). The other has maps, text, etc. It is handy if you want to get them framed - you can see all the stamps.I walked over 36 days with two rest says. one credencial was enough. They have two sides for stamps.
You can get additional credentials in various albergues, churches and cathedrals along the way. They usually cost about 3 euros. You can get it stamped in many places too - some stamps are quite unique e. g. First 100km at the ironworks shop just before the wine tap at Irache, or the wax seal stamp from van on top of Alto de Perdón. I ended up with three Credential booklets by the time I got to Finisterra - mind you, my walk was over a wonderful 44 daysThis is my first post so I hope my question isn't stupid. I am planning to walk the entire Camino Frances route over April/May 2019. If I am to gain a stamp each day and 2 per day for the last 100 Km will the number of spaces in the credential not run out? Should I get 2 credentials or is there something I don't know about?
Also, if I am unable to get a bed for the night in Orrisson, I may try to get a taxi back to SJPP and return the next morning to continue my journey. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure as to how much a taxi would cost?
You can book orrisson in advance, but it's not difficult to walk to Roncesvalles , if you start early,This is my first post so I hope my question isn't stupid. I am planning to walk the entire Camino Frances route over April/May 2019. If I am to gain a stamp each day and 2 per day for the last 100 Km will the number of spaces in the credential not run out? Should I get 2 credentials or is there something I don't know about?
Also, if I am unable to get a bed for the night in Orrisson, I may try to get a taxi back to SJPP and return the next morning to continue my journey. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure as to how much a taxi would cost?
I normally order one from APOC (American Pilgrims on the Camino) and get one in SJPP. You can actually fill several if you are a stamp collector.This is my first post so I hope my question isn't stupid. I am planning to walk the entire Camino Frances route over April/May 2019. If I am to gain a stamp each day and 2 per day for the last 100 Km will the number of spaces in the credential not run out? Should I get 2 credentials or is there something I don't know about?
Also, if I am unable to get a bed for the night in Orrisson, I may try to get a taxi back to SJPP and return the next morning to continue my journey. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure as to how much a taxi would cost?
I bought a second credential in Leon and needed it.This is my first post so I hope my question isn't stupid. I am planning to walk the entire Camino Frances route over April/May 2019. If I am to gain a stamp each day and 2 per day for the last 100 Km will the number of spaces in the credential not run out? Should I get 2 credentials or is there something I don't know about?
Also, if I am unable to get a bed for the night in Orrisson, I may try to get a taxi back to SJPP and return the next morning to continue my journey. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure as to how much a taxi would cost?
I walked over 36 days with two rest says. one credencial was enough. They have two sides for stamps.
The credencials I got from my local pilgrim association (Canadian) and from Santiago (distributed in Leon) were one sided. So when I framed them I got to see all my stamps. It may be a little less efficient that way, but much better for framing.Another reason to get 2 identical credentials: If you want to frame it afterwards, you'd like to be able to see both sides, right? Just get stamps on one side of the 1st credential, and stamps on the other side of the 2nd credential, and you will have a much easier time of it with the framing. Here is what it looks like with my Compostela and my shell. BTW, I walked the CF from SJPdP. One stamp each night + just a few extras, and managed to fit it in on the two sides.
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You can actually obtain two sets at the pilgrim's office in Saint Jean. Just explain to them you plan on getting many stamps and need another one. It will only cost you another 2 euros. Or, you can get one at the pilgrim's office and then pick up (for 2 euros) another set of credentials from the tourist office in Saint Jean and they will stamp it for you. It's the same type of official credentials that is available on the forum here. I have gotten both types at Saint Jean before and filled them up because I enjoyed collecting stamps.
You only need one set of credentials, actually and the one you obtain from the pilgrim's office is of really good quality. Thick, card stock paper and they give you a plastic bag to keep it in.
As far as walking to Orrison and then taking a taxi back? I would say not to. Just leave early enough to walk to Roncesvalles and stay there in the event you cannot reserve a bed at Orrison. Personally I do not believe in going backwards when walking the Camino. It's just a philosophy I take to always move forward, but that's just me.
There's no reason to think of these as separate credencials. Rather think of the second and subsequent ones as additional pages to your current credencial, which has been endorsed wherever you started. I taped mine together so they formed one continuous sheet on my last Camino, but left them apart when I walked the S:t Olavsleden last year. It's really your choice, but there is no need for further 'authentication' or the like.Hi, so in SJPP you can only authenticate 2 credentials max? Or if you foresee that you might fill up even 5 with stamps, and you buy 5 credentials in advance (I did it from Ivar), will it be ok for them to sign? When I was there 3 years ago I only used 1 so it was not a question for me, but I remember they had to sign it. Just wonder if the first credential is full, can I immediately start to use a new one, or each credential should be authenticated/signed/verified by someone?
I’ve a question that is related to the discussion above re. Credencials and stamps etc. I’ve talked about doing the Camino for many years and it now appears that I may be able to start in June 2020. At least that’s the current plan.
For many reasons it will take me several years to complete the Camino (3, 4 or 5). I hope to walk a week or so each year or whenever I’m able! The plan is to continue each year and begin from where I finished the previous one. From the thread above I know I can have more than one credential and if necessary add blank pages as an overflow. My question is whether I can record each year in a separate Credential and hand in the 3 or 4 Credencial (all dated and stamped) when I get to the Catedral de Santiago to receive my Compostela or would my suggestion cause difficulties. The thread above talks of overflowing one Credencial into another. I’m suggesting submitting a series of Credencials, none of them will be complete ! Also, what do I enter on the first page, where there is space to write my Pilgrimage Starting Place? Is this my home town, SJP de P or the first town each year (where the previous one ended)? Reading back these look like very silly questions but I’ve talked about this for so long I can’t believe it’s finally going to happen and I don’t want to mess it up by doing something stupid with the paperwork.
I’ve a question that is related to the discussion above re. Credencials and stamps etc. I’ve talked about doing the Camino for many years and it now appears that I may be able to start in June 2020. At least that’s the current plan.
For many reasons it will take me several years to complete the Camino (3, 4 or 5). I hope to walk a week or so each year or whenever I’m able! The plan is to continue each year and begin from where I finished the previous one. From the thread above I know I can have more than one credential and if necessary add blank pages as an overflow. My question is whether I can record each year in a separate Credential and hand in the 3 or 4 Credencial (all dated and stamped) when I get to the Catedral de Santiago to receive my Compostela or would my suggestion cause difficulties. The thread above talks of overflowing one Credencial into another. I’m suggesting submitting a series of Credencials, none of them will be complete ! Also, what do I enter on the first page, where there is space to write my Pilgrimage Starting Place? Is this my home town, SJP de P or the first town each year (where the previous one ended)? Reading back these look like very silly questions but I’ve talked about this for so long I can’t believe it’s finally going to happen and I don’t want to mess it up by doing something stupid with the paperwork.
At the end of each year’s stage, have your credential stamped and dated. When you return have your credential stamped and dated in the same town. This shows that you picked up the trail in the same place. (The pilgrim’s office won’t question if you skipped part of the trail, before Sarria, but if you want the distance certificate you’ll have evidence of the route.)I’ve a question that is related to the discussion above re. Credencials and stamps etc. I’ve talked about doing the Camino for many years and it now appears that I may be able to start in June 2020. At least that’s the current plan.
For many reasons it will take me several years to complete the Camino (3, 4 or 5). I hope to walk a week or so each year or whenever I’m able! The plan is to continue each year and begin from where I finished the previous one. From the thread above I know I can have more than one credential and if necessary add blank pages as an overflow. My question is whether I can record each year in a separate Credential and hand in the 3 or 4 Credencial (all dated and stamped) when I get to the Catedral de Santiago to receive my Compostela or would my suggestion cause difficulties. The thread above talks of overflowing one Credencial into another. I’m suggesting submitting a series of Credencials, none of them will be complete ! Also, what do I enter on the first page, where there is space to write my Pilgrimage Starting Place? Is this my home town, SJP de P or the first town each year (where the previous one ended)? Reading back these look like very silly questions but I’ve talked about this for so long I can’t believe it’s finally going to happen and I don’t want to mess it up by doing something stupid with the paperwork.
That's the fastest I've read anyone completing the 500 miles. Did you sleepi walked CF in 21 days,
For what it is worth, the credencials I used (from the Canadian Company of Pilgrims and the one issued by the cathedral in SdC and available through this site) both only had spots for stamps on one side. The other side had text and maps. As you may have noticed, I had two. I realized we were running out of space and wouldn't make it to Santiago on one credencial when I was in Leon, so I picked up a second one there and started it as soon as the first was finished. Since they were both one-sided (as far as stamps go), I've been able to mount them to display all of my stamps. My son timed it perfectly so that the last stamp at the lighthouse in Finisterre was in the last space on his second credencial.Thanks Rick. I like the idea of only one side stamped for display purposes. We seem to be getting closer to my original suggestion of a separate Credencial for each trip/year and only bringing them all with me for the final 100km dash! Security wise this seems appealing. I'm getting confused again.
That's the fastest I've read anyone completing the 500 miles. Did you sleep
Fewer than 21 days, I'm guessing not many but I'm open to the possibility but find it a little dubious having walked numerous caminos with averaging 25km and finishing with 70km day I would find it challenging to walk from St Jean to Santiago in three weeks. Personally I'd recommend against it but each to their own. I'd also recommend stopping and smellng the coffee particularly the cafe con lecheThere are people on this forum who has walked CF in fewer days than I didI did it in my tempo and I never really felt like
Fewer than 21 days, I'm guessing not many but I'm open to the possibility but find it a little dubious having walked numerous caminos with averaging 25km and finishing with 70km day I would find it challenging to walk from St Jean to Santiago in three weeks. Personally I'd recommend against it but each to their own. I'd also recommend stopping and smellng the coffee particularly the cafe con leche
If the route was flat, no pleasant distractions and no rest days and injury free I might make it in 21 days but my instinct and experience would allow 28 days and despite running marathons I would be hsrd pushed to consistently maintain 40km day and would advise anyone reading against ityou could probably easily do 40km On average a day for the whole trip
If the route was flat, no pleasant distractions and no rest days and injury free I might make it in 21 days but my instinct and experience would allow 28 days and despite running marathons I would be hard pushed to consistently maintain 40km day and would advise anyone reading against it
I'm not convinced, I'm fitter than most I meet. I don't think age or level of fitness is only indicator. The France's is a test of mind and body, the terrain can be unforgiving if not respected and its very easy to pick up strains, blisters, plantar as it takes some time to find your rhythm. The sleep deprivation, change in diet, welcome distractions and insights from other pilgrims can influence progress as can pack weight and unforseen circumstances. Some cities are worth stopping over for longer to embrace a full cultural Camino experience and the body needs rest at least one day out of every week. To achieve 500 miles or 800 kms its equivalent to walking a marathon every day for 19 days continuous allowing a day either side to transit, settle in and wind down and return home within 21 days. Unlike a road race the Francè is interspersed with various degrees of gradients and terrain. Albergues stops (municipals) are not always spaced consistently every 43 km and the spontaneity of wanting to experience a particular albergue or stay with so called 'camino family' can impact on decision. I'm not saying its not possible but realistically its not 'easy' and arguably uncommon and having walked the Francè twice within a year and I'm nosey and chat to anyone who wants to listen I havn't heard of anyone until now who can complete in such as narrow timeframe. It's definitely an exception and in my experience I wouldn't attempt it or encourage it but its your Camino, your express waySo easily possible and I didn't at the time feel like I was rushing
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