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I’ve had this idea for a while for either real or pilgrim passports but haven’t gotten around to actually doing it yet!Maybe under a plate of class on a coffee table or something similar?
I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?I now have three Compostelas and two other certificates of completion from my caminos. I’m wondering if there are any creative ways to display them and also to display my passports. Just framing them and putting them up on my den wall is an option but I’m looking for other ways as well. Any suggestions? Thanks I’m advance!
I think a lot of pilgrims don't get the Compostela after the first or second Camino. I do see and advantage of at least registering with the pilgrim office to let them know which route you walked.I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
Not at allI’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
No..not odd, and I’m of the same opinion. I don’t want to get into a frame of mind where I’m ‘collecting’ compostellas. My first is very special to me…and it will do. I will, however, always get the Distance Certificate. These will be my ‘official’ mementos of pilgrimage.I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
I think a lot of pilgrims don't get the Compostela after the first or second Camino.
No.I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
With all due respect, I find your comment quite judgmental. Injury, fatigue, illness besets us mortals. God laughs when we make plans.No.
If the reality lives up to the publicity and you end up meeting St Peter, or one of his team, they won’t ask for the paperwork.
At same time, anyone who took a taxi within 100km of Santiago will not have to worry about the central heating for time immemorial.
I'm satisfied with my credencial with its stamps.I will, however, always get the Distance Certificate. These will be my ‘official’ mementos of pilgrimage.
No.
If the reality lives up to the publicity and you end up meeting St Peter, or one of his team, they won’t ask for the paperwork.
At same time, anyone who took a taxi within 100km of Santiago will not have to worry about the central heating for time immemorial.
When I read @henrythedog's post I thought that theWith all due respect, I find your comment quite judgmental. Injury, fatigue, illness besets us mortals. God laughs when we make plans.
I’m sure She does.With all due respect, I find your comment quite judgmental. Injury, fatigue, illness besets us mortals. God laughs when we make plans.
You’re very kind.I'm satisfied with my credencial with its stamps.
When I read @henrythedog's post I thought that thewas implied.
I did not.I'm satisfied with my credencial with its stamps.
When I read @henrythedog's post I thought that thewas implied.
Rules are made by mortals. My God (he/she) understands the fallibility of them.Every time I get to Muxia and I stand and look at that broken boat I’m minded that my old gods really don’t give a flying gurgle about me. My insignificant challenges, successes and failures have no impact on the universe or them. Clutching my little bunch of Compostela won’t change that a jot. That said I’ll never risk parade flaunting a medal I haven’t earned. Rules are rules. I was raised to ignore them but not to ignore the consequences of my ignorance
I am reassured at least that several landlords in south Cumbria will miss me when I’m gone and my few medals (for turning up, not doing anything constructive) rarely see the light of day.Every time I get to Muxia and I stand and look at that broken boat I’m minded that my old gods really don’t give a flying gurgle about me. My insignificant challenges, successes and failures have no impact on the universe or them. Clutching my little bunch of Compostela won’t change that a jot. That said I’ll never risk parade flaunting a medal I haven’t earned. Rules are rules. I was raised to ignore them but not to ignore the consequences of my ignorance
If you want to preserve and also share your certificates and documents and mementos of your caminos, a nice scrapbook album would be great. You will be able to add to it if you wish, leave it on the coffee table (Customized covers?) or somewhere handy where you can sit with interested folks or just yourself to review them. Add more memories, photos, thoughts. They're not trophies, they're more personal.I now have three Compostelas and two other certificates of completion from my caminos. I’m wondering if there are any creative ways to display them and also to display my passports. Just framing them and putting them up on my den wall is an option but I’m looking for other ways as well. Any suggestions? Thanks I’m advance!
Kindda like me. I Always quip that "I am an equal opportunity offender" when i meet new folks.I’m sure She does.
Feel free to put your argument forwards to St Peter if claiming a compostella under false pretences.
I am judgemental, and never pretend otherwise.
Yes. You need to get another Compostela and then you truly will be 'even'I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
I think the first one is a distance certificate since it lists the km on it. That one you actually pay a small fee for.OK... so I thought I'd sort of get to it myself but life keeps on interfering
I got 2 'certificates' in the SdC Pilgrim's office
I thought the 'horizontal' one with Starting point and total distance was the actual Compostela and didnt know what the otehr one ws
Can someone shed the light, please for both?
OK... so I thought I'd sort of get to it myself but life keeps on interfering
I got 2 'certificates' in the SdC Pilgrim's office
I thought the 'horizontal' one with Starting point and total distance was the actual Compostela and didnt know what the otehr one ws
Can someone shed the light, please for both?
@J Willhaus is right. The horizontal certificate that shows you kms is the Distance Certificate. The Compostela is vertical.I think the first one is a distance certificate since it lists the km on it. That one you actually pay a small fee for.
Beautiful!G'day Perigrinos,
We always get our Compestela when we finish, why not?
And lots of our friends have asked what we do when we disappear for 3 months of the year, so we framed a copy of the two Compestela certificates and our passport from the Via del Plata (our 1st "long distance" walk) with the passport showing the path and some stamps. We think it looks pretty good and acts as a Camino conversation starter.
Bon Chemin. Bon Camino.
Odd? Nope. I am debating whether to get them in the future. I think I will if it is a new route - but not if I repeat a route. But then again - just getting the credential stamped is much cooler than a generic certificate that everyone has - because it holds the stamps of all the places YOU stopped and asked for a stamp! Much better memories than the Compostela itself.I’m on my third Camino but only bothered to get one Compostela. I don’t intend to get any more. Am I odd?
I absolutely agree! Your Compostela does not tell a story.Odd? Nope. I am debating whether to get them in the future. I think I will if it is a new route - but not if I repeat a route. But then again - just getting the credential stamped is much cooler than a generic certificate that everyone has - because it holds the stamps of all the places YOU stopped and asked for a stamp! Much better memories than the Compostela itself.
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