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Is the credential valid?

Novos

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Time of past OR future Camino
September 2016
Hi, i just arrived Pamplona and will start my camino tomorrow from this city.
I bought a credential from the albergue and already got some stamps.

Is it ok if there's no details or stamps filled in the first page?(The page with nombre, pasaporte,direcion etc..)

Thanks.
 
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
Nope they can stamp anyplace they want it just helps the folks in Santiago if they are in some type of order,
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Transport luggage-passengers.
From airports to SJPP
Luggage from SJPP to Roncevalles
Why wouldn't you want to fill out your personal details in your Credencial, it is really straight forward:

Nombre - Name
DNI/Pasaporte - Passport Number
Dirección - Address
Lugar de ... - Starting Point

a pie (on foot)/en bicicleta (with bike)/a caballo (horseback) - just tick the correct one.

Buen Camino, SY
 
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
I encourage everyone to include a valid email address on the credential.

A phone number presents some problems to the finder and may not result in your notification. Email is free and easy for the finder.
Email is a simple way for someone to reunite you with your credential.

I have found more than a few credentials, over time..with no way to locate or return it to the owner.
I have found them in bars, on the trail, albergues, pensions and have had them turned into me as a hospitalaro.
It is sad not to be able to get them back to the owner.

I would imagine that the loss of the credential and stamps is very dramatic for some folks. The credential is the most valuable reminder of the adventure for many people.

Simple safeguard.
 
I encourage everyone to include a valid email address on the credential.

A phone number presents some problems to the finder and may not result in your notification. Email is free and easy for the finder.
Email is a simple way for someone to reunite you with your credential.

I have found more than a few credentials, over time..with no way to locate or return it to the owner.
I have found them in bars, on the trail, albergues, pensions and have had them turned into me as a hospitalaro.
It is sad not to be able to get them back to the owner.

I would imagine that the loss of the credential and stamps is very dramatic for some folks. The credential is the most valuable reminder of the adventure for many people.

Simple safeguard.
A splendid idea! I just wrote mine in my credencial. Chances are, it may lay in a purse with other of your belongings as well.
 

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