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Not sure it was a mater of "bizarre and not in good taste", but more a mater of €. There was a fight between Santiago and the Lugo cathedral regarding the credencial Lugo was offering. And considering the status of the Lugo cathedral within the Church I doubt very much its credencial was not in good taste.Nothing to worry about.
The credentials available at the albergues are the authorized versions.
They need to be authorized by the Cathedral ...no necessarily issued by them.
The intent is to stop the unauthorized "credentials" printed by tour companies and those sold by shops. Some were very bizarre and not in good taste in the opinion of the Cathedral.
There are several threads on this subject if you care to search above.
http://es.catholic.net/op/articulos...rino-entre-lugo-y-santiago-de-compostela.htmlI was referring to the credentials being made and sold by tour group companies and souvenir shops.
This is the first reference I have heard about the Lugo Cathedral.
I am curious as well as to what the fuss was... The credencial I used last time was bought in a shop in Canada and stamped by the shop. The shop owner buys cases of them at a time to resale to her clients.Actually, what matters to the Compostela is the last 100 km. So, in case of emergency, you can resort to any credencial acceptable in albergues, and ask for the "official" one later. But usually albergues deliver an "approved" and licensed version.
Or that is the "official" saying. Last time in Compostela Pilgrim's bureau I was asked many questions about my first stamp, delivered by a private Leon albergue (Santo Tomás de Canterbury) that apparently was new to the kind volunteer. I was "saved" by a stamp of San Isidoro (I attended there pilgrim's Mass).
I wondered what was exactly the issue, because I had plenty of stamps (I was walking with another person who was enthusiastic about collecting them....) and anyway, it is only the last 100 km that matters ¿or not?
I did not apply for the new "certificate of distance".
Anyway, it was not really important; I am just curious about the "non written rules" of the compostela.
Brian- don't worry it will all be fine- santiago will take care of it- certainly not worth a panic attackI'm starting the Norte in a week from Irún. I don't currently have a credencial and was planning on purchasing one at the Albergue de Peregrinos in Irún. However, I'm seeing internet traffic that suggests that after April 2016, the only valid credential for obtaining the compostela in Santiago will be the one issued by the Catedral de Santiago. Is this true? I really don't want to pick up a credencial at the albergue in Irún and then walk 800+ Km only to arrive in Santiago and find out my credencial was not valid.
Although I don't speak Spanish the link here seems to suggest that no other credenciales will be valid for issuing a compostela: http://catedraldesantiago.es/es/nota-credencial-peregrino-dic15
Thanks in advance,
-Brian
Hi BrianBrian- don't worry it will all be fine- santiago will take care of it- certainly not worth a panic attack. I had a credential from the st James confraternity which I had bought in a dutch bookshop. Btw the first parts of the camino del norte in the basque county are so beautiful- I would go again in a split second- just enjoy it! Buen camino!
Hi Brian! I've just walked the Camino del Norte from Irún to Bilbao. I couldn't stay longer because I have kids at home ;-). Just like you, I just packed my things and flew without any credencial to Spain. I got mine in Irún, at the Albergue which is just 800 m away from the train station. Just be aware that you can reach the Hospitaleros very early morning when they are serving breakfast to the pilgrims, or wait till 16 h when they open the Albergue again. This credencial will be shown in every Albergue you stay the night, as a "right" to use the Albergue. Just a tip: There's nowadays a lot of pilgrims on the northern way! Sometimes it is necessary to make a reservation. If you know how long you're going to walk and where you want to sleep, it's enough to ask the hospitalero where you stayed the night, to make a short phone call to the next Albergue, just to make sure you get your bed. Otherwise the rule "first come first served" applies. As we wanted to walk more distance than the recommended stages per day, it was very helpful to have a safe bed when you know you'll reach the Albergue in the late evening. If you'll carry a smartphone with you and are very careful with weight, I would recommend you not to take any printed guides to the camino del norte. The Albergues have great maps with careful descriptions on terrain, distances and times. If you speak or understand spanish, the following app will help you all along the Northern Way (and the other ways too!), with also very careful descriptions on terrain, times, distances, difficulties, water sources, tips on Albergues, telephone numbers, bars and small restaurants where you can eat good and to pilgrim prices ;-). Check the website fist: http://caminodesantiago.consumer.esI'm starting the Norte in a week from Irún. I don't currently have a credencial and was planning on purchasing one at the Albergue de Peregrinos in Irún. However, I'm seeing internet traffic that suggests that after April 2016, the only valid credential for obtaining the compostela in Santiago will be the one issued by the Catedral de Santiago. Is this true? I really don't want to pick up a credencial at the albergue in Irún and then walk 800+ Km only to arrive in Santiago and find out my credencial was not valid.
Although I don't speak Spanish the link here seems to suggest that no other credenciales will be valid for issuing a compostela: http://catedraldesantiago.es/es/nota-credencial-peregrino-dic15
Thanks in advance,
-Brian
PS.Not all the Albergues are for free. Some of them ask for a friendly donation, others are private and you have to calculate 20-25 Euros the night with breakfast incl.
I am not aware of any Albergue, on the Norte or elsewhere, that is 'free'. Donativo does not mean 'free'. It means you are expected to make a donation of whatever you can afford.
Currently in the albergue de peregrinos in Irún. Bought a credencial here and there is a very lengthy disclaimer in multiple languages attached that says that the credencial is accepted for lodging but may not be accepted in Santiago to obtain the compostela. Not very reassuring. My recommendation on that if you have time you order the official one from ivar or someone else. I will try and attach a photo.
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