Papist Giant
Papist Giant
- Time of past OR future Camino
- (2016)
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I've read somewhere that it is recommended (traditional) to identify oneself as a pelegrino with some sort of patch or symbol (a scallop shell dangling off my pack, an arrow, scallop shell patch, or even a St. James cross)
Is this something I should have ahead of time? If so, which one? Are any of these considered a badge of honor that I should only display upon completion? Is there any cool lore associated with any of these symbols?
And sometimes, unfortunately, your smell.........Your Credencial identifies you as a Pilgrim: as do your clothes, your rucsack, staff or poles, your muddy/dusty boots and , hopefully not, your limp.
What size rock are you thinking of? Most peregrinos bring a rock of no significant weight, and just put it in their backpack........I will also bring a rock of significance- now I just have to figure out how to get a rock on the plane.
I like the notion that a shell only be granted once I reach Finnestre, as proof of my journey.
When we were walking we referred to this as the "John Wayne" walk, trying to look casual as all your muscles screamed at you.I think it is the "pilgrim shuffle" that identifies us
Depend on where you start but you will find that the shell can be bought almost every where on the route.
I don't know if there is a Confraternity of St James in the USA but when I joined the one in South Africa, I was able to bought my Pilgrims Passport (for the stamps "sello's') and also a badge for my back pack in advance. I see there is a forum "American Pilgrims on the Camino" on the internet - surely they can help you.
Some (or all?) chapters of the American Pilgrims on the Camino association hold "Camino de Santiago Shell Ceremonies" for departing pilgrims. I think this tradition hasn't reached us yet but I am sure it is just a matter of time.
I like the notion that my shell, which is sitting with my compostelas and credentials in a display case, has travelled every step of two Caminos with me. It fits in the case a lot easier than the other things that accompanied me each time, ie., my backpack and my wife.
I think it is the "pilgrim shuffle" that identifies us - those odd half steps with slightly stiff knees we all make when we first get up after resting at a coffee stop.
@Papist Giant - walking the Camino itself is penance enough, believe me. Don't deliberately sabotage yourself.
I like the idea of buying a shell. I asked at a fish stall on Doncaster Market and was happily given one.Depend on where you start but you will find that the shell can be bought almost every where on the route. I don't know if there is a Confraternity of St James in the USA but when I joined the one in South Africa, I was able to bought my Pilgrims Passport (for the stamps "sello's') and also a badge for my back pack in advance. I see there is a forum "American Pilgrims on the Camino" on the internet - surely they can help you.
Just imagine how much more you would like your shell if you bought in at the fish market after arriving in Santiago, after eating its contents no less. ;0)I like the idea of buying a shell. I asked at a fish stall on Doncaster Market and was happily given one.
Yorkshire bloke? Can't fault thi.I like the idea of buying a shell. I asked at a fish stall on Doncaster Market and was happily given one.
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