Stephanie Palmer
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2020)
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Stamps from churches, hostels, monasteries, cathedrals and all places related to the Way are preferred, but if not they can also be stamped in other institutions: town halls, cafés, etc.
.You have to stamp the Credencial twice a day at least on the last 100 km (for pilgrims on foot or on horseback) or on the last 200 km (for cyclists pilgrims).
In fact, if a dog does bark a lot it could be a clue that you have wandered off the Camino!But on the Camino Frances these days from SJPDP to SDC the dogs are so bored with the thousands of pilgrims they can't even raise a bark
Hi all,
1) Has anyone come across wild/unleashed dogs that would come up to you growling/barking? I do love dogs with a passion but I'm just a tad bit afraid of them when they're territorial. If so, what is the best option? Just stand still or walk briskly away?
2) Is it possible to still get the Compostela/certificate at the end if you stay in private accommodation? (Hostels/Albergues) I have it in my mind that only the passport stamps for municipal places/bars/churches etc. are accepted.
3) From St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, do you have to collect 2 stamps on the last 100km or is that only if you're travelling from Sarria itself? I've read a few mixed comments about this one so I am a bit unsure. Also, how do you know what places have the stamps? Do you just ask or is there a sign for example that mentions that they do?
Thank you again in advance!
Hi all,
First time poster here! Absolutely love this site. Very helpful!I have my heart set on doing the Camino in 2018 - St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. Will be my first time doing the Camino & my first solo trip in all my 25 years! I'm going to spend this year saving up money & working on my fitness for it. I just have 3 questions, if anyone could answer them? (I've searched around multiple forums but the answers are either old (2004, 2006 etc.) or I just couldn't find them) Any replies would greatly be appreciated & thank you in advance! And lastly, I apologise for what likely are stupid questions!
1) Has anyone come across wild/unleashed dogs that would come up to you growling/barking? I do love dogs with a passion but I'm just a tad bit afraid of them when they're territorial. If so, what is the best option? Just stand still or walk briskly away?
2) Is it possible to still get the Compostela/certificate at the end if you stay in private accommodation? (Hostels/Albergues) I have it in my mind that only the passport stamps for municipal places/bars/churches etc. are accepted.
3) From St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, do you have to collect 2 stamps on the last 100km or is that only if you're travelling from Sarria itself? I've read a few mixed comments about this one so I am a bit unsure. Also, how do you know what places have the stamps? Do you just ask or is there a sign for example that mentions that they do?
Thank you again in advance!
Wait, wait, wait a second.....the dog was trying to prevent you from walking away from the Camino path, and alerted his people who got you back on track?!My only encounter with a dog was when I missed a turn and a border collie ran after me and kept planting himself in front me, trying to prevent me from walking on. I kept saying Good Doggy! Go home!!! and walked around him. He eventually gave up and went home and got his Boy, who got his Dad and their bikes, and all three caught up with me and got me turned around. Very embarrassing.
Wait, wait, wait a second.....the dog was trying to prevent you from walking away from the Camino path, and alerted his people who got you back on track?!
That's so freaking cool. Like an episode of Lassie, or something.Yep, strange but true...but not really all that strange because it is The Camino.
That's so freaking cool. Like an episode of Lassie, or something.
I suppose Camino angels can have four legs sometimes.
I've always heard that border collies are an extremely intelligent breed of dog.A furry Camino Angel! He certainly seemed to know what he was doing. He made very direct eye contact with me and I can imagine his frustration when I kept ignoring his efforts to get me turned around. It makes me smile every time I think about him and his family.
I traveled the camino Frances this past Sept and did not encounter any vicious dogs. In fact, I don't recall any encounters with dogs period.
The compostella that you receive asks that you obtain multiple stamps on the last 100km. If you happen to stop at a local cafe, you can get a stamp. Some of the towns also have pilgrim offices and they will issue stamps.
What I'm trying to say is that there are plenty of places on the camino Frances form which you can obtain stamps other than albergues. Further, when you reach the pilgrim office in Santiago, you will likely find that there are a bunch of other people waiting in line and this means that the pilgrim office wants to move people through as quickly as possible. Consequently, they are not in the habit of 'counting' the number of stamps obtained.
Hope this helps
buen camino
Hmmm, is this a clue as to what is worn under a kilt?I may have passed a small amount of water. I'm not sure as I was wearing a kilt
Um....maybeHmmm, is this a clue as to what is worn under a kilt?
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