LIVE from the Camino Semana Santa in Santiago

[Camino Lily]

First time back since 2013 and being here during Holy Week is so special. I've enjoyed the processions and celebrations in the cathedral. Watching the arrival of pilgrims throughout the day being greeted by the bagpipes was a joy. I vividly recall my own journey so many years ago and am overcome with a flood of emotions. So much has changed since then and who knows if I'll be able to walk the Camino again but today my Faith has been renewed.

 

[Mycroft]

First time back since 2013 and being here during Holy Week is so special. I've enjoyed the processions and celebrations in the cathedral. Watching the arrival of pilgrims throughout the day being greeted by the bagpipes was a joy. I vividly recall my own journey so many years ago and am overcome with a flood of emotions. So much has changed since then and who knows if I'll be able to walk the Camino again but today my Faith has been renewed.

I've been wondering all day what it was like there today! Thanks!

 

[J Willhaus]

Great photos!

 

[Camino Lily]

Thanks walking on the roof of the Cathedral was an amazing experience! We only spent 1 day in Santiago at the end of our Camino so I'm exploring the city more on this trip.

 

[SioCamino]

I can really recommend the night visits to the cathedral too though the guide is in Spanish. The restoration work on the cathedral is just amazing, the cathedral is stunning now and you really get a sense of what it was like to arrive to hundreds of years ago.
And a few pics from one yesterdays procession

 

[Camino Lily]

Thanks for sharing so beautiful. That procession looks to be different from the ones I've seen. I'm in awe. So fascinating learning so much about the tradition of the processions and how much they differ from each parish and across Spain.

Wow didn't know they had night tours. Will have to check it out.

 

[Ho ming chan]

Judging from the evening mock procession in Saville a few weeks back, u r lucky to experience the real thing. So envy.

 

[Camino Lily]

Thanks. I feel so very blessed to make this trip and partake in the celebrations for Semana Santa.

 

[John Gilliland]

Camino Lily, Do you know what time the mass is tomorrow for Easter? We will arrive in the morning. Thank you

 

[dreaminggypsy]

It appears there will be no regular mass.??

 

[SioCamino]

Here's is a screenshot of Johnny Walkers Facebook summary of the services this week. If you want to attend the service in the cathedral tomorrow 11:40am Easter Sunday i would advise going well in advance. I expect it will be at capacity.

 

[John Gilliland]

Here's is a screenshot of Johnny Walkers Facebook summary of the services this week. If you want to attend the service in the cathedral tomorrow 11:40am Easter Sunday i would advise going well in advance. I expect it will be at capacity.

Thank you

 

[katie@camino]

I can really recommend the night visits to the cathedral too though the guide is in Spanish. The restoration work on the cathedral is just amazing, the cathedral is stunning now and you really get a sense of what it was like to arrive to hundreds of years ago.
And a few pics from one yesterdays procession

Are these night tours up and running again?

 

[Camino Lily]

Camino Lily, Do you know what time the mass is tomorrow for Easter? We will arrive in the morning. Thank you

So sorry didn't see the post. I was at Sat vigil until late. Hope you were able to make mass.

 

[Camino Lily]

It appears there will be no regular mass.??

Much to my surprise they actually had regular mass before Easter service today

 

[Camino Lily]

Are these night tours up and running again?

Night tours are running again. You can book online through Cathedral Museum or check in person. Same for Portico de la Gloria.

 

[John Gilliland]

So sorry didn't see the post. I was at Sat vigil until late. Hope you were able to make mass.

Yes we made it and it was a glorious service