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Not some say, the Pilgrim Office say so.Some say you need 2 stamps a day from the 100km pint but I have never bothered
I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here. I didn't get two stamps a day from Sarria, only one a day. I had walked from Le Puy en Velay and had two full pilgrim passports. The guy at the pilgrim office literally unfolded both passports, gave them a glance over and then congratulated me on my achievement and gave me the compostella. Maybe I got lucky and he was supposed to check closely that from Sarria I had got two a day, but he didn't. I guess he took it in good faith I had done that last bit honestly. I was prepared to be refused on the two stamp thing though.
Just curious: What was your reason for getting only one stamp a day from Sarria onwards? Forgetfulness? Was it too hard to find places for a stamp during the day? Was it a long time ago and you did not know about this requirement from the Pilgrim Office?I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here. I didn't get two stamps a day from Sarria, only one a day. I had walked from Le Puy en Velay
I’m planning on avoiding Sarria by taking the Invierno next time. Just how difficult was it to get the two stamps a day? Any pointers on getting them are welcome.I had a similar experience this year having walked the VDLP from Seville, and then the Invierno.
For the distance certificate they asked me how far it was.....
But in the last 100 kms I made sure I got two stamps per day.
Only getting 1 stamp per day in the last 100 kms......
It's like carrying your poles on a plane.
Be prepared to lose them.(or have to check them in)
The rules on stamps in the last 100 kms are quite clear.
You may get away with it, you may not.
Why gamble?
It's not hard to do.
Well actually on the Invierno it can be!
But I managed.
I'm sensing a bit of spite in this comment, but im going to give that the benefit of the doubt. I merely shared my experience. Like I said, I was prepared to be refused my compostella and I'm not suggesting it's the wise thing to do. I've never suggested that pilgrims are not equal when it comes to receiving the compostella, so I'm not sure why that's relevant?Just curious: What was your reason for getting only one stamp a day from Sarria onwards? Forgetfulness? Was it too hard to find places for a stamp during the day? Was it a long time ago and you did not know about this requirement from the Pilgrim Office?
There used to be a popular narrative that longer-distance pilgrims did not need two daily stamps but by now, in 2023, this has been widely confirmed to be an urban legend. All pilgrims are equal when it comes to obtaining a Compostela and the text merely confirms that the holder visited the tomb of the Apostle and walked at least 100 km to get there, nothing more.
Besides, the majority of people will walk the last 100 km in 5 days or less. We are speaking of a grand total of 5 stamps max in addition to the stamps that you get at your accommodation ... it's not a big deal, or is it?
Not spite, but, yes, a certain irritation with this never-ending topic. Perhaps you were merely joking when you started your comment with "I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here"?I'm sensing a bit of spite in this comment
That the Compostela is awarded for walking the last 100 km before Santiago and for visiting the tomb of the Apostle - I meant it as a general reminder. In case it gets overlooked among the many comments ...I've never suggested that pilgrims are not equal when it comes to receiving the compostella, so I'm not sure why that's relevant?
Worked as a volunteer at the Pilgrims Office this year and will hopefully do so again next year. I would encourage the pilgrims to take the requirement of 2 stamps a day seriously@Sssnek,
Like others, I have received a Compostela when I didn't collect two stamps per day for the last 100 km. I don't suggest you do this. I personally would be appalled were I to do so and find that you had been refused a Compostela having taken my advice, and not followed the quite clear requirements listed on the Pilgrim Office website.
I suggest that if any of the people who have had this experience and are now implying it is okay are willing to be with you when you go to the Pilgrim Office, then their advice might be worth considering. Otherwise they are completely unaccountable for the advice they provide. It is clearly contrary to that given by the Pilgrim Office, and there is really no great difficulty doing what they ask.
I’m not the original poster, but my reason for not getting two stamps was that I didn’t know about it! I did the Camino Frances 11 years ago, without the benefit of this forum, Facebook or any online information. I had no phone with me either. I got my Compostela without any problems.Not spite, but, yes, a certain irritation with this never-ending topic. Perhaps you were merely joking when you started your comment with "I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here"?
When the OP posted her question, she was in Morgade, about 1 km before reaching the 100 km waymarker. She merely wanted confirmation that, yes, from the next day onwards she should get two stamps per day for applying for a Compostela ("I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?")
That the Compostela is awarded for walking the last 100 km before Santiago and for visiting the tomb of the Apostle - I meant it as a general reminder. In case it gets overlooked among the many comments ...
And I was genuinely curious to know why you did not get the additional 4 or 5 stamps just before Santiago. But you don't have to share the reason with us, of course.
I imagine that things were different 11 years ago! I don't even know if the two stamps during the final 100 km was a requirement then.I’m not the original poster, but my reason for not getting two stamps was that I didn’t know about it! I did the Camino Frances 11 years ago, without the benefit of this forum, Facebook or any online information. I had no phone with me either. I got my Compostela without any problems.
Not spite, but, yes, a certain irritation with this never-ending topic. Perhaps you were merely joking when you started your comment with "I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here"?
When the OP posted her question, she was in Morgade, about 1 km before reaching the 100 km waymarker. She merely wanted confirmation that, yes, from the next day onwards she should get two stamps per day for applying for a Compostela ("I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?")
That the Compostela is awarded for walking the last 100 km before Santiago and for visiting the tomb of the Apostle - I meant it as a general reminder. In case it gets overlooked among the many comments ...
And I was genuinely curious to know why you did not get the additional 4 or 5 stamps just before Santiago. But you don't have to share the reason with us, of course.
But it is written on every single page in the credencial….I’m not the original poster, but my reason for not getting two stamps was that I didn’t know about it! I did the Camino Frances 11 years ago, without the benefit of this forum, Facebook or any online information. I had no phone with me either. I got my Compostela without any problems.
That's a fairly new update to the credential - I think in the last few years. It wasn't on mine when I first walked in 2016.But it is written on every single page in the credencial….
Right. And nowadays it’s actually not difficult to get more than one stamp. Every bar and restaurant has a stamp. It can be a fun activity to collect stamps.I imagine that things were different 11 years ago! I don't even know if the two stamps during the final 100 km was a requirement then.
Nowadays the requirement for two stamps per day in that final stretch is actually printed on credentials issued by the Pilgrims Office.
I have never got 2 stamps a day as I simply can’t be bothered to stop and invariably queue to get them! Never been fused whether I got the distance cert and/or compostella but always have………...Just curious: What was your reason for getting only one stamp a day from Sarria onwards? Forgetfulness? Was it too hard to find places for a stamp during the day? Was it a long time ago and you did not know about this requirement from the Pilgrim Office?
GIven that you can prove you walked from SJPdP, I would not worry about a few missing stamps. But do start getting two per day until you finish. The requirement starts at Sarria. Ideally, you should have two stamps AT SARRIA, and for each day thereafter.Hello!! I started in SJPP on September 20th (34 days ago), and I passed through Sarria today so this is a two parter:
1) I’m missing some days of stamps from when I stayed in donativos without stamps or for whatever other reason. 9/21, 10/1, and 10/4. Is this going to be an issue?
2) I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?
Sorry for the maybe dumb questions, I just get a bit freaked out by lack of specificity of the “after Sarria” talk, and also would really like those first 34 days to be on record. I worked hard for them!!
Why two stamps in Sarria?Ideally, you should have two stamps AT SARRIA
@MikeJS, that's a straightforward answer and I appreciate it.I have never got 2 stamps a day as I simply can’t be bothered to stop and invariably queue to get them! Never been fused whether I got the distance cert and/or compostella but always have………...
@Sssnek,
Like others, I have received a Compostela when I didn't collect two stamps per day for the last 100 km. I don't suggest you do this. I personally would be appalled were I to do so and find that you had been refused a Compostela having taken my advice, and not followed the quite clear requirements listed on the Pilgrim Office website.
I suggest that if any of the people who have had this experience and are now implying it is okay are willing to be with you when you go to the Pilgrim Office, then their advice might be worth considering. Otherwise they are completely unaccountable for the advice they provide. It is clearly contrary to that given by the Pilgrim Office, and there is really no great difficulty doing what they
I also worked in the Pilgrim’s Office and agree, make sure to get 2 stamps a day seriously because you do not know who is going to check your credentials whether it is a volunteer or employee.Worked as a volunteer at the Pilgrims Office this year and will hopefully do so again next year. I would encourage the pilgrims to take the requirement of 2 stamps a day seriously
It is not reasonable to leave it up to the individual volunteer to decide whether mercy should prevail.
It is not difficult to get two stamps. We then take breaks along the way.
I first walked in 2010 with a credential from the Pilgrim Office in SJPP. It was in that credential. The requirement has been clear for at least that long.That's a fairly new update to the credential - I think in the last few years. It wasn't on mine when I first walked in 2016.
Thank you for that insult. The problem is that I do not stop for food or drink either so it is inconvenient for me to stop to get a stamp. No a problem for me as I do not care either way if they want to sell me a distance cert or compostella!And as an aside, I have only once had difficulty getting two or more stamps in a day by getting one where I have stopped for a coffee or a meal. No queueing, no inconvenience, just got a stamp as part of paying for whatever I had drunk/eaten. We are all adults, I think. Making excuses that it is in some way inconvenient to stop for the small amount of time it actually takes to get a stamp seems rather childish to me.
If you don't particularly care about getting the Compostela, why are you engaging in a discussion advising someone who clearly does? I cannot see how that is particularly helpful. As I said earlier, I suspect many of us got our Compostelas without always collecting two stamps each day, but I don't think it helps to suggest that someone clearly interested in getting the Compostela should do this deliberately.Thank you for that insult. The problem is that I do not stop for food or drink either so it is inconvenient for me to stop to get a stamp. No a problem for me as I do not care either way if they want to sell me a distance cert or compostella!
I remember that there was a great palaver some time ago (six, seven years ago?) when the 100 km marker on the Camino was moved because the Galician government had installed new waymarkers for the Camino Francés in Galicia and this involved also a change of the "official" distance between the various Galician towns on the Camino Francés and Santiago. I also remember that the national Spanish Camino Association published, on their website, a communication from the Oficina del Peregrino with a list of the towns to which the Oficina had assigned the 100 km limit: I remember that it is was Lugo on the Camino Primitivo and Ferreiros on the Camino Francés on this list. I think previously it had been Sarria that had been the regarded as the minimum starting point but it no longer is. Obviously, the OP is aware of that.Why two stamps in Sarria?
I had been walking for nearly 70 days by that point and was used to just getting the stamp at the end of the day at the albergue. My final 100km was from Lugo. I didn't usually stop in cafes so if the stamp was outside with queues it would remind me, but there was definitely days I know I didn't get a second one. Most the time I only got stamps in the evening because the host reminded me, I was notoriously forgetful throughout my walk. I was prepared to only receive my distance certificate, I know the rules. Like I said, I got lucky and would never suggest to just not bother if you want the compostella.Not spite, but, yes, a certain irritation with this never-ending topic. Perhaps you were merely joking when you started your comment with "I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here"?
When the OP posted her question, she was in Morgade, about 1 km before reaching the 100 km waymarker. She merely wanted confirmation that, yes, from the next day onwards she should get two stamps per day for applying for a Compostela ("I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?")
That the Compostela is awarded for walking the last 100 km before Santiago and for visiting the tomb of the Apostle - I meant it as a general reminder. In case it gets overlooked among the many comments ...
And I was genuinely curious to know why you did not get the additional 4 or 5 stamps just before Santiago. But you don't have to share the reason with us, of course.
Well, at least that's what I think, assuming that @Sssnek got a sello when she stayed at Morgade yesterday. See here their sellos from 2019 and 2013 - a nice testimony of the change of the "official" distances in Galicia.Obviously, the OP is aware of that.
To complicate things even more. In 2017,I walked from Lugo(100 km) past Friol to Sobrado,then Lavacola to Santiago,never meeting the Frances. Friol is the only stop on the 50km to Sobrado,so it is impossible to get 2 stamps either that day or the next day. You either stop in Friol or sleep under a tree. I had no trouble getting my papers after walking such an unusual route.Well, at least that's what I think, assuming that @Sssnek got a sello when she stayed at Morgade yesterday. See here their sellos from 2019 and 2013 - a nice testimony of the change of the "official" distances in Galicia.
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I remember that there was a great palaver some time ago (six, seven years ago?) when the 100 km marker on the Camino was moved because the Galician government had installed new waymarkers for the Camino Francés in Galicia and this involved also a change of the "official" distance between the various Galician towns on the Camino Francés and Santiago. I also remember that the national Spanish Camino Association published, on their website, a communication from the Oficina del Peregrino with a list of the towns to which the Oficina had assigned the 100 km limit: I remember that it is was Lugo on the Camino Primitivo and Ferreiros on the Camino Francés on this list. I think previously it had been Sarria that had been the regarded as the minimum starting point but it no longer is. Obviously, the OP is aware of that.
Ideally, you should have two stamps AT SARRIA,
At no point has anyone said they are a "special case" because of where they have walked from. At no point has anyone recommended ignoring the two stamp rule. At no point has anyone claimed their time is more precious. There is absolutely no need to make personal insults towards people or project imagined judgements onto them.If you already know the requirement, it's both arrogant and selfish to ignore it and expect to get a compostela without getting the two stamps in the last 100km because you can't be bothered, or because you feel your time is too precious or you think you're a special case because you've walked from Le Puy or the Nordkapp or wherever. You are putting the person tasked with dealing with you in the unenviable position of having to make an uncomfortable decision, possibly forcing them to seek advice from senior staff, thus wasting theirs and other people's time. Is your time more important than other's? If you don't care about getting a compostela, fine.. don't bother your arse, but please don't be advising others to ignore this simple requirement just because you do.
Someone isn't childish because they don't double stamp as mentioned in a post above. They're not arrogant, selfish and inconsiderate according to a Flog declaration. Differing views on the stamp issue are fine. But it's not fine to mischaracterize someone on a public forum.If you already know the requirement, it's both arrogant and selfish to ignore it and expect to get a compostela without getting the two stamps in the last 100km because you can't be bothered, or because you feel your time is too precious or you think you're a special case because you've walked from Le Puy or the Nordkapp or wherever. You are putting the person tasked with dealing with you in the unenviable position of having to make an uncomfortable decision, possibly forcing them to seek advice from senior staff, thus wasting theirs and other people's time. Is your time more important than other's? If you don't care about getting a compostela, fine.. don't bother your arse, but please don't be advising others to ignore this simple requirement just because you do.
I understand that Sarria has always been the delineating point for the last 100 km into Santiago for those coming in on the Camino Frances. Yes, I am aware that the ACTUAL 100 km marker is farther west, near Morgade. But for all practical purposes, PIlgrim Office staff usually start looking for two stamps from Sarria.Why two stamps in Sarria?
The OP did not start in Sarria. She started in SJPP. She merely wanted to have a confirmation that the 100 km limit starts shortly after Morgade in Ferreiros. Why then tell her, quote: "Ideally, you should have two stamps AT SARRIA."But to start there, if you were really lawyering this thing to death, you would still have to get to Sarria first, then hire a taxi to drop you as near the 100 km mojon marker as possible
I know ...I was referring to this, which I read as saying that it's best to get two stamps in the town of Sarria itself.
I did the Via de la Plata this year, and from Ourense it is about 100 km to Santiago, but there simply isn’t a way to get two stamps a day, there are no cafés between the stages, so I only got one stamp a day and it was fine.I understand that Sarria has always been the delineating point for the last 100 km into Santiago for those coming in on the Camino Frances. Yes, I am aware that the ACTUAL 100 km marker is farther west, near Morgade. But for all practical purposes, PIlgrim Office staff usually start looking for two stamps from Sarria.
The more modern measurement and assessment, that the actual 100 km marker is near Morgade is a relatively recent phenomenon. But to start there, if you were really lawyering this thing to death, you would still have to get to Sarria first, then hire a taxi to drop you as near the 100 km mojon marker as possible. But, to me, that defeats the entire purpose. Then again, Rule One is that one pilgrim never tells another how to accomplish their Camino. To each his or her own.
I also believe this practice or policy is because Sarria is the best place to travel to by bus or train, to start a short Camino - of only slightly over 100km - into Santiago - on the Camino Frances. It has simply always been that way. This is a classic case of "it is what it is."
If you want to call this a past practice or a policy, fine by me. But the rules, printed in the credencial, and found on the Pilgrim Office website, do clearly state that two stamps per day are required for the final 100 km into Santiago.
This applies whether one walks from Tui, Ferrol, or another 100km (+/-) threshold location. These starting places also have good transportation links (buses and or trains) to get people to the starting points.
I do not recall if any of the popular starting points for meeting the minimum 100 km walking requirement are exactly at 100 km from Santiago. IIRC, they are all slightly more than 100 km distant.
Hope this helps clarify the issue,
Tom
Not 'that' hard. Just that some days you might not find much open along the way, so you need to remember to grab a stamp when you can. Nothing to worry about. Just not as easy as the Frances for example, where you could collect 10 a day easily!I’m planning on avoiding Sarria by taking the Invierno next time. Just how difficult was it to get the two stamps a day? Any pointers on getting them are welcome.
Many people have reported experiences just like yours. They far outnumber the people who report being refused a Compostela after walking long distances based on this rule. I have no doubt the odds were in your favour.I'm going to put the cat among the pigeons here. I didn't get two stamps a day from Sarria, only one a day. I had walked from Le Puy en Velay and had two full pilgrim passports. The guy at the pilgrim office literally unfolded both passports, gave them a glance over and then congratulated me on my achievement and gave me the compostella. Maybe I got lucky and he was supposed to check closely that from Sarria I had got two a day, but he didn't. I guess he took it in good faith I had done that last bit honestly. I was prepared to be refused on the two stamp thing though.
As @Robo said, it's not too difficult, but you may need to ask for stamps on the Invierno. They are not always offered automatically. Also keep a watch in smaller villages for locals offering 'buen camino' stations.. with an available stamp on a window ledge, 'honesty' table or doorway. There's lots of local support along this route.I’m planning on avoiding Sarria by taking the Invierno next time. Just how difficult was it to get the two stamps a day? Any pointers on getting them are welcome.
Just for general info: While there is only one template for the Compostela there are numerous different templates for the credencial because credencials are not only issued by the Cathedral of Santiago but also by international Friends of the Camino associations. Design and even content vary.That's a fairly new update to the credential - I think in the last few years. It wasn't on mine when I first walked in 2016.
It is printed on the credential.How do other people, not on this forum, find out about the 2 sellos a day rule? (The other thing I wonder is why people make such a huge deal about getting a Compostela.. especially if they've already gotten one in the past, but I assume there are many different personal reasons.)
As everyone knows, on arrival at USA Border Control the proper answer to the question “What is the purpose of your visit?” is: “The overthrow of the United States government and the introduction of libertarian Communism”. Similarly the answer to the question, “do you have a criminal record” in Australia is “is it still compulsory?”
Any one who does not actually want to receive a Compostela is at liberty to only obtain one sello a day between Sarria / Morgade and Santiago and cause some distress to the poor volunteer on the desk who has to decline them.
Just for the hell of it I’ll mangle an old saw: God does not count your steps; Santiago will not weigh your pack and St Peter definitely doesn’t have time to read the paperwork. The Pilgrim Souvenir Office will be as accommodating as they can
As @J Willhaus wrote, it is printed on every page of the credencial issued by the Cathedral of Santiago: "Certificación de Paso (sellos). En las casillas deberá figurer el sello de cada localidad (al menos 2 por día) con la fecha, para acreditar su paso. (see screenshot below)How do other people, not on this forum, find out about the 2 sellos a day rule?
The Pilgrim Souvenir Office make it quite clear on their website: https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/pilgrimage/the-compostela/How do other people, not on this forum, find out about the 2 sellos a day rule? (The other thing I wonder is why people make such a huge deal about getting a Compostela.. especially if they've already gotten one in the past, but I assume there are many different personal reasons.)
This is true, but there are requirements that the Cathedral imposes on association credentials for them to be recognized by the Pilgrim Office. I know this was something the the Canadian Company of Pilgrims came up against. Their newer ones meet the requirements and the older ones were grandfathered, but changes were required by the Cathedral.Just for general info: While there is only one template for the Compostela there are numerous different templates for the credencial because credencials are not only issued by the Cathedral of Santiago but also by international Friends of the Camino associations. Design and even content vary.
That made me laugh. Thank you..As everyone knows, on arrival at USA Border Control the proper answer to the question “What is the purpose of your visit?” is: “The overthrow of the United States government and the introduction of libertarian Communism”. Similarly the answer to the question, “do you have a criminal record” in Australia is “is it still compulsory?”
Any one who does not actually want to receive a Compostela is at liberty to only obtain one sello a day between Sarria / Morgade and Santiago and cause some distress to the poor volunteer on the desk who has to decline them.
Just for the hell of it I’ll mangle an old saw: God does not count your steps; Santiago will not weigh your pack and St Peter definitely doesn’t have time to read the paperwork. The Pilgrim Souvenir Office will be as accommodating as they can
You should try coffee shops. Bars. As well. It dos er have to be specific to where you sleep . Also other Albergues are generous in helping in situations like that as welllHello!! I started in SJPP on September 20th (34 days ago), and I passed through Sarria today so this is a two parter:
1) I’m missing some days of stamps from when I stayed in donativos without stamps or for whatever other reason. 9/21, 10/1, and 10/4. Is this going to be an issue?
2) I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?
Sorry for the maybe dumb questions, I just get a bit freaked out by lack of specificity of the “after Sarria” talk, and also would really like those first 34 days to be on record. I worked hard for them!!
I'm not sure what the thinking is here. The OP asked in time to make sure they collect the required number of stamps for the last 100 km, so that shouldn't be an issue, and their credencial won't be blank. If they collect more than the minimum, which I have done now for several caminos, that will be a nice memento as well, but is unlikely to make any practical difference to receiving either the Compostela or the distance certificate. I don't think the Pilgrim Office staff will be concerned with more than the final 100 km for the Compostela, and the start point for the distance certificate.I would try to make up for the lost stamps even if it’s not date specific so at least the passport is full and not blank
The pilgrims office will obviously have the final say.
I have 4 Compostelas. Each Pilgrim Office visit was very different from an intense grilling and stamp-by-stamp examination of my credential to the one a few weeks ago that was over in less than a minute. The guy looked at the first and last stamps, asked no questions and handed my the Compostela. It is like crossing a border-it depends who you get. I think they give more attention when the line is short and less when the line is long. I walked with a number of elderly Spanish pilgrims on my recent Central from Lisbon. They claim the Compestela has become almost meaningless. Not sure I totally agree, but I see their point.Hello!! I started in SJPP on September 20th (34 days ago), and I passed through Sarria today so this is a two parter:
1) I’m missing some days of stamps from when I stayed in donativos without stamps or for whatever other reason. 9/21, 10/1, and 10/4. Is this going to be an issue?
2) I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?
Sorry for the maybe dumb questions, I just get a bit freaked out by lack of specificity of the “after Sarria” talk, and also would really like those first 34 days to be on record. I worked hard for them!!
When I took my folder full of stamps thru the Santiago Pilgrim Office last week, they had a quick look, but certainly did NOT count them to make sure I had "every one". As for two stamps per day after Sarria, that only applies to those who start at the 100km mark. So, I am pleased to say; no problem for you. If it still concerns you that you are 3 stamps short, I suggest you get 2 stamps per day for 3 days!Hello!! I started in SJPP on September 20th (34 days ago), and I passed through Sarria today so this is a two parter:
1) I’m missing some days of stamps from when I stayed in donativos without stamps or for whatever other reason. 9/21, 10/1, and 10/4. Is this going to be an issue?
2) I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?
Sorry for the maybe dumb questions, I just get a bit freaked out by lack of specificity of the “after Sarria” talk, and also would really like those first 34 days to be on record. I worked hard for them!!
That is definitely not true.As for two stamps per day after Sarria, that only applies to those who start at the 100km mark.
Bless your heart. Be prepared to be put in your place by the usual suspects. I’m sure it will range from the firm but polite to the snarkily rudeWhen I took my folder full of stamps thru the Santiago Pilgrim Office last week, they had a quick look, but certainly did NOT count them to make sure I had "every one". As for two stamps per day after Sarria, that only applies to those who start at the 100km mark. So, I am pleased to say; no problem for you. If it still concerns you that you are 3 stamps short, I suggest you get 2 stamps per day for 3 days!
Having visited the Pilgrim Office a few times now, even at its busiest in one of its former locations, I never met anyone who was 'snarkily rude'. When my wife an I had a quite complicated trip because she was unwell, the staff very patiently worked through the distance calculations for us. But then, I have never had a discussion about why I haven't collected the required two sellos each day for the minimum distance either.I’m sure it will range from the firm but polite to the snarkily rude.
Wrong, that applies for everyoneAs for two stamps per day after Sarria, that only applies to those who start at the 100km mark.
I get them for relatives who have passed…How do other people, not on this forum, find out about the 2 sellos a day rule? (The other thing I wonder is why people make such a huge deal about getting a Compostela.. especially if they've already gotten one in the past, but I assume there are many different personal reasons.)
The “usual suspects” wasn’t a reference to the Pilgrim Office. Rather made my point for me.Having visited the Pilgrim Office a few times now, even at its busiest in one of its former locations, I never met anyone who was 'snarkily rude'. When my wife an I had a quite complicated trip because she was unwell, the staff very patiently worked through the distance calculations for us. But then, I have never had a discussion about why I haven't collected the required two sellos each day for the minimum distance either.
What a nice idea. Next time I'll try to do that with my sketchook!However my plan is to ask albergues, churches and bars/cafes along the way if they will stamp my credential AND my journal. I think it would be fun to have stamps along with my writing for each day.
For what it’s worth, there are several sources of credenciales. I’m not sure they all have bothered to include that reminder of the Rule. I don’t remember it on mine, but I lost it and can’t check.If you want to call this a past practice or a policy, fine by me. But the rules, printed in the credencial, and found on the Pilgrim Office website, do clearly state that two stamps per day are required for the final 100 km into Santiago.
This should NOT be a problem. Try to remember, especially your last 100km.Hello!! I started in SJPP on September 20th (34 days ago), and I passed through Sarria today so this is a two parter:
1) I’m missing some days of stamps from when I stayed in donativos without stamps or for whatever other reason. 9/21, 10/1, and 10/4. Is this going to be an issue?
2) I’m staying in Morgade tonight, which seems to be 101ish km from Santiago. I only have one stamp for today, which is fine right? It’s tomorrow that I have to start two stamp days?
Sorry for the maybe dumb questions, I just get a bit freaked out by lack of specificity of the “after Sarria” talk, and also would really like those first 34 days to be on record. I worked hard for them!!
I am thinking: “Huh some people are taking this very personally.”After reading all this I am wondering what Sssnek (the original poster) is thinking. She (I assume "she" but could be wrong) asks two simple questions and half the camino world blows up. It is a pity Sssnek didn't get a stamp every day but that cannot be undone. Anyhow, it makes no difference to the walk or getting a compostela. Just get two stamps a day from Sarria onwards and there will ne no problems. It is that simple.
Loved this comment because I *do* speak Spanish, but mine is in French!Of course the holder who has agreed to this requirement (it says so at the bottom of page 2) needs to first notice this Spanish text and then needs to understand it.
Thanks! We’ll see if I get my compostela despite my many transgressionsCongratulations on completing your first Camino @Sssnek!
You can request an alternative "welcome certificate" which is also very pretty.Thanks! We’ll see if I get my compostela despite my many transgressions
Mostly though, the credential with all its stamps is good enough for me. I’m not Christian and I’m pretty sure my deity doesn’t really care too much about the paper. I just want it because I think it’s a cool souvenir, and something to hang on my wall to remind me that I can do hard things.
Out here in the wilds of the Camino Invierno, some days, like today's stage from Rodeiro to Lalin, zero opportunities as no services available. Nothing but old roads, farms, a couple of flooded bridges, etc. I'll do my best and will simply explain my circumstances and hope for the best.
The wonderful news we have all been waiting for! Congratulations on both completing your pilgrimage and getting your Compostela and distance certificate.Update: the lovely woman looked at my credential for under a minute before congratulating me and handing me my Compostela and distance certificate.
Alls well that ends well as Ma Ingles used to say!
Update: the lovely woman looked at my credential for under a minute before congratulating me and handing me my Compostela and distance certificate.
Alls well that ends well as Ma Ingles used to say!
It's been a while, but a few years back there were some stellar meltdowns on the Forum from people who'd been denied Compostelas. Maybe someone with more tech savvy than I could point you to them. But it has happened.But that begs the question, has anyone ever been denied a Compostela or heard of anyone being denied one for less than stellar stamping?
Yes that's right, you'll be just fine... or maybe you won't be fine..As stated numerous times already, you will be fine with missing some stamps.
What do you think, and what do you actually know? Yes, of course they have.. for example, quite a few today. And today was a quiet day. But let's keep encouraging people to have a cavalier attitude.. what can possibly go wrong?But that begs the question, has anyone ever been denied a Compostela or heard of anyone being denied one for less than stellar stamping?
Interesting. For the six Compostelas I've received my pilgrim passport has only been given a cursory glance each time.Yes that's right, you'll be just fine... or maybe you won't be fine..
What do you think, and what do you actually know? Yes, of course they have.. for example, quite a few today. And today was a quiet day. But let's keep encouraging people to have a cavalier attitude.. what can possibly go wrong?
More than one pilgrim got on a plane home disappointed today, believe me.
But what does it matter? Well, it looked to me like it mattered to them, and I was disappointed for them too, for some of them at least..
I know you work in the pilgrim’s office. I thank you for your service. I guess refusing to award a Compostela is, possibly, the hardest part of the job. Two stamps per day from Sarria or Tui must be the easiest bit of “hacer Camino”. Do you have any idea why it is so difficult for some?Yes that's right, you'll be just fine... or maybe you won't be fine..
What do you think, and what do you actually know? Yes, of course they have.. for example, quite a few today. And today was a quiet day. But let's keep encouraging people to have a cavalier attitude.. what can possibly go wrong?
More than one pilgrim got on a plane home disappointed today, believe me.
But what does it matter? Well, it looked to me like it mattered to them, and I was disappointed for them too, for some of them at least..
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