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The first page is like a cover letter and should be completed at the place of issue with the Pilgrim’s data.
Many people will tell you that they have received their Compostela with only one stamp per day. I did in 2010. But it is quite easy to collect two or more stamps a day, even before the final 100km, and it makes sure that there is no question about this when you do get to the Pilgrim Office.
- You must collect the stamps on the “Credencial del Peregrino” from the places you pass through to certify that you have been there. 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).
It is important to get a stamp at places before the last 1ookm if you want to get the certificate of distance for all the distance that you have walked. Other that that, as @C clearly says, it is the evidence that you walked the last 100 km that counts.Welcome! To answer your second question first... yes, it is normal to leave your backpack near your bed while you go out and about the town. Just be sure to carry valuables such as phone, passport, bank cards and money on your person at all times.
About the credential and the stamps, DougFitz (above) has referred you to the precise information. The official rule is simple: Get 2 stamps per day on the last 100 km. In theory, it doesn't matter what you do before that. In practice, the person issuing the credential usually has some discretion in deciding if you have provided enough evidence that you walked the required distance.
Yes, good point. I have edited my answer to be more complete, in case someone doesn't read down to your post.It is important to get a stamp at places before the last 1ookm if you want to get the certificate of distance for all the distance that you have walked. Other that that, as @C clearly says, it is the evidence that you walked the last 100 km that counts.
How disappointed would you have been if a very rules oriented clerk had been working that day and denied you the compostela? Since it takes no effort to get two sellos in the last 100 km, I suggest following the rules (unless defying rules is part of your psyche).I have walked 3 caminos and never got 2 stamps a day. Normally only get a stamp at each albergue. Never had a problem getting the certificates at the end.
It is down to your honest face.....I have walked 3 caminos and never got 2 stamps a day. Normally only get a stamp at each albergue. Never had a problem getting the certificates at the end.
The Pilgrim Office rules do not establish a specific pattern for those who walk further than the minimum. It establishes a minimum requirement from 100 km - two stamps a day for everyone who walks, 200km for cyclists.Hola @falcon269, it is (was) my understanding that the two stamps per day specifically applies to those pilgrims who start around Sarria!
I started in Pamplona and only on rare occasions did I get two stamps west of Sarria. (BTW is was very clear on my credenciale where I started from so maybe this error was ignored. I also was on a bike which I had indicated on the passport.)
I was ignorant of the rules on my first Camino in 2015, so only got one stamp per day, starting in SJPdP. I was issued a credential in Santiago, but the person filling out my certificate did scrutinize my passport closely and at the time I wondered why. I consider myself rather fortunate. I will be going again this spring and will make sure I get two stamps per day from Sarria on "just to be sure".I have walked 3 caminos and never got 2 stamps a day. Normally only get a stamp at each albergue. Never had a problem getting the certificates at the end.
Your understanding is not correct. The requirements are clearly stated on the website. The pilgrim office and the volunteers may choose to enforce strictly or not. If you want to be confident of getting the compostella, you should follow the rules.it is (was) my understanding...
OK - but it did not appear to matter the official in the Cathedral Office - I was given the full Compostela. I think I was asked if I had ridden the last 200 km to which I could truthfully reply YES. Will need to be more diligent when I walk the Frances in May - but think I might end up filling more than one credenciale - might have to staple them together. CheersYour understanding is not correct. The requirements are clearly stated on the website. The pilgrim office and the volunteers may choose to enforce strictly or not. If you want to be confident of getting the compostella, you should follow the rules.
I've seen point about "backpacks on bed" being a breach of etiquette; can anyone please share why?
Because you pack has been on lots of less dirty places and we don’t want the contamination on the beds. Same way I would never put my suitcase on my bed at home.I've seen point about "backpacks on bed" being a breach of etiquette; can anyone please share why?
- Then you can buy another credential and glue them together....I like the idea of "stamps as memories of places." Is there enough room in passport if I went stamp crazy?
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/question-about-sellos.41133/#post-417644- Then you can buy another credential and glue them together....
so stamp to your hearts delight...
The fools usually think they are the wise ones. Maybe they are.Rules were made for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men....
I left early in the AM from OPedrouza (before 6:00) and there just wasn't anything open to get a stamp. The trailside tents and stands weren't open, or the churches I passed, until I hit Santiago. As I stood in line at the Pilgrim's office I got worried that it would be a problem, but as I had started in SJPP, and had a second credential started, it was never questioned.How disappointed would you have been if a very rules oriented clerk had been working that day and denied you the compostela? Since it takes no effort to get two sellos in the last 100 km, I suggest following the rules (unless defying rules is part of your psyche).
Good morning everybody,
There are probably already several threads out there regarding this but I wanted to ask:
1) Might sound like a daft question but are we to leave the details section of one's credencial blank until filled out at the cathedral in Santiago, and does it have to be stamped twice a day if you're doing the full SJPP-Santiago walk?
2) When you've checked in to an albergue, although I'm aware most of them won't allow packs on the bed, is it still considered normal/safe to leave your pack there if you're heading out in to the village, town or city you're staying in?
I believe they have a policy of not having a stamp.If you can get a stamp out of the hospitaleros at Granon you will be doing very well.
That's why you'll be doing very well to get one!I believe they have a policy of not having a stamp.
Define "well" !That's why you'll be doing very well to get one!
And also, please don't put your backpack at the base of the ladder that the person in the top bunk needs to use.
You'd think so! But on more than one occasion that's where the person in the bottom bunk put their backpack.Once more, something that "should" be obvious to everyone. :^)
Yes, common sense and what might be obvious are neither particularly common nor particularly obvious!You'd think so! But on more than one occasion that's where the person in the bottom bunk put their backpack.
Yes, common sense and what might be obvious are neither particularly common nor particularly obvious!
I know the place you stay will give you a stamp but how do you get the second? Are there places to pop into?I was ignorant of the rules on my first Camino in 2015, so only got one stamp per day, starting in SJPdP. I was issued a credential in Santiago, but the person filling out my certificate did scrutinize my passport closely and at the time I wondered why. I consider myself rather fortunate. I will be going again this spring and will make sure I get two stamps per day from Sarria on "just to be sure".
I know the place you stay will give you a stamp but how do you get the second? Are there places to pop into?
Good morning everybody,
There are probably already several threads out there regarding this but I wanted to ask:
1) Might sound like a daft question but are we to leave the details section of one's credencial blank until filled out at the cathedral in Santiago, and does it have to be stamped twice a day if you're doing the full SJPP-Santiago walk?
2) When you've checked in to an albergue, although I'm aware most of them won't allow packs on the bed, is it still considered normal/safe to leave your pack there if you're heading out in to the village, town or city you're staying in?
No. 1 - starting before Sarria you only need a stamp per day.Good morning everybody,
There are probably already several threads out there regarding this but I wanted to ask:
1) Might sound like a daft question but are we to leave the details section of one's credencial blank until filled out at the cathedral in Santiago, and does it have to be stamped twice a day if you're doing the full SJPP-Santiago walk?
2) When you've checked in to an albergue, although I'm aware most of them won't allow packs on the bed, is it still considered normal/safe to leave your pack there if you're heading out in to the village, town or city you're staying in?
Yes..., bars, restaurants and churches are all good places to collect additional stamps along the way.I know the place you stay will give you a stamp but how do you get the second? Are there places to pop into?
This runs the risk of being misinterpreted. The Pilgrim Office web site is quite clear - 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). The web site is silent on how many stamps are needed before the last 100km. If you want the Certificate of Distance, you would need to provide some evidence of where you started (and where you might have missed).No. 1 - starting before Sarria you only need a stamp per day.
Only going on what we were told back in 2013 and what we experienced - Sarria onwards you need two stamps per day.This runs the risk of being misinterpreted. The Pilgrim Office web site is quite clear - 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). The web site is silent on how many stamps are needed before the last 100km. If you want the Certificate of Distance, you would need to provide some evidence of where you started (and where you might have missed).
Good morning everybody,
There are probably already several threads out there regarding this but I wanted to ask:
1) Might sound like a daft question but are we to leave the details section of one's credencial blank until filled out at the cathedral in Santiago, and does it have to be stamped twice a day if you're doing the full SJPP-Santiago walk?
2) When you've checked in to an albergue, although I'm aware most of them won't allow packs on the bed, is it still considered normal/safe to leave your pack there if you're heading out in to the village, town or city you're staying in?
Thank you xxFrom what I have been given to understand, stamps are available in a lot of places: churches have them, some cafes and bars have them and I am sure there are many more!
Buen Camino!
I have commented about "number of sellos" posts before, and will chime in again here. I went "sello berserk", filling seven credenciales and a part of an eighth. I then scanned each page, uploaded them to a commercial website, and had a nice 24"x36" poster made. I am planning to do the Camino a second time this year, starting in mid-May and fully intend to go sello berserk once again.
Define "well" !
If you can get a stamp out of the hospitaleros at Granon you will be doing very well.
Me too!!!Fabulous poster! And I like the Compostela being in the centre. Could you give the link to the website? I would love to do the same.
Jill
You get your stamp in Grañon at the shop facing the church. Her husband owns the albergue just up the street so I suppose its his way of making sure his wife gets good businessIf you can get a stamp out of the hospitaleros at Granon you will be doing very well.
How do you know where to get them? Is there a sign up the front?You get your stamp in Grañon at the shop facing the church. Her husband owns the albergue just up the street so I suppose its his way of making sure his wife gets good business
Ernesto at La Casa de la Sonrisas told me that I could find one in the bar which must be about 20m from his door. No sign that I could see but almost every business along the CF has a sello - especially bars.How do you know where to get them? Is there a sign up the front?
Yup, that's the bar where I got mine.Ernesto at La Casa de la Sonrisas told me that I could find one in the bar which must be about 20m from his door. No sign that I could see but almost every business along the CF has a sello - especially bars.
Thank youErnesto at La Casa de la Sonrisas told me that I could find one in the bar which must be about 20m from his door. No sign that I could see but almost every business along the CF has a sello - especially bars.
The website is: www.collage.comFabulous poster! And I like the Compostela being in the centre. Could you give the link to the website? I would love to do the same.
Jill
I would love to know what shoes you wore!I have walked 3 caminos and never got 2 stamps a day. Normally only get a stamp at each albergue. Never had a problem getting the certificates at the end.
Not by the crowd wearing Crocs or dirty hiking boots to dinner.Are flip flops ok, or is this looked down upon?
Good morning everybody,
There are probably already several threads out there regarding this but I wanted to ask:
1) Might sound like a daft question but are we to leave the details section of one's credencial blank until filled out at the cathedral in Santiago, and does it have to be stamped twice a day if you're doing the full SJPP-Santiago walk?
2) When you've checked in to an albergue, although I'm aware most of them won't allow packs on the bed, is it still considered normal/safe to leave your pack there if you're heading out in to the village, town or city you're staying in?
When going out in town after a long hike, what is considered proper footwear for visiting the various sites and restaurants? Are flip flops ok, or is this looked down upon?
Thanx November_Moon, that was some solid advice. It would also be the first time in my life wearing sandals and socks at the same timeI brought flip flops, but bought a pair of hiking sandals along the way to wear after I was done walking. I found that my feet wanted something more supportive than my flip flops in the evening if I was going any farther than the bar across the street. And sometimes it was cold, so I wanted to wear socks with my sandals. Don't laugh - socks and sandals are the height of fashion on the Camino. Socks and flip flops can be a challenge, but socks and hiking sandals are comfy - keep your feet warm while still allowing them to air out after being in boots all day. And yeah, no one cares about your shoes. There are a couple cities that you go through with some nicer restaurants where you won't be dressed properly anyway, but anywhere that your hiking clothes are dressy enough, your sandals will be too.
Greetings to everyone, I really appreciate all of your input and your passion throughout this fantastic forum. I am going on my first Camino at the end of May, till mid June.
I will be doing the Northern passage, and I have a question regarding etiquette. When going out in town after a long hike, what is considered proper footwear for visiting the various sites and restaurants? Are flip flops ok, or is this looked down upon? Thanks for any help, everyone have a nice day.
I guarantee that after a couple of weeks you'll also feel very stylish if you've had a chance to wash your trousers lately...
I like em!OMG, another ancient thread!
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