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Get up early, two cafe con leche to counteract last night's tapas tour, and quietly head for Finisterre.......What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
Basically exactly what you have said, including the accommodation in Santiago! We do attend as many masses as we can, we just like being in the Cathedral, we also try and attend an English speaking Mass. Having now spent a bit of time in Santiago post Caminos, we feel we are coming home, we really love just wandering the streets and enjoying the atmosphere in this wonderful city.I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
I was standing outside this shop enjoying my gelato on a very hot July day when I spotted a Korean pilgrim walking wearily in towards the Cathedral and had a flashback to earlier on my own Camino when I witnessed someone racially abusing a Korean and I had regretted not intervening so I decided to go with a random act of kindness.
San Martin Pinario is my all time favorite. I especially like the after hours bar where I can watch football and, since the bartender knows me, the gin and tonics keep coming.I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
After queuing and receiving my Compostela , I would eat at the nearest available place and then head to Cafe Gramola to get a seat inside the big window . Chill out and watch all the new arrivals pass on their entry into Santiago .Carefully scrutinise their footwear , size of rucksack , walking style/condition to see if suffering from injuries , their tan, and mentally calculate whether last 100 or long distance full camino . All this for about 4 hours enjoying a few beers and tapas . i would give the obligatory walk around the old town , buy a souvenir even though I do need one , and end up in the Casa De Crèches that night to hear some music downstairs . Head home feeling sad on the morning after and plan the next Camino on the plane back to Ireland .I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
The market - It is so spectacular - we have nothing like it in our small southern California city of Poway.I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
The bar was closed in September 2020, when we stayed there and breakfast was in individually packed paper bags (no buffet).I am thinking that I need some way to identify myself to other forum members in the bar or restaurant of San Martin Pinario, as I do not have my pack with my forum patch with me there. In the past, the bar was where the wifi was and the bar was for pilgrims, so there was some chance to meet other pilgrims there. I generally choose solitary and long caminos, so after walking for a couple of months I am ready for some company. I wonder if the bar will even be open, if I arrive there this November. I am hoping that things will gradually be returning to normal by then.
Cafe Bar Metate?There’s a little bar next door to The Last Stamp albergue (not a bad place to stay), which serves a delightful hot chocolate and churros. It’s usually my final decadent treat, since walking is over and calories start to count themselves again.
I usually visit the cathedral at least 3 times per day and catch at least one mass.
Cafe Bar Metate?
I love the staircase in the museum. We went to the museum to ask about some music we had heard while walking after Arzua, near a Brea I believe. It was a cafe with tia in the name, but I can't remember it now. I don't think she is there anymore. Anyway, I told the woman that the music she was playing reminded me of the music that my Irish grandmother played when I was a child. She told me in no uncertain terms that of course it was the same, as everyone knows that the Galicians left for Ireland. She then told me to go to the museum to find out where I could purchase a CD. The woman at the reception desk tried to explain where I could go, and I didn't truly understand so I asked her to write the address down so we could find the store. She, also in no uncertain terms told me no, that she would explain and I would understand. She did and I did, we found the store and purchased Carlos Nunez and Milladoiro CD's. I listen to them and can't wait until we can return.I found that the Museo do Pobo Galego was fascinating and not at all crowded (Sept 2019).
I love the staircase in the museum. We went to the museum to ask about some music we had heard while walking after Arzua, near a Brea I believe. It was a cafe with tia in the name, but I can't remember it now. I don't think she is there anymore. Anyway, I told the woman that the music she was playing reminded me of the music that my Irish grandmother played when I was a child. She told me in no uncertain terms that of course it was the same, as everyone knows that the Galicians left for Ireland. She then told me to go to the museum to find out where I could purchase a CD. The woman at the reception desk tried to explain where I could go, and I didn't truly understand so I asked her to write the address down so we could find the store. She, also in no uncertain terms told me no, that she would explain and I would understand. She did and I did, we found the store and purchased Carlos Nunez and Milladoiro CD's. I listen to them and can't wait until we can return.
I really loved exploring the museums and all the different churches. You can take a tour of the cathedral roof, which I did twice once in Spanish and once in English. San Martin Pinario has an amazing museum. Roaming the centró de Ciudad was fun. Visiting the university and Casa Ivar. Good eats over that way...I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
I stayed there a couple times. First time had a sunset view of the cathedral!There’s a little bar next door to The Last Stamp albergue (not a bad place to stay), which serves a delightful hot chocolate and churros. It’s usually my final decadent treat, since walking is over and calories start to count themselves again.
I usually visit the cathedral at least 3 times per day and catch at least one mass.
The San Martin Pinario is the best place to stay in Santiago.... I just love having a bed with clean sheets in my own little pilgrim room.... great buffet breakfast and a great bar to sit and relax in and have a glass or two of vinho.... it’s great to wander the streets and pop in for tapas in the various restaurants around.... meeting up with fellow Peregrinos/Peregrinas, going to the cathedral, being silent, taking time to ponder.... I love Santiago, I think it’s a wonderful city.... hopefully later this year in September/October I’ll get to walk the Invierno..... lovely memoriesI realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
SleepI realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
I like heading to the pilgrim's office and having surprise meetings other Forum members along the way.I like to sit on the Obradoiro square pilgrim watching, and offering to take photos of people who arrive alone.
I plan to get on my knees and thank God for giving me the strength to complete my Camino. I wish I could tell you it was easy but it hasn't. I pray that I will be in Santiago by the end of May or the first week in June 2021Sleep
Wonderful, thank you - i was wondering where to find something like this !The first time we walked the camino, my wife and I went to a small jewelry store close to the Cathedral and purchased a gold camino shell for each of us to celebrate our successful camino. We wear the camino shell on our gold necklaces. This is now our arrival tradition. We now have three shells and hope to add a fourth this October.View attachment 100263
yes to S. Martin, Yes to gelato, YES to chocolate & churros, BIG YES to Pilgrim House.I realize this has been discussed before, but maybe it's time to reminisce about what we have done, or plan to do, when we arrive in the city of Santiago.
I have a favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, on the pilgrim floor, because it has everything I really want (bed, sheets, towel, private bathroom) but retains a certain pilgrim restraint. The building is grand, the buffet breakfast is excellent, and there's a lounge for relaxing.
Each time I've been in Santiago, I've had a day or two so I haven't had to rush, but I haven't had so much time that I had to look for entertainment. So, I simply like to relax (and rest) while I transition from pilgrim mode to ordinary life - attend mass, do laundry, walk to Alameda Park, stop by the Pilgrim House, visit the market, maybe visit a museum, join other pilgrims for evening food and drinks.
What do you look forward to doing in Santiago next time?
My favorite activity for those three days became opening the French Doors to the balcony and taking a chair outside to sit and watch other pilgrims arrive. Some ran from the tunnel to the center of the square. Others danced their way there. Some broke down in tears and fell to their knees before completing the last few steps.
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