Pilgrims Credentials & Ottawa Friends

[Robert Ward]

Hi David,
You should be able to get the credential in Leon at the refugio, which is located in the convent of the sisters of Santa Maria de Carvajal. (I started there in 2000 and had no problem getting the passport on the spot.)
I heard last weekend at the meeting of the Toronto chapter of the friends of the Camino that the "double stamp" rule was basically for people starting after Ponferrada. (Anyone coming from further back is apparently regarded as more trustworthy.)
I'm interested in your mention of an Ottawa "friends of the Camino." Do you have meetings? How can I get in touch with you?
Thanks, Robert Ward
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> From: David Flanagan <David.FlanaganaCCRA-ADRC.GC.CA>
> Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:23:34 -0500
> To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
> Subject: Pilgrims Credentials
>
> Hi Group! I was on my Camino last year from SJPP to Santiago when my buddy
> blew a knee and we had to stop in Leon. My brother is joining me this April
> to finish it off. We need to find out where he can pick up a Pilgrims
> Credential in Leon. I also understand from the CSJ in London that you
> should get your credential stamped twice a day in order to get the
> Compostella at the end. Any one have any advice?
>
> David Flanagan
> Ottawa Friends of the Camino
>