LIVE from the Camino 2018 Open House/Forum Meet-Up in Santiago - Call ahead please!

[SYates]

As the pilgrim season slows down, Open House/Forum Meet Up is from now on only "on demand" ;-) So please contact me beforehand if you want to meet up for a cup/glass of something and a chat. Also, if you need help with anything in Santiago, please contact me http://egeria.house/contact and I do what I can do to help!

Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.

Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right hand side.

• It is a white, wooden door, which is open (weather permitting).
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela




Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

 

[amorfati1]

Bless your heart for this offering ~ next time in SdC i will most certainly come and join you for a cuppa' -
very best wishes -
e tanti saluti e auguri
Claudia

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Daily, starting Monday 5th June 2017 from 16:00 -18:00, but no forum meet-up on Saturday 10th June 2017 as I will be away that day!


Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)

Up coming forum meet-ups:

5th June 2017 - yes

6th June 2017 - yes

7th June 2017 - yes

8th June 2017 - yes

9th June 2017 - yes

10th June 2017 - NO

11th June 2017 – yes


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

 

[trecile]

I hope to meet you in August!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Bless you Sybille for doing this , you are the angel at the end of the Pilgrimage .

Wish you well , Peter.

 

[Shakespearshakes]

Danke Sy
Wird gegen ende June in Santiago sein. Wurde mich freuen Dich zu treffen.

 

[VNwalking]

Such a wonderful offering, Sybille! I hope your generosity of heart continues to bring people together for a long time in the future and that you are well supported in what you do.
And for me...Next year in Santiago!!

 

[Waka]

I think you are so generous with your time and home. I will be in Santiago after my camino starting in march next year. Really looking forward to meeting you.

 

[TaijiPilgrim]

You are wonderful to do this. Unfortunately, I just returned to the U.S. yesterday from Santiago. I will have to do another camino so I can meet you. While in Santiago, I stayed at Albergue Blanco, which appears to be quite near your apartment. I wish I had known! Buen camino every day.

 

[t2andreo]

Be prepared! I arrive back in Santiago 12 July for about five weeks. I start working at the P/O for a month soon there after and through mid-August. This time, no walking. I am flying directly to SCQ from MIA, via MAD. The ACC have me billeted in pilgrim digs at San Martin Pinario for the month...hope they included breakfast...

Send me a PM if you have a shopping list of stuff you might want from this side of the pond. If it fits in my checked luggage it comes. Starbucks coffee perhaps, or some other quintessential American food favorite that you might like to have on hand...? Heck Mike Matynyk (Wise Pilgrim Guides) asked me to bring him crushed red pepper of all things...says he cannot find it anywhere in Spain... Anyway, I got it locally and it is on the "to pack " pile...

FYI, this is a service I've been offering to all my EU friends for many years. My prices are better than the local shop selling American "comfort food." Plus you get free and personal delivery...

Wanna baseball bat for folks who can't take the hint to move on down the road? Wood or aluminum? LOL

Looking forward to seeing you again...

 

[SYates]

... Send me a PM if you have a shopping list of stuff you might want from this side of the pond. If it fits in my checked luggage it comes. Starbucks coffee perhaps, or some other quintessential American food favorite that you might like to have on hand...?

As I am not an American, so I have no idea what kind of non-perishable comfort food Americans on the Camino crave - so I leave that up to you ;-)

Wanna baseball bat for folks who can't take the hint to move on down the road? Wood or aluminum? LOL

Thank you kindly for the offer, but so far a stern look was sufficient in the past. You know that German glance that spells out 'Achtung!'. BC SY

 

[JRO]

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Daily, starting Monday 5th June 2017 from 16:00 -18:00, but no forum meet-up on Saturday 10th June 2017 as I will be away that day!


Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)

Up coming forum meet-ups:

5th June 2017 - yes

6th June 2017 - yes

7th June 2017 - yes

8th June 2017 - yes

9th June 2017 - yes

10th June 2017 - NO

11th June 2017 – yes


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

Sarah, you have been SO helpful to me and to everyone else here - Thank you! It sounds like so much fun, and wish we were in Santiago....but alas, just reading and dreaming!

 

[Priscilla NC]

Such a generous offer! I have no plans for another Camino soon, I hope you are still doing this when I do return. I'd love to meet you.

Blessings, Priscilla

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Great! I hope to meet up at the end of the month. Leaving Sevilla tomorrow.

 

[SYates]

I am here, waiting for you all! My biggest fear is that --- nobody turns up ... BC SY

 

[Sixwheeler]

Brava Sybille!

 

[Theatregal]

I hope to be in Santiago sometime in April. I really look forward to a visit and a chance to meet you!

 

[t2andreo]

Okay, so the baseball bat is out. What are the national demographics of the folks you are hosting so far, in general terms?

One would not want to bring American peanut butter, when your guests prefer Nutella... Nicht wahr?

I look forward to seeing you next month...

 

[Mike Savage]

As I am not an American, so I have no idea what kind of non-perishable comfort food Americans on the Camino crave - so I leave that up to you ;-) BC SY

That's easy then. What I hear that Europeans like for comfort food from the US is Jack Daniels or in Rebekah's case Wild Turkey. Just a rumor mind you.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

That's easy then. What I hear that Europeans like for comfort food from the US is Jack Daniels or in Rebekah's case Wild Turkey. Just a rumor mind you.

I'm a single malt kind of guy.

Wish you well Mike .

 

[SYates]

... What are the national demographics of the folks you are hosting so far, in general terms?...

Lol, so far I had staying with me: A French couple, a Brazilian-Irish couple and a Philippine-Australian peregrina ;-) Hardly a huge sample - so just do your worst and looking forward to seeing you again in July. BC SY

 

[CumbresTrekker]

I am here, waiting for you all! My biggest is that --- nobody turns up ... BC SY

hi syates, I plan to be in sdc on Friday, June 9 in the afternoon. it would be very unfortunate if no one shows after all your kind and generous efforts. i plan to visit if your offer remains open.

OBTW, i had breakfast at Cafe Tertulia on Rua Pombal last Tuesday (may 30) as I was passing through sdc to finisterre and found it smallish. I note that your home is not far from that location.

hope to see you. Cheers, ct

 

[SYates]

Hi @CumbresTrekker ,

I am stubborn - I will not 'close the house' after a day or two of nobody showing up - if that happens ... My home is indeed very close to Tertulia and at 2m distance, or so, from the Camino Finisterre. Looking forward to meeting you on the 9th June. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Shakespearshakes]

I am here, waiting for you all! My biggest is that --- nobody turns up ... BC SY

No chance of that Sy. You will be bolting your doors to keep us out!

 

[susanawee]

Blessings Sy and, hope to join in at some point in the future.

 

[KinkyOne]

That's easy then. What I hear that Europeans like for comfort food from the US is Jack Daniels or in Rebekah's case Wild Turkey. Just a rumor mind you.

Southern Comfort might also comes handy

 

[FamPed]

@SYates Your generosity warms my heart and I hope your life in SdC becomes all that you dreamed of. All the best and bless you.
PS! Do you need anything from Sweden? (Please don´t ask for a moose, they are so hard to fit in to the backpack. )

 

[SYates]

@SYates ... PS! Do you need anything from Sweden? (Please don´t ask for a moose, they are so hard to fit in to the backpack. )

Oh, what I pity - I always wanted to have a pet moose
Don't carry anything the whole way, just for me, but thanks for the offer!

Buen Camino, SY

 

[SYates]

First forum meet-up went well with two pilgrims showing up and sharing experiences and stories ;-)And hopefully enjoying homemade lemonade, chocolate cake and cherries. Looking forward to the next meet-up tomorrow! BC SY

 

[Chito]

I was fortunate enough to attend the first official meet up in Sybils new residence. Such a lovely, welcoming space and so well located; a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and a few steps off the Finistere Camino. I was also fortunate enough to meet another active Forum member there. I'll be in town another day before returning to Muxia and intend to be at the meet up tomorrow. The space and Sybil's warmth and generous hospitality is such a gift to us pilgrims. Thank you Sybil.

 

[KinkyOne]

Ah, I'm so celoso

 

[SYates]

I was fortunate enough to attend the first official meet up in Sybils new residence. Such a lovely, welcoming space and so well located; a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and a few steps off the Finistere Camino. I was also fortunate enough to meet another active Forum member there. I'll be in town another day before returning to Muxia and intend to be at the meet up tomorrow. The space and Sybil's warmth and generous hospitality is such a gift to us pilgrims. Thank you Sybil.

It was great meeting you two too There is still plenty of homemade lemonade, choco cake, cherries and other goodies available for the next meet-ups, so don't be shy, come and say hello! BC SY

 

[Pelegrin]

I was fortunate enough to attend the first official meet up in Sybils new residence. Such a lovely, welcoming space and so well located; a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and a few steps off the Finistere Camino. I was also fortunate enough to meet another active Forum member there. I'll be in town another day before returning to Muxia and intend to be at the meet up tomorrow. The space and Sybil's warmth and generous hospitality is such a gift to us pilgrims. Thank you Sybil.

Than you @Chito I was also fortunate to meet you at Sybil's house and of course, thank you to Sybil for her hospitality.
Yesterday before the visit I had finished the Camino Lugo - Santiago.
In 2013 I had to give up my C. Primitivo in San Román da Retorta for family reasons. Fortunately this year I have completed it.

 

[jerbear]

Cool beans. See you. Thanks for heading this out.

 

[KinkyOne]

Cool beans. See you. Thanks for heading this out.

And it's just around the corner from former meet-up place where you, Laurie and myself met last summer

 

[SYates]

Nobody came yesterday, but fresh, homemade lemonade is waiting for those that are, hopefully, coming today. BC SY

 

[SYates]

Today I had the joy of hosting the meet-up with the most pilgrims so far, 3 in total. Also, as my plans have changed - there will be a forum meet-up tomorrow at the usual time. So, if you are in Santiago, don't be shy and drop by!

Buen camino, SY

 

[SYates]

And look who will be coming today https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/meet-a-moderator.48738/ ;-) BC SY

 

[Deleted member 36903]

And look who will be coming today https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/meet-a-moderator.48738/ ;-) BC SY

Is this a 'celebrity' meet up and can you promise us more?

 

[SYates]

Lol, no, Tinca just happens to be in town after having done a 6 weeks Camino ;-) BC SY

 

[VNwalking]

Is this a 'celebrity' meet up and can you promise us more?

Isn't everyone here a celebrity?
(@ivar, we need a 'tongue in cheek' icon, please.)

 

[SYates]

Isn't everyone here a celebrity?
(@ivar, we need a 'tongue in cheek' icon, please.)

Couldn't agree more! Some of us pilgrims just more 'visible' because we are forum addicts, which doesn't make as celebrities in my opinion, just Camino addicts who can type fast. Buen Camino, SY

 

[SYates]

Hi everybody, I have adjusted the dates slightly ;-) As most pilgrims seem to be busy traveling back home on the weekends, the forum meet-up will now take place 'only' from Monday - Friday. If anyone here feels bored on the weekends, just write me a PM and I make coffee/tea just for you
Buen Camino, SY

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Hi there. I made it to Santiago. Hope to call in this afternoon.

 

[SYates]

Hi there. I made it to Santiago. Hope to call in this afternoon.

Wonderful and Congratulations on your arrival! I know of at least one more pilgrim coming, so you are not stuck with only me ;-) Buen Camino de la Vida, SY

 

[anniethenurse]

That´s lovely @SYates!
I think I have visited your place in the early years when Amigos lived there.
Congratulations on your choice and I wish you Buen Camino!

 

[SYates]

Gracias @anniethenurse Yes, the house I am now living in has indeed a 'Camino History'. Buen Camino and hope to meet you in person one day - to exchange gory nursing stories ;-) SY

 

[SYates]

A blog post about the forum meet-ups ;-) BC SY

http://egeria.house/forum-meet-ups/

 

[CumbresTrekker]

Today I had the joy of hosting the meet-up with the most pilgrims so far, 3 in total. Also, as my plans have changed - there will be a forum meet-up tomorrow at the usual time. So, if you are in Santiago, don't be shy and drop by!

Buen camino, SY

Hi Sybil, one of the very nicest and most cordial events of my CF, Finisterre and Muxia experiences was the meet-up at your house in SdC. You deserve so much recognition for hosting and supporting the continuation of this. Such a visit with you and other pilgrims was a great finishing touch to my seven week trip -- it seemed so fitting to sit and chat informally about it all after having just completed it. Again, my sincerest appreciation.

This also reminds me of our chat about Havana Club Black Label Rum. Just FYI, I learned at the Duty Free store in the Madrid Airport on June 11 that as of May 10, 2017, it became legal to carry it to the USA. This after having been banned by the Cuban trade embargo for a number of decades. So, I brought a bottle back with me. [Sure beats Southern Comfort for my taste.]

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, but things have been really busy here. Now (around 1:00 pm, Central U.S. Daylight Time, 7 hours behind Central European Daylight Time), I can barely go outside due to the storm remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy from the Gulf of Mexico blowing quite boisterously through my area, i.e., downpour rain with about 40 kph winds. No, I am NOT out there training on my network of backcountry trails this afternoon!

My girlfriend and I are now planning a follow-up Camino from about El Acebo or Ponferrada to SdC in fall 2018. She is really interested in the Compludo option and O'Cebriero. We'll see how it goes with her getting enough vacation days at her job. She is looking forward to meeting you.

Again, many thanks. Cheers, CT

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

Oh my SY. I so wish that I knew that is where you lived as my wife and I spent two nights in the AC Hotel right near you two weeks ago at the end of our SJPDP/SDC/Fin/Muxia Camino as a treat to ourselves. I would have absolutely loved to meet one of the individuals (you) who has in many ways helped to form the excellent forum here we all enjoy. Perhaps next time......... Ed

 

[Mike Savage]

Oh my SY. I so wish that I knew that is where you lived as my wife and I spent two nights in the AC Hotel right near you two weeks ago at the end of our SJPDP/SDC/Fin/Muxia Camino as a treat to ourselves. I would have absolutely loved to meet one of the individuals (you) who has in many ways helped to form the excellent forum here we all enjoy. Perhaps next time......... Ed

You will just have to go back Ed!

 

[SYates]

Oh my SY. I so wish that I knew that is where you lived as my wife and I spent two nights in the AC Hotel right near you two weeks ago at the end of our SJPDP/SDC/Fin/Muxia Camino as a treat to ourselves. I would have absolutely loved to meet one of the individuals (you) who has in many ways helped to form the excellent forum here we all enjoy. Perhaps next time......... Ed

What a pity indeed as the way from your hotel to the old town passes directly by my door! See you next time and Buen Camino, SY

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

You will just have to go back Ed!

I like how you think Mike......

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

What a pity indeed as the way from your hotel to the old town passes directly by my door! See you next time and Buen Camino, SY

You bet SY. Next year we are on the Camino Portuguese and we will make certain to drop by and meet you!!!

 

[peregrina2000]

I am in Santiago and will be there around 5 pm today! Bringing my pal from Oz with me. Anyone else?

 

[SYates]

I am in Santiago and will be there around 5 pm today! Bringing my pal from Oz with me. Anyone else?

That is the explanation why there was a record number of pilgrims today at the meet-up ;-) BC SY

 

[peregrina2000]

What a treat!!! I met @biarritzdon as well as SYates, along with three others. It was quite a raucous time.

Thanks to SY for opening her lovely home to us. I'll be back next week with a few more forum members.

Santiago is crowded!!!!

 

[Mike Savage]

I am in Santiago and will be there around 5 pm today! Bringing my pal from Oz with me. Anyone else?

I'm sorry to miss this as I am still in the States. Have a wonderful time!

 

[SYates]

As @Purky is only tomorrow in town there will be an additional forum pilgrim meet-up starting 15:00 ;-) As he said, the more the merrier, so if you are in town and have time, come and say hello ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

[Debi]

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)

Up coming forum meet-ups:


Sunday 16th July 2017 starting 15:00 ;-)

Monday, 17th July 2017

Tuesday, 18th July 2017

Wednesday, 19th July2017

Thursday, 20th July2017

Friday, 21th July 2017


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

Hello, I will be arriving in Santiago this Friday, July 21st. I will be attending the forum Meetup. I look forward to meeting you @SYates and who ever else will be attending!

 

[SYates]

Tomorrow, Monday 24th July, the Forum (and other pilgrims) meet-up is in the evening and includes a bring and share potluck dinner, for more information see https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/saint-james-day-in-santiago-who-is-coming.49494/

Buen Camino, SY

 

[SYates]

Important!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 100m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Buen Camino, SY

 

[trecile]

Will there be a meet up on Monday the 7th of August?

 

[SYates]

Will there be a meet up on Monday the 7th of August?

Yes there will! And you will be be very very welcome! BC SY

 

[SYates]

Sorry, tomorrow 11th August NO Forum Meet-Up, as I will be out of town ;-( Next one will be Monday 14th August. BC SY

 

[SYates]

Hi Everybody ;-) So far it seems that August is a nearly "forum member free" month here in Santiago ;-) Therefor I would suggest to make the meet-up at the moment "on demand only". So, if you are in town and want to meet, give me a shout. Buen Camino, SY

 

[SafariGirl]

Hi Everybody ;-) So far it seems that August is a nearly "forum member free" month here in Santiago ;-) Therefor I would suggest to make the meet-up at the moment "on demand only". So, if you are in town and want to meet, give me a shout. Buen Camino, SY

Hi SY,
I'm in Santiago and would love to meet up. Is there a forum meet today, or could we agree another time?
Gracias
Michele

 

[SYates]

Hi Michele!

Officially there isn't one, but I am at home, so feel free to drop by between 16:00 and 18:00 ;-)

Hi Everybody Else!

I am off to walk the Camino Portugues in a few days from Porto, so no forum-meet-up until I am back end of the months. Sorry!

Buen Camino, SY

 

[SafariGirl]

Hi Michele!

Officially there isn't one, but I am at home, so feel free to drop by between 16:00 and 18:00 ;-)

Hi Everybody Else!

I am off to walk the Camino Portugues in a few days from Porto, so no forum-meet-up until I am back end of the months. Sorry!

Buen Camino, SY

Excellent! See you later today

 

[Al the optimist]

Enjoy your Camino. What a pity I will miss you when I get to SDC on the 21st!

 

[SYates]

Enjoy your Camino. What a pity I will miss you when I get to SDC on the 21st!

@Al the optimist How long are you staying in Santiago? I should be back in town the 22nd September! Buen Camino, SY

 

[Al the optimist]

I fly out 9am on 23rd

 

[KinkyOne]

Hi Michele!

Officially there isn't one, but I am at home, so feel free to drop by between 16:00 and 18:00 ;-)

Hi Everybody Else!

I am off to walk the Camino Portugues in a few days from Porto, so no forum-meet-up until I am back end of the months. Sorry!

Buen Camino, SY

Wise that you save Ingles to walk shorts stages with me one day

Bom Caminho!

 

[lindam]

What a kind offer! Thanks so much, Sybille. Just a couple of weeks to go before we begin our next Camino in Lisbon followed by the Ingles from El Ferrol. It is our plan to be in Santiago in early November. We will certainly look you up in the hopes of connecting at a meet-up at that time. In the meantime, have a wonderful time in Portugal.

 

[LesBrass]

What a kind offer! Thanks so much, Sybille. Just a couple of weeks to go before we begin our next Camino in Lisbon followed by the Ingles from El Ferrol. It is our plan to be in Santiago in early November. We will certainly look you up in the hopes of connecting at a meet-up at that time. In the meantime, have a wonderful time in Portugal.

@lindam ... Hi there pilgrims! I'm going to be in Lisbon on the 7th October, Porto on the 7th November and Santiago on the 20th November... dont suppose any of these dates co-incide do they

 

[lindam]

Hello Colleen,
Unfortunately, we'll miss you this time around. We will look forward to seeing you in Barcelona this winter or next spring, whenever you are coming this way! Happy walking.

 

[LesBrass]

Hello Colleen,
Unfortunately, we'll miss you this time around. We will look forward to seeing you in Barcelona this winter or next spring, whenever you are coming this way! Happy walking.

Fingers crossed February! Looking forward to hearing all about your CP!

 

[Panama Francis]

Forum Meet-Ups will re-start on Monday 2nd October ;-)


Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)


Up coming forum meet-ups:

Monday 2nd October
Tuesday 3rd October
Wednesday 4th October
Thursday 5th October
Friday 6th October


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

We plan to arrive in Santiago on October 16 and will be there for two days. Looking forward to joking you for tea. What time??????!

 

[SYates]

Looking forward to meeting you then @Panama Francis All necessary information is in the first post of this thread https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/new-monday-to-friday-forum-meet-up.48513
Buen Camino, SY

 

[Panama Francis]

Fabulous! We'll bring vino tinto

 

[PegaPegasus]

Forum Meet-Ups will re-start on Monday 2nd October ;-)


Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)


Up coming forum meet-ups:

Monday 2nd October
Tuesday 3rd October
Wednesday 4th October
Thursday 5th October
Friday 6th October


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

I hope it goes well and you are still having the "Meet-ups" when I arrive next spring, seems like a great idea!

 

[SYates]

As long as people come, my door will stay open ;-) BC SY

 

[Julie C Thacker]

Forum Meet-Ups will re-start on Monday 2nd October ;-)


Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc.

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)


Up coming forum meet-ups:

Monday 2nd October
Tuesday 3rd October
Wednesday 4th October
Thursday 5th October
Friday 6th October


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

T

 

[Mike Savage]

I will be at the forum meeting Tuesday and hope to meet some of you! Is anyone else in town?

 

[Mike Savage]

Today is the day. Is anyone around?

See you at 4:00pm!

Mike

 

[Mike Savage]

It was great meeting Devon Mike today. Thanks for coming by.

Is there anyone else in town the next day or two?

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Forum Meet-Ups will re-start on Monday 2nd October ;-)

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Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

Stopping by to say "hello" in-person will be one of the things I'll be looking forward to next year when I restart my Camino. You are a truly generous embodiment of the Camino spirit.

By the way, I really, really enjoyed your book. A good resource of information and wisdom.

 

[SabsP]

It was great meeting Devon Mike today. Thanks for coming by.

Is there anyone else in town the next day or two?

Hi Mike. you arrived. How wonderful. Enjoy Santiago!!

 

[DurhamParish]

See you early next May.

 

[Julie C Thacker]

T

It was great meeting Devon Mike today. Thanks for coming by.

Is there anyone else in town the next day or two?

Is it happening on oct 9 monday?

 

[SYates]

Yes, I just updated the first post regarding next weeks dates and also changed the 'food offering' a bit now that the worst heat is over ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

[SYates]

Tomorrow there will be a special guest @Kanga (Jill) at the meet-up, come by and say hello to the two of us ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

[peregrina2000]

Tomorrow there will be a special guest @Kanga (Jill) at the meet-up, come by and say hello to the two of us ;-) Buen Camino, SY

Pictures please!!!!!

 

[camino07]

Yes, I just updated the first post regarding next weeks dates and also changed the 'food offering' a bit now that the worst heat is over ;-) Buen Camino, SY

It was lovely to meet you and sample your hospitality last week. Hope to catch up again next year.

 

[Julie C Thacker]

Great meetup today. Four of us including Jill and Sybille. Such good conversation that it carried on past the designated quitting time
Thank you.

 

[SYates]

Sorry guys, something came up, so no meet-up today, see you tomorrow ;-) BC SY

 

[Panama Francis]

Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc. plus wine, cheese and crackers for those allergic to non-alcoholic drinks ;-)

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)


Up coming forum meet-ups:

Monday 9th October
Tuesday 10th October
Wednesday - no
Thursday 12th October
Friday 13th October


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

Important Info! Please read first!

How to find my place:

The address is TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo, there are two streets with similar names in the neighbourhood. At least one neighbour in those streets, as I discovered today, has had regularly pilgrims ringing her door bell. She was really gracious as I went over a short time ago to apologize, but please make sure you come to the right place. To find my house (and not hers):

Follow the Camino to Finisterre until you see the sign pointing to the albergue Roots&Boots pointing to the left.
Turn right in the little street called TRAVESIA do Carme de Abeixo.
My place is less than 10m down that street at number four on the right side.

• During forum meet-up times the door is open.
• SYates is written on the door bell.
• If you don't see my name on the door bell and the door is closed, you are at the wrong house!

Please help me to maintain good relationships with my neighbours and don't ring/knock at the wrong door ;-)

Hi everybody, as I wrote here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/forum-meet-up-and-input-please.48358/ I would love to re-start a regular forum meet-up in Santiago. Even when the poll in my original post was slightly more in favour of meeting at a Bar-Café, it really would be more practical for me to do it at my place. If nobody comes, at least I can do things around the house ;-) So here the practical info:

Monday to Friday from 16:00 - 18:00! Exceptions stated in list below!

Location:

S.Yates' Place
Travesía do Carme de Abeixo 4
15705 Santiago de Compostela

View attachment 34272


Link to interactive map (scroll down): http://egeria.house/contact


I will provide: Tea/Coffee, soft drinks, cookies/biscuits etc. plus wine, cheese and crackers for those allergic to non-alcoholic drinks ;-)

Costs: None, but you are welcome to bring drink/food to share with others and there might be a discreetly placed basket in a kitchen corner where you can drop a cent or two for the next supply of tea bags ;-)

I will update this thread regularly here with the next upcoming forum meet-ups. Like this ;-)


Up coming forum meet-ups:

Monday 9th October
Tuesday 10th October
Wednesday - no
Thursday 12th October
Friday 13th October


Lets just see how it goes and I will take it from there. Looking forward to seeing you all & Buen Camino, SY

PS For all of you that are/were concerned about my privacy: When I envisioned living in Santiago, I already had it very clear in my head that I would share part of the house with pilgrims/friends, so nobody is intruding on my privacy ;-) The ground floor is 'open space', the first floor is 'invited only' space and the second floor is 'only my space'. ;-)

Hi there, we hope to stop by tomorrow, October 18. We’ll bring Vino Tinto

 

[SYates]

Crackers, grapes and cheese will be waiting for you @Panama Francis BC SY

 

[Panama Francis]

Many thanks for a lovely afternoon. Your hospitality was very much appreciated after 35 day’s on the Camino Frances!

 

[SYates]

Many thanks to you, your husband and Lydia for sharing your time and thoughts! BC SY

 

[Kanga]

@SYates' welcome and Egeria House is very special. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed them!