Big changes coming next year

[jirit]

The great novelty of the Ways of Santiago for this year 2018 is that it will no longer be necessary to make long lines to get the precious Compostela, not even to be physically in Santiago.

An official website on the Internet, endorsed by the relevant authorities with the approval of the official, secular and religious bodies of the City of the Apostle and the Autonomous Government, will sell the credentials, personalized, on the Internet, starting next Easter. in a web page that will be presented soon in Santiago once the festivity of Kings has passed. This will put an end to bureaucratic procedures and long waits,...

http://www.12minutos.com/5a44c00f7d...n-el-camino-novedad-xacobea-para-el-2018.html

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Wish you well , Peter .

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

So some people who never walked may get a compostela and those who have walked may not (because it will just be a computer printout.) I'm not upset with either of these but we are not going to get any useful statistics out of this process.

[Edit: So it seems like I am a Holy Innocent. I thought I'd never be either again.]

 

[Waka]

Confused

 

[SabsP]

28 of December is like 1st of April...day of the Holy Innocents.
Do google for it...

 

[Devon Mike]

Fake news?

 

[Former member 49149]

My sentiments, the day of the Innocents...

 

[Kitsambler]

In a compensatory move, the Xunta announced today that all pilgrims walking from Sarria to Santiago will be required to be accompanied by donkeys. This new regulation is purportedly the fruit of lobbying by the Galician Donkey Stablers Association. This will be a real boost to the nascent donkey-rental businesses in the region.
#HolyInnocents . (Keep 'em coming, people!)

 

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[mylifeonvacation]

The Spanish term is "inocentada", which means an April Fools' Day like prank.

 

[nycwalking]

In a compensatory move, the Xunta announced today that all pilgrims walking from Sarria to Santiago will be required to be accompanied by donkeys. This new regulation is purportedly the fruit of lobbying by the Galician Donkey Stablers Association. This will be a real boost to the nascent donkey-rental businesses in the region.
#HolyInnocents . (Keep 'em coming, people!)

Hey there, hi there, to there. I already have the requisite: elephant, giraffe, moose, and red socks for my next camino. Now, I need a donkey as well. SMH.

 

[jirit]

I guess a few got caught

even after I gave a small hint

just check how the post was tagged

 

[jirit]

Spain's version of April Fools

https://www.thoughtco.com/spains-equivalent-of-april-fools-day-3971893

 

[VNwalking]

We are suckers! I'm sorry a few people blew the cover on this one so soon.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hey there, hi there, to there. I already have the requisite: elephant, giraffe, moose, and red socks for my next camino. Now, I need a donkey as well. SMH.

I was just thinking of the "Not a Serious Thread" (with elephants, giraffes and all)! This one is actually very similar, but unfortunately I can be quite gullible. I read this new thread and although it sounded incredulous, I had to read a couple of the posts to figure out it was bogus.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Yeah, I took the bait as well............

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

Well, wait now. What if the Compostela went Digital????? Book into a hotel at the end of your travels, hand them the Credenciel and ask to have it processed. They scan the Credenciel, which is AI verified, stamp by stamp in about 3 millionths of a second and once verification is complete, they print out a Compostela with a colour laser printer. You pick it up at the end of your stay.

WAIT!!! This is easy. There is an existing system for cars right here where I live. It is installed along the entries / exits to Highway 407. You can carry a transponder that immediately identifies you, personally, or, as you pass through a "GATE," where it takes a picture of you, entering and leaving each village / town / city, automatically, eliminating the need for a Credenciel. Two Euro saved....YESSSSS!!!

Then, when you get to Santiago, the final gate....flashing lights, confetti and fireworks to congratulate your vistory. What a great way to finish off????

 

[Carlos Santiago]

I should've read this thread yesterday. It's the 29th for us today

 

[nycwalking]

I was just thinking of the "Not a Serious Thread" (with elephants, giraffes and all)! This one is actually very similar, but unfortunately I can be quite gullible. I read this new thread and although it sounded incredulous, I had to read a couple of the posts to figure out it was bogus.

Me too. I was going to ask how will office verify distance walked.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

It's good to know I'm not alone in being naive.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

It's good to know I'm not alone in my niavity.

Or, are you alone on this????

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Or, are you alone on this????

No...Two others admitted being duped, too!

 

[Carlos Santiago]

The great novelty of the Ways of Santiago for this year 2018 is that it will no longer be necessary to make long lines to get the precious Compostela, not even to be physically in Santiago.
An official website on the Internet ... will sell the credentials, personalized, on the Internet, starting next Easter....

- from Peanuts

Thank you Camino Chris for this memory recall

It's good to know I'm not alone in my niavity.

 

[Icacos]

It's good to know I'm not alone in being naive.

Alone in what?

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Alone in what?

I originally thought I was the only naive person who thought the OP was stating a fact, but then later found out it was fiction, as did two other individuals, making me feel less gullible.

 

[Kanga]

I'm sad it is not true. Would solve a lot of problems. This morning I started reading about cryptocurrencies and block-chains. Could we start a Credential Exchange? Nothing physical required, just a ledger system.

 

[Icacos]

I originally thought I was the only naive person who thought the OP was stating a fact, but then later found out it was fiction, as did two other individuals, making me feel less gullible.

Oh dear..... it’s still December 28th here! I’m afraid I got you!
Sorry!!

 

[Kitsambler]

Nothing physical required...

Oh Pshaw! Just go for the retinal scan and face recognition, installed at every licensed lodging. Can Fitbit- checking at designated waypoints be far behind?

 

[Former member 49149]

I should've read this thread yesterday. It's the 29th for us today

Unless my calculations are way out, an impossibility, as the clock speaks...but as I am in a wake up moment, could well be way off the mark.

 

[Kanga]

Unless my calculations are way out, an impossibility, as the clock speaks...but as I am in a wake up moment, could well be way off the mark.

Carlos is in the Philippines, so 8 hours ahead of you. Now, if only he could tell you the winner of the Derby, ahead of time...

 

[Carlos Santiago]

'Love this thread.

(... keeping in mind that Niños Inocentes had its beginnings from a
massacre of babies).

 

[VNwalking]

keeping in mind that Niños Inocentes had its beginnings from a
massacre of babies

Just curious (from one who knows nothing): How does that morph into joking around? It sure sounds like no joke to me.

 

[Icacos]

How does that morph into joking around? It sure sounds like no joke to me.

I thought it was all explained in this link - gallows humour.
https://www.thoughtco.com/spains-equivalent-of-april-fools-day-3971893. I also made a connection, perhaps incorrectly, between 'inocentes' and naivety / gullibility.

And, with that, I will extricate myself from this thread.

 

[VNwalking]

I thought it was all explained in this link - gallows humour.

Ahhh. I see.
Thanks, @Icaros!

 

[Pelegrin]

I googled this a bit more and in various languages. There's basically no clear connection between the (historically anyway doubtful) mass infanticide and the various dates and various customs of a Feast of Fools that were popular in the Middle Ages and earlier periods. Most of these medieval customs related to 28 December died out in other parts of Europe with the Reformation and the Age of Enlightment or morphed into something else and shifted to other dates of the calendar year. Some of it remained connected to 28 December and is apparently immensely popular in Spanish speaking parts of the world.

I didn't pursue it any further but it seems that Galicia and Menorca also have similar customs in 1 April?

In Galicia is not tradition on 1 April.
Talking about Inocentadas, yesterday in Gala Inocente Inocente 2017 on TV1, Enrique Cerezo president of Atlético de Madrid CF was arguing with a shepherd who wanted enter his sheep in the new Wanda Stadium to graze, allegeting that the football field was built on and old cattle track (via pecuaria).

 

[VNwalking]

yesterday in Gala Inocente Inocente 2017 on TV1, Enrique Cerezo president of Atlético de Madrid CF was arguing with a shepherd who wanted enter his sheep in the new Wanda Stadium to graze, allegeting that the football field was built on and old cattle track (via pecuaria)

Hahahahaaaaaa!

 

[Marbe2]

Seriously, what is a Compostela worth? Is it not the experience of walking or biking the Camino and all that that entails day in and day out that makes a Compostela meaningful? Enduring rain, snow, heat, Pain etc. And oh, yes,the joy of it all! Is it not the sharing and breaking bread with many pilgrims from all over the world that makes the Compostela meaningful? One might be able to purchase a Compostela or duplicate it, but without the experience what would it mean?

 

[Jacobus]

Oh Pshaw! Just go for the retinal scan and face recognition, installed at every licensed lodging. Can Fitbit- checking at designated waypoints be far behind?

There is an app on apple products that counts your steps......perhaps this could somehow be transferred into some kind of verification system.???

 

[John Sikora]

Didn't know that about the 28th of December. Have to prank my Spanish friends next year. Thanks for the posting.

 

[Icacos]

I know I extricated myself from this thread, but I just want to say that there are good sports on this forum. Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 56069]

Maybe one day with the strides being made with virtual reality, all we will need in the future is a head set and program so you can walk your favorite Camino route in the comfort of your own home...

 

[Rebekah Scott]

In a compensatory move, the Xunta announced today that all pilgrims walking from Sarria to Santiago will be required to be accompanied by donkeys. This new regulation is purportedly the fruit of lobbying by the Galician Donkey Stablers Association. This will be a real boost to the nascent donkey-rental businesses in the region.
#HolyInnocents . (Keep 'em coming, people!)

I never walked with a donkey. Plenty of asses, though. And sometimes a lot of bull!

Seriously, though. I am looking forward to the new microchip implant, which will instantly identify all True Pilgrims at the albergue door, assign them a bed, wake them up each morning before 7.30, and track their daily progress along the Trail until the final scan at the Cathedral.

 

[Carlos Santiago]

Just curious (from one who knows nothing): How does that morph into joking around? It sure sounds like no joke to me.

I leave the morphing question to the psychologists.
I grew up into this tradition, I guess. My question is more like, "why do we have 2 days for pranks and tricks during the year?" But then again, since these are low-intensity traditional celebrations, I have never really gone out to investigate. I just distill the fun and enjoy it as it comes.

 

[VNwalking]

"why do we have 2 days for pranks and tricks during the year?"

Which begs the question, come to think about it..."Why do only have one (or two) days for pranks or tricks during the year?"
If we all took ourselves less seriously, there would be a lot less of a lot of negative things in the world.

I never walked with a donkey. Plenty of asses, though. And sometimes a lot of bull!

Fortunately no names mentioned.

 

[Karen Cap]

Fake news?

Haha!

 

[Karen Cap]

28 of December is like 1st of April...day of the Holy Innocents.
Do google for it...[/QUOTE
Hehe! Love it!

 

[Koidream]

Today it' a prank, but one day...

 

[barb77]

No...Two others admitted being duped, too!

Me too - what a way to start the day! In a pissy mood. Thanks to all who saw through it.

 

[Deleted member 73892]

The great novelty of the Ways of Santiago for this year 2018 is that it will no longer be necessary to make long lines to get the precious Compostela, not even to be physically in Santiago.

An official website on the Internet, endorsed by the relevant authorities with the approval of the official, secular and religious bodies of the City of the Apostle and the Autonomous Government, will sell the credentials, personalized, on the Internet, starting next Easter. in a web page that will be presented soon in Santiago once the festivity of Kings has passed. This will put an end to bureaucratic procedures and long waits,...

http://www.12minutos.com/5a44c00f7d...n-el-camino-novedad-xacobea-para-el-2018.html

I have never minded the long waits - I've just trecked 880 Km so a wait for my cred. is not a problem - in fact, I've enjoiyed waiting! I've come across people I've not seen for a while along the Way, or even from my previous Caminos, and like the 'buzz' of it, the tingle of excitement. I hope they are keeping the office open to collect the cred. personally and offering the web site as an extra option. And then there's the tranquil chapel to sit and meditate for a while, and the volunteers are all so friendly and helpful. Are pilgrims being 'pampered' to? They complain now when the wifi is poor or beds cramped, eat and drink well and can have their rucksacks transfered by taxi to the next stop. Please, keep the friendly, personal touch too.
Happy New Year and Einen Guten Rutsch Keith

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Maybe one day with the strides being made with virtual reality, all we will need in the future is a head set and program so you can walk your favorite Camino route in the comfort of your own home...

A colleague has a set up of three large screens and a static bike so he can cycle a virtual Tour de France.
Asked why he didn't just go for a bike ride he said "it's dangerous out there!"
Ah me, the world we've made for ourselves.

 

[Deleted member 73892]

I have never minded the long waits - I've just trecked 880 Km so a wait for my cred. is not a problem - in fact, I've enjoiyed waiting! I've come across people I've not seen for a while along the Way, or even from my previous Caminos, and like the 'buzz' of it, the tingle of excitement. I hope they are keeping the office open to collect the cred. personally and offering the web site as an extra option. And then there's the tranquil chapel to sit and meditate for a while, and the volunteers are all so friendly and helpful. Are pilgrims being 'pampered' to? They complain now when the wifi is poor or beds cramped, eat and drink well and can have their rucksacks transfered by taxi to the next stop. Please, keep the friendly, personal touch too.
Happy New Year and Einen Guten Rutsch Keith

Ahhhhh! Its a silly-billy joke. Thank goodness;-)

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Maybe one day with the strides being made with virtual reality, all we will need in the future is a head set and program so you can walk your favorite Camino route in the comfort of your own home...

Unfortunately my husband already feels that way with all the Utube Camino videos he's "suffered through" watching with me on and off over the past 3 years! He thinks Armchair Camino Travel is good enough, but then again...he's not addicted!

 

[movinmaggie]

The great novelty of the Ways of Santiago for this year 2018 is that it will no longer be necessary to make long lines to get the precious Compostela, not even to be physically in Santiago.

An official website on the Internet, endorsed by the relevant authorities with the approval of the official, secular and religious bodies of the City of the Apostle and the Autonomous Government, will sell the credentials, personalized, on the Internet, starting next Easter. in a web page that will be presented soon in Santiago once the festivity of Kings has passed. This will put an end to bureaucratic procedures and long waits,...

http://www.12minutos.com/5a44c00f7d...n-el-camino-novedad-xacobea-para-el-2018.html

love it!!!

 

[zzotte]

The great novelty of the Ways of Santiago for this year 2018 is that it will no longer be necessary to make long lines to get the precious Compostela, not even to be physically in Santiago.

An official website on the Internet, endorsed by the relevant authorities with the approval of the official, secular and religious bodies of the City of the Apostle and the Autonomous Government, will sell the credentials, personalized, on the Internet, starting next Easter. in a web page that will be presented soon in Santiago once the festivity of Kings has passed. This will put an end to bureaucratic procedures and long waits,...

http://www.12minutos.com/5a44c00f7d...n-el-camino-novedad-xacobea-para-el-2018.html

Thanks for the info, however I was under the impression that the internet Compostela it’s only available for those that “virtual” walk thanks for clarifying. Zzotte

 

[jirit]

Thanks for the info, however I was under the impression that the internet Compostela it’s only available for those that “virtual” walk thanks for clarifying. Zzotte

Thats coming next - there's an app for that - a version called Pilgrim Survivor

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

I never walked with a donkey. Plenty of asses, though. And sometimes a lot of bull!

Seriously, though. I am looking forward to the new microchip implant, which will instantly identify all True Pilgrims at the albergue door, assign them a bed, wake them up each morning before 7.30, and track their daily progress along the Trail until the final scan at the Cathedral.

Rebekah !

Good 1 !!!!!!!!!! (I'm still laughing )!

 

[mike g]

The Spanish term is "inocentada", which means an April Fools' Day like prank.

I don't think that there is anyone within the catholic church that equates the massacre of the holy innocents with April fools day. Could you folks be thinking of Dia de los Muertos? I just did my homework, the occasions are 'celebrated' simultaneously. on Jan 29-30. Why I will never understand.