Pilgrim Business

I ordered my credencial from American Pilgrims on Camino (APOC) before I left. Got my first stamp at the pilgrim office.

The guy at my hostel was a bit justified in laughing at me when I checked in. The hostel is literally two doors away. If I had gone there first, as you are supposed to do, I would have found the place easily instead of wandering around for two hours.

I have traded the credencial storage for my passport. The credencial is now in my pocket and the passport is in my money belt.

I’ve bought some supplies for tomorrow, since Fred assures me I will need extra food and water to get over the mountains.

I had to buy a bag in which to carry it home. Like the book at the airport, that bag may get left. I’m not sure if this is the first lesson of the Camino or not. But, in the spirit of the “Wonder” precepts, today’s lesson is, “If it’s outlived it’s usefulness to you, leave it behind.”

Oh, yeah, Parisians might ignore traffic signals but French drivers in general are VERY respectful of pedestrians. Cars see you at the crosswalk and they stop. No lights, no signs other than the lines of the crosswalk. But if you’re there, they stop. It’s pretty nice.