To obtain a Compostela and to sleep in the albergues (pilgrim houses), you need to have your Credencial del Peregrino, proving that you are a pilgrim. At each place you rest, you obtain a stamp that shows where you've been.
The people at American Pilgrims on the Camino were super helpful. I'd highly recommend going through your native country's association to obtain your credencial instead of picking it up in SJPP. Apparently, if you run out of room, you can also use blank paper for the sellos/stamps. Having the credencial now makes me feel like I'm already on my way. You can also have support before and after your Camino.
I love the Pilgrims Prayer found on the Credencial.
Codex Calixtinus, 12th century illuminated manuscript
God, You called your servant Abraham from Ur in Chaldea, watching over him in all his wanderings, and guided the Hebrew people as they crossed the desert. Guard these your children who, for the love of your Name, make a pilgrimage to Compostela. Be their companion on the way, their guide at the crossroads, their strength in weariness, their defense in dangers, their shelter on the path, their shade in the heat, their light in darkness, their comfort in discouragement, and the firmness of their intentions; that through your guidance, they may arrive safely at the end of their journey and, enriched with grace and virtue, may return to their homes filled with salutary and lasting joy.
The people at American Pilgrims on the Camino were super helpful. I'd highly recommend going through your native country's association to obtain your credencial instead of picking it up in SJPP. Apparently, if you run out of room, you can also use blank paper for the sellos/stamps. Having the credencial now makes me feel like I'm already on my way. You can also have support before and after your Camino.
I love the Pilgrims Prayer found on the Credencial.
Codex Calixtinus, 12th century illuminated manuscript
God, You called your servant Abraham from Ur in Chaldea, watching over him in all his wanderings, and guided the Hebrew people as they crossed the desert. Guard these your children who, for the love of your Name, make a pilgrimage to Compostela. Be their companion on the way, their guide at the crossroads, their strength in weariness, their defense in dangers, their shelter on the path, their shade in the heat, their light in darkness, their comfort in discouragement, and the firmness of their intentions; that through your guidance, they may arrive safely at the end of their journey and, enriched with grace and virtue, may return to their homes filled with salutary and lasting joy.
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