# 2025 Camino de Peñafrancia (Day 6)

- Link: https://caminodepenafrancia.org/2025-camino-de-penafrancia-day-6/
- Published: 2025-09-08T14:19:12+08:00
- Author: Dennis Marpuri

St. Bernard Abbot Parish, Ocampo, CS to Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph.
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Distance:** 28 kilometers

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Following the instructions, all the pilgrims were ready by 4:00 am. Those who preferred
comfortable sleeping accommodations either chose nearby hotels, went home to enjoy
the comfort of their own beds one last time, or opted to sleep inside the church.
They were preparing to set out on a five-day pilgrimage.

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The morning prayer was announced, signaling the final check of all the pilgrims’
belongings before the jeepney transport arrived. As in every year, the new pilgrims
were filled with energy, walking as if they were in a competition. Meanwhile, the
seniors and adults strolled leisurely, as if they were heading to the market, while
the morning rosary prayer was being recited through the PA system of our Our Lady
of Peñafrancia tri-mobile.
As the day goes on, the distance between the pilgrims
increases, making it difficult to stay together. We are grateful to the ambulance
that kept us safe during our passage through the towns of Ocampo and Tigaon, overseen
by the MMDRO, headed by Julius Celino, and the MMDRO Tigaon, led by Vince Gumboc,
along with their barangay tanods.

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_The rain cannot dampen the spirits of the pilgrims._

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By 10:30 AM, several individuals began experiencing health issues, including cramps
and blisters. The MMDRO ambulances and security personnel were providing assistance
to the pilgrims. Energy levels were starting to dwindle, and there was confusion
about whether a lunch meal had been sponsored; it turned out that only snacks had
been prepared. Gradually, we continued our journey toward the town of San Jose in
search of food and shelter as the heat began to rise.

Upon arriving at our destination, we were given two options for accommodations: 
the Holy Minor Seminary pastoral room or the St. Joseph pastoral room. This arrangement
allowed us to split the pilgrims into different quarters, which helped alleviate
congestion in the bathrooms. As we approached the town, we were greeted by heavy
rain.

Our dinner was sponsored by Mayor Jarold B. Peña

Lights out at 10:00 am since we have a short distance to walk tomorrow.

**BUEN CAMINO! 
VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA DIVINO ROSTRO!

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**About the Author**

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**DENNIS T. MARPURI** graduated from Ateneo de Naga High School. He was an independent
IT consultant in the US and worked in nine different states doing contracts primarily
with Federal government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He also became a professional
photographer covering NCAA college sports. Now retired, he and his wife love to 
travel to Europe. They divide their time between Northern California with their 
immediate family and Ocampo, Camarines Sur, his hometown, where he promotes mountain
biking for the local youth. He is the founder and principal advocate of Camino de
Penafrancia.