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Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike
From Bayou City Press
Are you interested in the Camino but afraid of the walking?
Do you like art, architecture, history, and culture?
Does learning about one woman’s Camino journey appeal to you?
Would you like tips on designing a unique Camino trip?
Then this book is for you!
Pilgrims have traveled the Camino de Santiago in Spain for over a thousand years, and a recent resurgence in walking this storied route now brings more than 300,000 travelers a year to Santiago de Compostela. The French route of the Camino is particularly rich in history, culture, art, and architecture, featuring large cities like Burgos and León that have magnificent cathedrals as well as unforgettable smaller towns and villages like Hospital de Orbigo, where a famous Spanish knight challenged all comers, and O’Cebreiro, where mists swirl around ancient peasant huts.
After thinking about making a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela for more than 40 years, I set out on the French route. I followed my 49 days on the Camino with visits to Madrid and Toledo. And back home I continued reflecting on my Camino experience and decided to share my journey and suggestions with others who are considering undertaking the pilgrimage. My philosophy differs from that of most other authors, since I believe in emphasizing the joy of this adventure by taking the time to savor its delights rather than just walking as quickly as possible along the route.
I planned to be a writer but landed a job as a foreign service officer, serving first with the U.S. Information Agency and then with the U.S. Department of State. I crisscrossed the globe for 33 years, representing the U.S. government overseas during nine foreign assignments. Following my retirement I finally fulfilled a desire I had cherished since my early twenties—to experience the Camino de Santiago!
Available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook
276 pages
December 2019