Paris and Madrid have traditionally been the place that Camino de Santiago pilgrims fly to. I recently checked flights from the United States to both places. Normally the flights are priced at approximately the same fare. But this time there … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
After saying that I was not going back, I have changed my mind and am going to do the Camino de Santiago a third time. Why? For two reasons. First, I simply have a great time walking the Camino. It … Continue reading
I have nothing against ground transportation in Spain. The last two years I have taken easy bus rides from Madrid to Pamplona, and then on to St. Jean Pied de Port, to begin the Camino Frances. And upon completing the … Continue reading
Is the Camino de Santiago a religious pilgrimage? Good question. Many pilgrims prefer the less controversial term, spiritual pilgrimage. Which is correct? The short answer is that it depends on the particular pilgrim. The Camino de Santiago is replete with … Continue reading
Camino de Santiago pilgrims have been thunderstruck throughout the centuries when walking into the northern Spanish cosmopolitan mecca of Burgos. There they have their first sighting of the magnificent spires of this ‘French style (Gothic)’ cathedral. Burgos is an exception to … Continue reading
“There it is. I see it.” Those are the words, in countless languages, that many a pilgrim has uttered over the centuries at Monte de Gozo (Mountain of Joy), upon catching their first glance of the great Gothic Cathedral at … Continue reading
When you arrive at Finisitierre, it’s easy to see how medieval humans considered it both literally and figuratively to be the end of the world. At night, there appears to be a vast nothingness. While Columbus set sail from further … Continue reading
The final section of the Camino de Santiago runs through the northwestern Spanish province of Galicia. Many have referred to this as the Spanish Ireland, due to the lush green forests, as well as the Celtic-looking people. This section is usually … Continue reading
The newest narrative on the Camino de Santiago, ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago (2012)’ will be available for a free download on Amazon Kindle both Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3. This narrative has proven popular because of the combination … Continue reading