![]() ![]() James Published in 1920, This three volume set has recentlyīeen scanned by the University of Toronto. Related reading, but for those new to the Camino, be aware that Mentioned, even though they both are a mixture of trail experiencesĬommon to all pilgrims, and some other experiences that include There are two well known ones that need to be Click here for a site withĪuthors, Publishers, if you have a new English language Camino book that you think is appropriate for this list, please send a review copy to us - address on the Contact Us page There are a number of good web sites with more info, and for English speakers, a few classic books. You can only stay one night, and usually have to be out by 8am the next day. ![]() It is easy to get caught up in a refugio mentality - eager to get to the next one in time to get a bed. Even with this, we as experienced backpackers, found it to be a demanding trip. You just carry a sleeping bag and personal gear, as shelter is available and you can buy food in the villages along the way. Do read Nancy Frey's book for a good sense of who the modern day pilgrims are and why they do it. The pilgrims today do it for various motives - religious, spiritual, other personal reasons. The Spanish part of the trail is about 450 miles. There are trails from all parts of Europe, that merge as they go into Spain. Spain is just the end point of the trail. If starting from Le Puy in France, or from Portugal, go to our Map from our Pilgrim Passport, that we got in Roncesvalles. For a larger area map showing all routes from Europe, see the The tradition goes on today, and in Spain there is a system of refugios - similar to youth hostels, that provide shelter for pilgrims for a minimal fee or contribution. People would travel there to get forgiveness for their sins. James the disciple's bones were found in northern Spain, and are interred in the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Is an ancient pilgrimage trail, in use for over 1000 years. ![]()
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