Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) – What Is It?
If you love walking/hiking to clear your mind, this is probably the ultimate all intensive hike you’ll ever do… It is a profoundly powerful pilgrimage in Northern Spain that has been endured for over 12 centuries by millions of people from all over the world. The tour culminates in the tomb of St. James in the town of Santiago de Compostela.
For further detailed information please go to http://www.santiago-compostela.net/
Why Should I Do It?
Most of those who have completed this walk had the deep desire to achieve ultimate clarity in their lives to the deepest level of their soul and /or find great peace within themselves.
Perhaps some do it because it is the “in” thing to do. I am personally convinced it has the potential for healing—a soul searching event changing lives because it challenges both your physical endurance and mental sense of inner balance.
It will require deep commitment, perseverance, and tenacity.
Where is the Hike & How Much Time Do I Need?
You will take over a half million very important steps on a life-expanding, facilitated 19 day journey along the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
The routes are well established. The route we have chosen will be approximately 380 km within the total time of 18 days do the route from Burgos and ending up in (Santiago de Compostela (St.Jean Pied-du Port).
Source, see: http://www.santiago-compostela.net/caminomap.html
Source, see: http://www.wisdomofthecaminotours.com/camino-tour-sept-2015
Imagine the trails on ancient Roman roads and outstanding Old World cultures throughout Spain and southern France.
What Do I Need, to Make This a Successful Endeavour?
To do the complete journey will require deep commitment, perseverance, and tenacity and it helps to be in reasonably good health.
On any epic journey of this nature, it is the unexpected that often surfaces to test the determination of each pilgrim. This could become a great learning experience!
Travel light as there are many places to stay along the route. (see info package for details when purchasing trip)