Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Camino de Saintiago 2013

Walking the Camino de Santiago can be a very interesting experience. Ever since watching the film "The Way", saying that it is a personal journey, and walking it is of great significance. Every year, thousands of travellers/pilgrims have walked the Camino to the Atlantic for over a thousand years. Many travel in groups, many others walk it alone.

Traveling through the French Way is one of the most popular of the routes. Starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France) to Roncesvalles (Spain) and therefore making its way to Santiago Compostela through the major cities Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León.

Adding to those walking the Camino religious reasons, there are many who walk the route for travel, sport, or simply the challenge of weeks of walking in a foreign land. Many consider the experience a spiritual adventure to remove themselves from the bustle of modern life. It serves as a retreat for many modern "pilgrims".

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All packed and ready to go!


Markers and arrows everywhere.

Some of the hidden treasures along the Camino - Blackberries


Keep walking and you'll find the small statue of the Vierge de Biakorri

You'll be walking long distances, especially crossing from France into Spain.

Albergue Roncesvalles

Pilgrims mass in Roncesvalles

Day 2 - only 790km to go

The 3 activities a pilgrim can do is:
1. Walk
2. Eat
3. Sleep

Pilgrim memorial on the Alto del Perdón


The famous Fuente de Vino (Wine Fountain). The other tap is water which no one used. Unfortunately is was Sunday when the fountain is closed, but we managed to siphoned every drop we could.




It's cold, it's raining, and I'm wearing shorts
Stepping back in time in Burgos
Panoramic view of Burgos


Albergue Santa María - Carrión de los Condes

Jeremy from Singapore, meet Jeremy from France!
León

Yes, you can go by donkey!

Cruz de Ferro


Pilgrims mass at the Cathedral de Santiago 


The swinging of the Botafumeiro 
The Tomb of Saint James


I made it!
My diploma/compostela
"Ieremium Wee"
Finisterre