Updated in January 2013
“El Camino de Santiago de Compostela” Sounds intriguing - and exotic - and it is! In the early middle ages ‘el Camino de Santiago de Compostela’ was the most popular pilgrimage trail in Europe and Santiago de Compostela was one of the three most important pilgrimage destinations in the world. (The other two were Jerusalem and Rome).
You might have read about the Camino, seen a documentary or film about it, or you’ve heard about it from a friend and it has fired your imagination. Now el Camino is calling you and you want to go! But, you’ve got a million questions. Where is it exactly? Where should you start? How do you get there? How long will it take? How much will it cost? What should you pack? Where will you sleep? Can you do a solo hike? Is it safe for women? Can you take your faithful pet with you? What if you have a disability?
The LIGHTFOOT GUIDE to YOUR CAMINO provides all the information you’ll need to learn about the Camino and plan for a trek on any route in France or Spain, whether it be on foot, bicycle, horseback, in a wheel-chair, with your children, with your pet dog, or a donkey. (Yes, some people still ride long distances and others take donkeys to carry their gear!)
Don't want to go alone - don't worry, we list over a dozen reputable companies that offer guided and unguided itineraries for walkers and cyclists as well as details of transport services in France and Spain that will cart you or your baggage from one place to the next.
Based on hundreds of Frequently Asked Questions on forums and at workshops we’ve included tips on guide books and maps, when to go and which route to choose, how to get there and back home, preparation and
training, budgets, hiking gear, equipment, accommodationand food and much more.
http://pilgrimagepublications.com/yourcaminoprint.html €17.99
Also available from:
http://www.csj.org.uk/
Amazon.com $22.99: Amazon.co.uk £15.99:
Barnes& Noble $22.99:
Waterstones £15.99 ,
The Book Depository $27.78 (incl delivery):
TakeaLot - R332:
Exclusive Books - online R342:
Kalahari R384 (free delivery):
available as an eBook here:
Apple
iBooks
AllRomanceeBooks.com
OmniLit.com
Powells.com
eBookMall.com
Diesel-eBooks.com
BooksOnBoard.com
eBooksAboutEverything.com
REVIEWS:
"Sil, what else can I say...your book ROCKS! One of the best on the Camino...what an honor to have a copy of my own....and it even mentioned the Vadiniense...wooohoa!"
Kathy Gower, past Chairman : American Pilgrims on the Camino
"Just read a new book called "YOUR CAMINO"; I can't imagine a more practically helpful publication for any pilgrim; the author has covered virtually every eventuality and need of the pilgrimage, and her advice is rendered as though she were a kindly and wise mentor for anyone who ever planned to make the dream of the Camino become a personal, and
permanent reality. Furthermore, the wealth of detailed attention to every possible eventuality in, and questions about, the Camino pilgrimage is astonishing, as is the infinitely practical advice and information given.The book also contains vignettes of individual pilgrims who at some time wrote about a significant experience in the Camino, a personal revelation or epiphany, or a very dear memory."
Prof Rosina Wachtel
Preparing for a Camino and the thought of the challenge ahead can be a daunting task. This guide is akin to a reassuring, extremely informative and wise friend! Forget about trawling through every Camino book and
website for the guidance you need - these experienced authors have done it all for you!
This is a vast accumulation of well researched knowledge all set out in a very logical format, offering sound advice in manageable chunks of text. It covers the very basics (which you'll be surprised to find you may not have considered!) To the more in depth and complicated with handy highlighted tips and basic photographs where a visual reference is needed. As if this isn't enough, further reading and useful websites for each topic dealt with are also detailed while the appendices elaborate on some important points such as post-Camino blues, Camino lingo and a training programme! Interesting historical detail and inspirational short stories from ex-pilgrims wet the appetite for adventure while the humorous cartoons remind you to keep a sense of humour during the serious job of planning.
I bought this book to satisfy my curiosity in the Camino de Santiago and my occasional ponderings on walking
the route myself. I intended to dip in and out of it as I needed but ended up reading it from cover to cover! It tackles every practicality you could possibly think of, giving encouragement to every type of person, and is truly
motivational, whether you have decided to walk a Camino yet or not. I wouldn't say this guide is only for first timers. It provides invaluable support for everyone. although the book focuses on routes to Santiago through France and
Spain, it would serve equally well as a guide to preparation for any other pilgrimage route.
Amazon.com
“El Camino de Santiago de Compostela” Sounds intriguing - and exotic - and it is! In the early middle ages ‘el Camino de Santiago de Compostela’ was the most popular pilgrimage trail in Europe and Santiago de Compostela was one of the three most important pilgrimage destinations in the world. (The other two were Jerusalem and Rome).
You might have read about the Camino, seen a documentary or film about it, or you’ve heard about it from a friend and it has fired your imagination. Now el Camino is calling you and you want to go! But, you’ve got a million questions. Where is it exactly? Where should you start? How do you get there? How long will it take? How much will it cost? What should you pack? Where will you sleep? Can you do a solo hike? Is it safe for women? Can you take your faithful pet with you? What if you have a disability?
The LIGHTFOOT GUIDE to YOUR CAMINO provides all the information you’ll need to learn about the Camino and plan for a trek on any route in France or Spain, whether it be on foot, bicycle, horseback, in a wheel-chair, with your children, with your pet dog, or a donkey. (Yes, some people still ride long distances and others take donkeys to carry their gear!)
Don't want to go alone - don't worry, we list over a dozen reputable companies that offer guided and unguided itineraries for walkers and cyclists as well as details of transport services in France and Spain that will cart you or your baggage from one place to the next.
Based on hundreds of Frequently Asked Questions on forums and at workshops we’ve included tips on guide books and maps, when to go and which route to choose, how to get there and back home, preparation and
training, budgets, hiking gear, equipment, accommodationand food and much more.
http://pilgrimagepublications.com/yourcaminoprint.html €17.99
Also available from:
http://www.csj.org.uk/
Amazon.com $22.99: Amazon.co.uk £15.99:
Barnes& Noble $22.99:
Waterstones £15.99 ,
The Book Depository $27.78 (incl delivery):
TakeaLot - R332:
Exclusive Books - online R342:
Kalahari R384 (free delivery):
available as an eBook here:
Apple
iBooks
AllRomanceeBooks.com
OmniLit.com
Powells.com
eBookMall.com
Diesel-eBooks.com
BooksOnBoard.com
eBooksAboutEverything.com
REVIEWS:
"Sil, what else can I say...your book ROCKS! One of the best on the Camino...what an honor to have a copy of my own....and it even mentioned the Vadiniense...wooohoa!"
Kathy Gower, past Chairman : American Pilgrims on the Camino
"Just read a new book called "YOUR CAMINO"; I can't imagine a more practically helpful publication for any pilgrim; the author has covered virtually every eventuality and need of the pilgrimage, and her advice is rendered as though she were a kindly and wise mentor for anyone who ever planned to make the dream of the Camino become a personal, and
permanent reality. Furthermore, the wealth of detailed attention to every possible eventuality in, and questions about, the Camino pilgrimage is astonishing, as is the infinitely practical advice and information given.The book also contains vignettes of individual pilgrims who at some time wrote about a significant experience in the Camino, a personal revelation or epiphany, or a very dear memory."
Prof Rosina Wachtel
Preparing for a Camino and the thought of the challenge ahead can be a daunting task. This guide is akin to a reassuring, extremely informative and wise friend! Forget about trawling through every Camino book and
website for the guidance you need - these experienced authors have done it all for you!
This is a vast accumulation of well researched knowledge all set out in a very logical format, offering sound advice in manageable chunks of text. It covers the very basics (which you'll be surprised to find you may not have considered!) To the more in depth and complicated with handy highlighted tips and basic photographs where a visual reference is needed. As if this isn't enough, further reading and useful websites for each topic dealt with are also detailed while the appendices elaborate on some important points such as post-Camino blues, Camino lingo and a training programme! Interesting historical detail and inspirational short stories from ex-pilgrims wet the appetite for adventure while the humorous cartoons remind you to keep a sense of humour during the serious job of planning.
I bought this book to satisfy my curiosity in the Camino de Santiago and my occasional ponderings on walking
the route myself. I intended to dip in and out of it as I needed but ended up reading it from cover to cover! It tackles every practicality you could possibly think of, giving encouragement to every type of person, and is truly
motivational, whether you have decided to walk a Camino yet or not. I wouldn't say this guide is only for first timers. It provides invaluable support for everyone. although the book focuses on routes to Santiago through France and
Spain, it would serve equally well as a guide to preparation for any other pilgrimage route.
Amazon.com