The CAMINO inspires a spirit of Adventure, Discovery and WONDER. A feeling that all things are possible. Inviting us to be in a more constant state of Love, Joy, Creativity and HAPPINESS! A sense of ANTICIPATION, APPRECIATION and GRATITUDE – especially to our spirit for answering the Camino’s Call!
Thank you to Tammy Cunningham and Panache Desai’s Facebook Picture – a beautiful and inspiring photo and post “Your purpose is to fully be yourself”.
A very special place along the French Way is to make a stop and enjoy some time at the ancient 12th century Romanesque church of Vilar da Donas, in Palas de Rei, which was linked to the famous “The Way Guardians” – Order of the Santiago Knights.
“The church of Vilar de Donas is a temple of worship catholic , located in the town of Palas de Rey ( Lugo Province , Spain ), by walking the French Way to Santiago . It is a construction of the mid-twelfth century, originally as a church monastic . The foundation of the monastery in the tradition attributed to some women, represented in paintings Gothic chapel, although historical documents state that its foundation made Arias Perez de Monterroso .
Church is linked to the famous Order of the Knights of Santiago and the Templars, even in this church was the burial place of important personalities of this order. This church is considered aCultural Property since 1931 , in the catalog of historic heritage monuments in Spain – Wikipedia (translated from spanish)
The Camino provides a space to think and reflect on life – to dream and move in the direction of our true hearts desires! Bo Camiño!
“Cierra algunas puertas. No por orgullo, ni soberbia, sino porque ya no llevan a ninguna parte”.
“Close some doors. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they no longer lead somewhere” – Paulo Coelho
For more inspiration please visit Paulo Coelho’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulocoelho?fref=ts
Along the Northern Way of the Camino in the town of Baamonde a wonderful little village with a famous history and Galician Sculptor – Victor Corral. It was a very special day and wonderful adventure with my friend Marisa Granda Escudero who took me to this village and to meet this very kind and talented man. Victor shared with us a personal tour of his garden full of sculptures and his house where he works which is also a museum. If you are enjoying the Camino Norte or want to take a little side trip on your Camino this is a very special Galician Treasure awaiting your Discovery!
“The Northern Way, which passes along the Cantabrian Cornice, is as old as the French Way. During the Middle Ages, and due to the Muslim occupation of the majority of the Peninsula, the European kings used it to travel to Santiago in the safest way. To the extent that the Christian armies were pushing the Moors toward the south, the Northern Way ceded the lead to the French.”
“Leaving Vilalba, boundarystone marks the distance of 120 kilometers to Santiago de Compostela. This section of the Northern Way crosses lands irrigated by the rivers Magdalena, Trimaz and Labrada. In them can be seen lush river bank vegetation. Some parts of the route also cross forested regions.
The traveler passes through centers such as San Xoán de Alba, Saa and Ferreira. Baamonde, the end of the section, appears just afterwards. This village belongs to the municipality of Begonte and has various hospitality facilities.
In Baamonde, it is worthwhile to visit the parish church of Santiago, of transitional Romanesque style (13th century). The temple is watched over by a triple cross from the 18th century and a hollow chestnut tree with a sculpture inside it. Nearby are found the ruins of the fortress of Amarante, destroyed during the peasant revolts of the Middle Ages.
In Baamonde is also the house and museum of the local sculptor Víctor Corral, who works with such Galician materials as granite and wood.”- LUGO TERRA de todo natural
Santiago evokes so many thoughts, emotions and memories – every picture inspires and has us reflect on the Camino – what it means to each one of is very special!!! Thank you Teodoro Romero Madera and España en el Corazon for your Facebook post and beautiful Santiago Photograph.
For me the Camino has been a journey of SYNCHRONICITY – it has been a flow of people, events and experiences all which led to the Camino and Spain. It was a journey I would never have expected or anticipated and continues to unfold each day as I am now living in Lugo, Galicia – Spain.
One of the very special Synchronistic experiences was how I was led and became connected with Maureen Lauran December 2010 towards the end of the Xacobeo Holy Year. Through a series of events that were connected over 7 years beginning in 2003 I would be led and guided first to meeting Maureen’s niece Cynthia Lauran who was doing the make up for a television interview where I was to share some of the amazing Camino & Spain Synchronicities – Cynthia would be yet another one in the many years of synchronistic series of events – there is a lot of the story to share which I now transform a Synchronicity TIMELINE of events into book and story form but here are a few related to Maureen Lauran.
It was another wonderful surprise to end up at the last minute being interviewed and Cynthia while doing my make up for the show said “So what’s your segment on?” and I said “Holy Pilgrimage Spain” she said “Do you mean the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela?. I said “YES”. Cynthia replied “my aunt walked the 500 miles with my grandmother’s ashes on her back. She has painted pictures of the camino and is writing a book you have to meet her!”. Cynthia, working as the make up artist for the show, had been a COLD CALL – a “random” telephone call which led to her working with Dr. Carol Francis and the show Make Life Happen Now.
So from 7 years before, 2003, and a random invitation for me to have a glass of wine with a girlfriend at a restaurant in San Diego I had never been to before met a man sitting at the bar reading Filmmaker magazine, David Grober, an inventor and filmmaker from Los Angeles, we would become friends, he would later win and and OSCAR – ACADEMY AWARD for his motion picture stabilization unit and his car would break down 3 1/2 years later in San Diego – I called to offer him help and we hadn’t caught up in awhile he asked what I was doing and I said working on a documentary in Spain and he said I have a famous Spanish Opera singer, Israel Lozano, living in my house you have to meet him before he goes to Vienna to sing with Placido Domingo…. There is much more to the story but now time to write it all down.
Thank you for letting me begin to share some the the “SPANISH TRAILS OF SYNCHRONICITY” I have been blessed to experience.
Maureen’s story is powerful, inspiring, healing and transforming!!! It is a story that will touch your life in a very special and wonderful way – Thank you Maureen for your beautiful art and inspiring story!
Now available as an ebook on Kindle, iPad, and on amazon.com
A Daughter’s Journey
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It is a very special time here in Galicia – Paulo Coelho returns celebrating 25 years since his writing of The Alchemist. Enjoy the new audio version performed by Jeremy Irons.
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Thank you to Jesus Trillo Muxia for your facebook post.
There is something about entering an ancient village – you can see it from the distance – you may have heard about it or read about it – many things are stirring inside of you – long ago memories or newly awakened feelings – ALL A Miracle and AMAZING!
Thank you Navarvip Traslados and Espana en el Corzzon for your beautiful picture facebook post.
https://www.facebook.com/navarvip.traslados
https://www.facebook.com/pages/España-en-el-Corazón/158489444170382
Video: Interview of Aser Alvarez – Parador – Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos – Santiago de Compostela
Summer is always extra special in Santiago as more pilgrims are making their way along the CAMINO! This summer two extra special PEREGRINOS are enjoying time in Santiago de Compostela. The Prince of Japan and Paulo Coelho are revisiting this ancient and historic city that called them years before and have them enjoying new memories as the make another Camino Journey!
Fun to see Aser Alvarez Gonzalez being interviewed in the Cloister San Marcos, Parador Santiago de Compostela with German Limeres’s Rexistro 108 Vilei Global Pilgrim Photography Exhibition in the background.
http://www.crtvg.es/informativos/a-visita-de-naruhito-revulsivo-turistico-para-santiago-607924
globalpilgrims.com 