Santiago de Compostela is alive with activities and preparations for this years St. James Festival. There are many wonderful celebrations and events to participate during this extra special time one of them is the pregón which is held July 22 at 10:30 pm from the main balcony of the City Council at Plaza do Obradoiro. The […]
There are many familiar sites that one enjoys when spending time in Santiago de Compostela. Walking the historic streets in the old city one strolls past restaurants, bars, and stores windows displaying this traditional and beautiful Azabache art, crafts and jewelry. It adds to the setting to learn of the ancient craft.Azabache – “Black […]
It is a very special time in Santiago de Compostela as the city prepares for the Fiestas del Apostol. A city that is already full of activities and energy of pilgrims’ arriving will share in wonderful festivities, one of which is the St. James Light Show & Fireworks Event. July 24 at Midnight Celebrating […]
The Camino called to me and made its invitation through many connected SYNCHRONISTIC events and experiences no matter where I was in the world. At first it whispered its invitation and then the calling grew louder and louder till I was not able to resist it any longer. Even in times of experiencing Santiago […]
The Camino inspires many things and one most important is the spirit of giving, charity and philanthropy. To share and participate in something special helps to grow our hearts and spirits. The Camino has touched all of our lives in very unique and wonderful ways encouraging a the spirit of giving to continue all […]
Zapatone is a familiar face to pilgrims, visitors, tourists, and locals – and maybe the most photographed face in Santiago! There are many images and reminders to those visiting the Santiago de Compostela and if one has made the Camino once ore more and arrived in the city are bound to bump into this historic […]
The Camino brings our spirits a new experience and adventure one that begins when we even contemplate the journey, it grows as we anticipate the experience, and begin to connect with a different part of ourselves. As we Camino we immerse our whole “being” into the sights, sounds, tastes, feelings, and emotions that make up […]
When you are on the Camino one of the wonderful experiences and pleasant surprises is to arrive in a city full of celebration and to take part in the ancient traditions of the area sharing the festival with locals. A wonderful way to add special memories to your Camino experience and journey! Ponferrada was full […]
The Camino called each one of us in a very specific and unique way. For me it was and has been a never ending series of synchronistic experiences around the world. No matter where I was or where I traveled some how the Camino and Spain kept calling me. It was truly opening up and […]
German and I had two fantastic days in the Parador Santiago de Compostela capturing the faces and stories of the pilgrims’ as they arrived Km 0 Santiago, during the Rexistro 108 Vilei Exhibition in the Cloister San Marcos. It was very special to meet more of the pilgrims’ and hear their stories. Thomas from […]
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