The camino provides an opportunity for personal introspection and adventure. A getting to know yourself in a unique way and to discovering new friendships that make for fun bonding experiences all along the way. Learning of other people’s cultures is truly one of the most special experiences on the journey and since the Camino is […]
So many wonderful ways to CAMINO! Dating back to the 9th Century the Camino has a long and ancient history. A past that has seen many changes. A merging of cultures, people, and traditions. A true melting pot of ideas and customs. The first pilgrims walked, came by horse, or were able to ride on […]
Modern Camino Trends Could It Become A New Tradition? Candados, in spanish, or Locks that were popular in Paris and other european cities have been making their way to Santiago de Compostela. Having noticed this in 2011 and seeing it continue one reflects on the traditions, symbols, their origin and beginnings. We are all familiar […]
Pfälzer Jakobswege – In German The Camino has been an important and popular pilgrimage journey for years for Germans and they represent one of the largest groups of overall pilgrims from around the world. In march of this year they represented 24.8% of all pilgrims making their way to Santiago de Compostela. A […]
Remembering so many special times in the Camino and a very memorable exhibition and event in Santiago de Compostela last year 2013 when we were fortunate to have the Rexistro 108 Vilei Global Pilgrims’ Project Exhibition in the Parador Hostal Dos Reis Católicos for 9 weeks thanks to our dear friend Julio Castro Marcote, Director […]
What do you get when you mix a passion for discovery, ancient historical monuments, and the inspiration of a 14 year old boy named Adria Lopez? You get an incredibly creative and educational website that will delight and invite you to explore and discover more of Spain’s treasured culture, history, and amazing beauty. Adria Lopez […]
As we are nearing the end of the year remembering many wonderful CAMINO experiences I would like to wish everyone ULTREIA!!! Ultreia or Ultreyal is an ancient Galician sentiment amongst pilgrims with its origins derived from the Latin word ultra. A wish of unfailing courage shared between pilgrims encouraging them to continue their journey of […]
Villafranca del Bierzo is a picturesque medieval village just 187 KM from Santiago de Compostela and is located between the historic templar city of Ponferrada and O Cebreiro the gateway to Galicia. In the middle ages, Villafranca was first mentioned in 791 and then in the 9th century was a resting place for pilgrims. In […]
El Juego De La Oca is another wonderful surprise and new experience of discovery along The Way of Saint James adding to the mystery and the history that makes the Camino so unique. Have fun seeing what you will learn and uncover of the hidden treasures and secrets of Galicia and the Camino!!! “The Game of the […]
Remembering my first day in Vilei, September 2011, at German Limeres’s family country home where he was having a fantastic Galician Barbecoa with his friends and documenting the pilgrims for his Rexistro 108 Vilei Pilgrim Photography Project always fills me with happiness and renewed inspiration. I was fortunate to be invited and was able to […]
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