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There are many long distance footpaths but only the camino has won the
recognition of the U.N. and achieved World Heritage status on account
of its historical and spiritual significance. The camino’s ability
to transform and elevate human consciousness remains undiminished over
the centuries. Countless millions have walked this path in search of a
deeper meaning to their lives. Perhaps this is your time to join the merry
band of pilgrims along this ancient path of enquiry? Below are the 3 most
popular routes together with the latest edition to the camino guides series
– a handy ‘maps only guide’ to caminos Francés
and Finisterre.
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Santiago—Finisterre Path to the end of the world •7 stage maps •5 town plans •147 km (91 miles) •allow 1 week to return via Muxía. |
Porto—Santiago The path least travelled •11 stage maps •8 town plans •241 km (150 miles) •allow 2 weeks (3 incl. Fisterra) |
Pyrenees—Santiago The most popular pilgrim route •33 stage maps •17 town plans •798 km (459 miles) •allow 4+ weeks. |
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See ‘updates
2008’ above |
See ‘updates 2008’
above |
2008
edition - out
now |
New in 2008 |
Each guide is in full colour with: *Overview route planner *Daily stage maps with optional routes *Contour guides with elevations *List of all pilgrim hostels and alternative accommodation *Town plans showing location of hostels and hotels *Sun-Compass to aid orientation *Practical notes on preparation *Equipment checklist *Dictionary with basic pilgrim phrases *Historical notes and places of special interest. In addition to the physical route there are pointers to the *Mystical path with *Inspirational quotations space for *Personal reflections and a *Self-Review questionnaire to help prepare for the inner journey. All this designed to fit easily into your pocket! (only 12cm x 22cm). The slim maps only guide contains full colour maps but only basic route information.
Anyone, from student to senior citizen, can choose
to go on pilgrimage and see their life as a sacred journey. Within the
busyness and loneliness of our secular lives we can awaken to the spiritual
and find the meaning and relevance that is often absent in our chaotic
world. And that is why these guides are subtitled "a practical and mystical
manual" – that we might find a place to eat and sleep at the end
of a long days walking but also, and crucially, that we might support
each other to dive into the mysteries of our individual soul awakenings,
without which all journeying is, ultimately, purposeless. Travel well
Buen Camino – JB.
Copyright © John Brierley & Findhorn
Press 2005 - 2008 - top
