Pilgrimage on the Camino Franc??s by John Brierly

Camino de Santiago, a thrilling long distance path from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia ??? a distance of 800 km (500 miles) requiring around 30 days of invigorating walking. Traversed by millions over the millennia the Camino de Santiago represents a major force for spiritual renewal and transformation. [More...]

Pilgrimage on the Camino Portugu??s by John Brierly

The Camino de Santiago has become synonymous with the Camino Francès however, contrary to common understanding, there is not just one way to Santiago but many. The Portuguese Way El Camino Portuguès remains 'the path less travelled' with less than 5% of the 100,000 that walked the French Way in 2006 discovering its unparalleled peace and tranquillity. It has become, not surprisingly, the second most popular route out of the dozen waymarked pilgrim pathways through Europe that converge on the shrine of St. James. [More...]