There are many ways to walk to Santiago, we have chosen the popular French route that leaves from Saint Jean Pied de Port in southern France. If all goes as planned, we will reach Santiago in 34 days, then Finisterre (End of the Earth) 4 days later.

The French route has been walked for 1,000s of years and actually follows the Milky Way.

There are many reasons why people make this 500 mile journey by foot. In fact, I’ve read it is the most common question asked by fellow pilgrims.

Some say if one goes in spirt of meditation & reflection, you are a pilgrim, otherwise you are just a tourist.

For us, no doubt, it will be an adventure which will test our physical abilities, but that’s what life is always about. Struggle mixed with JOY.

It’s been a dream to walk the Camino since watching a documentary in 2014 which followed various people making the pilgrimage.

Very exciting to finally be on our way to do “The Way.”

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