El Camino De Santiago

[Boycey]

I've never done the Camino and in all honesty probably never wil but I've holidayed several times along that northern Spanish region both on the coast and inland and it's a really really beautiful area. Such a refreshing change from the resorts of Southern Spain and it's cheap as chips 

[moysider]

I think Santiago was Santiago Matamoros, the Muslim killer. Did he drone much?

I doubt it. I doubt he killed any Muslims either. But that is his name 'Slayer of Moors'

If my memory serves me correctly the legend has it that the Apostle James went to Spain and founded the church there. Centuries later he miraculously appeared on a horse in a battle between Christians and Moors and creeled all around him. For this he became patron saint of Spain. He's supposed to be buried in the The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Myself and Mrs Moysider have often talked about doing it. Hope to get around to it sometime. 

[Rois]

My folks did a part of it in October - they are both 69. They did an escorted tour where they stayed in hotels and got bussed in and out every day but they still did so much walking.

[The Iceman]

I think Santiago was Santiago Matamoros, the Muslim killer. Did he drone much?

I doubt it. I doubt he killed any Muslims either. But that is his name 'Slayer of Moors'

If my memory serves me correctly the legend has it that the Apostle James went to Spain and founded the church there. Centuries later he miraculously appeared on a horse in a battle between Christians and Moors and creeled all around him. For this he became patron saint of Spain. He's supposed to be buried in the The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Myself and Mrs Moysider have often talked about doing it. Hope to get around to it sometime.

Never happened from what I heard - couldn't find much online about it but there this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_James_Matamoros

[moysider]

You'd have to commit a month to it.
Doing 20 miles a day it would take 25 days and no rest day

[easytiger95]

Stayed in San Sebastian during the summer and walked a very small part of the coastal route. Might go back and do the whole thing some day. An absolutely beautiful part of the world - great scenery, great food and great vino. Dunno how that plays into the spirituality but I certainly came home refreshed.

[ONeill]

Anyone who brings up the word Camino at a party should be skinned alive.

[Denn Forever]

Anyone who brings up the word Camino at a party should be skinned alive.


Unless they are Muscle car fans.

[ashman]

Anyone who brings up the word Camino at a party should be skinned alive.

Agree and worse if they add "spiritual ".

[David McKeown]

My dad finished it a couple of weeks ago. Started it in late September and did the whole thing. He's 74 and won't be that fit. I thought it an extradoniary achievement given his health problems.

[BennyCake]

My dad finished it a couple of weeks ago. Started it in late September and did the whole thing. He's 74 and won't be that fit. I thought it an extradoniary achievement given his health problems.

Fair play. Had he any useful snippets of info?

[David McKeown]

I'll certainly ask him. I know he really enjoyed it and he wouldn't have been the most spiritual people before going. I spoke with plenty of people who did it before he went though as I was genuinely worried about it. They all shared the view you had to travel incredibly light with a wear one wash one policy. Also as silly as it sounds the shoes should be probably worn in and treated months before you go.

[ashman]

My dad finished it a couple of weeks ago. Started it in late September and did the whole thing. He's 74 and won't be that fit. I thought it an extradoniary achievement given his health problems.

Respect to the man .

[Canalman]

Anyone who brings up the word Camino at a party should be skinned alive.

Sadly correct. Cue for some bore(s) usually droneing on about doing it for an hour or so.

[BennyCake]

Gerry Kelly walks the Camino, Radio Six Counties/Ulster 12.30pm today if anyone is interested.

Still have a hankering to do it myself at some stage. Will be interesting to hear what he has to say.