Camino de Santiago - Practical Preparation and Background (CaminoGuide.net eBooks)

This practical guide prepares walkers for the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim route across northern Spain. It covers planning, from choosing a starting point and season to deciding what to pack and what to leave at home, and gives an honest picture of life on the trail: the terrain, waymarks, pilgrim hostels, meals, money, staying in touch, and staying healthy. Other sections explain the route's history, the people who walked it in medieval times, and the regions and architecture found along the way. A glossary and a menu guide help with language, and the book also offers advice on etiquette and safety. Written for readers who want to understand the journey as well as make it, it prepares pilgrims for both the practical and cultural sides of the walk.