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Category Archives: Pilgrimage
Our Lady of the Holy Waters
Lourdes’ rise to fame came about after the visions of a poorly nourished and sickly teenager in the misty gloom of the Massabielle grotto in 1858. Other towns in the area were already popular tourist destinations, attracting northern Europeans and … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged christian imagery, cures, health, hope, hospital, miracles, mysteries, spiritual growth
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The Historical Economics of Pilgrimage
“All the major regions and leading cities of Spain possessed images of Mary or of Christ which attracted pilgrims and whose sanctuaries were lined with testimonies of the miraculous cures they had wrought.” Brading, D.A. (2001). Mexican Phoenix, Our Lady … Continue reading
Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre
Topographic maps and guides for walking in France are available at the online store run by the French Association for Hikers — Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre. The search function enables you to look by region, départment (regions in … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged Map, preparation, safety, topos, trekking, walking, walks
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Practical Information for Camino Walkers
Travel Mole offers useful advice on accommodation, transportation and cultural lore on the Camino de Santiago. Good advice to prepare for injuries or accidents by bringing along appropriate first aid items and knowing how to summon emergency medical services in France … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged first-aid, health, hospital, preparation, safety, trekking
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Hiking the GR-65 in France to Join the Camino de Santiago
Hiking the GR-65 can be a classic route to Southwestern France. The route in blue is suggested by this hotel in the region. I walked a more southern route recommended by a local guide through Arudy, Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Mauléon-Licharre and Ordiarp. … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, Map, pilgrimage routes, Pyrenees, walks
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Lodging in St. Jean Pied de Port
Nearly everyone who walks the traditional Spanish portion of the Chemin St. Jacques, also known as the Camino de Santiago de Compostello and The Way of St. James, passes through St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port which in English means St. John at the foot … Continue reading
Posted in Basque, Culinary Lore, France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged food, hiking, lodging, pilgrimage routes
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Topo Maps and Guides for Walking the Pyrénées and the Camino
Topographic maps and guides are on sale until June 30, 2012 through the online store run by the French Association for Hikers – Fédération Francaise de la Randonnée Pédestre. Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Western region towards Atlantic Ocean Hautes-Pyrénées - High Pyrénées in the central … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged hiking, Pyrenees, travel guide, walking
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Foot-weary on the Camino
Kiwis have a reputation for being hard chargers in the outdoors. These folks are headed for blisters! Take your time, break in your boots months before embarking on a walking journey, and cool your feet during the walk. Foot care … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, hiking, hospital, safety, trekking, walking
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The Way – Filmed on the Camino de Santiago
Watch the trailer from Icon Films. You may also enjoy this article about the spiritual aspects of walking the Pilgrimage Path.
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged Compostela, France, Galicia, Pilgrimage, pilgrimage routes, Santiago, Spain, spiritual growth, walks
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Vineyards on the Route to Compostello
The day burned bright and hot; I sniffed the purple grapes ripening in fields cultivated by Ilarria and Brana wineries. Could I sample the wine at dinner in St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port? Vineyards exuded steamy scent from the grapes nearly bursting their skin. … Continue reading
Posted in Basque, Culinary Lore, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Wine
Tagged Compostela, food, pilgrimage routes, Spain
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