The Camino de Santiago is a walk across northern Spain. No one is
quite sure of its origins which pre-date the Christian era. Today
the majority of walkers are Catholics who regard it as a pilgrimage
which is the main reason why it attracts people from all over the
world. The minority are a mixed bag of people who follow other
religions and some with no set beliefs which includes the author.
Historically the Camino has been walked by a spectrum ranging from
Kings and Generals to petty criminals. For the latter it was a
penance they were sent on for minor offences similar to the ones
committed by the people England once sent off to populate their
colonies. There are many wonderful buildings along the walk,
steeped in history which has inspired other authors. Many of these
left Bill Watson cold. His thoughts were about the sacrifices made
by so many people who needed schools, libraries and hospitals far
more than buildings to perpetuate the class structure which
dominated their lives. The topography and wildlife along the way is
a constant theme in this book. The description of the man catching
frogs and the encounter with German shepherd dogs is something few
people will have seen but any future Peregrinos who read this book
can look out for. Many of the views expressed in this book are
controversial but anyone with even a slightly 'open mind' will find
it to be a fascinating 'different view of the Camino.'
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