Camino de Santiago de Compostela
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Where is the Camino
Northern Spain
What is the Camino
A pilgrimage
Where does the Camino officially start
Saint Jean Piedad de Port, France
Where does the Camino officially end
Santiago de Compostela
What is the Camino passport
A book pilgrims get stamped along the way
What is the Compostela
A document pilgrims receive at the end of their journey
Why is the Compostela written in Latin
Because the pilgrimage dates back to the middle ages, and to honor tradition and history
How long is the Camino from St. Jean to Santiago
500 miles or 804 kilometers
How do people wash their clohtes on the camino
They use public fountains or the sinks where they sleep
How do people get food on the Camino
At the posadas and albergues, and from Restraunts and local shops
What is a “posada”
A place to sleep attached to a local resident’s home
What is an “albergue”
A place to sleep attached to a local resident’s home, it has many bunk beds in one room
What is a “parador nacional”
A grand five star hotel
What essentials do pilgrims carry with them
Map, guide book, clothes, mat, walking sticks
What is the symbol of the Camino
The scallop shell
What is the minimum amount of miles you can walk on the Camino and still receive a Compostela
200 miles
What are the other 2 routes other than Camino de Santiago de Compostela
Camino Navarro and Camino Aragones
What are the ideal months to walk the Camino
Junio and Septiembre
Where did the travelers get their passport
the pilgrims office
Why would people walk the Camino de Santiago
Religious beliefs
Self discovery
Culture