In the summer of 2019, the author and her twin sister, Marcia, began the Vezelay Route, a five-hundred mile trekdedicated to Mary Magdalene, which runs through south central France on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.They walked from Vezelay to Nevers, hoping to return the next year to reach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the gate overthe Pyrenees. In 2022, as the pandemic waned, the author returned to the Voie de Vezelay, seule, to walk it alone.It w...

This tale of faith and triumph spans a period of six years. The author persuades her reluctant twin sister to accompany her on the Camino for a spiritual quest and the adventure of a lifetime. Beginning in the spring of 2011, they backpack in yearly segments for almost a thousand miles from Le Puy-en-Velay in France, crossing the Pyrenees, and eventually reaching Santiago de Compostela on the northwestern coast of Spain. Slogging through rain and mud, climbing in and out of medieval mounta...

This tale of faith and triumph spans a period of six years. The author persuades her reluctant twin sister to accompany her on the Camino for a spiritual quest and the adventure of a lifetime. Beginning in the spring of 2011, they backpack in yearly segments for almost a thousand miles from Le Puy-en-Velay in France, crossing the Pyrenees, and eventually reaching Santiago de Compostela on the northwestern coast of Spain. Slogging through rain and mud, climbing in and out of medieval mounta...

Chartres Cathedral and the Sagrada Familia are emanations of the same idea: celestial Jerusalem. There are deep similarities between the two temples, with intrinsic messages that are usually ignored. Gaudí was inspired by Chartres Cathedral to design and build the Sagrada Família. He and the Maitre de Chartes were two architects working in the same artistic and spiritual tradition, separated by six centuries.Antoni Gaudí believed that the modern basilica should be made with the art...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...

Have you ever dreamed about walking the Camino de Santiago? Join Peter Murtagh, acclaimed Irish journalist, and his teenage daughter Natasha on their epic pilgrimage across the Way of St James and experience their life-changing adventure with them.If you've ever wondered what a hike of 900 miles involves, physically and emotionally, look no further than Buen Camino! You will be transported to Northern Spain, to bull-running and fiestas, to prayers and ancient Christian churches, to a gruel...

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.Santiago de Compostela is the capital city of Galicia, Spain, and one of the most important places for Catholicism because it's the place where St. James is reputed to be buried.With a population of 100,000, Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important cities of Galicia and it receives many thousands of visitors every year, many of them attracted to the the ancient history and its religious t...

The sky darkens and the wind increases rustling the leaves of the trees. The fragrance of Eucalyptus is in the air, and it feels biblical. As soon as I step under a canopy of trees, the sky opens up. I leap up under a tree and lean against the muddy wall of the trail and wait as God unleashes His power.

Noel Braun yearns to walk the Camino, the ancient pilgrimage route that leads across France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Since the suicide of Maris, his beloved wife of forty-two years, he has struggled to find himself. But is it pure madness? He's an old bloke. At seventy-seven-years, he should be sensible, act his age and relax in a rocking chair. Can his body and spirit withstand the demands? Can he leave family and friends behind? Noel believes this is a journey he MUST underta...

This is the official Holiday FM Guide to Barcelona. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable. Get local information about the must see sightseeing places to visit to help make your trip amazing and memorable. The guide also covers tips on where to eat and drink and what to expect the w...

Walking Through Shadows is an account of an out of shape American's pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in North West Spain. Generously illustrated with over 150 of the author's color photographs, the daily journal chronicles the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges encountered on this 36 day journey of 500 miles on foot. He retraces the route taken by countless pilgrims since 1000 A.D. Carl Sesto is a photographer and book artist who undertook this life-changing pilgrimage while on...