Camino de Santiago (The way of St James) also known as “The French Way” is an 800 kilometre Pilgrimage starting in St Jean Pied de Port in France at the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains crossing inland Spain to Santiago de Compostella and historically further to Fisterre known as the “End of the World” a […]
The modern day Pilgrim of Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago is known today primarily as a Catholic Pilgrimage however it is apparent when you are on the Camino that the religious, cultural and social reasons for the modern-day pilgrim are diverse. There are books written about it, movies portraying it, poems penned and ultimately Pilgrims who have walked it, who will enthusiastically […]
The Botafumeiro
The Botafumeiro (“censer” in Galician) is one of the most famous and popular symbols of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It hangs by means of a system of pulleys from the main dome of the Cathedral and swings toward the side naves. It takes eight men, who are known as “tiraboleiros”. To swing it. […]
Rest days
Crossroads Travel packages always include rest days. It is important to look after your body and take time out during your Camino. We have witnessed way too many injuries that could have been avoided by resting. Rest days are not only for your feet and body they are for “smelling the roses” take in the historical […]
Why use walking poles?
Often considered essential for long-distance walking! Walking poles can be a valuable asset for your Camino they keep your arms moving and assist you in many ways … the main advantages; Leaning on poles will help increase your speed, support your knees, lessen the impact on your legs and can be very useful to […]
Is It Safe Walking Camino de Santiago Alone?
A question that plays on the mind of many. An answer to this question, another question … safer than what? • You can be at home in your lounge room and trip over a cord and break a leg • You could walk across the road in your local neighbourhood and be run over […]
Cruz de Ferro, what will you unpack?
One of the most Iconic stops on Camino de Santiago, sitting high on a plateau called Mount Irago, the highest point that pilgrims climb, is Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) a sacred place of Reverence, Prayer and Spiritual significance. The now-famous mound of stones stretching some 15 metres across and 8 metres high with an […]
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