I’m not a hiker, but I walked the Camino de Santiago with ease. This is how I did it
The author recounts her experience walking the Camino de Santiago with friends for their 50th birthdays. Despite not being seasoned hikers, they managed to enjoy the journey with pre-arranged accommodations and luggage transfers. The pilgrimage, which attracts many for various reasons, provided a mix of adventure and camaraderie.
- ▪The Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient pilgrim routes leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
- ▪The author and her friends organized the trip after years of discussion about a special birthday celebration.
- ▪They opted for a less strenuous experience by arranging accommodations and luggage transfers in advance.
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