ABC Kentucky (My First Alphabet Book) - Hardcover

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The ancient pilgrimage path in Spain to the tomb of St James has undergone a contemporary revival. Embracing spirituality in its widest sense, modern day pilgrims come from across the world to experience the tranquility, camaraderie and scenery that help towards self-discovery, personal healing and a thoroughly memorable experience. In the walking section of the book, 1:50 000 topographical mapping from the National Geographic Institute of Spain is laid out for each of the ‘recommended’ stages, alongside accommodation listings. The Camino Vasco – the Ínland or ‘Tunnel’ route via the Basque capital Vitoria-Gasteiz - the beautiful Camino Santo Toribio, the alternative entry from France via the Somport Pass, and the Camino Ingles – favoured by English, Irish and Dutch pilgrims making a sea voyage. Each stage map features a start and finish inset, plus several separate town and city maps. Descriptions of the route help the pilgrim to stay on track. The Shrines are varied: From the Jesuit founders at Loyola and Javier, to the site of the battle of Covadonga that began the reconquest of Spain, via the Marian shrine of Garabandal, Begoña overlooking the revitalized commercial and cultural city of Bilbao, Arantzazu perched on a Basque Country gorge, and the Christ of Limpias. A tour of La Rioja takes in monasteries and the world-renowned wines. This book is the result of exhaustive research carried out over several years, finally bringing this complete guide to publication.

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