Originally published at Orange County Catholic
THE POPULAR CAMINO DE Santiago walk can start on various pilgrimage routes, ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This path is also called The Way of St. James, The Camino or simply The Way.
A CAMINO IMAGE FROM IGLESIAS DE SANTA MARIA, BELORADO. PHOTOS BY MIKE ZINN
This pilgrimage was created and established after the discovery of the St. James the Great relics at the beginning of the 9th century. From the 10th century to today, The Way of St. James has become a significant pilgrimage for Christians worldwide.
THE CAMINO: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE BLUE AND YELLOW ARROW.
Although there are many starting points and paths to Santiago de Compostela, The French Way is considered the most popular and widely used route. (Caminoways.com)
ST. JAMES STATUE IN VIANA, SPAIN.
This route might be the most popular for a couple of reasons. Starting this route at Saint-Jean-Pied-de Port, France, located approximately 45 minutes by car from the Biarritz airport, is a desirable starting point. Another more spiritual reason is the difficulty of this starting point up and over the Pyrenees Mountain range. Giving oneself to God despite hardships is never more apparent than hiking up and over this
