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Iniesta to walk the Camino de SantiagoMadrid, Spain, Jul 14, 2010 / 06:05 pm (CNA).- Spanish soccer player Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal during the World Cup final in South Africa, has promised to walk the Way of St. James, which leads to Santiago de Compostela.

The Way of St. James is a pilgrimage route that for centuries brought the faithful from across Europe to the city of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of the saint are venerated. 


Walking the Camino Frances eBook

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Walking the Camino Frances eBook

Thank you so much for purchasing my guidebook.

Just click on the image below and download to your computer, iPod, eBook reader or any other device which is capable of reading .pdf files.


How to pack a rucksack properly

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Best Practice: How to pack a rucksack

You can download the How to Pack a Rucksack guide here


The Camino Francés by helicopter

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The Camino Francés by helicopter.

Want to do the Camino but pressed for time then this is the way to go! :-)


Burgos, May 31  - The Association of Friends of Camino de Santiago president, Jesus Aguirre announced that they will now offer a guided tour of Burgos every afternoon for pilgrims who wish to learn more about the city.

With these visits, to be held for groups of about thirty people and already successfully tested last summer, the association is "to emphasize the relationship of the Camino de Santiago Burgos which has influenced its urban fabric and rich heritage. "


Rocket Spanish Language System Review

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Rocket Spanish is an effective and fun to use language product. It also has the added bonus of being one of the cheaper options on today’s market; this course has proven to be very popular with many potential Spanish speakers.

There are number of reasons for this and we will do our best to reveal the truth behind the success of the Rocket Spanish language system. We always aim to provide an honest review and help you decide whether or not it is a good idea to invest your time and money in the product.


Feria de Malaga

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Feria de Malaga 13th August - 22nd August
Malaga is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, its annual Feria festival is one of the biggest Spanish festivals.

The festival originates in the  late 1400s, around the year when King Fernando and Isabella arrived to the city to reclaim it as a part of Catholic Spain from the occupying Moors.


Camino de Santiago Film Preview

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The Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain is one of the worlds most popular Pilgrimages.

Filmmaker Mark Shea wished to explore the spiritual affect the Camino (Way of St. James) has on pilgrims, by walking the Camino Francés alone and documenting his own personal experiences.

The resulting film is an honest and joyous portrayal of the transformative nature of this ancient practice.

A must see for anyone who has walked the Camino, or anyone who has plans of partaking in this life changing experience in the future.

The film is 75 minutes in length

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Camino de Santiago Clean Up

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Corvera Councilors participate in cleaning up the Camino de Santiago

Nubledo - The Councilor of Culture of the Municipality of Corvera, Cinta Mántaras, and the Rural Environment, Alberto Leon, will participate in the task of marking and clearing the Camino de Santiago on its way through this district.


Navarra Offers 42 New Hostels

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Navarra offers 42 new hostels for pilgrims in the Holy Year of St James

In the Camino Aragones a new shelter in Tiebas is being built to replace the existing one and will have 14 places, according to Consumer Eroski.


Free Handling Hiking Emergencies eBook

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Free Handling Hiking Emergencies eBook

We have just released a handy Handling Hiking Emergencies eBook free for you to download.

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First Aid Techniques

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First Aid Techniques

Resuscitation

If a member of your party loses consciousness check their pulse and see if they are breathing properly. If either seem to be failing urgent action is required. You must call or go for an ambulance immediately then start cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths.


Handling Emergencies While Hiking

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Handling Emergencies While Hiking

Hiking is a challenging activity and carries with it an element of risk.

The hiker is dependent on what he/she is carrying with them and therefore should try to ensure they have all they need to deal with any eventuality.


UNESCO Camino de Santiago video

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Santiago de Compostela was proclaimed the first European Cultural itinerary by UNESCO in 1987.


Free Spanish Phrase eBook

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We have just released our handy Spanish Phrase eBook free for you to download.

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