Pilgrimage in Spain
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"One does not choose to walk the Camino. One is either called by God to walk it, or not."
Well, apparently I've been called, because I've been hoping to walk this pilgrim route in northern Spain for many years. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims have walked 500 miles from the border between France and Spain and the city of Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says the bones of the Apostle James are interred. The most popular route is called the French Way, which thousands of pilgrims travel each year.
I will be traveling from early April to May 11. Financially, this journey seemed impossible until I learned of very low airfares from Norwegian Air. Costs of food and board are low due to a system of dormitories called albergues run by towns and churches all along the way. Still, I will be gone a significant period of time and each day involves expenses.
As a freelance writer my funds are limited, so I am requesting money for food, board, train and bus passage. Food and board is no more than $50 per day, train and bus fares should run no more than about $300.
Contributions of any amount - no matter how small - are gratefully received!
In return, I can offer you prayers as I complete this pilgrimage. I will also compose a special prayer/affirmation particular to your (confidentially held) wishes. You can follow my blog to learn more about my preparations and progress along the way.
Well, apparently I've been called, because I've been hoping to walk this pilgrim route in northern Spain for many years. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims have walked 500 miles from the border between France and Spain and the city of Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says the bones of the Apostle James are interred. The most popular route is called the French Way, which thousands of pilgrims travel each year.
I will be traveling from early April to May 11. Financially, this journey seemed impossible until I learned of very low airfares from Norwegian Air. Costs of food and board are low due to a system of dormitories called albergues run by towns and churches all along the way. Still, I will be gone a significant period of time and each day involves expenses.
As a freelance writer my funds are limited, so I am requesting money for food, board, train and bus passage. Food and board is no more than $50 per day, train and bus fares should run no more than about $300.
Contributions of any amount - no matter how small - are gratefully received!
In return, I can offer you prayers as I complete this pilgrimage. I will also compose a special prayer/affirmation particular to your (confidentially held) wishes. You can follow my blog to learn more about my preparations and progress along the way.
Organizer
Xina Uhl
Organizer
Thousand Oaks, CA
