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This Handbook will help pilgrims of all ages to design, prepare and realize a wonderful pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. More than 125 maps will safely guide you to the cathedral. Up to date information will be provided on  a special  website. Your Handbook will always be the most reliable companion on your way to the Apostle's tumb.

The Handbook will give you the right  information on how to prepare, how to keep  the costs low, where and when to walk, sleep, eat,  talk, meditate and pray.
No questions maintain unanswered!Veteran pilgrims verify the details of the various roads to Santiago on  a bi-monthly basis. Be assured that your pilgrimage will be a safe and happy experience once you have read the Camino de Santiago de Compostela Ultimate Handbook!

LATEST UPDATES MADE IN MARCH 2010 BY THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO SUPPORT TEAM

LATEST NEWS:  POPE TO VISIT SANTIAGO ON 6 NOVEMBER 2010.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jack de Groot has walked the "Camino de Santiago" numerous times since 2001. He graduated in Spanish literature (García Lorca, Góngora), even owned his own restaurant. All this expertise, and the valued help of veteran pilgrims and persons who live on the camino itself, resulted in the Camino de Santiago de Compostela Ultimate Handbook being published by the University Press of the South in New Orleans USA. His novel "Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Chronicle of Love" was also published by this prestigious company.

Some pilgrims take free information from the Internet, but is it accurate? No, never. You will only receive more spam after visiting these "free" websites. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela Ultimate Handbook has been updated today. You won't receive any unsollicited mail from us. Purchasers of the Handbook may subscribe to our free newsletter to maintain their Handbooks 100% up to date.



Stefanie K. Winter M.D. graduated from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. Jack and Stefanie met up in January 2008 when both walked the Camino Francés from Burgos to Santiago. In fact, Jack had become aware of her presence early on, when he was told by the caretaker of the refuge of Hornillos that:"A young German physician walks three days ahead of you. She will be able to write the medical section of your Handbook." Two weeks later, just past Villafranca del Bierzo, the two met in person and joined forces. The Camino Handbook had become the first guide which offers the pilgrims professional medical advice.  





PILGRIM OF THE MONTH:

Keiko Katsuyama (Osaka, Japan)

She sent us this picture, taken in the "Albergue
de Artieda" in the valley of the Aragón river.
Keiko walked from Jaca to Santiago de
Compostela in December 2009.
More pictures from pilgrims on our Picture Gallery (above)

 



SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER

INGE CARROLL WINS AWARD !

With this picture, taken in January 2010 on the
"Camino de Santiago" (between Astorga and
Ponferrada) Inge Carroll has won the first prize
in a contest organized by the Danish Society of
St.James.She received a return ticket to Spain. 
Congratulations Inge, from all of us!