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Over 1,200 years old, 500 miles long, and rich with tradition, history, and inspiration: Embark on the trip of a lifetime with Moon Camino de Santiago. Inside you'll find:Strategic trekking advice for walking the Camino, including where to start to get the Compostela certificate and excursions to gateway cities like Santiago, Léon, and PamplonaUnique ideas for enriching your experience: Admire folkloric art and Romanesque churches, stroll through the stone archways and winding alleys of medieval cities, and soak up mountain views as you cross over the Pyrenees and descend into green valleys. See the archaeological site where Europe's oldest humans were uncovered and breathe in the salty ocean air as you finish your journey at the shores of the AtlanticSavor the local flavors: Enjoy authentic jamón serrano, tapas, and Galician wine, or grab cheese and freshly baked bread for a picnic lunchThe best detours, festivals, and villages along the way: Linger in Estella, witness the running of the bulls in Pamplona, visit the monastery in Nájera, or sip wine in CacabelosEssential planning information on when to go, how to get there, where to eat, and where to stay, from pilgrim dorms to private hotels, plus tips on hazards, precautions, and gearExpert advice from Beebe Bahrami, who has walked the Camino more than 20 times, including valuable history and context of the pilgrimage and the sacred sites, landscape, culture, and local etiquetteFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a handy fold-out map of the entire routeHelpful resources on Covid and walking the CaminoHandy tools and background information including Spanish and French phrasebooks, visa information, volunteer opportunities, and tips for seniors, women traveling alone, religious and secular travelers, and LGBTQ travelersStart your transformative journey with Moon Camino de Santiago's expert insight, unique suggestions, and practical advice.
About the Author
Beebe Bahrami is a widely-published writer and cultural anthropologist specializing in narrative, memoir, and creative nonfiction with a special focus on travel, adventure, food and wine, cross-cultural, archaeological, and spiritual themes, especially in France and Spain. A veteran on both sides of the Pyrenees of the Way of Saint James (also called the Camino de Santiago and Chemin St-Jacques) she also writes extensively about the stories and deep history and prehistory connected to this ancient sacred road.Beebe has written two travel narratives on France, Cafe Oc--A Nomad's Tales of Magic, Mystery, and Finding Home in the Dordogne of Southwestern France (Shanti Arts Publishing) , and Cafe Neandertal--Excavating Our Past in One of Europe's Most Ancient Places (Counterpoint Press) , and several travel guides, including Moon Camino de Santiago (Avalon Travel/Perseus Books) , The Spiritual Traveler Spain--A Guide to Sacred Sites and Pilgrim Routes (HiddenSpring/Paulist Press) , and Historic Walking Guides Madrid (DestinWorld) . Beebe's writing also appears in numerous other publications, including BBC Travel, The Best Women's Travel Writing, Michelin Green Guides, National Geographic books, Wine Enthusiast, Bon Vivant, Fodors.com, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Archaeology, and The Bark. To learn more, please visit www.beebebahrami.weebly.com.
