Choice Blog: Camino de Santiago

 As we saw pictures and videos in class of the Camino de Santiago, I was surprised at how much it differed from the AT. I was first interested in all the history behind it and then impressed by the journey that the trail takes you on. The Camino differs a lot from the AT and PCT because the Camino is more religious because it is a true pilgrimage.

I also found it interesting to hear about all of the sacred and religious rituals that go along with the trial. The sacred communication that occurred on the side of the highway with the locks in the chain-link fence to  symbolize being there and making a mark. I also found it really interesting that every hiker got a compostela certificate. You could get the certificate either religious or generic. I thought that it was really inclusive that they did that because everyone goes on the pilgrimage for religious and non-religious reasons. 

There were a lot of symbolic things on the trail that make hikers excited to experience the Camino. As Dr. Redick mentioned, dogwood is symbolic to the Camino because of its religious connotation and symbols of rebirth. The scallop shell is also a symbol on the trail that points people in the correct direction on the trail. Alburges also played a role in how people interact with each other. The owners of the alburgue are able to make their own rules for who stay in their place and make them food. They are able to give information about the trial and share experiences. I enjoyed learning about the alburgues because all of theses owners are interesting people.  

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