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Pilgrimage Past & Present

El Camino de Santiago | University of North Florida | 2019

Category: Santiago de Compostela

— Santiago de Compostela, Looking Back —

Finding New Confidence in an Old City

July 18, 2019
Candy store display in Santiago

Monica Monday morning everyone is leaving Santiago, except me. I walked with everyone down to the lobby to say goodbye. After they left for the airport, I got some more sleep and ate some breakfast. I packed my luggage and walked to the albergue I would be staying at for the next two nights. I… Read More Finding New Confidence in an Old City

— Santiago de Compostela, Botafumeiro —

St. James Under Wraps

July 13, 2019
Renovation of Cathedral of Santiago with wall covered in plastic

Group 1 — Brianna, Jessica, Monica and Trenton Having had the previous day to ourselves to unwind after finishing the Camino, we began today by refocusing on what we originally came here for, the Cathedral of St. James. We had all of course seen the breathtaking facade, taking ample time to take it in upon… Read More St. James Under Wraps

— Santiago de Compostela —

Exploring a New City

July 12, 2019
Large pan of Paella

Group 3 — Chad, Nadia, and Sarah Today was our first real day in Santiago! It’s been such a long wait and incredible journey to make it here and today it pays off with a free day to explore the city. Our first goal of the day was laundry! We all smell less than desirable… Read More Exploring a New City

— O Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compostela —

Approaching the End Together

July 11, 2019
Official Compostela dated July 11, 2019

Group 2 — Savannah, Maureen, and Weslee Today’s hike was about average length for us. Though there were pretty sites, the scenery was not particularly breathtaking. The terrain was neither difficult nor flat. But from the cool, crisp morning in O Pedrouzo, we all sensed the uniqueness of this embarkation. This is the end, we… Read More Approaching the End Together

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Contributors

Group 1
Las Compostelas

Brianna
Jessica
Monica
Trenton

Group 2
Los Peregrinos

Maureen
Savannah
Weslee

Group 3
Las Vieiras

Chad
Nadia
Sarah

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