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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Patagonia bound - Adventures in Argentina 2011


Spanish Steps is venturing south into the Andes of Patagonia ~ Argentina.
On this 10-day journey, we’ll be based near the lovely resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche settled in the early 1900s by European pioneers, and made famous for its wool production and mouth watering chocolates. We’ll embark on daily hiking trips into the surrounding mountains that share the frontier with Chile; follow trails along the shores of pristine lakes and rivers; ride horses with gauchos on an authentic estancia; watch the giant condors soaring overhead....

2011 Trip dates:  Jan 9-18, Feb 6-15, Feb 20-Mar 1
Tel USA: 1 877 787 WALK (9255)
Tel Spain: 00 34 617 08 15 70
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Pilgrim Office in Santiago needs help... 2010 ~ VOLUNTEER


MESSAGE FROM THE PILGRIM'S OFFICE IN SANTIAGO


In this upcoming Holy Year we will need all the help that we can get to attend and assist pilgrims, particularly in the summer months, June, July, August and September. And we will accept all those volunteers that wish to contribute in providing a humane and Christian welcome to the expected pilgrims. You may give our e-mail to those interested so that they can tell us when, and for how long, they will be available to help us. We are very sorry that we do not have the means to pay for their accommodation, but we could pay for their meals if D. Jenaro can manage it."If you are able to volunteer you can send an e-mail to Eduardo Perez at peregrinos@archicompostela.org .


Tell him your country of origin, the language, or languages, that you speak, and any particular abilities that may be of significant help to the pilgrims that will be arriving in Santiago next year.It goes without saying that a knowledge of Spanish would be of much value. You can, of course, write in English if you wish. There are several people in the Pilgrims' office who know the language quite well. Don Jenaro is a priest who is in charge of the Pilgrims' office; he was a teacher at the Pontifical University in Rome until he reached retirement age. He possesses immense erudition and infinite humility and kindness, and has a way of making things happen and I'm sure that he will take wonderful care of the volunteers.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Camino del Norte ~ Walking to Santiago

































We love the Camino del Norte route for the diversity it offers the pilgrims.
Following alternative routes along the coast, we can enjoy glorious views of the sea and a great assortment of seafoods.

My Father in Law - Manolo Fuentes















Manolo Fuentes passed away August 5, 2009 in Valladolid in Spain.
He will be missed by all.

Eating our way through FRANCE -
















One does not walk a Camino to lose weight. One walks to eat.
Bon Appetit Mis Amis....