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Vignettes of Modern Spain

Walking the Camino in 2019 gave us the chance to see a slice of modern Spain in close up at measured pace. This provided some insights into aspects of recent Spanish economic developments.
El Acebo - a stark example of modernisation

Before walking the Camino Frances in 2019, we travelled the route by car in 1988. One of the starkest contrasts came in the village of El Acebo, between Leon and Ponferrada.
Respect for the medieval pilgrim

This blog looks at things the medieval pilgrim would have seen that we can still see today, and also reflects on their experience.
We're recruiting a new Membership Secretary!

An exciting opportunity has come up for someone to manage our wonderful CSJ membership.

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The Inaugural Marion Marples Memorial Walk Sunday 26th July 2020

A brief summary of the day.
Online Guitar Recital

A special online music recital from award-winning classical guitarist Morgan Szymanski to raise funds for the CSJ.
Menú Peregrino

This short story was specially written for the Confraternity of Saint James arts-crafts-literature-festival 2021. It will later take its place as one more day in the Virtual Pilgrimage “Walking Out of the World” on my blog equusasinus.net
Alison Raju R.I.P.

This week we acknowledge the sad passing of Alison Raju, pilgrim pioneer, guide writer and ex-Vice Chair of the CSJ.
The Way of Vezelay- Nevers to St Jean de Pied de Port

A brief summary of the French section of my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2016
Sarria-Santiago in watercolour

3 watercolours of the last 100km...
Holy Years 2021 & 2022

Holy Year has begun! And for only the 2nd time ever, it will stretch over not one, but two years...
COVID-19 Camino updates

A weekly summary of the situation with COVID and the Camino.
Practical Pilgrim Zoom Webinar: Doing your research

This webinar, from CSJ General Manager Freddy Bowen, will help you sort out the information from the misinformation, allowing you to properly plan your pilgrimage and feel prepared before setting off. Q&A session will follow.
Holy Year 2021 extended to 2022

The Vatican have granted Santiago's request to extend the Holy Year over two years due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

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