New and thinking to go

[getgoin]

Hello all, I'm from Washington US, my wife and I are thinking about taking the pilgramage in July or August of 2007. I have alot of questions of when to go and where to stay and things of that nature.

 

[sillydoll]

Have you joined the American Pilgrims assoc?
The Canadian and English websites are also full of advice.

American Pilgrims on the Camino: http://www.americanpilgrims.com/

Canada: The Little Company of Pilgrims: http://www.santiago.ca/

England: Confraternity of St James: http://www.csj.org.uk

 

[samantha]

A great guide book is "A Pilgrims Guide to the Camino de Santiago" by John Brierly.

Well, I say it is a good guide, but I am only just now about to use it! I, too, am a new pilgrim, and I plan on doing the Camino Frances around March 16 or 17'th (which is in about a week).

The book covers the pilgrim hostels, detailed trail maps, and my favorite part is an "inner" and "outer" reflection for each day. I bought it at amazon.com for about $29.00.

Good luck in your research,

samantha~