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- 2002 CF: 2004 from Paris: 2006 VF: 2007 CF: 2009 Aragones, Ingles, Finisterre: 2011 X 2 on CF: 2013 'Caracoles': 2014 CF and Ingles 'Caracoles":2015 Logrono-Burgos (Hospitalero San Anton): 2016 La Douay to Aosta/San Gimignano to Rome:
Encounters on the Camino de Santiago - Natural, Human, and Divine
By William Beahen
(Author's blurb)
By 2008, Bill Beahen had reached one of life’s critical turning points. His recent retirement from an entirely satisfying career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had been a wrench, especially since he had no clear idea of what the future would hold, aside from a vague concept of wanting to help those of need in the community. Moreover, he was about to marry a wonderful woman and he was considering how he could best contribute to a successful union.
A longstanding and close friend suggested that he walk the 800 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Bill was attracted to the idea. After a stint of rigorous training, he set out on April 30, 2008, to cross the Pyrenees Mountains on the first stage of the pilgrimage to the cathedral of Santiago in western Spain where traditions holds that the remains of the apostle St. James are interred.
This book describes what took place over the next thirty-two days, a journey which led to a life transformation for Bill through his experience with nature, his interactions with fellow travellers, and a growing awareness that he walked with God. His questions were answered; but much more than that, the journey led him to a new awareness of his purpose in life.
Published by General Store Publishing House, 2012
Available from the publisher http://www.gsph.com 1-800-465-6072
Or from author bill.beahen@rogers.com 613-596-5093
Price - $20 Cdn plus HST, shipping and handling.
By William Beahen
(Author's blurb)
By 2008, Bill Beahen had reached one of life’s critical turning points. His recent retirement from an entirely satisfying career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had been a wrench, especially since he had no clear idea of what the future would hold, aside from a vague concept of wanting to help those of need in the community. Moreover, he was about to marry a wonderful woman and he was considering how he could best contribute to a successful union.
A longstanding and close friend suggested that he walk the 800 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Bill was attracted to the idea. After a stint of rigorous training, he set out on April 30, 2008, to cross the Pyrenees Mountains on the first stage of the pilgrimage to the cathedral of Santiago in western Spain where traditions holds that the remains of the apostle St. James are interred.
This book describes what took place over the next thirty-two days, a journey which led to a life transformation for Bill through his experience with nature, his interactions with fellow travellers, and a growing awareness that he walked with God. His questions were answered; but much more than that, the journey led him to a new awareness of his purpose in life.
Published by General Store Publishing House, 2012
Available from the publisher http://www.gsph.com 1-800-465-6072
Or from author bill.beahen@rogers.com 613-596-5093
Price - $20 Cdn plus HST, shipping and handling.
