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Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago is unlike any other book about the Camino. It is not a travelogue or a guide, but rather a preparation manual that gives practical advice on the different aspects of undertaking the spiritual journey of a lifetime. The Seven Tips cover everything from what to take to the history of the Camino to calculating the cost. Thought provoking questions are posed to help set realistic expectations in the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and logistical areas. In short, it is the organizational tool you need while planning your trip.
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Cheri Powell, along with her husband Rick, walked the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Her experiences and observations while on this trip inspired her to write this book. Cheri has traveled to 19 different countries and lived in five of them. She has been a computer analyst/programmer, has taught English as a Second Language, and, most recently, has turned her attention to writing. She currently lives with her husband and cat, Sadie, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Great way to prepare for the trek of a lifetime
17 May 2011
Format:Paperback
Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago, by Cheri Powell, is hard to categorize--is it a travelogue, a how-to manual, a hiking guide, a spiritual book? The answer is "all of the above."
In 2005, Powell and her husband made the 500-mile trek across northern Spain, following a path trod by many thousands of pilgrims over more than a thousand years. Their destination was Santiago de Compostela where, according to legend, Saint James is buried.
For some on the path, it's a physical challenge; for others, it's truly a spiritual pilgrimage. For most, it's probably a combination of both.
In her book, Powell discusses the historical, the practical (what to take and what to leave), mental preparation (setting goals and managing expectations), physical preparation, trail etiquette and more.
The author notes in the introduction, "You will leave this book at home after reading it. It will probably be dog-eared and have notes written in the margins. That is its intended use...this is your workbook for getting to the Camino."
Powell's book was written to help people prepare to walk the Camino, but much of the content would be helpful to those aspiring to walk the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Rim Trail, or any other challenging trek.
The writing is clear, direct and well-organized. Each chapter concludes with a list of "takeaway" items. The author includes worksheets to help calculate costs, a shopping checklist, and an extensive list of books and Internet resources for further research.
Many people have been inspired to walk the Camino after reading Shirley MacLaine's book, The Camino: a Journey of the Spirit, or Paulo Coelho's book, The Pilgrimage. Millions more will be inspired by the new Martin Sheen movie, The Way, now playing in Europe. If you aspire to walk the Camino, this book should surely be part of your preparation.
In 2005, Powell and her husband made the 500-mile trek across northern Spain, following a path trod by many thousands of pilgrims over more than a thousand years. Their destination was Santiago de Compostela where, according to legend, Saint James is buried.
For some on the path, it's a physical challenge; for others, it's truly a spiritual pilgrimage. For most, it's probably a combination of both.
In her book, Powell discusses the historical, the practical (what to take and what to leave), mental preparation (setting goals and managing expectations), physical preparation, trail etiquette and more.
The author notes in the introduction, "You will leave this book at home after reading it. It will probably be dog-eared and have notes written in the margins. That is its intended use...this is your workbook for getting to the Camino."
Powell's book was written to help people prepare to walk the Camino, but much of the content would be helpful to those aspiring to walk the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Rim Trail, or any other challenging trek.
The writing is clear, direct and well-organized. Each chapter concludes with a list of "takeaway" items. The author includes worksheets to help calculate costs, a shopping checklist, and an extensive list of books and Internet resources for further research.
Many people have been inspired to walk the Camino after reading Shirley MacLaine's book, The Camino: a Journey of the Spirit, or Paulo Coelho's book, The Pilgrimage. Millions more will be inspired by the new Martin Sheen movie, The Way, now playing in Europe. If you aspire to walk the Camino, this book should surely be part of your preparation.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago
31 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback
Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago is a very complete and useful guide for everything you would need to know to plan a safe and enjoyable walk of the Camino. The author covers every minute of your day and the needs you may encounter during the 500 mile walk - from communicating with local residents to the types of soaps that are easiest to carry in a backpack! She explains the transportation system, where you will sleep, shop and how to communicate with home. She includes a comprehensive guide to internet links that could be helpful and worksheets to help you determine the cost of your trip.
Her accounts of her own journey place you right there with her. Her experiences give you an appreciation of the pilgrimage that is interesting and inspiring even if you are not planning a trip at this time.
Her accounts of her own journey place you right there with her. Her experiences give you an appreciation of the pilgrimage that is interesting and inspiring even if you are not planning a trip at this time.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago
12 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback
This is a book that is well written and very comprehensive. I have never made this journey but after reading this book I certainly have added this trip to to my "must do" list! I would use this guide to prepare myself for any spiritual journey or hiking trip I would take, since so much of the information can be applied to other situations as well. The section on preparing yourself physically, worksheets on working out the cost of the trip, what to take and what to leave behind (not that I ever overpack) helped me to take a more methodical approcach to preparation for a journey. She even goes into culture shock and what to expect. Easy to read and she leaves no stone left unturned!
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