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Riding the Milky Way (Paperback)

by Babette, Gallard (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Long Riders' Guild Press US (10 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1590480546
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590480540
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 545,265 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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On the warm spring day when Babette Gallard and Paul Chinn decided to ride 1600 kilometres along the St James Way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, he had never ridden before, she had only ever ridden under duress, their horses had yet to be found and the dog was a passing whim they were trying to forget. "Riding the Milky Way" tells the story of their journey. The humans were broke, burnt-out and vaguely hoping that early retirement would save their health and sanity. The horses were plucked off the equine scrap heap in France and still grappling with their new roles as something between mount and mountain goat. The dog was doing his best to understand why he was there. This inspiring, amusing and informative book sweeps the reader along with each member as he or she, horse or dog, progresses step by step towards a goal that has become more than just Santiago. The author not only explains how to avoid the pitfalls they encountered but also tells the reader what is expected of riders making this ancient pilgrimage. Packed with sketches and photographs, this book will inspire even the most timid traveller, while also giving practical guidance for someone wanting to do a similar journey. Finally, it is much more than just a good read. It is an excellent, if sometimes irreverent, guide to the legendary St James Way.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Riding The Milky Way, 13 Feb 2007
By Mr. J. A. Edgar - See all my reviews
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Summary; Billed as a travel guide, but much more.
Reviewer: a reader in France and the UK

I enjoyed this book from the first page. It's about real-life characters, with all their charm and frailty. I lived through their set-backs and successes, urging them on at every stage. I read it so quickly, wanting to know what happened next and who they would meet, that I am now starting the book again to concentrate more on the places they visited-it is a travel book after all. So, for me, double enjoyment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Experience, 25 May 2007
By K. L. Taylor (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautifully written story of how 2 people, 3 horses & a dog can overcome whatever is thrown at them, in order to experience a dream & reach a goal.

Written with sincerity, humour & straight from the heart, the reader will be drawn into the journey, experiencing the same highs & lows as the travellers, feeling their pain & disappointments, their wonderment & their satisfaction.

This is a spiritually uplifting read, a book that once the reader starts, will find it impossible to put down & one that I cannot recommend highly enough.
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