Days 32 through 40, Astorga to Sarria, ~165.1km/102.6mi

On to the third and final phase of the Camino, the most heavily trafficked and most popular phase,known as the spiritual, or “Soul Phase.”

The Camino de Santiago is for many, still a Christian pilgrimage, as was its origin over 900 years ago. So when I announced my plans to walk it, I got a few raised eyebrows. While I do hold strong views about spirituality, I have never been known to be religious. But I find with Spain, just as with Mexico, one can be invited and included for the cultural aspect without the conversion. In these instances, the cultural aspect almost becomes spiritual. Continue reading →