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"By any measure, this is a remarkable, painful, illuminating and inspiring book." —Sydney Morning Herald
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The utterly compelling and inspirational account of how two very different writers tackle their demons walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the legendary medieval pilgrimage across Spain
Elizabeth Best had always wanted to go on a pilgrimage. Colin Bowles had never given it a moment's thought. But by a twist of fate the two barely acquainted writers seize the day and drop everything to retrace one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the Western world, through the heart of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. It was meant to be a stroll in the sun, but they're under-prepared and carrying way too much baggage, in every sense. Bound by a promise and fueled by local vino, what starts out as a physical challenge—500 miles, give or take—quickly becomes an epic tale of tragedy, triumph, and fierce loyalty as a scenic walk through mystic lands gives rise to far greater personal journeys. Set amidst the olive groves, rolling hills, castles, and cathedrals of northern Spain and featuring a supporting cast of eccentrics—from mad monks to angry nuns, Lycra-clad cyclists, international soul seekers, and boisterous boy scouts, this is an inspiring, moving, and blackly funny account of two hapless pilgrims on an extraordinary journey to the end of the earth and beyond.
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wonderful, May 8 2011
By Dr. Gunta M. Caldwell "Gunta On Silver Wings" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Year We Seized the Day: A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino (Paperback)
This was such a good book!! It was hilarious! Talk about 2 people who were ill prepared for the journey that they took! The extraordinary physical pain that they both went through, the experiences that this all led to made for some incredible tales. Yet at the same time what unfolded, as a result of this, made for some amazing experiences that helped them both in their different ways to discover parts of themselves that had been missing for a long time. Their month long hike was extremely engaging to read. As a result of their poor preparation it helped bring to the surface of their minds some of the challenges that they, and as we all, try to hide, from ourselves as well as from others. Their very different lessons led them to be introspective at times and at other times quite vocal, whether it was with each other or at times involving others on the trail. Their experiences were colorful and so very real you really felt that you were there along with them and yet I was glad I wasn't as it seemed that surely it could have been easier than this! It was a rich book full of insights, full of thought provoking episodes. Thank you both for such a wonderful and rich read. Dr Gunta Krumins-Caldwell author of On Silver Wings
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Travel adventure under the radar, Jun 27 2011
By Danielle Bernstein "danny@hikertohiker.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Year We Seized the Day: A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino (Paperback)
Eli and Colin were not lovers or even friends when they decided to walk the Camino in Spain. They weren't even hikers. The only thing they had in common was they were Australians. They each had their own demons. Colin's come out at the beginning, Eli's demons at the end.They each wrote about each day on the trail. It was realistic and not very attractive. I'm a hiker. I've done the A.T., the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and several other hiking challenges but I wouldn't do this as a hike. You have to have a purpose, a religious quest, a need to figure things out to walk the Camino. It's an entertaining adventure book. Danny Bernstein [...] Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Heritage
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