The Year We Seized the Day: A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino

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Название:The Year We Seized the Day: A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino

Автор: Elizabeth Best, Colin Bowles

Издательство: Allen & Unwin

ISBN: 1742372953

Дата издания:2010-07-21

Страниц: 322

Язык:Английский

Формат:PDF

Размер: 5.8 MB

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,Вwhat starts out as a physical challenge--500 miles,ВgiveВor 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 madВmonks to angryВnuns,ВLycra-clad cyclists, internationalВsoul seekers, and boisterous boy scouts,Вthis is an inspiring, moving, and blackly funny account of two hapless pilgrims on an extraordinary journey to the end of the earth and beyond.