TAKING YOUR SOUL FOR A STROLL

160 kilometers on the Camino de Santiago

DESTINATION
Spain - Leon to Santiago de Compostela

DATES
October 15- 27, 2013 (12 nights)

READINGS
We will explore the theme of pilgrimage in selected short works of a variety of major writers, including Shakespeare, Conrad, Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Yeats, and Heaney.

DESCRIPTION/ITINERARY
The crown jewel of Spanish walking trails, the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela began as an act of faith as Europeans crossed Spain to visit the sacred tomb of Saint James. One thousand years later, the Camino continues to draw the spiritual seeker as well as the traveler looking to enjoy the beauty of the green rolling hills and small hamlets of north-western Spain's Galicia. The biggest problem when considering the Camino to Santiago is the amount of time required to walk the whole way in one go – four to six weeks.

Classical Pursuits offers a Camino experience better suited to many people’s holiday time and comfort requirements.

Classical Pursuits brings together small groups of inquiring adults to travel through space and time. Our explorations and lively discussions of themed literature follow a path across centuries and continents, taking you to amazing places in the company of convivial fellow travelers. Founder Ann Kirkland walked the Camino by herself in 2010 and is eager to share the experience with others.

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ACCOMMODATION
3 & 4 star hotels and historic country manors

“We are speeding up our lives and working harder, in a futile attempt to slow down and enjoy it.”
Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur and author

Leader
Gary Schoepfel, an inveterate walker and wanderer, looks forward to sharing this purposeful journey with fellow pilgrims..

Our explorations and lively discussions of themed literature follow a path across centuries and continents, taking you to amazing places in the company of convivial fellow travelers. Founder Ann Kirkland walked the Camino by herself in 2010 and is eager to share the experience with others.

Fees
Approx. $5995 CAD per person based on double occupancy.

Fee includes readings, accommodation in 3 & 4 star country manors and hotels, all meals including wine with dinner, all ground transportation in private coach, bi-lingual walking guide to accompany the group, support vehicle to provide assistance along the Camino, all luggage transfers, guided tour of the Cathedral in Santiago by a local art historian, and a visit and tasting at an Albariño winery in Galicia.