For the Ingles, we took things even slower and enjoyed every mile of walking. I slowed things down a lot more in 2018, when I took my then 2-year old on the Portuguese Route. I walked my first Camino in 2012, and covered the entire 500-mile Frances in 23 days. Walking the Camino Ingles with my 5-year old son was a lot of fun. I tend to start my days with a few americanos and tortilla, then transition to bocadillos and Aquarius’ as the day grows long.ħ. These stops are vital for well fed and highly caffeinated pilgrims. Each town tends to have a cafe/bar where locals congregate for news, conversation, coffee, food, beer, and more. One of my favorite parts of the Camino experience is the coffee culture in small towns and villages. Our first day was one continuous ‘pinch me’ moment.Ħ. The first stage on the Camino Ingles has pilgrims spending their first few miles along the shoreline. Just as the grooves all lead to a single point, the pilgrim’s journey is said to lead to the final destination of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Saint James are believed to be buried.ĥ. The shell’s grooves, which radiate outwards from a central point, are said to represent the different paths pilgrims take to reach the Camino. Spiritually, the scallop shell has come to represent the journey of the pilgrim. The shell was also used as a bowl or plate to eat from. They would use the shell to scoop water from streams or to collect food like berries and nuts. Practically, the scallop shell was used by pilgrims as a way to gather food and water during their journey. It is believed to have both a practical and a spiritual significance for pilgrims who walk the Camino. The scallop shell is a common symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, and is often referred to as the “Camino Scallop”. Owen was charging ahead, with excited little legs that couldn’t move fast enough.Ĥ. This was one of the last places to grab food/snacks on the first 10km of this first stage, as many other places were closed on an early Sunday. After leaving the harbor of Ferrol, the Camino Ingles works its way through the heart of Ferrol. Just behind the starting point is a large archway and narrow road that began our journey towards Santiago.ģ. On the Camino Ingles, there is a large stone block signifying the start of the pilgrimage. Every great story begins with an introduction. I strongly suggest a visit to the naval museum, and if you’re short on time, a simple walk around the harbor is equally rewarding.Ģ. There are also some really nice attractions centered around the naval history of the harbor. The city has restaurants, markets, and department stores (Decathlon and El Corte Ingles) to load up on food and any gear you may have forgotten at home. For those that have walked the Portuguese route, you can think of Ferrol as a very small version of Porto. Ferrol is a fantastic city to launch off on a new pilgrimage. The Camino Ingles isn’t as well traveled as the Frances or Portuguese routes, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes in the years ahead. I recently finished a pilgrimage of the Ingles with my family and have selected 45 photos that will make you want to walk the Camino Ingles.ġ. The Camino Ingles offers stunning views, historical landmarks, and a peaceful journey through the Galician countryside. This route starts in the historic port city of Ferrol and stretches for approximately 119 kilometers, ending in Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Saint James are believed to be buried. The Camino Ingles, also known as the English Way, is a popular pilgrimage route in northern Spain that has been attracting travelers for centuries.
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