In Catch the Camino Spirit, readers join Bill Koehne on his adventure of hiking the Camino De Santiago (the Way of St. James), an ancient pilgrimage through France and Spain. Pilgrims on a quest for spirituality have walked the Camino De Santiago in Europe for over a thousand years. During the Middle Ages, people walked from their doorsteps. Their routes were the predecessors of the various routes extending across Europe today. Ultimately, all paths converge at the tomb of St. James and the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, located in Santiago de Compostela, the capital city of Galicia in Spain.
Hiking the Camino Francés Route
The Camino De Santiago made such an indelible impression on Bill that he was compelled to write a book. Like many other pilgrims over the centuries, Bill traveled the Camino Francés route. The 780 km route (nearly 500 miles) begins at St. Jean-Pied-du-Port in France, crosses the Pyrenees Mountains, and extends across Spain. Pilgrims walk 10-20 miles each day and spend the night at albergues (hostels) along the route.
Getting to Know Bill Koehne
A native of Wisconsin in the United States, Bill is an avid hiker and outdoorsman who loves to fish, hunt, and sail. Additionally, Bill is a high-tech people-person who owns and manages a website design company. He and his wife live in Wisconsin and have two adult children. Faith, family, and friends make Bill’s life meaningful.
Discovering the Beauty Around Him
Embarking on his Camino, Bill opened his mind and heart to discover whatever lay ahead. With every step, he experienced the beauty of the churches he visited, the pilgrims he met, and the faith he lived. His footsteps led him into a world unlike anything he’d ever experienced and one he will never forget.
Catch the Camino Spirit
Catch the Camino Spirit as you accompany Bill on his arduous and inspiring pilgrimage. Order your copy of Catch the Camino Spirit today.
