Lawrence Whyte

Living as a Pilgrim - Walking the Camino St Francis Lawrence Whyte

Share the experience of a journey which evolves into a pilgrimage. Setting off with limited expectations, the author learns the power of living a simple life through the trials and tribulations of walking the famous Camino St. Francis. A rich and evocative description of a walk which travels the north of Spain. As he and his wife progress on their journey, he reflects on the transitions in his life and the options that become available to him about his future. This is more than a travel dialogue; it is a portrait of a man contemplating change against a background of one of the main pilgrim routes in the world. The book helps the reader to understand the sense of community of the pilgrim's life and the daily sacrifices and delights involved in walking the 'Way'. There is a wealth of unique and unusual occurrences which seem common to the pilgrim's life. At the same time many practical information is given on how to manage this challenging physical, psychological and spiritual experience.