DAVID FRIEDLIEB on WALKING THE CAMINHO TRACK

The Caminho de Santiago is a popular network of walking trails that ends in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. It has become an attraction for pilgrims, tourists and walkers.Although the origin of the walk is religious it also takes the walker through beautiful and historic countryside. David Friedlieb, and his childhood friend, undertook one of the walks, travelling 279 kilometres from Porto, in Portugal to the cathedral in Santiago. David will show slides and talk about his reasons and preparations for undertaking the walk. He will also show slides and speak about the highlights of their 17 day pilgrimage.

WALKING THE CAMINHO TRACK

The Caminho de Santiago or the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried. Created and established after the discovery of the relics of Saint James the Great at the beginning of the 9th century, the trail became a major pilgrimage route of medieval Christianity from the 10th century onwards. The walk now attracts over 300,000 pilgrims each year.

Christian pilgrims and many others set out each year from their homes, or from popular starting points across Europe, to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. Most travel by foot, some by bicycle, and some even travel as their medieval counterparts did, on horseback or by donkey. In addition to those undertaking a religious pilgrimage, many are hikers who walk the route for travel or sport. Also, many consider the experience a spiritual retreat from modern life.

The Caminho de Santiago extends from different countries of Europe, and even North Africa, on its way to Santiago de Compostela. The local authorities try to restore many of the ancient routes, even those used in a limited period, in the interest of tourism. The routes finish in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where a mess is held each day. Pilgrims who complete the trek the day before have their country of origin and the starting point for their trek announced in the Mass.

DAVID FRIEDLIEB

David joined Rotary in 1977 and has been a member of 5 different clubs, transferring each time he moved towns. His clubs include Albury, Newcastle West, Singleton and Wagga Wagga. He is currently a member of Batemans Bay Rotary Club where he is also the club Foundation Chair. 

David completed the 279 kilometre trek with a friend he had originally met in kindergarten and who has remained a life-long friend.

CONTACT:             David Friedlieb.        0407 912141             dfriedlieb@outlook.com




 






























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