Many Caminos lead to Santiago de Compostela, the renown pilgrimage destination nestled in the northwest of Spain. I'm Anne Lanevschi, and I live in the heart of Galicia along one of the many Caminos that lead to Santiago, in a beautiful landscape overlooking the River Ulla valley, and just over 20 km south of Santiago de Compostela. The Caminos or Ways as they are called have a history that predates Christianity. Why are so many people drawn to walk a Camino? And what is so magical about the experience, even today when it has gained so much popularity? And of the multitudes that do, a small fraction decide to stay and explore this magical land perched on the Atlantic with its lush rainforests and hundreds of kilometres of coastline with a climate very similar to that of New Zealand. Spanish speaking listeners can listen to our Spanish show: Relatos de las Tierras del Camino de Santiago: https://sites.libsyn.com/485217