A Pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostella with Jo Wotton

Jo Wotton will talk us through her 500 mile pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostella.

“Jo’s solo 500 mile Autumn Pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostela"

In October this year, Jo Wotton decided to walk, alone, one of the ancient pilgrimage routes to Santiago di Compostela. She chose the Camino del Norte rather than the more commonly walked Camino Frances. This route is one of the oldest, at its zenith in the 9th Century. It hugs the wild and beautiful northern coast of Spain from Irun, on the border with France, to Santiago - a distance of some 520 miles, a journey which took nearly 5 weeks. Come and follow her journey through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and finally into the Galicia and the beautiful city of Santiago. Having never before journeyed alone, she set off with just an 8 kilo backpack, and said ‘farewell’ to luxury as she prepared to sleep in “Albergues” (dormitory accommodation) and embrace the challenges of the Camino!

The time: 24 January, starts at 6pm

The place: St. Mary's Church, Pulborough

Drinks and nibbles will be provided!