El Camino De Santiago: Pilgrimage in the Modern Era

The document explores the experience of the modern pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, a medieval pilgrimage that spans the length of Spain. The document recalls experiences of the pilgrim through a series of episodic reflections. The document is written in travelogue style with the intended purpose of entertainment and education. Content includes the comparison of medieval pilgrims to contemporary examples of pilgrimage. In addition, the document explores possible motivations for pilgrimage in the modern era. Prominent topics that are explored are pilgrimage in the secular community and pilgrimage, pilgrimage and nationalism, and pilgrimage post-recession.