Mud, Mountains, and Mindfulness on the Camino de Daint-Jacques

Join the author, Guy Thatcher, on this inspirational journey of self-discovery as he leaves his comfortable North American home to walk 800 kilometres across France on an ancient pilgrimage path — le Chemin de Saint-Jacques — that leads over the Pyrenees to Spain to connect to the Camino de Santiago.After 130 kilometres on the heights of the Massif Central, he abandons the attempt because of illness. It’s a disaster. The next year, he completes the demanding journey across France and the Pyrenees to Pamplona including appalling weather, daunting climbs and descents, mud, age, getting lost and meeting wonderful people. And he learns who he truly is. Follow him step by step as he takes you on this inspirational journey.