The Ruta De Plata is just one of the many different versions of the Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage. This Celtic, pre-Christian pilgrimage was originally walked to the end of the known world, Cape Finisterre. Finisterre meaning End of the Earth. During more recent years, well since about 800AD, the destination became Santiago De Compostela or in English "Saint James Field of Stars" This is because it is believed that the body of Saint James, one of Christ's Apostles and the Patron Saint of Spain is buried there under the present day Cathedral. I intend to start the journey in October 2009 and it will be more than 1000 km/600 miles of walking. It should take 6 - 7 weeks. I have walked the shorter 800 km/ 500 miles of the French Camino before and it took me 29 days so we will have to see. Fitness, weather and luck play massive roles in the life of a pilgrim so nothing is predictable or taken for granted. The photo is me with my usual form of transport a Harley Davidson Electra Glide.
