Saturday, May 14, 2022

In unplanned perfect Camino trail magic synchronicity, I have two new books coming out this spring, one week apart, from entirely different publishers, and both on the Camino de Santiago: 


 

From Monkfish Book Publishing, The Way of the Wild Goose is a pilgrimage-turned-adventure story in pursuit of a pagan mystery on the Camino de Santiago across France and Spain: Through three pilgrimages across southern France and northern Spain that define a single journey on the Camino de Santiago, The Way of the Wild Goose recounts an inner and outer journey full of wild nature, ancient roads and history, quirky pilgrims, wise and humorous locals, and mysterious folklore. It’s a compelling tale of quest, initiation, and transformation following the Way of Saint James. The Way of the Wild Goose is also a detective story that reveals an old mystery: Why is the goose associated with the medieval Camino de Santiago, and how did it come to preserve a whole universe of pagan, preChristian lore in one innocent symbol? When I decided to find out, I unknowingly catapulted myself into a true wild goose chase, unearthing a magnetically alive and meaningful long walk on the ancient roads in France and Spain—and a journey of inner transformation. In The Way of the Wild Goose I return again to Sarlat, the same colorful and beloved home base as in Café Oc and Café Neandertal.

And from Hachette/Avalon/Moon is the fully revised and updated second edition of my guidebook, Moon Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine:



 To a joyous spring, and always, ¡Buen Camino!