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[pieter pannevis]

Dear friends in St James,
Dear pilgrims,

I'm sorry to hear that the book (very large and heavy) you want to have is
not available in the USA.
As a footpilgrim to Santiago I have to say it's a beautiful book (with bad
maps) and nice for at home to relive your Camino.
Much better, lighter and more informative in a practical sense is the French
book by Laborde and the Spanish, by El Pais. The English society has a
leaflet which is updated often and however without maps (in Spain you cannot
get lost on account of the large yellow marks put everywhere), is very good
for addresses and phone numbers.
However is anyone on this list is interested in the Everest edition in
English he or she is cordially invited to contact me and I'll arrange a
shipment.
Considering Mme Debrill, how you may think of her, she was an inspiration
for the Camino for many, many years and she did it in a time that
pilgrimages to Santiago where not widely known. She was and remains a grand
promoter of the Camino and in that we should honour her !!

Pieter Pannevis, Holland


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer L. Aiken" <heniferaIQUEST.NET>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 3:35 AM
Subject: web site


> I have lost my mind... scrounging the far reaches of the internet looking
> for sites regarding Comino de Santiago. :)
>
> Here's yet another:
> http://209.52.189.2/linkcategory.cfm/1933/6327
>
>  At this site, on page 2 of "Walking through Shadows: El Camino de
Santiago
> de Compostela", you will find a picture of the infamous Madame Debril.
> From what I can see in the picture (on my old Macintosh who's red color
has
> gone out) on Madame Debril's desk, there is a copy of a book a friend,
> Paul, lent me.    Paul says he's not been able to find this book anywhere
> in the states.  He picked it up while he was in St. Jean Pied-de-Port.  It
> is an excellent book with color maps throughout.  The book itself is very
> heavy and I'd not want to put it in my backpack, but the book comes with a
> "pilgrim's bag" which has each days' walk on a color map.  The separate
> days' maps are housed in a clear plastic envelope which can be worn over
> the neck.  In the back of the book there is a guide for bikers, giving the
> elevation, day to day, en route from Roncesvalles to Santiago.
> The book lists Refuges, and Hotels, with phone numbers, and places to eat.
> There is also information regarding villages, art, history, etc.
> This book is called, "A Practical Guide for Pilgrims - The Road to
> Santiago" by Millán Bravo Lozano.  Editorial Everest, S.A.
>
> There you are,
> Jen
>