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[Jennifer L. Aiken]

Hello all, and Peter,

Thank you all for information regarding the book "A Practical Guide for
Pilgrims - The Road to Santiago" by Millán Bravo Lozano! :)

My apologies regarding Mme Debril.  My opinion of her is in reaction to
accounts written by other pilgrims.  I, myself, have not met her, so my
opinion was hastily made.  I have every intention of entering her office in
St. Jean Pied-de-Port, and no matter what the outcome of our meeting, I
will give her the most respect, as I intend to respect all along the
Camino.  Again, my apologies.

Jennifer


>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
>>