A Journey to Santiago de Compostela

along the Pilgrim Way in Spain

SATURDAY 21 – SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2002

Join Judy Foot and Alison de Candole for a nine-day (eight-night) tour of the second part of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

Saturday 21 September 2002

We meet in Burgos at our hotel, the El Cid, arriving in good time to explore the Cathedral and network of old streets that surround it. In the evening, after an introductory talk to the week ahead, we walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner to enjoy a typical Castilian meal. (D)

Sunday 22 September

Just outside Burgos, we walk along the Camino over the chalky Meseta from Hontanas to Castrojeriz for lunch (10kms). In the afternoon after a short walk (6kms), we visit the beautiful Romanesque church at Fromista before arriving at our hotel in the Monastery of San Zoilo at Carrion de los Condes. (B,L,D)

Monday 24 September

We start today with a short walk to blow away the cobwebs before travelling on to Leon. Our hotel is in the centre near the Cathedral which is famous for its stained glass. Lunch can be found in any of the dozens of bars and cafes in the mediaeval streets near the Cathedral. Afterwards a visit to the Basilica of San Isidoro and its Museum which houses the Royal Pantheon must not be missed. We eat in a restaurant that evening near the hotel. (B,D)

Tuesday 25 September 2002

The coach takes us to the beginning of our walk at Hopital de Orbigo where, having crossed the famous long bridge, we head for the town of Astorga (12kms). We then have time to visit the Bishop’s Palace, shop at the market and have lunch before going on to the pilgrim community of Rabanal del Camino where we stay the night at the Posada Gaspar. (B, D)

Wednesday 25 September 2002

After breakfast, we visit the Refugio Gucelmo (pilgrim refuge) which is run by the Confraternity of St James in London. Our coach then takes us to the Cruz de Ferro (1504m) which stands on a huge pile of stones, each one left by a pilgrim as they pass – perhaps bring your own with you! We walk from here to Acebo (6kms) where we have lunch before walking on to Molinaseca (6kms) where we spend the night. (B,L,D)

Thursday 26 September 2002

After a short coach journey, we walk through vineyards and orchards to Villafrance del Bierzo, one of the most attractive towns on the Camino (13kms) and we have time to look around the town and have lunch before travelling up to the tiny mountain village of O Cebreiro where the miracle of the Chalice occurred. We stay at the Hospederia San Giraldo de Aurillac which is run by the family of the late Don Elias Valina San Pedro who devoted his life to the Camino and the practical and academic aspects of the Pilgrimage. We eat together in the Comedor of the hotel (B,D)

Friday 27 September 2002

We leave O Cebreiro by coach then walk the Camino downhill (6 kms) to Triacastello where we can find a good lunch. We travel on via Samos and its huge Benedictine monastery then walk the Galician countryside to Portomarin (8kms) where we stay at the Pousada. (B,D)

Saturday 28 September 2002

By coach to Ventas de Naron where we walk the Camino past ancient wayside crosses and tiny hamlets to lunch (8kms). In the afternoon we walk through eucalyptus and oak woodland (8kms) before meeting the coach to drive to our destination – Santiago de Compostela. We walk the last hundred yards into the Plaza de Obradoiro where the Cathedral and our hotel, the Parador de los Reyes Catolicos stand. We dine that evening in mediaeval splendour at the Parador. (B,D)

Sunday 29 September 2002

Stay on in Santiago to explore the sights and attend the midday Pilgrim Mass at the Cathedral. Or perhaps travel on to Seville! (B)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

All accommodation based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Use of coach during 5 days, Meals as specified above (B,L,D), wine & water with dinner. Entrance fees to places included in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

*Flights to and from Spain. Travel insurance. Some meals (see itinerary)

*We are pleased to offer help with flight bookings.

COST:

£850 per person Single supplement: £125 per person. DEPOSIT REQUIRED £85 per person

TO BOOK: Please contact us by telephone, letter or email and we will send you a booking form. Please ensure you read the booking conditions on the form and set out below. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information; our contact details are below.

JUDY FOOT & ALISON DE CANDOLE

HIGHER ASHTON FARM

DORCHESTER DT2 9EZ

TEL: 01305 889229/812272 or e-mail: alisondecandole@btinternet.com

Looking forward to meeting you!

Booking Conditions

Your contract is with Judy Foot. The contract is made when you make a booking and we accept it by written confirmation on the terms set out in this brochure. When signing the Booking Form for your holiday, you will sign on behalf of your self and the others names in your party, that you have read and understood and have accepted the terms and conditions contained in these booking conditions, which represents the entire agreement between you and Judy Foot. Your obligation is to pay the price of the holiday and recognize your liabilities if you wish to alter the holiday or make a cancellation. On her part, Judy Foot has an obligation to provide you with the holiday you have booked.

No representation or statement made in the brochure or any promotional material shall form part of these booking conditions.

ITINERARY

Judy Foot will make every effort to adhere to the advertised route but reserves the right to make alterations thereto at her sole discretion.

FITNESS

You have booked a coach/walking tour and you are responsible for ensuring your suitability for such a tour. If you have any doubt, you must consult your doctor and advise Judy Foot accordingly.

CANCELLATIONS AND ALTERATIONS BY YOU

Alterations and cancellations must be notified to Judy Foot in writing and commence from the date received by her.

In the event that you wish to cancel your booking, cancellation fees have been calculated which represent fair compensation for the administrative and other expenses of processing the booking and cancellation and for the risk of being unable to resell the booking and are described below under the section “CANCELLATIONS”.

CANCELLATIONS

If you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, all payments will be refunded to you following the scale below less a cancellation fee as follows:

i) more than 60 days before the holiday date - £50 per person

ii) 60 – 45 days before the holiday date - £300 per person

iii) 44 – 30 before holiday date -- £500 per person

iv) less than 30 days before the holiday date - FULL cost of walk

CANCELLATIONS BY JUDY FOOT

i) Judy Foot reserves the right to cancel the holiday for any reason. In this case she will refund the total monies received from each person affected. We shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage arising from the cancellation.

ii) Judy Foot will be under no obligation or liability for any cancellation, interruption, delay or alteration of or to the holiday caused by act or threat of war (whether declared or not), riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, discharge disputes, discharge dispersant release or escape of pollutants, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, sickness, bad weather, technical or transportation problems, closure of stations, ports and airports, cancellation or changes of schedules by ferries or any other circumstances beyond our control amounting to force majeure and/or Act of God.

ACCIDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

Judy Foot accepts no responsibility or obligation for any death, illness or loss of or damage to baggage or personal property caused by you in relation to your holiday. It is essential for everyone to have adequate insurance when holidaying especially abroad. Apart from medical cover and loss of articles, the cancellation of holiday due to illness incurs charges which can be quite high and with suitable insurance cover any loss may be considerably reduced. It is strongly advised therefore that you have adequate insurance cover for this trip. It is also recommended that you obtain the Form E111 from the Post Office. This will enable you to benefit from the Reciprocal Health arrangements which exist between EU countries.

SERVICES

Judy Foot has taken all reasonable care in selecting the people or organizations that provide the services which form a part of your holiday. Judy Foot will not be liable for any act, omission or default in the provision of such services, nor does any agent have authority to make representations binding on her.

RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

Each walker in your party must read and sign the Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement on the booking form. Participation in the walk is contingent upon the receipt of this signed form.

In consideration of the opportunity to participate in this walk and holiday, I have and do hereby assume all the above risks and will hold Judy Foot and her agents harmless from any and all liability actions, claims, debts and demands of any kind whatsoever which I now have or may have, and which may arise in connection with my journey or participation in other activities arranged by me or for me by Judy Foot and her agent except for the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Judy Foot or her agents. The terms of the Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement shall serve as a release and assumption of risks for my heirs, administrators and executors.

I also understand that Judy Foot and Alison de Candole have the right to disqualify me from any trip or activity if, in their judgment, I am incapable of that activity or if my continued participation will endanger me and/or the safety of other travelers. I understand it is my obligation to inform Judy Foot or Alison de Candole in advance of any activity, of any medical or physical disability or limitation that may limit me or render me unable to perform or safely complete that activity. I further acknowledge that I am best able to evaluate my own physical and medical conditions and limitations and that it is incumbent upon me to fully disclose any disabling conditions and limitations. My continued participation after disclosure of any limitations shall be at my own risk