Wildflowers of the Camino de Santiago: A Photographic Guide to the Wildflowers of the Camino Francés [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

To hike the well-trodden path of the Camino Francés through an early morning mist and unexpectedly come upon a wildflower, with its vibrant burst of color, is to experience one of the Camino’s ephemeral wonders. In the spring and early summer, these wildflowers blossom daily along the Camino Francés, blooming freely from wooded glens to bustling roadsides. With over 150 color photographs, this photographic guide showcases the wildflowers observed by the author during a 2023 pilgrimage from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. The flowers are presented in the order they were observed, and each is labeled with both its common name and scientific name. Included are unique characteristics, ranging from the religious and symbolic use of these flowers in ancient times to their culinary and traditional medicinal applications. Photographs of iconic sites along the Camino are included, as this ancient path with its rich history, culture, landscape, and spirituality, is an essential backdrop and context for the wildflowers in this book. Read more