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When:
December 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2025-12-12T18:00:00-06:00
2025-12-12T20:00:00-06:00
Where:
Downtown Beloit Association
557 E Grand Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
USA
557 E Grand Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
USA
Cost:
Free
We are proud to present Gil Comez talking about his hike of the El Camino de Santiago at our annual meeting taking place at Downtown Beloit Association on the 12th of December at 6:00 pm.
El Camino de Santiago: the Journey of a Lifetime.
A presentation by Gil Gómez, Chicago
A presentation by Gil Gómez, Chicago
For many centuries millions have made the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain to visit the tomb of the apostle Saint James. The walk is not easy. What motivates people to embark on such endeavor?
In this talk, you will learn about the history of the Camino de Santiago:
• As a religious, spiritual experience done under excruciating circumstances by people moved by an intense faith, as well as for the transformative powers of the experience itself.
• As a recreational activity: in recent times, the Camino’s physical challenges have beco![A person with a backpack on his back pointing at a sign
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me an attraction unto themselves. The Camino also has become one more item in the “bucket list” for folks in search of thrills — just another touristic event.
In this presentation I will describe what “doing” the Camino entails, based on my two trips there. I will describe what options exist for the contemporary traveler and will offer a few practical suggestions for those who might be inclined to take one of the most famous pilgrimages in history.
Open to all—whether you’re planning a trip or just curious!
Mr. Gómez is a former Professor of Spanish at Wabash College.
In this talk, you will learn about the history of the Camino de Santiago:
• As a religious, spiritual experience done under excruciating circumstances by people moved by an intense faith, as well as for the transformative powers of the experience itself.
• As a recreational activity: in recent times, the Camino’s physical challenges have beco
In this presentation I will describe what “doing” the Camino entails, based on my two trips there. I will describe what options exist for the contemporary traveler and will offer a few practical suggestions for those who might be inclined to take one of the most famous pilgrimages in history.
Open to all—whether you’re planning a trip or just curious!
Mr. Gómez is a former Professor of Spanish at Wabash College.
