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The Spiritual Traveler Spain: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Pilgrim Routes

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After reading this book I am definitely planning a trip to Spain. Packed with tidbits of history, folklore and fascinationg information. Beebe Bahrami does a magnificent job of enticing the reader with her beautiful and comprehensive descriptions and interpretations of the spiritual mysteries that belong to a country with an ancient and tumultous past. From the Phoenician goddess, Tanit, to Galician sanctuaries, there is something new to discover in every chapter. I found the chapter on sacred animals and plants especially wonderful and enlightening. Her writing style is clear, inspiring and intelligent. I highly recommend this five star book.

The Spiritual Traveler is an enticing read. I have been lucky enough to travel through a few sections of this mysterious and complex country and felt as though I were being transported back to the dusty Camino. It is as if a picture is being painted right before you as you journey through each chapter. The author has a unique way of coupling the mystic and the scientific, making it appealing to a wide audience. This book shows that like happiness, the discovery of spirit lies within the journey, not in a particular destination.

This is a tremendous book on Spain, especially for persons who have a conscious spiritual pursuit in their lives. The author has obviously spent a whole lot of time on the ground throughout Spain, knows it well and wants to help you in getting to know it better in your own way. She also has done the historical and anthropological research to give in depth background to her observations and guidance. I have used this book during my travels in Spain and it guided me to places that would have been unknown to me. Then it helped me to see, experience, and understand what would not have been apparent to me.

This book brings new meaning to the word pilgrimage. Dr. Bahrami's passion for the spiritual takes the reader/traveler to the many famous and not so famous sacred sites in every region of Spain. This author blends a clear, interesting account of the history, geography,folklore, mythology, and religious traditions of each site. What is most intriguing is to read about the strong feminine presence found in many of the sacred sites. I would recommend this book for anyone seeking meaningful experiences beyond the usual tourist locations.

A gateway of sorts between Africa and Europe, Spain has an incredible amount of history. "The Spiritual Traveler: Spain: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Pilgrim Routes" is a guide to the many spiritual locations of Spain, which has been ruled by Catholic Europeans, Muslim Moors, Wiccan Celts, and other peoples whose faiths have left an undeniable mark. A fascinating read for tourists of any faith, "The Spiritual Traveler" is especially recommended for any spiritual person visiting Spain.