After earning a certificate in theology for ministry from the University of Cambridge in England, Stephen Scarff served as a chaplain at the school. He then returned to the U.S. where he served as an interfaith chaplain resident at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center and curate at St. John's Episcopal Church. Stephen Scarff has also sought to raise awareness among youth about the opioid crisis by walking the Camino de Santiago.
Historically a pilgrimage route to the tomb of the apostle James, the Camino de Santiago attracts travelers for a variety of personal and spiritual reasons. If you would like to join the pilgrims on the route, you need only four or five weeks to walk the full 500 miles of the most popular route.
Budgeting for your trip depends upon what type of experience you want. Those looking for an authentic pilgrim experience will most likely want to stay in the albergues and eat the pilgrim meals, and can, therefore, expect average daily expenses of around €30-35. If you prefer a more luxurious experience with private rooms and fine meals, you should expect to spend approximately €50 or more.
Another option for those traveling on a stricter budget is to carry your own tent, so that you can camp near the albergues and gain access to their kitchens, showers, and other amenities at no extra cost.
Historically a pilgrimage route to the tomb of the apostle James, the Camino de Santiago attracts travelers for a variety of personal and spiritual reasons. If you would like to join the pilgrims on the route, you need only four or five weeks to walk the full 500 miles of the most popular route.
Budgeting for your trip depends upon what type of experience you want. Those looking for an authentic pilgrim experience will most likely want to stay in the albergues and eat the pilgrim meals, and can, therefore, expect average daily expenses of around €30-35. If you prefer a more luxurious experience with private rooms and fine meals, you should expect to spend approximately €50 or more.
Another option for those traveling on a stricter budget is to carry your own tent, so that you can camp near the albergues and gain access to their kitchens, showers, and other amenities at no extra cost.
