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On the 6th of April 2024, three friends set off from the picturesque French town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, ready to tackle the iconic 800km pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Joined later by another old schoolfriend, and supported by others at 'home', they journeyed through history, culture, and camaraderie on the famous Camino Francés, one of the world's most cherished and transformative walks.
They came for different reasons-some for the religious significance, some for the physical challenge, and some simply for the adventure. But whatever their motives, the Camino has a way of weaving together the paths of those who walk it, and their experience was no different. Closer to 60 than 20, they also wanted to prove that age is no barrier to a good challenge.
Filled with laughter, unexpected friendships, and the beauty of the Spanish countryside, this is the story of four 'eejits' taking on the journey of a lifetime. From breathtaking views to heartwarming encounters, this is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of walking The Way.
Join them as they dander across Spain, one step at a time, meeting strangers who would become family and discovering more about themselves with each new horizon. The Camino isn't just a walk-it's a life-changing adventure.
About the author
Ian Hooper grew up in the coastal town of Larne, Northern Ireland. He joined the Royal Air Force at age eighteen and worked initially as an aircraft technician before being commissioned as an Intelligence Officer. After serving for two decades he relocated, with his Australian wife, to the rural southwest of Western Australia. Writing under the pen name of Ian Andrew, in 2014 his first novel, A Time to Every Purpose was released to critical acclaim, and in 2018, the first of his 'Wright and Tran' crime series, Face Value, won the Publishers Weekly Booklife prize for fiction. He is now the executive director of independent publisher, Leschenault Press and its imprint, The Book Reality Experience, as well as being an author, editor and ghost-writer. In addition, he is the co-founder of the international independent author book fairs and festivals. With qualifications in management, training, and learning design as well as an MA in Creative Writing and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, he continues to live in Western Australia, surrounded by a resident mob of kangaroos. He is currently working on the next novel in the Wright & Tran series of detective stories.
Summary
Join old friends as the complete the storied Camino Frances, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. A tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of walking The Way.
