Books
John Brierley's guidebook is clear and concise. He writes for the novice and experienced travelers.
Father Dave Pivonka writes a quick-read memoir of his pilgrimage.
Movies
Emilio Esteves produces and Martin Sheer stars in this dramatic depiction of one man's journey to know his son.
Websites
http://caminodesantiagoguide.org/
An incredibly helpful site, it includes links to equipment, maps, books, and videos; tips; and a history of the walk. This is a great "getting started" site; don't feel locked into its suggestions for specific gear brands, etc.
http://www.csj.org.uk/
The Confraternity of St. James is an organization for pilgrims. It disseminates information from past pilgrims to help current and future pilgrims. This site is old--2005, which ancient in Internet years--but it is also a good "getting started" site.
http://www.backpack45.com/camino2.html and http://www.caminoguides.com/
These sites include various Camino guide books.
http://www.caminoadventures.com/st-jean-pied-de-port/
Provides city specific information for different cities and towns along the Camino.
http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/index.html
Spain's rail transportation site. It's fairly easy to navigate but payment from the States can be tricky.
http://www.raileurope.com/index.html
This site accepts payments without the challenges of RENFE, but it does access a service charge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/57453722347/
American Pilgrims on the Camino Facebook group page.
An incredibly helpful site, it includes links to equipment, maps, books, and videos; tips; and a history of the walk. This is a great "getting started" site; don't feel locked into its suggestions for specific gear brands, etc.
http://www.csj.org.uk/
The Confraternity of St. James is an organization for pilgrims. It disseminates information from past pilgrims to help current and future pilgrims. This site is old--2005, which ancient in Internet years--but it is also a good "getting started" site.
http://www.backpack45.com/camino2.html and http://www.caminoguides.com/
These sites include various Camino guide books.
http://www.caminoadventures.com/st-jean-pied-de-port/
Provides city specific information for different cities and towns along the Camino.
http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/index.html
Spain's rail transportation site. It's fairly easy to navigate but payment from the States can be tricky.
http://www.raileurope.com/index.html
This site accepts payments without the challenges of RENFE, but it does access a service charge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/57453722347/
American Pilgrims on the Camino Facebook group page.