- Time of past OR future Camino
- Podiensis, Portugues, Primitivo, 6 others
Recent archeological works have led to a complete rewriting of the history of the first permanent English settlement in our country. Among other things, historians were stunned to find that some of the settlers were Catholics, with Catholic artifacts including items from the Camino de Santiago that must be at least 400 years old, and likely much older. One is made of jet and easily traceable back to Galicia. We visited Jamestown and saw the Catholic artifacts. Unlike the historians, we were not surprised. All these people were indentured, escaping England for a variety of reasons. One can imagine at the start of the 17th century that many Catholics would say it's time to go.
So...as true pilgrims, we decided to walk. Lo and behold, there is the magnificent Virginia Capital Trail that walks in one of the most beautiful and historically rich places in the United States. It is said that there are more historical markers along this 53 mile trail than anywhere else in America, and we believe it. In addition, along the way are the sites of the very first Thanksgiving (sorry, Plymouth...this is proven), the place where Taps was first played as troops from the north and the south camped across from each other along the James River, and a number of the earliest plantations in America. The scenic James River is your neighbor.
This trail starts from the Capitol Building in Richmond. If one is driving, there are plenty of places to park at trailheads. Accommodations and restaurants are wonderful, in all price ranges. And it's ideal for camping, as we did. Just as Santiago recognized Ireland and England, now it's time for the U.S. to get credit for a walk followed by the Ingles to make the 100km requirement Buen Camino!
So...as true pilgrims, we decided to walk. Lo and behold, there is the magnificent Virginia Capital Trail that walks in one of the most beautiful and historically rich places in the United States. It is said that there are more historical markers along this 53 mile trail than anywhere else in America, and we believe it. In addition, along the way are the sites of the very first Thanksgiving (sorry, Plymouth...this is proven), the place where Taps was first played as troops from the north and the south camped across from each other along the James River, and a number of the earliest plantations in America. The scenic James River is your neighbor.
This trail starts from the Capitol Building in Richmond. If one is driving, there are plenty of places to park at trailheads. Accommodations and restaurants are wonderful, in all price ranges. And it's ideal for camping, as we did. Just as Santiago recognized Ireland and England, now it's time for the U.S. to get credit for a walk followed by the Ingles to make the 100km requirement Buen Camino!
