Paraplegic man who made a 2500 km pilgrimage to Santiago

[NaKwendaSafari]

This article may be of interest:

I read an article in our local newspaper about a paraplegic man who made a 2500 km pilgrimage from Wildsteig (Southern Bavaria) to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest of Spain - on his handbike. This story made me curious so I really wanted to know more about it.
Some weeks later, I visited Dietmar Drößler in his secluded house near Wildsteig. As we sat in his rustic, wooden kitchen I was fascinated to hear his fantastic lifestory and the incredible journey through five countries.

http://www.siairl.org/spinal/Files/SpringMag07.pdf

 

[sillydoll]

This is a great story! I'd like to add it to the one I have of a Hollander, Ad Hermans, who also did 2 500 km from Akersloot, Holland to Santiago in a hand-biked wheelchair in 2000.

http://www.adhermans.nl/old/index.html

In 2002 he went off again, this time to Rome, 2250 km http://www.adhermans.nl/index.html

Very inspiring stuff for people in wheelchairs.

He can share his experiences here: http://www.caminoworld.com/

Share your experiences of the Camino de Santiago with other peregrinos from all over the world.
Membership is free and allows you to host your own photo gallery, create a blog and participate in the forums. You can also talk to people live on the Camino by visiting our 24 hour chatroom!
Whether you are planning to travel the Camino de Santiago, are already there or want a place to share and compare your exciting experiences, you will find camino world a warm and welcoming community.
We are particularly interested in hearing about the experiences of people with disabilities (both physical and mental) and welcome your contribution to the site. We hope this would be an inspiration for people in a similar situation.

 

[sillydoll]

And... this guy is hoping to set off soon - another Hollander:

http://www.handbiketocht.nl/englisch.htm

 

[super7]

According to his website this will be July next year.

De exacte datum van vertrek is nog niet bekend, maar zal zijn ongeveer half juli 2009.

 

[super7]

He went to SdC in 2007. The 2009 trip is to Rome.