existence in the Late , it became and hearten the pilgrim on his journey. Presorted HISTORY OF THE WAY even more popular after the country gained its The hospitality offered by the people is First Class Mail independence in the mid 12th century. From proverbial. One of the hallmarks of the pilgrim- U.S. Postage Paid OF SAINT JAMES Rochester, MN that time on, the veneration of Saint James and age to Santiago is the warm reception pilgrims Permit No. 289 the pilgrimage to , con- receive. This practice was started in the Middle sidered to be one of the hallmarks of identity Ages by the monks and clergymen serving the Office of Alumni Relations The legend that Saint James found his way to of European culture, had far reaching effects in hospitals founded by the monarchs and the Luther College the and preached there is one Lusitanian lands. For centuries, the Portuguese nobility. This welcoming lay tradition is kept 700 College Drive of a number of early traditions concerning the people participated enthusiastically in this alive today by the inhabitants of the towns Decorah, IA 52101-1043 missionary activities and final resting places of collective experience, and they had the good scattered along the Way and the pilgrims’ Address Service Requested the apostles of Jesus. Although the 1884 Bull of fortune to be consistently supported by the hostels. The inhabitants of the area around Pope Leo XIII Omnipotens Deus accepted the example of monarchs, members of the nobility the Portuguese Way feel a special devotion to authenticity of the relics at Compostela, the and the high clergy. From the 12th century up Saint James and offer encouragement to those Vatican remains uncommitted as to whether until today, much of ’s road network has traveling to Compostela on the old paths that the relics are those of Saint , seen the comings and goings of pilgrims heading make up this pilgrimage route. A route Via XIX while continuing to promote the more general from towns and cities all over the country—Lis- is the direct descendent of the major Roman benefits of a pilgrimage to the site. bon, Santarem, , , , Chaves— roads that formed the backbone of the Roman According to a tradition (which cannot be to their goal of Santiago de Compostela. Their Gallaecia and continued to be in use for many traced before the 12th century), the relics were motives were strictly religious, yet thanks to centuries. Built in the first century A.D. under said to have been discovered in 814 by The- this steady flow of movement between Portugal the Emperor Augustus, it was known in classical odomir, bishop of Aria Flavia in the far north- and , cultural, economic, and intellectual works as the Itinerary of Antonino, established west of the principality of Asturias. Theodomir exchange has also flourished. at the beginning of the third century A.D. during was guided to the spot by a star, the legend The Portuguese Way in Galicia is the result Caracalla’s time. This ancient testimony is proof claims, and drawing upon a familiar myth of a combination of historical factors: bridges, of the vitality of this via from very early times. element, the area was named Compostela—a country chapels, sanctuaries, wayside crosses, Since the Middle Ages, the Portuguese Way has corruption of Campus Stellae, “Plain of Stars.” manor houses, and historic cities dot the route maintained the tradition of exchange between The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine that starts on the banks of the river in neighbors that began during the days of the Ro- of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de the city of Tui, and ends at the tomb of Saint man Empire. Compostela is known in English as the Way James. The Portuguese Way in Galicia is rich in Despite its unquestionable historical back- of St. James and in Galician as the Camiño de cultural heritage, which extends beyond archi- ground, modern road networks have affected Santiago. More than 100,000 pilgrims travel to tecture and museums to become a privileged the Portuguese Way. At times, the pilgrims the city each year from points all over Europe route with some of Galicia’s finest examples of must forget the dirt paths and stone-paved and other parts of the world. The pilgrimage is art. ways to walk along the verge of the N-550 road the subject of the 2010 movie The Way, starring The Portuguese Way gently winds northward, between Vigo and A Coruna. The road follows Martin Sheen. along ancient tracks and paths run through the Portuguese Way to Santiago, something of woodlands, farmlands, villages, towns, and a drawback for those seeking to recapture the historic cities. Paths that cross courses of water essence of the original pilgrims’ way. However, THE CAMINO flowing under bridges­—some of Roman origin— these discomforts are fleeting, and are fully PORTUGUÉS of unmistakable medieval construction. A route compensated for when the pilgrim finishes enriched by the presence of chapels, churches, the different legs of the journey on this route (Portuguese Way) convents, petos de animas—stone altars usually of devotion, art, and culture, which offers an found at crossroads­—and cruceiros (wayside undisputed wealth of monumental and natural Although the pilgrimage from Portugal to crosses), where the comforting image of San- heritage. Santiago is assumed to have already been in tiago the Pilgrim is ever-present, to accompany Discover and Portugal on the Portuguese Camino Luther College Alumni and Friends Walking Tour July 6–18, 2012 • Hosted by Luisa and Peter Forsgren ’82

Portuguese Camino

Most of the trail follows the original Roman road XIX. We will pass the Roman mile stones milarios on the ancient way.and will cross Roman bridges built over 2000 years ago. The legend of the “Field of Stars“ Compostela was born just in time for the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula. Join Friends and Alumni of Luther College in 2012 HOSTED BY LUISA AND PETER FORSGREN Europe, the Guincho beach, and the fishing vil- for a while. After passing through the hamlet Luisa and Peter Forsgren invite you to discover lage of Cascais. of Ponte Cabras, we encounter the rectory of Luther College Portuguese Camino Adventure Iberia by foot on the Luther College Portuguese Moderate Walking: 2–6 miles walking through- Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine Camino Adventure 2012. This classic Portuguese out the day with some hills and stairs / Riviera and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense Registration Form Camino to Santiago will allow you to explore the Hotel woods of Lombo da Maceira, you’ll see a statue heart of the Iberian culture and beauty. July 9: Travel to Braga in Northern Portugal of Saint James the pilgrim, his cane pointing the Important: A valid passport is required for travel on this trip. Peter Forsgren ’82 was born in Mussoorie, with an enjoyable Roman Ruins visit at way to proceed. The lovely village of Tibo, with We invite you to join Luisa and Peter Forsgren ’82 on this Portuguese Camino walking adventure to Camino July 6–18, 2012. India, and moved to Spencer, Iowa, in 1972. Conimbriga its fountain, public washing place and stone Prices: Double occupancy per person: $2,699 After graduation, he joined the Peace Corps as Today we will travel north and stop at Conímbri- cross, brings us to . Single occupancy supplement: $300 a teacher in Nepal. He continues to enjoy the ga, one of the largest Roman settlements in Por- Moderate: 11 miles walking throughout the day Price includes airfare, accommodations, breakfast daily and some lunches and dinners, ground transportation, luggage portage during the Nepalese walking tradition as he and his wife, tugal, a National Monument. In the afternoon, with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / Balneario Camino, and entrance fees to tour sites. Luisa, explore the world. we check into our hotel and explore Braga, the Davila On July 4, 1986, Peter met his wife, Maria oldest Portuguese city and capital of the prov- July 14: Stage 4—Caldas De Reis to Padron ___ We (I) wish to reserve ____ spots on the tour. A deposit by Monday, April 16, 2012 of $500 per person is required to reserve the tour. Final payment Luisa Vasconcelos Forsgren, in Larvik, Norway ince, Gallaecia, during the . The Exiting the town, we take a bridge over the river is due on or before Friday, June 1, 2012. This tour will fill quickly; reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. while they were studying at the University of city is the 2012 European Youth Capital. Umia that leads us to a fountain of hot spring Oslo. They have two sons, Jonathan and Phillip, Light Walking: 2–4 miles of mostly level walking water that has lent the town its name since PASSENGER 1 who were born in Taipei, Taiwan, and graduated during the day. Roman times. Entering the woods once more, from the International School of Vienna and at- NAME—EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT BIRTH DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS Hotel Don Sofia, Braga the Camino makes its way gently uphill to the tended Ohio Wesleyan University. hamlet of Santa Marina. Going downhill, we Luisa Forsgren is a Portuguese citizen and was July 10: Tour Guimaraes, the European Capital of Culture 2012 then cross the river Fontenlo. Finally, following a born in Mozambique. Currently Luisa teaches Camino lined with pine trees, we catch up again Spanish and Peter teaches physical education Guimaraes is often referred to as the “birthplace HOME PHONE (please include area code) CELL PHONE (please include area code) of the Portuguese Kingdom.” This historical city with the river as we arrive in Padron. and health at the American International School Padron is famous for being the first land sighted of Vienna. Luisa and Peter have taught together had an important role in the formation of Por- tugal and was settled in the 9th century. It is a by the ship bearing the body of Saint James. at the following International schools for the Moderate: 10 miles walking throughout the day ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP past 26 years: Taipei American School, Republic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Complete the day with a sunset walk up to Bom Jesus over looking with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / Guest- of China; International School of Kuala Lumpur, house A Casa Antiga do Monte Malaysia; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; and Braga on the way back to the hotel. Rabat American School, Morocco. Light Walking: 2–4 miles of mostly level walking July 15: Stage 5—Padron to Santiago de PASSPORT NUMBER COUNTRY OF ISSUE ISSUE DATE EXPIRATION DATE ISSUED BY Luisa and Peter have led international experi- during the day / Hotel Don Sofia, Braga Compestello ential adventures to Nepal, , Spain, South July 11: Begin the , Stage The Camino passes through many small villages Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Morocco, and North 1—Valença, Portugal, to , Spain and hamlets before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitude. On a hilltop to the EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP CONTACT PHONE NUMBER American Rockies, and have been leaders of five After arriving to beautiful Valença by bus, we Habitat for Humanity builds in Braga, Portugal. will start our walk by crossing the Minho river, left stand the mysterious, abandoned ruins of the hillfort Castro Lupario, and a mile later we ITINERARY which forms the border between Spain and Portugal. Tui and its picturesque streets await come to the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As Tour participants will experience some of the on the other side of the border to welcome us we near Agro dos Monteiros, it is now possible PASSENGER 2 most historical places Iberia has to offer, from to Spain. As we approach the Plaza de San Fer- to see the towers of the cathedral. Finally the NAME—EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT BIRTH DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS the Roman Ruins and Moorish Palaces to the nando, we will enjoy nice views of the 12th cen- Camino passes by the ruins of a castle known classic Portuguese Camino. The tour package tury cathedral. From Tui’s old port, the Camino as A Rocha Vella, before entering the city of the includes all air and ground transportation, winds its way up to the old town, following the Apostle. accommodations, breakfast each day, some so-called Camino da Barca. Then through the Tu- Moderate: 13 miles walking throughout the day HOME PHONE CELL PHONE lunches and dinners, luggage portage during the nel das Monxas, the Camino enters a very steep with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / 3-star hotel Camino, and entrance fees to tour sites. section and leads to the evocative bridge of San in Santiago City Centre July 6: Flight from Chicago to Madrid to Telmo. From there, traveling over a less abrupt July 16: Stage 6—Walk to Finisterre “The End of ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP July 7: Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal terrain, we come to the town of O Porrino, using the Earth” Meet at the airport and transfer to the Riviera transportation to avoid its industrial area. Today we will take a bus to Cee and enjoy a Hotel in Carcavelos, a beach town outside of Moderate: 13 miles walking throughout the day fabulous coastal walk along cliffs and coves to with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / Pazo Torres the Finisterre and its lighthouse. PASSPORT NUMBER COUNTRY OF ISSUE ISSUE DATE EXPIRATION DATE ISSUED BY Lisbon. Enjoy a refreshing Portuguese welcome lunch at the hotel, followed by a drive along the de Agrelo Moderate: 6 miles walking throughout the day coast to Lisbon’s seafaring Belém District, home July 12: Stage 2—Redondela to with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / O Sema- to many of the city’s historic buildings. We’ll The terrain becomes easier as we cross the foro Lighthouse Hotel/Insula Finisterrae EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP CONTACT PHONE NUMBER rediscover Portugal’s golden age of exploration Louro valley. Keeping the valley to the east, July 17: Bus from Finisterre to Oporto with a visit to Monument to the Discoveries and after a gentle climb you arrive at the chapel of Oporto is a World Heritage City on the Douro the Monastery of Jerónimos. Santiaguino de Antas; a pleasant place to take a River that is the heart of the port wine cellars. The afternoon will finish with a stroll up rest. We now enter a wide expanse of wood- We will enjoy a boat ride on the river and take PAYMENT Alfama, leading to São Jorge Castle with a land. Surrounded by pine trees, the Camino in the sites and reflect on our adventures with a CREDIT CARD M MasterCard CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE SECURITY CODE NAME ON CARD panoramic view of vibrant Lisbon. We will have starts its descent through the hamlet of Setefon- glass of port. M Visa a traditional Portuguese dinner at the hotel and tes and comes to Arcade. Reaching the historic 3 or 4-star hotel in City Centre a peaceful evening near the beach to recover. M American Express site of Ponte Sampaio, the Camino crosses the July 18: Check out and Board Plane for Home Light Walking: 2–4 miles of mostly level walking Verdugo River. During the War of Independence, Flight from Oporto to Madrid to Chicago. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE CHARGE during the day. / Riviera Hotel Napoleon’s army suffered one of its greatest LUTHER COLLEGE CONTACT July 8: Explore the Magical Gardens and defeats in Galicia at this bridge. Heading up a Palaces of Sintra cobbled footpath we come to the 13th century Sherry Alcock ’82 church of Santa Maria. Views of the Bay of Vigo Executive Director of Alumni Relations M I AM PAYING BY CHECK. Make check payable to Luther College. AMOUNT OF CHECK ENCLOSED: $ Today we will travel by bus to Sintra, an inspirational hilltop town near Lisbon. We will are stunning! Luther College climb along the walls of the Moor Castle with Moderate: 11 miles walking throughout the day 700 College Drive magnificent views of the Atlantic, enjoy the fairy with hills, stairs and uneven terrain / Parador de Decorah, IA 52101 tale Pena Palace and retreat in the Montserrat Pontevedra 800-225-8664 or 563-387-1861 Complete registration form above. Mail, with the deposit of $500 per person, to Sherry Alcock, Alumni Office, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Palace gardens where Lord Byron wrote many July 13: Stage 3—Pontevedra to Caldas De Reis 563-387-1322, fax Decorah, IA 52101. Contact Sherry Alcock with questions at 1-800-225-8664 [email protected] . poems. We will also visit Cabo da Roca (Cape Passing chestnut groves, the Camino leaves [email protected] Roca), the most western point of continental Pontevedra and runs parallel to the railway