By:Sergio and Saúl 2º ESO B

1.Introduction.

The Road to

Santiago is a route

used by pilgrims

from all the world

to reach the city of

Santiago de

Compostela . This

route or routes

have been walked

since the Middle

Ages but pilgrim´s

costume and

accessories have

changed much

during this time

The serious pilgrims,

who walk the entire

route, can expect a

journey of

approximately one

month , with the

added bonus of very

sore feet. ThePilgrim´s

costume and

accessories have

changed a lot, no less

than 4 Popes

proscribed the

pilgrim’s dress – a long

cloak, broad hat, a staff

and gourd, a pouch to

hold alms and a scrip

or satchel.

2.The clothes worn by the

pilgrims.

3.Pilgrim’s shell (scallop shell).

The scallop shell has

long been the

symbol of the

Camino de Santiago.

Over the centuries

the scallop shell has

taken on mythical,

metaphorical and

practical meanings,

even if its relevance

may actually derive

from the desire of

pilgrims to take

home a souvenir.

4.The cross of Santiago.

It simulates a Latin

cross and a sword with

three lilies in its arms

and grip. It is possible

that originated in the

time of the crusades,

when knights wore

small crosses with a

sharp point to nail

them into the floor

and perform their

devotions. The sword

represents the

chivalrous character of

St. James and his way

of martyrdom.

5.The pumkin or gourd.

It’s empty fruit given

to travelers to carry

water in medieval

times. It has been a

basic equipment for

pilgrims for centuries.

This is the reason it

eventually became a

symbol of the Camino

de Santiago and an

inseparable image of

the pilgrims. Pilgrims

generally attached

their pumpkin-flasks

to their walking staff.

Coca of Santiago