This is not your ordinary hike. It involves walking about 15 miles each day, contemplating the steps of St. James on your way to his burial site in Spain - a pilgrimage that’s been popular since the Middle Ages. Now, it is known as the Camino de Santiago, or the "Way of St. James," which is a network of routes across Europe which meet at tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. Beyond the physical exertion it takes for the pilgrimage, spiritual fruits await for those willing to walk the walk.

This is Dr. Ulyses Balderas. He is an Associate Professor at the Center for International Studies at the University of St. Thomas – Houston. He led a group of students to walk the Camino pilgrimage. He stresses the importance of stepping away from life’s routines and reflecting upon where you're headed.

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