Belmont's study abroad program in Spain is located in Santiago de Compostela (in Galicia) which is just above Portugal - in the northwestern corner of Spain. I remember studying Galicia in high school and my teacher told us that there is a collection of pilgrimage routes that are collectively referred to as El Camino de Santiago or, in English, "The Way of Saint James." The routes begin in France and all of them lead to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. El Camino de Santiago has a rich cultural background and religious history that you can read more about here. I remember being fascinated by El Camino de Santiago when I first heard about it, and wanted to walk part of it one day. The entire route is approximately 900 km, or close to 560 miles. Many people attempt to bike or walk the entire distance, but I think that I would only have time (and energy!) to complete a small portion of it. I wish I could begin my study abroad experience tomorrow, but somehow I'll have to wait another year.