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Author-Narrated Travel Tales

Off the Road

by Jack Hitt

Audiobook Narrated by Jack Hitt 9 hrs and 23 mins

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A witty and reflective account of walking the Camino de Santiago, this modern pilgrimage tale strips away the romantic notions of spiritual questing to reveal something far more interesting. Jack Hitt sets off across northern Spain with questionable equipment, unreliable maps, and a healthy dose of American scepticism, only to find himself drawn into the strange fellowship of the trail.

Along the way, he encounters medieval relics, dodgy miracles, eccentric fellow pilgrims, and his own blistered feet. Part travelogue, part cultural history, the narrative weaves together tales of saints and sinners, ancient traditions and modern tourism, all whilst grappling with timeless questions about faith, perseverance, and what it means to walk in the footsteps of millions before you. A refreshingly honest and often hilarious meditation on one of the world's most famous walks.