St. James’s Way (Caminho de Santiago, Portugal)
The Way of St. James was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. Legend holds that St. James’s remains…
Read more →Christine lives half way up a hill overlooking the historic town of GuimarĂ£es the birthplace of Portugal. Although Christine has lived in Portugal for most of her life she is still a Brit at heart. Until recently Christine ran a trading office working with top high street fashion names like John Lewis, Henry Holland and Ted Baker (where she also managed the production in Portugal for a number years). She now works at the British Council teaching part time, works freelance as a translator and, in between, writes. To connect with Christine via Twitter and Linked in and find links to her e book and other written work visit her “about me”.
The Way of St. James was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. Legend holds that St. James’s remains…
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