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As we have seen in the Popular travel destinations section, Spain is the second most visited country. Galicia, in particular, is the oldest and longest living pilgrimage route in Europe.

How much do you know about the way of St James? Take the questionnaire below.

Questionnaire

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1. Santiago de Compostela celebrates Holy Year (Año Jacobeo) every time July 25 falls on

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A. a Sunday

B. a Monday   

C. a Saturday

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2. In a century there will be ___________ Holy Years.

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A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

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3. The first stories about the legendary Camino de Santiago go back to the ___________ century.

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A. 6th

B. 8th

C. 10th

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4. The cathedral of Santiago has many doors, but one of them is always closed, except in a Holy Year. Where is this door?

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A. At Praza da Quintana   

B. at Praza do Obradoiro 

C. At Praza das Praterías

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5. Which kind of shell is the waymark for the camino?

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A. Scallop 

B. Clam      

C. Mussel

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Video Listening: The Way of Saint James, more than just a journey

Here are the top 5 reasons for doing The Way of Saint James. Watch the video and fill in the blanks

The travel Vlogger. Top 5 reasons to do the Camino de Santiago. YouTube

  1. The best reason is self-reflection because you get to and your thoughts.
  2. The second reason is because it’s good exercise, you are guaranteed to
  3. The third reason is that the “camino” is an adventure. You walk about - per day.
  4. The fourth reason talks about making friends. People from all backgrounds.
  5. Perhaps the best reason, if you are a foodie, is the excellent , land, food, vegetables and the

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