The Artist's Journey

Trials, tribulations, and testy travelers only spurred Marcia Shaver on in her 1,299,851 steps across Spain, from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to Finisterre, Spain. Choosing well her walking companion, setting a practical pace with time to draw and drink in the revitalizing countryside, Marcia rediscovered her physical strength-and more. From the depths of her soul rose her true nature, as the Pilgrim's Way nurtured it and let it shine forth. Marcia's can-do, let's-have- fun spirit transports the easy-chair traveler along on this adventure. After reading The Artist's Journey, you will want to put on hiking boots, grab a backpack, and travel the road to Santiago de Compostela. Inspiring, authentic, and extremely entertaining, the book takes you on a journey of the heart, feet, and soul. Her personal tale, enhanced with beautiful ink drawings, begins with jitters and ends with gratitude. She writes with warmth and awe of the people she encounters and daily events that repeatedly exceed her wildest expectations.