Auric Road is rooted in the history of pilgrimage and storytelling.
Auric Road is rooted in the history of pilgrimage and storytelling.
Travelers along the ancient Camino de Santiago picked up a scallop shell from the shores of Galicia in northwestern Spain to mark the completion of their journey to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Over time, it became a talisman embedded in inns, signs and pathways to let travelers know they were on the right road. On the journey, they met innkeepers and other travelers, shared food and drink, told stories and learned about the world from each other. And in the thousand years since pilgrims began walking the Camino, the journey has become as important as the destination.
We may make pilgrimages for different reasons these days, but we still travel to experience something bigger than ourselves.
We may make pilgrimages for different reasons these days, but we still travel to experience something bigger than ourselves.
We’re building Auric Road to help you find your own personal alchemy. Along the way, we’re sharing delicious culinary experiences; telling stories; and having adventures that give us new insight into the world. You’ll know you’re on the right road by our golden cornerstone.
And in the thousands years since pilgrims began walking the Camino, the journey has become as important as the destination.