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Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Valve Cover Gaskets - 5860

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Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Valve Cover Gaskets - 5860Overview: Ultra Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It's manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair.

Overview:

Ultra-Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It's manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair. These gaskets are .187 inch thick.

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    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1979 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1983 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K20 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet K20 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet K20 305/5 V8
    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1980 Chevrolet K30 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet K30 350/5.7 V8
    1974 - 1975 Chevrolet Laguna 400/6.6 V8
    1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Laguna 350/5.7 V8
    1976 Chevrolet Laguna
    1974 - 1976 Chevrolet Malibu 400/6.6 V8
    1973 - 1981 Chevrolet Malibu 350/5.7 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet C30 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1967 - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 327/5.3 V8
    1968 - 1981 Chevrolet Camaro 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 327/5.4 V8
    1969 - 1973 Chevrolet Camaro 307/5 V8
    1976 - 1983 Chevrolet Malibu 305/5 V8
    1978 - 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 305/5 V8
    1976 - 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    1970 - 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400/6.6 V8
    1970 - 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1979 Chevrolet Monza 305/5 V8
    1969 - 1979 Chevrolet Nova 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1979 Chevrolet Nova 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC C15 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1978 GMC C15 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC C15 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC C1500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C1500 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C1500 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC C15 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC C15 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C1500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C1500 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC C25 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1978 GMC C25 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC C25 305/5 V8
    1979 GMC C2500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C2500 350/5.7 V8
    1980 - 1985 GMC C2500 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC C25 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC C25 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1978 GMC C25 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C2500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1980 GMC C2500 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1982 - 1985 GMC C2500 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC C35 350/5.7 V8
    1969 - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 350/5.7 V8
    1958 Chevrolet Del Ray 283/4.6 V8
    1964 - 1965 Chevrolet El Camino 327/5.3 V8
    1964 - 1967 Chevrolet El Camino 283/4.6 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet El Camino 307/5 V8
    1970 - 1976 Chevrolet El Camino 400/6.6 V8
    1969 - 1979 Chevrolet El Camino 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet G10 Van 307/5 V8
    1970 - 1974 Chevrolet G10 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1980 - 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 305/5 V8
    1980 Pontiac LeMans 305/5 V8
    1983 - 1986 Pontiac Parisienne 305/5 V8
    1955 - 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 265/4.3 V8
    1957 - 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air 283/4.6 V8
    1962 - 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air 327/5.3 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air 327/5.4 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Bel Air 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air 350/5.7 V8
    1970 - 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air 400/6.6 V8
    1958 - 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne 283/4.6 V8
    1962 - 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 327/5.3 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 327/5.4 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Biscayne 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 350/5.7 V8
    1970 - 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 400/6.6 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet Blazer 350/5.7 V8
    1969 - 1973 Chevrolet Blazer 307/5 V8
    1970 - 1972 Chevrolet Brookwood 400/6.6 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban 327/5.3 V8
    1967 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1968 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1970 - 1976 Chevrolet Impala 400/6.6 V8
    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet Impala 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet Impala 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet K10 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1980 Chevrolet K10 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet K10 305/5 V8
    1970 - 1985 GMC Jimmy 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1979 GMC Jimmy 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1985 GMC Jimmy 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K15 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K15 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K15 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC K1500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC K1500 350/5.7 V8
    1981 - 1985 GMC K1500 305/5 V8
    1961 - 1967 Chevrolet K10 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1968 - 1970 Chevrolet K10 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1961 - 1967 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet K30 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet K30 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1969 - 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood 350/5.7 V8
    1970 - 1972 Chevrolet Kingswood 400/6.6 V8
    1964 - 1967 Chevrolet Malibu 327/5.3 V8
    1964 - 1967 Chevrolet Malibu 283/4.6 V8
    1978 - 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 305/5 V8
    1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1979 Oldsmobile Omega 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1979 Oldsmobile Omega 305/5 V8
    1977 - 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 305/5 V8
    1983 - 1986 Pontiac Bonneville 305/5 V8
    1980 - 1986 Pontiac Firebird 305/5 V8
    1969 - 1973 Chevrolet Nova 307/5 V8
    1955 - 1957 Chevrolet One-Fifty Series 265/4.3 V8
    1957 Chevrolet One-Fifty Series 283/4.6 V8
    1961 - 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 283/4.6 V8
    1970 - 1972 Chevrolet Townsman 400/6.6 V8
    1969 - 1972 Chevrolet Townsman 350/5.7 V8
    1955 - 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Series 265/4.3 V8
    1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Series 283/4.6 V8
    1967 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1968 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1968 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 327/5.4 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 327/5.3 V8
    1967 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1968 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1971 - 1974 GMC G15/G1500 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet C10 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1961 - 1967 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet C20 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet C20 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1961 - 1967 Chevrolet C30 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC G15/G1500 Van 307/5 V8
    1967 GMC G25/G2500 Van 327/5.4 V8
    1970 - 1974 GMC G25/G2500 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1967 GMC G15/G1500 Van 327/5.4 V8
    1967 GMC G15/G1500 Van 283/4.6 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC G25/G2500 Van 307/5 V8
    1971 - 1974 GMC G35/G3500 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1967 GMC G25/G2500 Van 283/4.6 V8
    1970 - 1972 GMC Jimmy 307/5 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1968 - 1971 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1967 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1968 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1968 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban 327/5.4 V8
    1968 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban 327/5.3 V8
    1976 - 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 305/5 V8
    1969 - 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 305/5 V8
    1970 - 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 400/6.6 V8
    1956 - 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
    1976 - 1985 Chevrolet El Camino 305/5 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet G10 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet G10 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet G20 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1980 Chevrolet G20 400/6.6 V8
    1980 - 1985 Chevrolet G20 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet G30 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1979 Chevrolet G30 400/6.6 V8
    1978 - 1985 Chevrolet G30 305/5 V8
    1980 Chevrolet G30
    1969 - 1972 Chevrolet Brookwood 350/5.7 V8
    1961 - 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1957 - 1960 Chevrolet Truck 283/4.6 V8
    1975 - 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet C10 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1980 Chevrolet C10 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet C10 305/5 V8
    1973 Chevrolet Malibu 307/5 V8
    1981 Chevrolet K10 Suburban
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 350/5.7 V8
    1963 - 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II 283/4.6 V8
    1965 - 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 327/5.4 V8
    1965 - 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 327/5.3 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 350/5.7 V8
    1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265/4.3 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Chevy II 307/5 V8
    1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327/5.3 V8
    1974 - 1976 GMC Sprint 400/6.6 V8
    1971 - 1977 GMC Sprint 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1977 GMC Sprint 305/5 V8
    1977 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 350/5.7 V8
    1978 - 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 305/5 V8
    1978 - 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 305/5 V8
    1978 - 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 305/5 V8
    1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 305/5 V8
    1978 - 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 350/5.7 V8
    1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
    1968 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban 327/5.4 V8
    1980 Pontiac Grand Am 305/5 V8
    1980 Pontiac Grand LeMans 305/5 V8
    1977 - 1979 Buick Century 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1980 Buick Century 305/5 V8
    1978 Buick LeSabre 305/5 V8
    1977 Buick Regal 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1980 Buick Regal 305/5 V8
    1977 - 1979 Buick Skylark 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1979 Buick Skylark 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K15 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K15 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K15 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC K1500 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC K1500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1982 GMC K1500 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1981 GMC K1500 Suburban
    1975 - 1978 GMC K25 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K25 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K25 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC K2500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC K2500 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K25 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC K25 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K25 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC K2500 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K35 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC K35 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC K3500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC K3500 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1978 GMC C35 400/6.6 V8
    1978 GMC C35 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC C3500 350/5.7 V8
    1979 GMC C3500 400/6.6 V8
    1978 - 1985 GMC Caballero 305/5 V8
    1978 - 1979 GMC Caballero 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC G15 350/5.7 V8
    1977 - 1978 GMC G15 305/5 V8
    1976 GMC G15 400/6.6 V8
    1979 GMC G1500 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC G1500 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC G1500 305/5 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC G25 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC G25 400/6.6 V8
    1979 - 1980 GMC G2500 400/6.6 V8
    1981 - 1985 GMC G2500 305/5 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC G2500 350/5.7 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC G35 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1978 GMC G35 350/5.7 V8
    1979 - 1985 GMC G3500 350/5.7 V8
    1980 - 1981 GMC G3500
    1979 GMC G3500 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet C20 350/5.7 V8
    1976 - 1980 Chevrolet C20 400/6.6 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet C20 305/5 V8
    1977 - 1985 Chevrolet C20 Suburban 305/5 V8
    1976 - 1980 Chevrolet C20 Suburban 400/6.6 V8
    1976 - 1978 Chevrolet C30 400/6.6 V8
    1975 - 1985 Chevrolet C30 350/5.7 V8
    1978 Chevrolet C30 305/5 V8
    1968 - 1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1967 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup 283/4.6 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 - 1972 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1967 - 1968 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1968 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban 350/5.7 V8
    1968 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban 327/5.4 V8
    1968 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban 327/5.3 V8
    1968 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup 327/5.4 V8
    1968 - 1973 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup 307/5 V8
    1969 - 1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup 350/5.7 V8
    1968 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup 327/5.3 V8
    1971 - 1973 GMC Sprint 307/5 V8
    1970 - 1974 Chevrolet G30 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1955 - 1957 Chevrolet Truck 265/4.3 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet G20 Van 307/5 V8
    1970 - 1974 Chevrolet G20 Van 350/5.7 V8
    1959 - 1967 Chevrolet Impala 283/4.6 V8
    1962 - 1969 Chevrolet Impala 327/5.3 V8
    1964 - 1969 Chevrolet Impala 327/5.4 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Impala 307/5 V8
    1966 - 1967 Chevrolet Caprice 283/4.6 V8
    1966 - 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 327/5.3 V8
    1968 - 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 327/5.4 V8
    1968 Chevrolet Caprice 307/5 V8
    1972 Chevrolet Caprice 402/6.6 V8
    1964 - 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 283/4.6 V8
    1964 - 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 327/5.3 V8
    1965 - 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 327/5.4 V8
    1970 - 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 400/6.6 V8

    Specs:

    Application Small Block Chevy
    Bolt Pattern Perimeter
    Brand Mr. Gasket
    Color Grey
    Emission Code 5
    Engine Chevrolet Small Block Gen I
    Material Ultra-seal
    Packaging Retail - Skin Pack
    Product Type Valve Cover Gaskets
    Valve Cover Gasket Material Ultra Seal
    Valve Cover Gasket Thickness .187"
    Warranty Limited 90 Day Warranty
    Weight 0.44
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    Darrow Kirkpatrick
    New York, US
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    Superb Guide in All Respects
    Format: Paperback
    An invaluable reference for anybody interested in section hiking the trail. I especially appreciate the coverage of water and campsites. It’s also a fun and beautiful read for any armchair adventurer. Salabert did an amazing job bringing together well-written text, data, maps, and beautiful photos to create a comprehensive guidebook. Deserves to do very well.
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    Paul C Heidrick
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    ★★★★★ 5
    Very good comprehensive collection of Section Hikes of the PCT
    Format: Paperback
    Great Maps. Accurate descriptions of everything (verified on previous hikes and hikes using the book).Well organized and beautifully laid out.
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    Dan Morris
    New York, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    Truly embracing life along the Camino de Santiago
    Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
    The Way of the Wind: Embracing Life While Walking the Camino do Santiago, by John W. Pearson, 2021, recounts one man’s experiences while walking the Camino de Santiago, a thirty-five day, five hundred mile walking journey from St. Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The journey follows a path tread by literally millions of pilgrims, or “pelegrinos”, as they seek to find something very person in the experience. The book is a travelogue recounting the miles of the daily trek, the people, stories, dining, lodging, and local services encountered along the way. There are a series of black and white photographs accenting the dialogue which give the reader a sense of involvement in the story. A nice touch was a simple map at the beginning to orient the reader along each day’s travel. I absolutely loved this book. It was enjoyable to read and I found myself slowing down near the end of the book to better savor the details. It warrants a double read to go back and let those early experiences soak in a bit more. I found the book to be educational, as I learned a lot about the historical significance of the route of the Camino, as well as specific landmarks along the way, such as a 10th century Roman bridge dwarfed by a new modern bridge overhead. I imagined myself walking along that ancient roadway, imagining what a pilgrim in 1300 must have thought. The dialogue is playful, recount with hours of walking, lively dinners, and crowded “albergues” (think camp dorm rooms with bunk beds). All was not rosy along the Camino. The narrative relates the aches of sore feet, legs, backs; the challenges of securing lodging and laundry; meanings lost in translation; inclement weather and treacherous roadways. Often mentioned are markers to honor the fallen dead along the Camino. About 2/3rds through the book, John recants his very personal reason for going on the pilgrimage, which he describes as “The Whale in the Room”, referring to the motivation of Captain Ahab in Moby Dick. His honesty and vulnerability bring the entire journey into focus. He brings the reader to the Cruz de Ferro, where pilgrims have stopped for millennium with their deepest meanings. I have known John Pearson since 1975, when we met in High School in El Paso, Texas. However, through the years, I moved and we lost close touch. There were many parts of this book of which I did not know the details. John’s story is very powerful, and will impact the reader deeply. Once you have read the book, you will have a clear idea of the experience, and can judge for yourself if the Camino de Santiago is calling you. For me, I found the book asking me not “WILL you go?”, but “WHEN will you go?”
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    Marcella
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    A remarkable story, illuminating and real.
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    Moonchild
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