Nysie has a new lease on life after years of living with a debilitating illness. And she is celebrating her second chance by making the journey from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean Pied de Port on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques, and then from there to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Francés. Nysie knows ahead …
Author: Nancy Reynolds
The problem with training for the Camino
I will be honest: I don’t love exercise as an activity. I’m not much of a hiker, I’m wobbly on bike, and I don’t willingly go out in public in a swimsuit much. I lose interest in exercise pretty quickly, so while I may enthusiastically start a strength training routine or walking plan, I tend …
Pilgrim David Ault reminds us that “solutions already exist” on the Camino
THE CAMINO PROVIDES – WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN? Usually my guests are people getting ready to walk the Camino for the first time. They have lots of questions plus touching and inspiring stories. This week I am happy to host David Ault, teacher, writer, adventurer, and visionary leader who has walked two of routes …
5 ways to get your feet ready for the Camino
Last week, just for fun, I went boot shopping. You know, just to see if there’s something better out there than what I already have. I went to Sporting Goods Store B and tried on three pairs of footwear: a Topo trail runner, a waterproof Columbia low-rise hiking boot, and a North Face bad-ass hiking …
An easier than expected walk for pilgrim Judith
WHAT MAKES FOR A “PERFECT” CAMINO? Pilgrim Judith walked from Sarria to Santiago over 11 days, and found her footing pretty easily. Was it the perfect Camino experience? What would she do differently the next time? How does it feel to walk into Santiago? Find out in this episode of the YOU on the Camino …
When the time is NOW, with pilgrim Joshua
WHEN IT’S TIME . . . IT’S TIME! In this episode we hear from Josh from Corpus Christi, Texas, who is on his way to the airport as this episode releases. Josh heard the Camino call and said a quick yes. How quick? Ah, just wait. I love what Josh said – he realized he …
Finding courage and inspiration with pilgrim Danielle
TRACY’S BACKPACK IS HEADED BACK TO THE CAMINO! Join me as we explore the inspiring story of Tracy’s backpack and meet the next person to take it on pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. Danielle and I explore such challenging questions as: >> What are the “rules” for this pilgrimage? >> What if you don’t make …
Joining the Camino Community with Alysa Golden
WOACA ON THE CAMINO (huh?) Imagine you have a dream, a dream so big and so unfamiliar that you have no idea how it could ever become a reality. And honestly, the very idea of the dream becoming a reality actually scares you. Or maybe it exhilarates you. Maybe it makes your heart sing and …
52 Ways to Walk
I love to walk, and I love to read. Imagine my delight when I discovered a book about walking! “Discover” isn’t quite the right word, though. My friend and housemate, Mary, told me about this book. Today I would like to share with you the fun and relevant 52 Ways to Walk, by Annabel Streets. …
The spiritual practice of pilgrimage with Dr. Edward Viljoen
IS WALKING THE CAMINO, FOR YOU, A PILGRIMAGE? The Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has as its terminus the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, believed for many centuries to be home to the relics of the Apostle James. James was a cousin of Jesus of Nazareth and, as the story goes, …