A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP In June 2022 American pilgrim Aaron died suddenly and unexpectedly while walking the Camino de Santiago. In this week’s episode we hear from Aaron’s friend George, who will be walking the Camino in Aaron’s memory and literally in his footsteps. George’s love for his Aaron is mirrored in his …
FIRST TIME BUT NOT THE FIRST TIME Pilgrim Chad walked the Caminho Português with his wife and daughters and now is headed for his first solo walk on the Camino Francés. In this episode you will hear Chad’s three top tips for first-time pilgrims, along with his expectations for the inner journey of his upcoming …
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR REGARDING WALKING THE CAMINO? In this conversation with pilgrim Nancy (F), we talk about Camino magic, coincidences, and the gift of the Camino to heal one’s heart after deep loss. And we finally get to a pilgrim’s biggest fear. We also get super practical, with app and guidebook recommendations, tips …
Before May 10, 2023, I had traveled for close to 40 years without ever once losing a piece of luggage. Well, it finally happened. Okay, “lost” is too strong a word, because I know where my bag is, it’s just not where I am. I am in Pamplona, one of my happiest happy places, my …
“YOU HAVE TO GO ALONE!” Yana, a Boston mom of two young boys, shares with us her experiences of preparing to walk the Caminho Português and helps us answer some tough questions: Where (or when) does the Camino really start? What do you do when a friend says you have to go alone? How do …
WALKING (only???) SARRIA TO SANTIAGO Walking the Camino your way is tricky business for some people, but not for Laura and her daughter, who will be walking from Sarria to Santiago in June 2023. Find out why they are using a tour company to plan and execute their Camino, and how this fits perfectly with …
THE NATURE OF CAMINO CONNECTIONS In my favorite book, The Art of Pilgrimage, author Phil Cousineau talks about “bringing back the boon.” What does that mean? What are the key elements of the Camino experience, and how do you keep them alive in the weeks, months, and years after your pilgrimage? Join me as I …
Uh . . . which way do I go??? You may have heard that the Camino routes in France, Spain, and Portugal are well marked with yellow arrows and it is impossible to get lost. True or false? (both) See, it depends on a couple of things. First, how well are you paying attention? Last …
LIVE SIMPLY AND DO COOL SH*T That’s Kathy’s motto, and walking the Camino del Norte certainly fits. Through her preparations for this long walk across Northern Spain, pilgrim Kathy is finding her courage and learning that it is okay to be the person she wants to be and truly is. For Kathy, the Camino began …
Lately I’ve been tracking some online conversations (debates) about whether or not pilgrims must be able to provide proof of financial means upon entering Europe. Much of the discussion has centered around ideas like “I’ve never heard of this, and I have never had to provide proof, so this can’t be real.” Well, technically it …
