It’s no secret: I am a big fan of the Spanish-Basque city of Pamplona. I think I can even call it a long-term relationship. Pamplona and I go waaaay back. I started my first pilgrimage on the Camino Francés in Pamplona, on September 13, 2005. Then over the past nearly 20 years I have visited …
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Pilgrim Catherine takes her love for the land to the Camino
BEAUTY AND WONDER ON THE CAMINO Catherine of First Nation in Canada knows the truth about the land and our role in caring for the earth. She is eager to walk through Portugal and Spain to discover the rich diversity of what grows in their soils. Join me as we explore the Anishinaabe teaching of …
Pilgrim Melissa shares her “perfect” Camino fantasy
HOW TO HAVE THE “PERFECT” CAMINO EXPERIENCE We all have ideas of what walking the Camino is going to be like. It’s hard not to, with all the YouTube videos, blogs, books, and movies about the Camino de Santiago out there. What is your idea of a “perfect” Camino? In this episode we explore that …
The value of second chances with Pilgrim Nysie
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meet Pilgrim and Mirthologist Tiffany
“I DESERVE THIS” You give and give and give . . . and then one day you ask, What about me? What happens when you finally decide you matter just as much as everyone else? For Tiffany, the answer was you go for a walk on the Camino de Santiago. And then you take on …
4 things I love about September on the Camino Francés
Don’t let the subject of this post fool you: I love the Camino at all times. I love being there, I love walking on the Camino – heck, I love just knowing that it’s there. But two seasons have a special place in my heart, and I am going to talk about one of those …