I am almost done with Block One of my countdown training plan, and I have learned a few things that I wanted to share. (Check out last week’s blog post for the start of this story.) I will start with the win. 3) Tidy up my diet (this was the third item on the plan, …
Category: Getting Ready to Walk the Camino
Once you know which route, when, how long, and how much it will cost, let’s get you ready to walk the Camino de Santiago!
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 …
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. …
How to use guidebooks and apps to plan your Camino, plus . . .
SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU In this episode I share with you one of the audio sessions for my signature program, the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide, which will be available for 25% off the regular price starting on December 1, 2023 (Saturday the 2nd in Australia and New Zealand). The sample audio session in …
To book or not to book (accommodations on the Camino)
START THE CONVERSATION: TO BOOK OR NOT-TO BOOK ON THE CAMINO In this episode I share a preview audio session on booking accommodations on the Camino from my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Let’s look at . . . >> the different types of accommodations available on the Camino >> which places accept reservations …
12 things I Always Carry On the Airplane
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 …
Proof of Financial Means to Walk the Camino
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 …
Spanish for the Camino with María Seco
HOLAAAAA! It’s time for Spanish for the Camino with María Seco. In this episode we will be learning some language rules for how to correctly pronounce words in Spanish. Specifically, we will focus on place names on the Camino Francés, learning tips you can use to pronounce any word in Spanish. FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR …
Q & A with Pilgrims Andrea and Jason (Part 2)
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED! Pilgrims Andrea and Jason ask all the questions you are probably also asking by this point in the podcast series. Grab your notebook and a pen, pour yourself a beverage, and plop into your favorite chair, because we are about to cover a lot of ground. WALK WITH ME Are you thinking of …