38 DAYS FROM SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT TO SANTIAGO . . . AND BEYOND I had the pleasure of talking with Trond, a professionally trained chef turned paramedic from Norway, just six days before he boarded a flight for France to walk the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port. We covered some …
Category: Pilgrim Conversations
Learn what it takes to get ready to walk the Camino de Santiago from other first-time pilgrims and your host, Nancy Reynolds.
Kim Prepares to Walk the Camino del Norte . . . with 16 Friends!
16 WOMEN AND A CATHOLIC PRIEST Kim from Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the US, is getting ready to walk the Camino del Norte on a pilgrimage led by her parish priest. Why walk with a group? Why not take off on this adventure on your own? Kim shows us why it’s important to answer these questions …
Dawn and Fiona are about to walk the Camino Francés
TWO MUMS, TWO MONTHS, TWO CAMINOS Join me as I talk with Melbourne, Australia, mums Dawn and Fiona about their pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. >> Learn why they decided to use a company to book their accommodations and luggage transport (I bet you haven’t heard this reason before!). >> Find out how you deal …
After the Camino with Pilgrim Laura
SARRIA TO SANTIAGO IN 7 DAYS In this episode we hear from pilgrim Laura who walked from Sarria to Santiago with her daughter, Emily. They booked all of their accommodations, meals, and luggage transport services in advance with Spanish Steps. What makes this the best option for some pilgrims? Let’s see what Laura has to …
Season Three Kickoff plus After the Camino with George and John
PART 2: A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP George and John (season three, episode 19) are back to share how their Camino walk went. Wait until you hear how this wrapped up! (starts at 18:30 mins) Also in this episode, I share my own Camino story and give you a preview of what’s to come …
A Conversation with Two American Pilgrims as They Prepare to Walk the Camino Francés in Memory of a Friend
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 …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Chad Before His First Pilgrimage on the Camino Francés
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 …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Nancy (F) as She Prepares to Walk the Camino Francés
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 …
Conversation with Yana as She Prepares to Walk the Caminho Português
“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 …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Laura About Her Upcoming Walk from Sarria to Santiago
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 …