Just be aware that pilgrims are usually much nicer to each other than the pilgrims in "The Way" tend to be, even before real pilgrims form a "family" (if they do). The meanness of the pilgrims to each other in Sheen's movie was the most...
Michele, especially if you’re walking the Camino français, you will meet a number of people like yourself. And you will form a “Camino Family” . Some will become lifelong friends. Don’t worry just ask God to keep your spirit aware, open...
I'd like to share an observation that I've witnessed a few times on this camino that I think needs some attention and that is regarding elderly pilgrims traveling with family.
Yesterday I witnessed a daughter of 50+ berate her elderly mother for...
To any who can give me your thoughts. I am 64, searching to enrich my walk with the Lord then find myself in a place of peace at 64. I've been in a strong marriage for many years and have always wanted to please, not always doing what filled...
Michele. The Camino does provide. Companionship for me was probably the most important on my last year's debut. You will embrace your odyssey after taking your first tentative steps, enjoying each moment as they magically turn into hours, then...
Packing and re-packing and the closer my departure date of Sept. 7 gets, the more nervous I become. have walked CF entirely already but this 2 weeks will be less regimented, more relaxed. Thank you Kiwi John for your words of encouragement...
Buen Camino fellow Albertan and future Peregrino 🙋♀️
I have an apprentice tackling the Pyrennes as we speak and she's facing torrential rains and thunderstorms, tomorrow she's making the grand assault on Roncesvalles. Let's pray she makes it...
Hi Michelle
The main part of the Camino is very different than starting in Sarria. You will probably meet more pilgrims in the final 100km than the rest of the Camino during October. There is an excitement that first morning leaving SJPDP along...
There is an American Pilgrims on the Camino chapter in Boise. They can offer you some support. We used to live in Boise and my husband cofounded the chapter. The Chapter FB page is Tree City Trekkers. If you don't have FB, send me a personal...
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