The topic of sexual harrassment and violence on the Camino has been discussed many times, but it’s done in the context of a woman actually reporting on her experience. This is the first time I can remember having a mainstream press article as the...
2 November 2024
The Camino Torres is not named after towers; it is named after Diego de Torres Vilarroel, who is said to have walked it on his pilgrimage to Santiago. But don't let the pilgrimage fool you, he had quite the reputation, and not...
Thank you for trying to save our dear friend Michael's life today. I think it is him you are referring to. We are in shock and will miss him massively. He was a remarkable man.
And he died doing what he loved. Rest in peace dear Michael.
Topochines....you all, they all, did your best.
Depending upon the age of the victim and the reason for the arrest, the percentages of people saved by CPR are much less than 50%. And that's even when advanced life support shows up within...
I had no guidebook in 2018 -- and relied entirely upon the good services of Amawalkers and the Forum's own sillydoll... (I had made previous visits to Lourdes in 1977 and 1978 for -- well, let's just say "professional reasons." It's a strange...
Earlier this month, I began walking from Ponferrada to Santiago with two friends. Although I had walked two previous Caminos, this was the first for both of my friends.
This Camino was full of the Unexpected. The first few days were easy...
Day 0 – Hong Kong to Osaka to Kii-Tanabe
Sept 29 – 30, 2024
It was almost exactly one year ago today when we started our pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago last year.
This time we’re doing the Kumano Kodo, the sister pilgrimage of the Camino...
After my first Camino, I made several adjustments to my packing list for this year in the hope of being more efficient. Here’s a breakdown of what I changed and why:
Lighting: Last time, I didn't bring a torch, thinking my phone's flashlight...
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