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  1. Kevin Considine

    Top 15 Small Churches On The Camino

    Glad you enjoyed it. And yes I agree with your last comment on the Stations of the Cross. Have walked many. We did the Jesus Trail last year and then walked the actual Stations of the Cross in Jerusalem. Very powerful experience.
  2. Kevin Considine

    Top 15 Small Churches On The Camino

    The affect of a church on each of us is highly subjective and possibly based on many considerations, including; location, architecture, a particular statue, perhaps a memory inspired by an art piece. Mostly I suspect our current state of mind and spirit. For me the small churches along The...
  3. Kevin Considine

    Starting Point: Lourdes vs Aire-sur-l'Adour

    Lourdes to SJPP will has less infrastructure but the terrain is similar. Nice villages and cuisine on both routes. Lourdes is special and a difference maker. Though I agree with Patriciafross that if you do Podiensis Chapelle des Ursulines is a special place to stay. This may help with your...
  4. Kevin Considine

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And Everything You Need To Know To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    I walked 10 days on 88 Temple alone. Prices are typically per person in minshukus and ryokans and I listed in the Hiw the Kumano Kodo is Different From The Camino the average daily cost of ¥12,964/$82.75/€76.06. Kohechi and Iseji was significantly cheaper at ¥8,500/$54.26/€49.8. Now is a great...
  5. Kevin Considine

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And Everything You Need To Know To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    A great time as the cherry blossoms are blooming.
  6. Kevin Considine

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And Everything You Need To Know To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    The markings on the Kumano Kodo are signs with Kumano Kodo printed in English and Japanese Chinese symbols. The 88 Temple has red arrows and red pilgrims (henros) with walking sticks and sedge hats.
  7. Kevin Considine

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And Everything You Need To Know To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    1. It is well marked. There are maps readily available 2. Plenty of pilgrims in Japan speak no Japanese. Today you can use google translate and sign language to get by.
  8. Kevin Considine

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And Everything You Need To Know To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    I recently completed my third of the 5 Kumano Kodo Routes along With Mika, my Japanese Wife. Have compiled information for those interested in Kumano, Shikoku 88 Temple, and Nagasaki “Hidden Christians” pilgrimages: 1. How The Kumano Kodo Is Different From The Camino. 2. Everything You Need To...
  9. Kevin Considine

    Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?

    I live in Muxia and walk all around. Sounds like you don’t want to do anything too strenuous so 2 nights in Finisterre, walk the Camino to Lires, an easy 12k, stay the night, and walk another easy 12k to Muxia. Optionally you could walk parts of the Camino de Faros which also connects Finisterre...
  10. Kevin Considine

    Via di Francesco (Italy)

    I have walked 20 Caminos and several other pilgrimages around the world. I loved Via Francesco and strongly recommend it. Walked Rome to Assisi in 2020 and Florence to Rome in 2022. It was rugged, mountainous, great food, wonderful accommodations and most of all the spirit of Francis was...
  11. Kevin Considine

    Does anyone know of any shorter pilgrimage routes around the world?

    I am a pilgrimage junkie and would suggest some alternatives; The attached link summarizes 17 different Caminos in Spain and Portugal besides Frances and 37 other pilgrimages around the world. Recommended; -Camino Invierno 12 days -Camino Ingles/Irish continuing on to Muxia 9 days -Way of St...
  12. Kevin Considine

    Guides in Nepal

    After 8 trips and many treks in Nepal I wrote a post that may be of help in selecting a trek: Which Nepal Trek Is Best For You. The following treks are summarized: -Everest Base Camp -Annapurna Circuit -Annapurna Base Camp -Upper Mustang -Gokyo Lake -The 3 Passes -Manaslu and Tsum Valley...
  13. Kevin Considine

    Guides in Nepal

    I’ve been to Nepal 8 times and done most of the main treks and have a friend who owns a Trekking Company in Kathmandu. He says they still haven’t implemented the mandatory guide requirement so walking the popular routes of Everest Base Camp, 3 Passes, Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp...
  14. Kevin Considine

    Ideas please on where to start further back in France, before SJPP

    Saint Palais where the Camino Tours, Vezelay, and Podiensis meet up is a good option but hard to beat magical Lourdes and it’s nightly candle procession. Though you will be 6 days from SJPP. Also you have the option of picking up the Camino Aragones route into Spain which is a beautiful Camino...
  15. Kevin Considine

    Camino Vasco

    I walked it and the closest I got to another pilgrim was 3 days behind A German in the Registry Book at the Albergue in Haro. If you like wine I recommend taking the route to Santo Domingo as you go through Haro and pass some great wineries.
  16. Kevin Considine

    Which Camino To Walk Next? Summary of 17 Caminos and 37 Other Global Pilgrimages.

    if you are wondering which Camino to walk next this resource could be of help. Which Camino or Pilgrimage to walk?
  17. Kevin Considine

    Weather in November/December

    I walked last November 22 to December 10 on Frances. The weather was mild. Even the last few days in Galicia were pleasant. I wore thin gloves and a rain jacket in morning but often shed those. O Cebreiro was cold and icy but not a problem. Of course one should be prepared for anykind of weather...
  18. Kevin Considine

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I have walked 10 or more pilgrimages since 2018 and I always start my pilgrimage without a stick and trust in the pilgrim spirits to connect me with a good natural walking stick. I feel it allows for a better connection to nature.
  19. Kevin Considine

    Seeking Information on the trail to O Cebreiro in Winter

    I walked up to O Cebreiro on December 3 last year and it was sunny and pleasant and I wore just a tshirt and an open lomg sleeve shirt. Though it got cold at night. If there’s snow on the path easy enough to take the road nearby.
  20. Kevin Considine

    GR221 (Ruta De Pedra En Sec / The Dry Stone Route) - Mallorca

    One of my favorite Caminos. It’s a spectacular beautiful coastal walk and perfect if you like a more rugged walk than the typical Camino. Also there is a Camino de Santiago starting in Lluc at the Monastery. I think your best off sticking to the GR221 though it stops at the Monastery. There are...

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