David Drury presents Twelve Centuries on the Camino. Did you know that Santiago de Compostela was sacked and burned by both the Moors and the Vikings?  That Sir Francis Drake terrified the bishop so badly that the relics of St. James were lost for 300 years?  In the second part of the History of the…

David Drury presents “St. James and the Birth of the Camino.” Who was this St. James person, anyway? Did he really preach in Roman Spain, less than ten years after the death of Jesus? Why is there a pilgrimage in his name? And why do we call him Santiago?  Join us for a lively discussion…

Our training walks are designed to approximate the average daily distance on the Camino. The walk will be in two parts: First we will walk south along the Greenway to Wrangler’s Arena, just before Ashland, then back to Blue Heron Park. This round trip distance is 9.6 miles. We will have lunch at Clyde’s Corner,…

We will meet at the 2nd gate on Roxy Ann Road, which is 1.4 miles up Roxy Ann Road after you turn off of Hillcrest Road. There should be quite a few cars parked on the road below the 2nd gate. Link to Google Map here. This will be an approximately 5 – 6 mile…

Is it possible to hike the 500-mile Camino de Santiago without injury or blisters? In this “Self-Care on the Camino” session physical therapist and yoga instructor Ava Litton will demonstrate stretches and exercises to care for our bodies and avoid injuries along the way. In addition, seasoned Camino walkers will share tips and tricks for…

Have you been dreaming about hiking the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, but are not sure how to prepare for it? Join a veteran of seven Camino journeys who will share her personal experience as well as some tips that will help you on your Camino. You’ll learn about the basics of the walk,…

Four local pilgrims will share their experiences of volunteering in different capacities on the Camino. Roel and Tina Arrendondo worked in the Pilgrim Office in Santiago issuing Compostela certificates to those completing their Caminos. Hospitaleros(as) are the heart and soul of the Camino. It can be hard but rewarding work. Nan Schulman and Socorro Holloway…

We will meet at the Jacksonville Library and Shirley will lead us on a hike of some of trails in the Jacksonville Woodlands above the Britt Pavilion, then work our way back to the GoodBean for some lunch prior to the American Pilgrims “Volunteering on the Camino” meeting.

Our training walks are designed to approximate the average daily distance on the Camino. The walk will be in two parts: First we will walk south along the Greenway to Wrangler’s Arena, just before Ashland, then back to Blue Heron Park. This round trip distance is 9.6 miles. We will have lunch at Clyde’s Corner,…

Training Walk for the Camino on the Bear Creek Greenway starting at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix The walk will be in two parts: First we will walk south along the Greenway to Wrangler’s Arena, just before Ashland, then back to Blue Heron Park. This round trip distance is 9.6 miles. We will have lunch…