Online: Northern California Chapter, Camino 101: The Basics

Camino 101: The Basics
Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Thursday, April 10, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Presentation

Is your head spinning because you’d love to walk the Camino de Santiago but don’t know where to start (both literally and metaphorically)? We’ll screw your head on straight in just one hour. We’ll cover the What and the How, not to mention the Who, Why, Where, Which, and When, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be rearing at the gates, all primed to get started.

Presenter: Andy Cohn, seasoned Camino trekker and Chapter Coordinator

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What is the Camino?
• What’s its history?
• Who walks it?
• Why do they walk it?
• What makes it special?
• Overview of the Camino Frances
• Guidebooks / Apps / Websites
• Navigation (Even I can’t get lost)
• Eating (It ain’t about the food)
• Sleeping (Hostals vs. hostels)
• Gear: Going Light
• The pilgrim passport and your merit badge (aka the Compostela)
• Shipping or transporting your extra junk
• Getting there and getting around
• Electronics and how to stay connected
• Reserving on the fly (or winging it)
• Money and costs

There will be time for Q&A after the presentation. This presentation will be recorded and shared with our community.