This is an invitation to a virtual meeting specifically for first time pilgrims who put a Camino together only have been faced with the need to postpone it (for now). You saved. You trained. You’ve walked you route through your guide book three time so far. And now you’ve had to cancel your tickets in the face of a pandemic! Know…

It’s been a while since our Raleigh NC American Pilgrims Chapter has met. Join us Monday, May 18 from 7:00-7:40 p.m. for a virtual meet up. Our program will feature a short presentation by Ed B. about one of the Camino routes in France, the Via Podiensis (Le Puy to St. Jean). We will follow…

The Camino de Santiago was one of the three great pilgrimages of Medieval Europe. Many of you have walked the Camino, or have plans to do so, each for his or her own personal type of pilgrimage. But what is a pilgrimage? Simon Reeve explores that question in a 3-part series made for the BBC called Pilgrimage. Join…

While the Camino de Santiago and its routes will not reopen for some time, it is never too late to begin planning your next Camino. Each of the routes making up the Camino de Santiago has its own history and character, but the significance of the Camino Francés is unparalleled. Although some say the Camino…

Due to the corona virus all pilgrimages in Spain are on hold. That is a disappointment for all who had planned to walk or cycle to Santiago de Compostela. The Dutch Camino association (Genootschap van Sint Jacob) presented a live concert to support every pilgrim in the world in coping with this disappointment. On Saturday…

Join the Raleigh NC Chapter for our first virtual Camino Coffee on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 9:00-9:40 a.m. We will be meeting electronically via the Zoom platform. Our discussion will revolve around our favorite (and not so favorite) books and online resources. Please click the Register button above to sign up for this gathering.…

Zoom meeting. We will enjoy each others company staying socially safe. We will check in with members asking how are they holding up? And what you have learnt from the Camino that is helping you get through this COVID time.

Don Walton will be leading a monthly WNC pilgrims hike on the AVL francés Camino, up to 16 miles long. Everyone is welcome.

Join us for a hike through Walsingham Park approx. 3 miles on paved path. Bring water, this is great opportunity to train with your back pack and trekking poles. This is great opportunity to meet fellow pilgrims, ask questions and find a mentor. Park and meet by Shelter 7 Afterwards we will have lunch at…

Laurie Ferris will be hosting a Virtual Book Club on Thursday evenings at 6 – 7 PM via Zoom. For the month of May (7, 14, 21, 28), we will be reading Karin Kiser’s mini-book, Your Inner Camino: Your Pocket Guide to Inspiration and Transformation Along the Camino de Santiago. You don’t have to be…