Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…

Join our Iowa Chapter charla to hear the experience of local Pampered Pilgrims, Jackie Saxon and Laurie Ihry, who opted to use a service or support system while on their Camino. They will share details of why they opted to use a service and what their experience was like. There will be substantial time for…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking short Caminos of 100KM. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

A presentation on walking short Caminos, (100KM). This event is in-person at REI but also being lived Zoomed.

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking the Camino Portuguese. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

An in-person presentation on walking the Camino Portuguese. This event will also be available live on Zoom.

Let’s kick off the 2026 year by getting together! If you are planning to walk your Camino in 2026, please let us know and we’ll have your shell waiting for you. This SV Chapter event is open to all, whether you are an APOC member or not.

On Saturday the 11th we hike from Pacifica to the Hostel, and on to Half Moon Bay (HMB) on Sunday the 12th. A total distance of 15.9 miles.  There is an (optional) overnight at HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel on Friday the 10th. On Saturday everyone meets up early in HMB. We leave our cars…

Come join fellow Pilgrims on a gorgeous Saturday hike and take in the spring weather as you get to know others along the way.  As on the Camino, discuss whatever and as much or as little as you care.

Escape the heat and enjoy a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains with other Pilgrims as they return from or get ready to leave for their Caminos. As on the Camino, discuss whatever and as much or as little as you care.