Portlandia invites you to their monthly Walk, Shell Ceremony, and Pub Gathering. Please click the link(s) to SignUpGenius and read all the guidelines before signing up.

Join us to learn more about walking the Camino. We’ll cover information about history, culture, and logistics. Seating is limited, so please let us know you’re coming via northtexas@americanpilgrims.org

During this two hour class, you will learn the basics of travel sketching, and an approach to travel journaling using guided prompts and sketches.  We will be focusing on very basic tools and a pocket sized sketchbook that will fit into your pocket or backpack.  The tools, techniques and writing prompts will help you create a book…

Learn about the history of the Camino de Santiago, questions to consider before you embark and practical tips about what to bring and where to stay. Please sign up by visiting the Minnesota Chapter’s event sign up on the Meetup app (i.e., look for American Pilgrims on the Camino – Minnesota Chapter on Meetup and…

Join us for a 7-ish mile hike along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. We’ll head north to a turn-around point at the Captain Jack statue. After the hike, it’s time for lunch at Sir Edmond Halley’s Freehouse.

What Not to Do: Lessons Learned From First Time Pilgrims From travel to laundry to why we were on the Camino Francés in the first place, mistakes were made and lessons were learned. We are sharing our experience as first time peregrinas so you don’t make the same mistakes we did. It’s not all bad,…

WHAT TO EXPECT: We’ll begin with tapas and move quickly to the first 15-minute presentation. Seven routes will be covered: Camino Francés: the final 100 km – Rick Cummings Camino Francés – Tammy Ginster Portuguese Coastal Camino – Dave Hall Camino del Norte – Anne and David Andert From Santiago to Finesterre/Muxia – Mary Lou…

Description: We will walk along the paved/well groomed path around the circumference of the fountain. After the walk we can gather for lunch (bring money) and conversation. This is a casual walk and is as great for the Camino curious as for those who simply enjoy revisiting their Camino experience with like-minded pilgrims. Bring: Water,…

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.