Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Dreamy Draw 5 mile hike and Shell Ceremony

The morning will begin at (6:30) with an easy 5 mile walk followed by a potluck 2nd breakfast (9:00AM) and a moving Shell Ceremony (9:30AM) for all of us to bless departing pilgrims. Every one is welcome to register for the walk and shell ceremony or just the shell ceremony.

Walk – A portion of every Camino includes walking on pavement so this walk will begin along the Dreamy Draw Bike Path. We will start at the Ramadas and walk North until it ends at 32nd Street. We will then turn around until it ends at the 51 and go under the 51 and up a pedestrian path (like outside of Astorga on the Camino Frances). We will connect with a trail to take us back to the Ramadas in time for 2nd breakfast and the shell ceremony.

If you decide to bring your poles on this stroll, you will have an opportunity to practice pole etiquette and definitely use tips for your poles to muffle the sound of your pole on the payment.

Shell Ceremony – Join us to celebrate Spring pilgrims and send them off with a special blessing that has been used through the ages. Bring a dish to share if you are able at 9AM and we will start the Shell Ceremony at about 9:30 where a blessing will be bestowed on all outgoing pilgrims as part of an ancient tradition and of support for your journey.