The Laundromat Lady

laundromat lady blaine rada autumn 2025 la concha

Days into his Via de la Plata journey without encountering another pilgrim, a man yearns for meaningful human connection. Then a woman at a laundromat engages with and comes to his aid, reminding him that the formula for making genuine connections is helping others.

Read More

The Tale of Billy Pilgrim

tale of billy pilgrim bill artz autumn 2025 la concha

Bill Artz shares his poem about being inspired to cycle the Camino after surgery had improved his eyesight, and another kind of sight he gained on pilgrimage.

Read More

The Camino as the Circle of Life

as circle of life joe curro autumn 2025 la concha

While on the Camino last year, a man received word of his father’s stroke. Back on the Camino this year, he walked in remembrance of his dad. As he walked this linear journey, from Point A to Point B, he reflected on the circle of life.

Read More

When in Paris, Consider a Stop at La Tour Saint-Jacques

la tour saint-jacques dennis brooke autumn 2025 la concha

Whether you are starting a pilgrimage in Paris or just find yourself in the City of Light, consider a stop at the Tour Saint-Jacques, a stunning Camino-related monument now recognized as a starting point for the Camino de Santiago in France.

Read More

Book Review: Stones on the Camino

Book Reviews stones on the caminoautumn 2025 la concha

A review of Lilly de Holanda’s Stones on the Camino. This memoir includes daily accounts on Camino, each complemented with post-Camino reflections that demonstrate the author’s insights and growth as she revisits and considers her experiences.

Read More

I Am a Pilgrim Who Lost Homeland

pilgrim lost homeland portomarin cong do autumn 2025 la concha

In this poem, Cong Do pays tribute to Portomarín, a town on the Camino Francés, whose residents in the 1960s were forced to abandon the original site of their hometown and rebuild on higher land.

Read More

The Birds Their Carols Raise

the birds their carols calla lily joyce detoni hill autumn 2025 la concha

A woman embarks on a Holy Week Camino longing for resurrection hope to restore her weary spirit. Through a chance encounter with a bird enthusiast along the way, she begins noticing the birdsong all around her, praying her into Easter Joy.

Read More

Physical Challenges, Spiritual Tests & Camino Angels

physical challenges vilma packard autumn 2025 la concha

Amidst physical challenges and spiritual tests, a woman experiences a sense of divine grace through the kind words and gestures of local people and fellow pilgrims, restoring her faith in humanity and carrying her safely to Santiago.

Read More