On the Journey Back Home
At the end of his Camino journey, a man writes down the lessons he brought back from Camino.
Carol Guttery
On the Camino, Roots Intertwine
On an Italian cammino, a woman marvels at the massive beech trees she passes. In their gnarled, interconnected roots clinging to the earth and upholding such towering giants, she is reminded of how we thrive in connection with families, companions and communities.
Inner Child Peregrino
On Camino, a man reconnects with his inner child and learns to navigate the complexities of life with both the wisdom of age and the lighthearted joy of youth.
Lay Your Burdens at the Camino de California Cruz de Ferro
As part of its mission to promote spiritual pilgrimage along California’s Mission Trail, the nonprofit Camino de California organization has dedicated a Cruz de Ferro at the historic Mission San Miguel Arcángel in San Luis Obispo County. This replica of the iconic iron cross, located at the highest point on the Camino Francés, offers a symbolic place for reflection and unburdening to those traversing the re-established Camino Real route.
Book Review: Bringing the Camino Home
A review of Lisa Swallow’s Bringing the Camino Home, a resource guide for integrating Camino lessons back home and approaching daily life as a pilgrim.
A Shared Journey
These song lyrics by Robert Bain, set to the tune of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A,” honor those who walked beside him on the Camino Portugués in May 2024 when he journeyed to remember his late mother.
Essential Walking: Celebrate Your Inner Labyrinths
Most of us likely go about our days giving little if any thought to the vestibular system, an intricate network of bodily organs and processes essential for balance. This essay reminds us of the essential role it plays in bipedal walking, and therefore something to consider and honor as an essential part of our Caminos.
A Strange Encounter: The Mysterious Man & the Dog
A strange encounter on the Camino becomes a reminder that sometimes freedom is not defined by pressing forward at all costs, but in the humility to step back and begin again.
2025 St. James Celebration: Journey of the Heart
Highlights, reflections, and board chair’s welcome address from the regional American Pilgrims St. James Celebration held July 24-27 in South Bend, IN.
Book Review: A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino de Santiago
A review of Gary Tutty’s A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino de Santiago, a deeply reflective, yet humor-laced account of Tutty’s 2023 journey on the Camino Francés.