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 … Read more

Rosalie Rayburn, former Albuquerque Journal staff writer, returns to visit Albuquerque from her home in Portugal. Rosalie lives in the village of Chãos outside of Tomar, Portugal. If you plan to walk the Caminho Portugues, she would be interested to walk a few days in northern Portugal with you. Rosalie says she now speaks Portuguese … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

Pilgrims who walked in 2023 are invited to gather for a convivial potluck dinner and then to reflect and share on their experience. Please bring a dish and a beverage to share. When you register, a document to help you reflect on your Camino will be sent to you. Out-of-towners who happen to be in … Read more

Where: Eliza’s Ridge Trail at the Galisteo Basin Preserve which is 16 miles from Santa Fe, a bit south of Eldorado. Meet at 10 AM at Albertson’s on Zia and St. Francis on the north side of the parking lot across from Walgreen’s. MAP LINK : https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y3jRYUyZQdpa375NA At least two cars will drive to the trailhead … Read more

Meet at the Sandia Foothills Embudo Canyon Trailhead Parking. This is at the end of Menaul Blvd. NE We will NOT be walking up in the foothills, nor on rocky paths and over boulders. It’s the day after Thanksgiving! This walk is approximately 3.77 miles on gravel paths, bicycle/pedestrian pathways, and city sidewalks. We will … Read more

Four Parks Walk in the NE Heights, Albuquerque Saturday, November 11th, 9:00 AM Host: Suzanne Blazier Meet at the corner of Shirley St. NE and Baldwin Ave. NE Park on the street and not in the church parking lot. Our walk will be about five miles in length, with a 241-foot elevation gain. Allow two … Read more

Camino 101: Everything you need to know about walking a Camino.

More details to follow. Longtime pilgrim Petra Wolf (who has walked across the U.S., Europe, and even to Jerusalem) joins with first-time pilgrim Ruth Dobbins to present their accounts of walking the Camino Frances this past spring. Perspectives from Petra returning for the first time after many years, and new pilgrim Ruth promise to be … Read more