Chapter members Jeannie Semaan and Dianne Bobowski will share reflections on the University of Santiago de Compostela’s (USC) immersive experiential learning program in Santiago. This partnership between American Pilgrims and USC offers American Pilgrim members customized insight into Spanish language, history, culture, and the Camino. Jeannie and Dianne will talk about their time in Spain,…

Join Chapter Coordinator Jim Larocco for a 4-mile (2 hour) loop hike in Old Town Alexandria to celebrate Alexandria’s Revolutionary War history. For those who wish to return to their cars after the ceremony (~3 miles), Jim will return to S. Payne St. past historical sites such as Washington’s only residence in Old Town. Some…

Join Chapter Coordinator Faroll Hamer and chapter members for a coffee conversation about the camino. For those who want to continue the conversation, we will walk to the Sligo Creek Trail around 11 am for an out-and-back as far as you see fit. Meeting point: Zinnia Restaurant. 9201 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Join Hike Leader Dottie Bumb on a 7.5-mile hike through Black Hill Regional Park. The park has more than 2,000 acres of land to explore including spectacular views of Little Seneca Lake. The group will hike the outer natural surface loop plus the out and back on paved trails. The natural surface trail has rocks…

Join Chapter member Marty Menez for a coffee conversation. The coffee klatsch is an opportunity for pilgrims and Camino enthusiasts to share experiences, advice, questions, and stories. Limited to 15 persons. Meeting Point: Panera Bread. 3201 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.