Have you wondered what technology to take on your next Camino pilgrimage? Or do you feel that using technology on the Camino goes against the Camino spirit? Whether you love or loathe mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, GPS, or any other type of mobile technology, this talk has something for you. We will review the…

While the Camino de Santiago and its routes will not reopen for some time, it is never too late to begin planning your next Camino. Each of the routes making up the Camino de Santiago has its own history and character, but the significance of the Camino Francés is unparalleled. Although some say the Camino…

Laurie Ferris will be hosting a Virtual Book Club on Thursday evenings at 6 – 7 PM via Zoom. For the month of May (7, 14, 21, 28), we will be reading Karin Kiser’s mini-book, Your Inner Camino: Your Pocket Guide to Inspiration and Transformation Along the Camino de Santiago. You don’t have to be…

We invite you to join us online for our May chapter meetup. Though we still can’t get together physically, we can stay connected virtually with our pilgrim community across Northern California. In our two meetups so far, it’s been wonderful to “see” familiar and new faces and learn from each other how to keep our…

New to the Camino de Santiago and don’t know where to start? Been around a while but still have questions? Just curious about the Camino? Then this presentation is for you. Join the Northern California Chapter for a virtual presentation by Camino veteran Rob Nickerson on Camino basics. You will go away knowing what you…

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and in good health. In the few weeks since our last communication, our world has continued to change profoundly. Our stay-at-home order has been extended, we’ve been instructed now to wear masks in public and we must go on maintaining physical distance when outside…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Leaving soon on your Camino and need to learn some Spanish basics? Or perhaps you already know some Spanish and just need a refresher and some…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay and ocean as we hike along the trails of Mt. Tamalpais. The distance is 10-11 miles with an elevation gain…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Though we all look forward to gathering our pilgrim community together to celebrate those heading out to the Camino, we are following the recommendation of local…

The Berkeley libraries have cancelled all events. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date in the future. So you’ve walked the Camino Francés. You’ve done the Meseta, squeezed into busy albergues, and scarfed down lots of “good value” pilgrim menus. But are you ready for something different? A 750-kilometer Camino of uninterrupted rural tranquility, verdant landscapes…