A Village Comes to the Rescue
When a pilgrim falls ill along the Camino Francés and is hospitalized, locals from Estella—including friends he had made earlier that year as well as other strangers-turned-friends—came to his and his wife’s aid, showing them how community forms the foundation of Spanish culture in some villages.
Read MoreBuilding Bridges of Friendship & Learning: A Unique Cultural Exchange with Castile & León
A group of 33 American Pilgrims members traveled to Spain’s autonomous community of Castile and León for an immersive experience exploring the history, culture, wine, gastronomy, and hospitality of the region.
Read MoreBook Review: From Sore Soles to a Soaring Soul
A review of Blaine Rada’s, From Sore Soles to a Soaring Soul, a memoir about a man who walks the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port in a tight four weeks. Despite his fast pace, Rada still manages to walk with intentionality and finds himself embracing the unknown and engaging in unforeseen challenges.
Read MoreSpring 2025: Unity & Friendship
The Spring 2025 issue of La Concha, a magazine published by American Pilgrims on the Camino with news, pilgrim stories, poetry, and more on the theme of “Unity & Friendship.”
Read MoreLetter from the Chair – Spring 2025
Spring 2025 letter from American Pilgrims on the Camino Board Chair Joe Curro, plus a summary of the January 2025 meeting of the American Pilgrims Board of Directors.
Read MoreWe are Each Other’s Angel
A visually impaired pilgrim comes to see that we rescue each other in grand and small ways on the Camino.
Read MoreChapter Happenings – Spring 2025
A Spring 2025 compilation of American Pilgrims on the Camino chapter happenings.
Read MoreFilm Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
A review of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a British film adaptation of Rachel Joyce’s novel of the same name. This story is a genuine portrayal of pilgrimage in which the titular character sets off on foot to reach a friend in hospice care. Along the way, we discover that this journey of hope, forgiveness, and love is about so much more than reaching her.
Read MoreWelcome
In this poem, Lisa Morales captures the essence of the Camino tradition of hospitality.
Read MoreThe First Move
A woman who fears rejection sets a Camino intention to make the “first move” to create connections with other pilgrims, leading to lasting friendships with fellow pilgrims.
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