Perfect Pairing: Replacing Trekking Poles Tips with Wine Corks
A man replaces the worn rubber tips on his trekking poles with wine corks. He finds the repurposed corks to be a sustainable, durable, and quieter alternative to rubber tips—a perfect pairing for his next Camino.
Read MoreOur She-roes Journey
A group of clergywomen embarked on Camino together as a pandemic respite. They gathered as strangers, strangers became friends, and friends accompanied one another on their shared journeys on and off The Way.
Read MoreCamino de las Américas: Start Your Camino de Santiago in St. Augustine, FL
Pilgrims can officially start the Camino de Santiago in Florida. With their documented completion of the Camino de las Américas, they can receive 30 kilometers credit toward the minimum required 100 kilometers walked to qualify for a Compostela.
Read MoreShadow Pilgrim
Poet Suzanne Doerge considers the ethereal, inseparable companionship one finds in their own shadow while on pilgrimage.
Read MoreMy Camino Family
Of all the connections he has made along three pilgrimages, a man discovers that when his brother and children join him, there is little to compare to bonding as a Camino family with his actual family.
Read MoreGrateful Hearts on the Camino Francés
Despite the camaraderie and shared experiences she’d had on Camino, a woman can’t shake the feeling that she is meant to discover something more. A day before walking into Santiago de Compostela, she finds a heart-shaped rock. Examining and contemplating the rock’s details, she unearths the deeper meaning she had been seeking.
Read MoreBook Review: Before the Camino
A review of Before the Camino by Karin Kiser. Reviewer Sara Steig Gradwohl describes this pocket-sized guide as a “trusty companion as you prepare for your Camino.” This book complements Kiser’s other two books of the same small format, Your Inner Camino and After the Camino. Collectively, the three offer nuggets of wisdom, right-sized to carry in your backpack, before, during, and after your Camino.
Read MoreLighten the Load
This rhyming verse by Mari Snipes celebrates the support one pilgrim may provide to another, whether carrying their burden for a stretch or helping lift their spirits.
Read MoreDon’t Forget the Flowers!
Whether you’re a first-time pilgrim or a seasoned traveler, whether you love flowers or have never given them much thought, Hector Jimenez reminds us to not forget to appreciate the floral wonders along the way.
Read MoreConnections That Transcend Language
A man discovers that the Camino is a place where strangers become friends, languages stop being foreign, and each pilgrim is understood.
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