Book Review: The Camigas Scarf
Amy Horton reviews Alder Allensworth’s “The Camigas Scarf: Mother” the first novel in a three-part series inspired by an actual scarf that has created a special connection among women across many Caminos.
Read MoreLosing Things
A poem by Suzanne Doerge that considers the things we lose along the way and the finding of ourselves in the losing.
Read MoreDisburdening
In this poem by Shoshana D. Kerewsky, a pilgrim experiences a washing away of burdens when caught in a downpour of rain in Santiago de Compostela.
Read MoreStrength to Carry It
A pilgrim returns to the Camino to heal after an extended period of chaos, loss, and overwhelming grief. A communal activity one night at an albergue unexpectedly changes how she sees herself, and is all the stronger for it.
Read MoreShedding Weight to Walk Anew
His Camino cut short by an ankle sprain on Day 1, an overweight Type 2 diabetic embarks on a new diet and exercise journey to shed pounds and get healthy to walk another Camino.
Read MoreLightening Your Final Load
As she works through her estate planning, a Camino enthusiast considers what to do with all the Camino treasures she has collected over the years.
Read MoreLetting Go of “What If” Fears
A husband and wife plan to walk the Camino together. Their first Camino is canceled when she gets sick. Once better, they finally set off on their Camino. Her Camino abruptly ends after a fall and injury, but she encourages him to carry on. Along the way, he learns to let go of his “what if” fears. Ultreia!
Read MoreLa Rioja Cultural Experience Builds Connections, Deepens Understanding
A group of 29 American Pilgrims lifetime members traveled to Spain’s La Rioja region for an immersive experience steeped in history, culture, wine, gastronomy, and hospitality.
Read MoreBook Review: Happiness is That Way
Joe Curro reviews a dueling memoir by an Australian husband and wife who tackle the Via de la Plata as their first Camino. Curro calls “Happiness is That Way” by Cici Edwards-Jensen and Mike Jensen “a light, easy read that offers a highly personal glimpse into a less-traveled Camino route.”
Read MoreLet’s Pick This Up Later
Exhausted from a broken marriage and a life spent tending family and students, a woman sets out on pilgrimage with a resolution to no longer carry the deadweight of others. After sufficient respite, she rediscovers a joy for caregiving and for receiving care herself.
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