At the end of his Camino journey, a man writes down the lessons he brought back from Camino.

On an Italian cammino, a woman marvels at the massive beech trees she passes. In their gnarled, interconnected roots clinging to the earth and upholding such towering giants, she is reminded of how we thrive in connection with families, companions and communities.

On Camino, a man reconnects with his inner child and learns to navigate the complexities of life with both the wisdom of age and the lighthearted joy of youth.

Most of us likely go about our days giving little if any thought to the vestibular system, an intricate network of bodily organs and processes essential for balance. This essay reminds us of the essential role it plays in bipedal walking, and therefore something to consider and honor as an essential part of our Caminos.

A strange encounter on the Camino becomes a reminder that sometimes freedom is not defined by pressing forward at all costs, but in the humility to step back and begin again.