Three Gifts for My Camino
A friend’s special playlist, cards from her sister, and attending online services at her home church were the unexpected gifts that motivated and encouraged a pilgrim throughout her journey.
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The Little Voice that Guided Me in Spain and to Spices
A woman learns to listen to her inner voice on Camino. Back home with a head cold, that same inner voice inspires her to create a healing blend of spices that opens her sinus passages and opens herself to possibilities.
L-O-V-E Rocks on the Camino
A friend presents a woman with four pebbles whose shapes roughly form the letters L-O-V-E, a visual reminder of the woman’s intention for her journey.
2026 Gathering of Pilgrims: Echoes from the Camino – Gifts We Carry, Gifts We Share
Reflections from the Annual Gathering of Pilgrims hosted by American Pilgrims on the Camino, from April 9-12, 2026, in Hunt, TX.
Book Review: Walking the Caminos
A distinctive Camino guide by Scottish husband-and-wife duo David and Debbie Mercer. Reviewer Jerald Stroebele, who has walked several lesser-traveled Camino routes himself, considers this book especially noteworthy for the 144 pages the authors dedicate to sharing practical information and personal insights on the 17 different Caminos routes they have walked.
Julio’s Pack
Bob and his wife meet Julio through their local American Pilgrims chapter. Julio helps them prepare for their first Camino and in the process a friendship forms. Along the way, Julio is stricken with a brain tumor. After his death, Juilo’s family donates his Camino gear to the chapter. When Bob and his wife eventually make their Camino, Bob carries Julio’s backpack.
Deepening Camino Knowledge & Connection at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Participants share their experiences in an inaugural program offered by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela to American Pilgrims members.
Book Review: A Rising Sun on the Scallop Shell
A review of A Rising Sun on the Scallop Shell, a memoir by Mike Guest, a Canadian-born, Japanese-enculturated man. This account of his interactions with his fellow pilgrims on the Camino Francés offers his unique perspective on intersecting cultural identities, modern Japan, and the experience of pilgrimage itself.
Statistics for the Camino de Santiago (2025 Edition)
You’ve got Camino Questions: How crowded will it be? Which month is busiest? Which routes are busiest? Where is everyone from? Or maybe you just love charts and numbers! Well, we’ve got some data for you. This Camino de Santiago statistics page is designed to help you gain a greater understanding of the Camino and … Read more
2025 St. James Celebration: Journey of the Heart
Highlights, reflections, and board chair’s welcome address from the regional American Pilgrims St. James Celebration held July 24-27 in South Bend, IN.