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Anchorage, AK: Anchorage Chapter, Walking the Camino in the Times of COVID
Join local Camino enthusiast Jerry Stroebele as he shares his photos and stories of his walk in Spain this fall along the Camino Frances. Learn what’s new along the Camino in these times of COVID. A great time to ask questions and get inspired for your future adventures. Space is limited, so preregistration is required.…
Read MoreOnline: Anchorage Chapter, Camino 101 with COVID Updates
Join the Anchorage Chapter for a Camino 101 presentation with up-to-date information on travel restrictions and COVID-related changes to expect on your next Camino adventure. Please email the Chapter through the REGISTER button for the event link.
Read MoreBook 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.
Read MoreJulio’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.
Read MoreDeepening 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.
Read MoreBook 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.
Read MoreStatistics 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 More2025 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.
Read MoreWorth Every Misery to Persevere
After a series of disappointments starts to cloud her second Camino experience, a pilgrim dreams one night of a seemingly perfect pilgrimage where everything goes to plan. And yet, upon arrival in Santiago, her dream-self feels empty. Her subconscious seems to recognize that overcoming challenges along the way is what contributes to a sense of exhilaration in the end, changing her outlook for the rest of her journey.
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.
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