Vulnerable Post…
Tomorrow I leave the comforts of my life and begin the grueling process of becoming a Pilgrim.
I am mindful of the enormity of what I’m trying to accomplish, trying to summon the willingness to face whatever the Camino shows...
From Roman Pontificals from the 13th Century (slightly adapted for modern use):
Blessing of backpack: Lord Jesus Christ, because of your infinite compassion, by the command of the Father, and through the cooperation of the Holy Spirit, you came...
The city of Hendaye, France is SO close to Irún.
The evening before I intended to start my Camino, while in Irún, I thought, why not have dinner in France? Who doesn’t love French food? At about four in the afternoon, I walked from Irún, across...
I have a page (https://pilgrimheart.org/resources/trivia) where I try to answer some Camino trivia questions you might find interesting:
How do we get the name “Santiago” from St. James?
How many “James” are there in the New Testament?
Why go to...
You can download tracks for each day, and any alternative, starting here. These can be imported into your favourite software.
https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/resource/statictrack/vfe01-da-canterbury-shepherdswell/
Accommodation and planning...
Hello - I’m unexpectedly able to do the via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome - leaving Canada on sept 2 - very excited and furiously planning!
Does anyone know where I can find a good route of gps tracks? Is the official app enough?
Thank you...
Its funny how time slips by
Its 10 years today i got to join you guys.
Now?
Because things and stuff happening at work
Where once again..I may get RIFFed out
But this time there may be enough savings to finally get my visa
Take my time and go...
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