Sarah Fisher

Raised among "by the book Catholics" but do not adhere. Introduced to the pilgrimage to Santiago in Freshman year by my medieval art history professor. 12 years later and I think I'm ready and have reached a weird crossroads in my life.

I'm not a particularly active person on any given day so this will be a challenge. I'm not much of a "camper" but have backpacked around Europe. I want to get out of my comfort zone.

I'm also endlessly fascinated by medieval history, specifically the growth of Catholicism and saint cults. I don't plan on making this trip as a "scholar" but as an actual participant in the tradition. I find it a wonderfully unique opportunity to connect with the strong faith and cultural practices of my ancestors. I mostly plan to keep myself as open as possible (especially in terms of not planning. I have anxiety. So I'm trying to strike a deal with myself with lots of information but not planning out every day and every stop.) and naturally try all the food.