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  1. Burton Axxe

    A brief taste of the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage

    I have lived in Japan for 35 years but had never considered the Shikoku circuit until I started approaching retirement. A few weeks back, I finally took a one-week plunge (by domestic air to Kansai Airport, then to Kobe, and a bus from there). Since I had only this limited time, I aimed to get a...
  2. Burton Axxe

    Looking for publishers partial to Camino literature

    Greetings all. I have written a Camino book in Japanese, detailing my experience as a white guy 'representing' Japan on the Camino Frances and the subsequent discussions, meditations, and realizations that this entailed from a dual identity or east-meets-west perspective. I have a lead on some...
  3. Burton Axxe

    Searching for a walking quote

    I recently read a quote by some historically notable person about the benefits of walking along the lines of: 'There is no problem that can't be made better by walking', or something to that effect. Can anyone provide me with the actual quote and writer? Thanks in advance.
  4. Burton Axxe

    Redoing the bits I missed on the CF: Transport access questions

    Hi all. In late October I'm returning to the CF to do the parts I was unable to complete on my first Camino (April this year). Now, I'm geogrphically quite familiar with the area and I am one of those who can usually find relevant transport data without resorting to inquiring in forums. But a...
  5. Burton Axxe

    Camino travel literature suggestions

    I’m an avid reader of travel literature and would like to hear your specific recommendations about Camino travelogues, particularly the CF. My own reading tastes lean towards the travel, geography, adventure elements as opposed to personal or spiritual transformations (I’m referring to reading...
  6. Burton Axxe

    The White Lady near O Pedrouzo

    One of the most surreal, and enduring, memories of my recently completed Camino occurred about 5 kms out of O Pedrouzo. I came upon a ‘healing’ area decorated with proverbs and other words of encouragement. As I walked past, I noticed a woman dressed all in white out of the corner of my eye, on...
  7. Burton Axxe

    Leaving mementos of loved ones in the CF

    I’m carrying very small mementos representing family who have recently passed or are very ill. I know that leaving a stone at the Cruz Ferro is a tradition but is there anywhere significant I can leave these mementos to honor or bless them without creating a burden for the Camino? Currently...
  8. Burton Axxe

    Not what I expected!

    I’ll be starting my first Camino in just over a month. Like many of you, I’ve read the guidebooks, travel literature, perused this site quite thoroughly, followed blogs, have watched vlogs and YouTube Camino videos. I think I have a good idea of what to expect. But how about you non-first...
  9. Burton Axxe

    Exploring Christian Liturgy and Rituals: A Pilgrim's Guide

    I’m best described as a lapsed Christian. I grew up in a North American baptist tradition and walked away in my late 20s. I’m hoping that my upcoming (first) Camino will allow me to re-connect, if not with my previous beliefs, at least with something more mystical and transcendent than the norms...
  10. Burton Axxe

    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    I’m pretty sure that at some point(s) many, if not most, pilgrims question what they are doing and consider the possibility of quitting. And I’m quite sure that I’ll experience that feeling when I do my first CF this spring. But I wonder where/when this tends to happen to most pilgrims? Is there...
  11. Burton Axxe

    Wine geeks on Camino

    Yeah, I’m a bit of a fan and I’ll admit that being in wine country is one of the motivations about doing the CF next spring. Obviously we cut right through Rioja country and I’m a major fan of Galician Albariño. Nice. My question is: are there any particular wine bars and/or local varieties of...
  12. Burton Axxe

    Arriving in Bilbao and starting Camino Frances during Semana Santa

    First post by a Camino newcomer here. I’ll be starting my very first Camino (Frances) in April 2023. I arrive in Bilbao from Japan right smack in the middle of Semana Santa. I don’t have much choice regarding my arrival day. I’m eager to get right to Roncesvalles, my starting point, but I...

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