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It's a place of peace. People are more open on the Camino and the act of walking and talking and sharing I find very fulfilling. I walk almost everyday at home as it has become a way of living. I've been back many times. Each time it is magic. Suseya!
Thanks Steven. I agree that life is the Camino and I am living the virtues of being a pilgrim everyday. There are still things I'm learning all the time!
I walked in November/December 2001 and experienced snow, rain, hail, sun, wind, fog, clouds...every possible weather condition. I loved it all. At that time a lot of the albergues were closed in the winter so it meant that at times I had to walk over 40kms in a day. I never knew what was in...
It's said that we each have our own Camino. Be at peace for what you have had the luxury of experiencing. It's not about the end, it's about the journey anyway. How many times do we say that as pilgrims? :) Blessings peregrina.
Rob, thanks for reminder. I used to use that quote at the end of my Camino talks all the time as it perfectly described my journey and that idea that the Camino is a metaphor for life. To go one more step...I discovered that when I am finding true happiness, I am finding the way back to myself...
Neve, I walked Dragonte many years ago and yes, I got lost. What I learned about walking the Camino is that you are never completely lost, there is always a way to the path, you just have to find it and daylight is important. :) The forest is gorgeous and well worth the hike uphill. LaFaba is a...
I love walking and meeting people from all over the world to share ideas, philosophies and insights mostly about how each of us can contribute to the greater good.
I believe the Camino is a metaphor for life and it brings to us not necessarily what we want but what we need. I've met so many incredible people on the Way in various serendipitous moments. One time I had started in Ponferrada with a group and I was walking out of the door of Brazilian albergue...
Las Peregrinas, the women who walk is a Camino documentary that was produced with Bruce Pirrie, Mony Dojiji and the help of many other gifted and kind indivituals several years ago. We follow six women who walk the Camino and share their intimate moments and sometimes humorous situations.This...
Day 5 on the Camino. Triacastela was gorgeous though the gravel road was too rough so I wore my minimalist shoes. Met another barefoot pilgrim Andrea from Italy. I´m loving the journey. Feet are holding up. My big toe on my right foot is cracked and slightly inflammed. Yesterday I started to...
Day 2 in Trabadelo. Feet are a little tender (balls of feet) but doing ok. Gorgeous weather. Sunny and warm. Cebreiro tomorrow. My favourite place in the world. Hugs from the way.
Sue
ps go for the betting pool if you want!
We need your help finding Canadian hiker Trevor Lind.
Could you please share this with anyone you know who lives in Europe (Spain/France), is a pilgrim or associated with the Camino, albergues, Camino groups or anyone on the Camino right now?
It's possible Trevor is in France or Spain and may...
Hey pilgrims, I wanted to let you know that I will begin walking barefoot this Monday from Ponferrada to Santiago, while guiding a group of pilgrims along the way. (they will wear boots/shoes) I'll post occasionally here and on Facebook on My Camino. Will do a talk in Santiago on June 2 at to...
Jen,
The last few years I have been on the Camino and found that the soles/bones on the bottom of my feet were aching so much that at times it would bring tears to my eyes. I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to walk in the future. Upon doing some research I found that when we wear...
Are you thinking about walking the Camino but don't want to go alone? For the fifth time, I'm taking with a small group for a 10 day journey on the Camino Frances at the end of May 2011. The unique aspect of this group journey is that you will be coached, prepared and guided before leaving (by...
Re: Bernie the German Sheperd from Castrojerez
In 2001 I walked with Bernie from his home, La Taberna in Castro Jerez. We walked 24kms together and when we arrived in Fromistra I noticed a lot of people knew the dog but I wasn't sure whey. I tried to get him into the albergue but the hosptelera...
Muskoka,
It seems you have received many answers about travel. I live near Muskoka and will be selling my books at the Rosseau Farmer's Market on Friday August 20th from 9-2pm if you want to come by.
Sue
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