Episode 24 - Round Trip (and Bed Bugs!)

[Dave]

For medieval pilgrims, arrival in Santiago meant the midpoint of their journey, not the end. Today's pilgrims typically wrap up their walk in Santiago or on the coast and then return home by train or plane. While that change is certainly more convenient, is something lost in the bargain? Jen Hofmann completed her return trip this summer, walking east from Finisterre to St Jean Pied-de-Port, in pursuit of completion. This episode also features an interview with Dr. Michael Potter from the University of Kentucky--an entomologist with great expertise in the realm of bed bugs. He corrects some common misunderstandings about bed bug prevention techniques and offers some strategies that all pilgrims can employ to keep themselves bite-free.

 

[SYates]

For medieval pilgrims, arrival in Santiago meant the midpoint of their journey, not the end. ...

It was the end of their pilgrimage and the start of their gruelling way back home. SY

 

[JeepsNRoses]

Thanks for the bed bug interview. Repellants, no. Clothes dryer, yes.

 

[Jas Asyiken]

Finishing at the coast, I returned to Santiago and found myself continuing the Camino in Peru on Camino de Inca finishing at Machu Piccu and Camino Del Pinkuylluna finishing in Ollantaytambo.

I'm beginning to wonder where is the true end. Maybe my last breath...

 

[J Willhaus]

Dave,
Loved the interview with Jen. Phil and I met her and had a brief chat right at the point where you turn off to Eunate and Obanos. We both remember her well and I'm glad to hear she felt finished at the end. Also appreciate Dr. Potter's bedbug tips.
Janet

 

[ElleCamino]

How do you access the interview recording?