Are you thinking of walking a Camino this summer? Are you wanting to walk a pilgrimage but not sure which one to do? Are you worried about the weather being too hot? Well, don’t worry! Thanks to all the different pilgrimage paths in Portugal and …
The Art of Pilgrimage, Departure!
The following is an excerpt from the Book, “The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred… By Phil Cousineau. A great book and I highly recommend it! “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu
Madonna in the Pyrenees
Something starts to stir within as you walk along the winding road through the Pyrenees making your way to Roncevalles. The 360° views and the sounds of the sheep and cowbells transport you back in time. As you walk you can feel the prayers of …
Camino de Santiago Credentials and Camino Starter Bundles!
We’ve got you covered! One of the main questions we answer is, “Where do we get our passport or credential?” Don’t worry if you walk with us this is included in your pilgrimage. But to help out our fellow pilgrims walking on their own, we …
The Camino is Calling and I Must Go!
“The call of the Camino” is a popular phrase. I started to feel the pull in 2010 when a co-worker mentioned it. At that point, I was only talking about it, really never knowing when it would happen but I was captivated and I started …
Christmas Traditions in Spain
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”. So much is happening, the movies, the trees, Santa Claus, family and friends, the parties, and the birth of Christ. But not every country or place celebrates Christmas the same way. Here are a few of …
Pilgrimages nurture the soul!
A pilgrimage is a gift to yourself, a form of self-care. When you embark on a pilgrimage, you are taking part in a voyage that is both heartwarming and soul-warming, and not just simply a vacation. Give yourself a gift and enjoy all the benefits …
On my way … Day 20 … Mansilla to Leon
Friday, June 1, 2018 … 18 km … 11 miles After yesterday, I was ready for today. Not only is it going to be a short day, it is one of our shortest so far, but it was the day we were walking into Leon. …
On my way … Day 19 … Calzadilla to Mansilla
Thursday, May 31, 2018 … 23km … 15 miles Last night as Marco was cooking dinner, we ran across the street to buy supplies for today’s walk. This day started off with a long stretch of nothingness. Just us and the long old Roman road …
On my way … Day 18 … Terradillos to Calzadilla
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles, Cloudy / Sun Today was a day full of towns and options. The morning would be full of plenty of places to sit and take a break, but the afternoon was different. There were two …