An accidental play of light projects a Camino de Santiago pilgrim’s perfect silhouette onto the cathedral wall. Every night, in a corner underneath the baroque clock tower located in the Plaza de la Quintana, a hunched pilgrim can be seen. He stands life-sized and wears …
Summer loving … some of the best summer Camino routes
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 …
The Gift of the Spirit
The photo above was taken in Nazareth on Easter Sunday in 2019. A moment I will never forget. Fellow pilgrim, Toya and I were walking back from the Church of the Annunciation and enjoying our afternoon stroll through the streets. We were exploring all the …
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 …
And then there is Mary
This journey of faith cannot be taken without looking at Jesus’ mother, Mary. Why? Because every strength we need, all the courage we need, the faith we need, shines through her life. She said “yes” to an angel and didn’t ask anyone to help her …
Powerful prayers of St. Teresa of Ávila
I have been blessed to visit many holy places. One of these places was the Convent of St. Teresa of Ávila. This is one of those places where you stand in awe. As the tingling sensation runs down your spine and the presence is felt …
Simplicity: Focus on what’s important!
“I do believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad, how many trivial affairs even the wisest thinks he must attend to in a day; Probe the earth to see where your main roots run.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Life is busy. Sometimes …