YOU on the Camino de Santiago: Recent Episodes
Nancy @ The Camino Experience
You want to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain but where do you start? What is your first step in preparing and planning for such a big undertaking? Whether you have just now heard of the Camino, or if your flights are booked and you have a start date, this podcast will walk with you as you take your first steps of preparing, planning, and starting your Camino experience.
Guide and long-time pilgrim Nancy Reynolds shares her 17 years of experience walking the Camino and leading 13 small groups on the Camino Francés - plus interviews with new pilgrims getting ready for their first ever Camino walks.
IS IT SAFE FOR A WOMAN TO WALK THE CAMINO ALONE? Have you thought about this, if it's safe for a woman to walk the Camino alone? Kathy wasn't wondering before she walked, but she sure found out about safety for female pilgrims on her walk across Spain on the del Norte route. Pro-tip: Download the "AlertCops" app to your smartphone. (https://alertcops.ses.mir.es/publico/alertcops/en/)
Here is a question Kathy probably was wondering about: What, exactly, does "the Camino provides" mean? Have you heard that phrase? Kathy found out pretty quickly what that means. She'll tell you all about it in this episode.
We also talk at length about what albergues are really like and if you need to bring along a sleeping bag. Plus a couple more things - you'll see!
FREE WEBINAR! Coming up on Friday, September 15, 5pm, and Saturday, September 16, 9am (both California times).
Topic: How long does it take to walk the Camino? Or, how long will YOU take to walk the Camino?
Not in the US pacific time zone? No problem, here are some others:
5pm Friday in California is:
8 PM US Eastern time zone
Saturday:
1 AM in London and Dublin (sorry!) 2 AM in Madrid (sorry!) 8 AM in Taipei 10 AM in Sydney Noon in Auckland
9 AM Saturday in California is:
Noon PM US Eastern time zone 5 PM in London and Dublin 6 PM in Madrid
Sunday:
Midnight in Taipei (sorry!) 2 AM in Sydney (sorry!) 4 AM in Auckland (sorry!)
The webinars will be held on Zoom. The only way to get the Zoom link is to join my email list. (Don't worry, I send only Camino-themed emails, and you may Unsubscribe at any time.) To join my email list, go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/
and scroll down to the sign up form for Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists).
You can also click here to sign up for my email list and get the Top 10 Camino Tips.
Be sure to confirm your subscription by opening the email with the Tips and downloading the PDF, or you won't get any other emails from me.
ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
GOT QUESTIONS? I answer them all for my Camino Experience groups. Join me in Saint Jean Pied de Port and be one of the most confident pilgrims on the trail. Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/.
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THIS SEASONED TRAVELER EXPECTS TO GET LOST ON THE CAMINO! In fact, getting lost is all part of the experience and adventure for Sean from Leeds in the United Kingdom. It takes the fear right out of wandering the wrong way.
Sean shares why he is taking just a week to walk the Camino, and why he chose the Inglés route instead of the final 100 kilometers of one of the longer routes.
GOT QUESTIONS? I answer them all for my Camino Experience groups. Join me in Saint Jean Pied de Port and be one of the most confident pilgrims on the trail. Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/.
SAVE THE DATE! Free webinar coming up on Friday, September 15, 5pm, and Saturday, September 16, 9am (both California times).
Topic: How long does it take to walk the Camino? Or, how long will YOU take to walk the Camino?
Not in the US pacific time zone? No problem, here are some others:
5pm Friday in California is:
8 PM US Eastern time zone
Saturday:
1 AM in London and Dublin (sorry!) 2 AM in Madrid (sorry!) 8 AM in Taipei 10 AM in Sydney Noon in Auckland
9 AM Saturday in California is:
Noon PM US Eastern time zone 5 PM in London and Dublin 6 PM in Madrid
Sunday:
Midnight in Taipei (sorry!) 2 AM in Sydney (sorry!) 4 AM in Auckland (sorry!)
The webinars will be held on Zoom. The only way to get the Zoom link is to join my email list. (Don't worry, I send only Camino-themed emails, and you may Unsubscribe at any time.) To join my email list, go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/
and scroll down to the sign up form for Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Be sure to confirm your subscription by downloading the Tips or you won't get any other emails from me.
ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
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SURPRISES AND PLOT TWISTS ON THE CAMINO Andrea and Jason (from Season 2, Episodes 8 & 9) did plenty of planning for their Camino - and emotional and spiritual preparations, too - and they still had lots of surprises and challenges on and along the Way.
Can you ever really know what the Camino is until you get there?
How do you get through the tough times?
Does it get easier after the first day? Or . . . ever?
Have you really thought through your plan?
Find out how Andrea and Jason answered these questions, and what they discovered about the best laid plans and "zero kilometer days."
JOIN MY MAILING LIST TO BE THE FIRST TO HEAR Registration opens on Friday, September 1 for all 2024 Camino Experience getting started groups. My email list will be the first to know the details and will receive a special offer just for them. Join the email list here [https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap] and receive my Camino Planning Roadmap as my gift to you.
SAVE THE DATES! Join me for a fun and inspirational webinar about walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port and learn how to make your dream of walking the Camino a reality in 2024.
Friday, September 15, 5:00 PM Saturday, September 16, 9:00 AM (new time)
(Both California time)
Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ to sign up for my email list and ensure you get all the information about the webinar.
ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
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38 DAYS FROM SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT TO SANTIAGO . . . AND BEYOND I had the pleasure of talking with Trond, a professionally trained chef turned paramedic from Norway, just six days before he boarded a flight for France to walk the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port.
We covered some of the questions you, too, may be asking:
Are blisters just part of the Camino experience?
Is it always like what you see in YouTube videos?
Do you really need a Camino family?
Should you plan to skip the meseta, from Burgos to León, on the Francés route?
. . . and more.
SAVE THE DATES! Join me for an informational webinar about walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port and learn how to make your dream of walking the Camino a reality in 2024.
Friday, September 15, 5:00 PM Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM
(Both California time)
Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ to sign up for my email list and ensure you get all the information about the webinar.
ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
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16 WOMEN AND A CATHOLIC PRIEST Kim from Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the US, is getting ready to walk the Camino del Norte on a pilgrimage led by her parish priest.
Why walk with a group? Why not take off on this adventure on your own? Kim shows us why it's important to answer these questions for yourself.
We also talk about how to ensure you see the Botafumeiro at the pilgrim's mass, and what to do about those trekking poles when boarding the flight to Europe.
ALL ABOUT THE CAMINO PILGRIMAGE From the source, the Oficina de Acogida al Peregrino in Santiago de Compostela. Learn more here.
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ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
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TWO MUMS, TWO MONTHS, TWO CAMINOS Join me as I talk with Melbourne, Australia, mums Dawn and Fiona about their pilgrimage on the Camino Francés.
Learn why they decided to use a company to book their accommodations and luggage transport (I bet you haven't heard this reason before!).
Find out how you deal with the judgements of other pilgrims who think you should be doing the Camino their way.
Listen in as we discuss how to manage dietary restrictions on the Camino.
WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com
Thank you Eddie, Trond, Maurice, James, Muriel, Maura, Stewart, Evan, Xavier, Clare, Gretty, Joelle, Carolyn, John, Liz, June, Barbara, Lynn, George, Adam, and Claire for trusting me and for allowing me to share in your Camino journey.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST! If you are walking a winter pilgrimage from November through March, or if you are walking your first Camino in 2024, I would love to hear from you! Let me know you are interested in being a guest on the podcast here.
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SARRIA TO SANTIAGO IN 7 DAYS In this episode we hear from pilgrim Laura who walked from Sarria to Santiago with her daughter, Emily. They booked all of their accommodations, meals, and luggage transport services in advance with Spanish Steps. What makes this the best option for some pilgrims? Let's see what Laura has to say.
Also, Laura was lucky to be at the pilgrim's mass in Santiago de Compostela on a day when they used the botafumeiro? Find out what that was like and where to sit in the Cathedral to get the most out of the experience.
BE THE FIRST TO GET THE AUDIO GUIDE The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide launches on August 3! But only to those pilgrims who are on my email list by August 1 (the following week for everyone else). Click or tap here to get on my email list.
Related: Listen to Laura's first interview here.
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PART 2: A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP George and John (season three, episode 19) are back to share how their Camino walk went. Wait until you hear how this wrapped up! (starts at 18:30 mins)
Also in this episode, I share my own Camino story and give you a preview of what's to come in season three of the podcast. Thank you for tuning in!
COMING SOON! Be the first to know when the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide is ready!
Sign up for my email list and also get your free copy of my Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists).
SHARE YOUR TOP CAMINO TIPS Have you already walked one of the Camino routes? If yes, then I know you have tons of great tips to share! If you would like to share your tips with my listeners, please send them over using this form. I will let you know when they will be aired, and I will also share whatever details you send me regarding which route and when you walked. Thank you for sharing!
Related: Listen to the first conversation with George and John and read about Aaron's tragic passing.
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STORIES FROM THE TRAILIn this final episode of season three of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast I share current stories from my time on the Camino in May-June 2023. That includes updates on what my pilgrim guests from season two are up to as they make their ways across Spain on the various Camino routes.
I also share some top tips for staying safe on the trail and managing your expectations about the weather. And I am happy to share some of my favorite places to stay on the Francés route.
This episode wraps up with a preview of coming attractions, such as what is in store in season three, the projects I am working on for you, and how you can participate in this podcast.
It has been a pleasure sharing this time with you. Wishing you a beautiful Camino journey . . .
xo
Nancy
WALK WITH ME IN 2023There is still time to make your Camino dream a reality this year. Join my Camino Experience group that starts in Saint Jean Pied de Port on September 9! Find out more here.
GET ON MY EMAIL LIST AND DON’T MISS A THING!And by the way, you will also receive a free copy of Nancy’s Top 10 Camino Tips (that don’t usually show up on the top 10 lists). Sign up here.
CONTACT MEJust want to say hola and share your Camino plans with me? Or do you have an idea for a podcast episode for season three? I would love love love to hear from you! You can email me at: youonthecamino@gmail.com
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCASTWhat made you decide to walk the Camino de Santiago? Is it a calling? Are you feeling compelled? Have life circumstances turned you on your head and you’re thinking a long walk could help put things right?
I would love to help you tell your story. I am currently lining up guests for season three of the podcast. If you are getting ready to make your first ever pilgrimage on one of the Camino routes, I would love to hear from you. Please let me know you are interested here. Or you can send an email to youonthecamino@gmail.com
FAVORITE PLACES TO STAYFrom east to west
Pensión Escaray, Pamplona
The Stone Boat, Rabanal del Camino
Casa Susi, Trabadelo
El Puente Peregrino, Trabadelo
Vagabond Vieiras and Rock & Roll Pizza, La Portela de Valcarce
Related: Missed an episode? You can find them all here, and also on your favorite podcast player/app. Be sure to Follow or Subscribe so you don't miss the start of season three. And while you're at it, please give it a five-star rating and review! (xo ~ Nancy)
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A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIPIn June 2022 American pilgrim Aaron died suddenly and unexpectedly while walking the Camino de Santiago. In this week's episode we hear from Aaron's friend George, who will be walking the Camino in Aaron's memory and literally in his footsteps.
George's love for his Aaron is mirrored in his friendship with John, who will be joining him for the walk. Find out what is motivating these two men to walk the Camino Francés and why this story is so extraordinary.
Read about Aaron's Camino story by following the link below.
COME WALK WITH MEAre you dreaming of walking your first Camino pilgrimage but are not quite sure how to pull it all together? Are you eager to walk the Camino but hesitant to set out alone? Let’s get started together! Click here to find out about starting your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience. (P.S. Registration for the September groups closes on June 9!)
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCASTAre you getting ready to walk your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? If you would like to share your story and receive some one-on-one assistance getting ready for your walk, please let me know by using this form. You can also contact my at youonthecaminno@gmail.com. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR TOP CAMINO TIPSHave you already walked one of the Camino routes? If yes, then I know you have tons of great tips to share! If you would like to share your tips with my listeners, please send them over using this form. I will let you know when they will be aired, and I will also share whatever details you send me regarding which route and when you walked. Thank you for sharing!
Related: Read Aaron's Camino story here.
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FIRST TIME BUT NOT THE FIRST TIMEPilgrim Chad walked the Caminho Português with his wife and daughters and now is headed for his first solo walk on the Camino Francés.
In this episode you will hear Chad's three top tips for first-time pilgrims, along with his expectations for the inner journey of his upcoming pilgrimage.
We also talk about the best places to take a rest day, how to cope with loneliness on the trail, and what it means to go for a long walk with God. Enjoy!
COME WALK WITH ME! Are you dreaming of walking your first Camino pilgrimage but are not quite sure how to pull it all together? Are you eager to walk the Camino but hesitant to set out alone? Let’s get started together! Click here to find out about starting your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST!Are you getting ready to walk your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? If you would like to share your story and receive some one-on-one assistance getting ready for your walk, please let me know by using this form. You can also contact my at youonthecaminno@gmail.com. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR TOP CAMINO TIPS!Have you already walked one of the Camino routes? If yes, then I know you have tons of great tips to share! If you would like to share your tips with my listeners, please send them over using this form. I will let you know when they will be aired, and I will also share whatever details you send me regarding which route and when you walked. Thank you for sharing!
Related: For a fabulous rest day upgrade on the Camino Francés, check out The Stone Boat in Rabanal del Camino. Reservations available through https://www.booking.com/.
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WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR REGARDING WALKING THE CAMINO?In this conversation with pilgrim Nancy (F), we talk about Camino magic, coincidences, and the gift of the Camino to heal one’s heart after deep loss. And we finally get to a pilgrim's biggest fear.
We also get super practical, with app and guidebook recommendations, tips for how to manage cash and credit cards on the Camino, whether to fly or take the train to Pamplona (on the Francés route), and how to connect with local pilgrims as you prepare for your pilgrimage.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST!Are you getting ready to walk your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? If you would like to share your story and receive some one-on-one assistance getting ready for your walk, please let me know by using this form. You can also contact my at youonthecaminno@gmail.com. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR TOP CAMINO TIPS!Have you already walked one of the Camino routes? If yes, then I know you have tons of great tips to share! If you would like to share your tips with my listeners, please send them over using this form. I will let you know when they will be aired, and I will also share whatever details you send me regarding which route and when you walked. Thank you for sharing!
THE RESOURCES WE DISCUSSED:The Walk of a Lifetime, by Russ Eanes
Village to Village Guide, by Anna Dintaman & David Landis
Find a local chapter plus a ton of helpful information on the American pilgrims website.
The Gronze website, for full listings of places to stay on the many Camino routes.
The CAMIGAS group on Facebook
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"YOU HAVE TO GO ALONE!"Yana, a Boston mom of two young boys, shares with us her experiences of preparing to walk the Caminho Português and helps us answer some tough questions:
- Where (or when) does the Camino really start?
- What do you do when a friend says you have to go alone?
- How do you stay “in the moment” when you are preparing to walk the Camino?
- What are the yellow arrows and why do we love them?
- How do you know if you need to book beds in advance or if you can just turn up each day?
BE A GUEST ON SEASON THREE OF THIS PODCAST!Let me know you are interested by submitting the podcast guest request form. I am looking for first-time pilgrims planning to walk September through December, 2023, and any time in 2024, any route.
GET YOUR FREE COPY OF NANCY'S TOP 10 CAMINO TIPS (that don't usually make the top 10 lists)And join my email list to receive weekly tips and updates about the Camino de Santiago.
WALK WITH ME IN 2023!Let's set up a Zoom call to talk about your Camino dreams and joining one of my September getting-started Camino groups. Not walking in 2023? No problem, the tentative dates for 2024 are here, too.
AMERICANS, GET YOUR CREDENCIAL HEREAmericans can get their pilgrim Credencial before they leave home by visiting the website for the American Pilgrims on the Camino organization. https://americanpilgrims.org/request-a-credential/
DO YOU KNOW MR. THERAPOD?Yana mentioned this podcast during our conversation. Focused on sobriety support: https://www.mrtherapod.com/
Related: Andrea and Jason have inspired a lot of pilgrims! Check out our conversation here. https://thecaminoexperience.com/andrea-and-jason-walk-camino-frances/
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WALKING (only???) SARRIA TO SANTIAGO
Walking the Camino your way is tricky business for some people, but not for Laura and her daughter, who will be walking from Sarria to Santiago in June 2023.
Find out why they are using a tour company to plan and execute their Camino, and how this fits perfectly with their reasons for completing the pilgrimage.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including the long answers on why you would use trekking poles on the Camino and where to stay in Madrid.
JOIN NANCY'S EMAIL LIST,
and get your free copy of the Camino Planning Roadmap, plus weekly emails with Camino-focused tips to get you started on your pilgrimage on the right foot.
HOW TO USE THOSE TREKKING POLES
Check out this video by perpetual pilgrim, Dr. Guylene Gigi Tree to learn how to get the most out of your poles when walking the Camino.
Related: Wondering what questions you need to ask when considering a tour company for your Camino pilgrimage?
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THE NATURE OF CAMINO CONNECTIONS
In my favorite book, The Art of Pilgrimage, author Phil Cousineau talks about "bringing back the boon." What does that mean?
What were the key elements of the Camino experience, and how do you keep that alive in the weeks, months, and years after your pilgrimage?
Join me as I chat with pilgrim David and learn how he brought the pilgrim spirit back into his community.
JOIN MY EMAIL LIST,
and get your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap. Then each week you will receive tips and updates about the Camino de Santiago. And who knows, maybe we will be able to connect on the trail!
BE A GUEST ON SEASON THREE OF THIS PODCAST!
Let me know you are interested by submitting the podcast guest request form. I am looking for first-time pilgrims planning to walk September through December, 2023, and any time in 2024, any route.
WALK WITH ME IN 2023!
Let's set up a Zoom call to talk about your Camino dreams and joining one of my September getting-started Camino groups. Not walking in 2023? No problem, the tentative dates for 2024 are here, too.
Related: In my first conversation with David, we talked about how to pack for the Camino.
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LIVE SIMPLY AND DO COOL SH*T
That's Kathy's motto, and walking the Camino del Norte certainly fits.
Through her preparations for this long walk across Northern Spain, Kathy is finding her courage and learning that it is okay to be the person she wants to be and truly is.
For Kathy, the Camino began the moment she said "yes!", and she has embarked on a journey of discovery that will take her to Santiago de Compostela . . . and then who knows where!
In addition to courage and finding your true self, we also talk about some more practical topics like what to do if you can't find a bed or if you lose the trail.
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT PILGRIM ORGANIZATIONS
American Pilgrims on the Camino
Canadian Company of Pilgrims
Confraternity of Saint James (UK)
BE A GUEST ON SEASON THREE OF THIS PODCAST!
Let me know you are interested by submitting the podcast guest request form. I am looking for first-time pilgrims planning to walk September through December, 2023, and any time in 2024, any route.
GET YOUR FREE COPY OF THE CAMINO PLANNING ROADMAP,
and join my email list to receive weekly tips and updates about the Camino de Santiago.
WALK WITH ME IN 2023!
Let's set up a Zoom call to talk about your Camino dreams and joining one of my September getting-started Camino groups. Not walking in 2023? No problem, the tentative dates for 2024 are here, too.
DREAMING OF A WINTER CAMINO WALK?
Check out Anne Born's book, Buen Camino! Tips from a WINTER Pilgrims
THE WEBSITES WE TALKED ABOUT
The Gronze website gives a tremendous amount of information for all Camino routes.
The pilgrim.es website offers stage-by-stage suggestions for each of the main Camino routes.
Related: Listen to the first conversation Kathy and I had, back in fall 2022.
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PILGRIM TIPS, INSIGHTS, AND HOW TO GIVE BACK
Maurice from Asheville, North Carolina, shares his thoughts on getting ready for his first pilgrimage on the Camino Francés, along with his three tips for other first time pilgrims.
We cover a number of topics, including another long answer from Nancy - this time on travel insurance.
CONNECT WITH NANCY
If you will be attending the annual Gathering of the American Pilgrims on the Camino, let's connect! Email: youonthecamino@gmail.com
Or, connect and get your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap by signing up for my email list.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE AMERICAN PILGRIMS ON THE CAMINO
It's too late to attend the 2023 annual APOC Gathering, but you can find out more about the organization and find your local chapter on their website.
CHECK OUT LEIGH BRENNAN'S PODCAST
Maurice learned about the "YOU on the Camino de Santiago" podcast from this episode of The Camino Cafe podcast.
DONATE TO THE PRODUCTION FUND
This podcast is free and always will be. Donations for the production fund are gratefully accepted. You can donate here.
Related: Maurice mentioned he had been checking flight fares with my favorite website for that, Matrix ITA Software. I talk about that website in the episode on the most popular starting points on the Camino Francés.
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THE SACRED PRACTICE OF PILGRIMAGE
With special guest, Father Michael Barham.
In 2001, Michael made the Camino pilgrimage by foot, walking 500 miles from the French border town of St. Jean Pied-de-Port to the shrine of St. James the Greater in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
And that was just the start. After completing several more pilgrimages to ancient, holy sites in Europe, Michael wrote his thesis on pilgrimage, and gave it the beautiful title: Holy Lingering: A Spiritual Reflection Model for Compostelan Pilgrims.
In this episode you are going to hear all about Michael’s love of pilgrimage and how he has incorporated that practice into his life and ministry.
Michael shares with us how walking the Camino invites us to bring the practice of pilgrimage into our daily lives, and shows us how the big pilgrimage destination of Santiago de Compostela is calling us to explore smaller, closer-to-home pilgrimage places – simple, quiet, less-well-known places that give us space and time for reflection, meditation, and prayer.
Our conversation covered so many nuances of pilgrimage and walking the Camino, making this the perfect topic to kick off the 2023 Camino de Santiago pilgrimage season.
SMALL PILGRIM PLACES
Learn more about the Small Pilgrim Places Network referenced by Michael.
GET YOUR FREE ROADMAP!
Click here to get your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap. You will also be added to Nancy's email list so you can receive more tips and helpful information for planning your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.
DONATE TO THE PRODUCTION FUND
This podcast is free and always will be. Donations for the production fund are gratefully accepted. You can donate here.
Related: Get your copy of The Art of Pilgrimage by Pilgrimage by Phil Cousineau.
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HOLAAAAA!
It's time for Spanish on the Camino with María Seco. In this episode we will be learning some language rules for how to correctly pronounce words in Spanish. Specifically, we will focus on place names on the Camino Francés, learning tips you can use to pronounce any word in Spanish.
FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR SPANISH LESSONS
Go to the How to Pronounce Place Names page of Nancy's website for the list of words we will be learning in this episode.
GET YOUR FREE ROADMAP!
Click here to get your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap. You will also be added to Nancy's email list so you can receive more tips and helpful information for planning your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.
LEARN SPANISH WITH MARIA
Check out all the great things María has to offer pilgrims who want to enhance their experience of walking the Camino.
Related: Nancy was a guest on María's podcast, and the interview was all in Spanish!
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED!
Pilgrims Andrea and Jason ask all the questions you are probably also asking by this point in the podcast series.
Grab your notebook and a pen, pour yourself a beverage, and plop into your favorite chair, because we are about to cover a lot of ground.
WALK WITH ME
Are you thinking of walking the Camino Francés in September? LET'S TALK! I will help you get off on the right foot.
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Related: Don't miss part one of the conversation with Andrea and Jason.
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A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE MEETS FOMO
How do you plan but don't over plan for your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? How do you make sure you don't miss out on any of the best sites and stops on the trail?
Find out how Andrea and Jason answer these questions as well as how they went from planning a two-week walk on the Camino to stepping out of their daily routine to spend five weeks walking the entire Camino Francés.
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.
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OTHER CAMINO PODCASTS
Nancy had the pleasure and privilege of being a guest on two other Camino podcasts. Check it out:
The Camino Cafe Podcast
Spanish for the Camino Podcast
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NANCY'S CAMINO TRAINING GUIDE . . . for the non-athlete regular person who wants to walk all or part of the Camino de Santiago
How do you prepare for the physical challenges of walking the Camino de Santiago? Do you really need to prepare?
How much training do you need to do? What do you need to do – is it enough to just walk around your neighborhood a couple times a week? We will find out in this episode of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast!
Here are all the links mentioned in this episode:
Nancy's Camino Training Walking Plan
The Camino Cafe Podcast with Leigh Brennan
Spanish for the Camino Podcast with Maria Seco
Walk in a Relaxed Manner, by Joyce Rupp
How to adjust your trekking pole straps, with Jayah Faye Paley
How to stretch for walking
Get the MapMyWalk App
The Tabata Workout
PopSugar Workouts
Related: Selecting Your Boots for the Camino
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WALKING THE CAMINO WITH FAMILY
Meg from Tacoma, Washington, USA, is planning a walk on the Camino Francés with her mom and sister - in the heat of July.
How does the weather impact your Camino? Is it better to walk alone or should you be recruiting family and friends to walk with you? And if you do walk with "your people", how do you ensure each person has the experience they are seeking?
In this episode, Meg shares how she and her family are preparing for their Camino walk, leveraging each person's strengths and interests.
WALK WITH ME!
Is this your year to walk the Camino de Santiago?
Let’s begin this journey together, with expert guidance getting ready and getting started on the Camino Francés route.
And let’s get you connected to the pilgrim community before you start your walk, with a small group of pilgrims who are, like you, embarking on their first ever pilgrimageon the Camino de Santiago. Start here.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST
Are you ready to share your getting-ready Camino story and get some personalized advice on your planning and preparations? Let me know you are interested here.
Related: Who will you walk the Camino with?
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HIKING CLOTHES & RAIN GEAR - Know what's right for you for your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain
When you walk the Camino de Santiago you will be outdoors walking for hours each day. How do you dress for walking the Camino? And what will you wear when you are not walking, in the evenings? How do you protect yourself from the elements? What gear will you need for walking?
Our goal here is to be sure you have the right clothes for the job, which means, the right clothes for the weather you are likely to encounter while on the Camino. Having the right clothes will make it possible for you to pack light – no extras, just in case. It means you will be comfortable on the trail. It could even be a question of safety, which means staying dry and preventing overheating in hot weather and hypothermia in colder weather.
Here is what we will cover in this episode:
- What hiking clothes you will need
- What you will wear when you’re not walking
- How to choose your rain gear
- How many undergarments and pairs of socks to bring along
- Does brand matter?
And of course, there is a top tip that’s sort of related to packing for the Camino (but not really).
Want to learn more about layering? Here is a good article on what hiking clothes to get.
If you want your Camino pilgrimage to be about more than just your packing list, come walk with me!
Related: Hear what an experienced pilgrim has to say about packing for the Camino.
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A CONVERSATION WITH PILGRIM KATHIE
Join me as Kathie from Dallas shares her experiences walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022.
Last summer I had the pleasure of talking with Kathie as she was getting ready for her first-ever Camino pilgrimage. We talked about her fears, doubts, and concerns about walking the Camino de Santiago, plus her hopes and aspirations as she headed off into the unknown on what would be for her, a significant religious pilgrimage. You can listen to that conversation here.
Did Kathie’s greatest fears come to pass? Did she get lost on the meseta? Did she find a "Camino family"? And was it the walk with God, the Mother Mary, Jesus, and Saint James she hoped it would be? Find out in this episode of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast.
YOUR Camino Experience
What about you? Are you getting ready to walk your first Camino pilgrimage? You are invited to take advantage of all the getting-started resources available on Nancy’s website. Learn all about the Camino de Santiago and how to go from ‘yes, I want to do this!’ to your first steps on the trail.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Would you like to share your story of getting ready to walk the Camino, and get some expert input on your planning and preparations? Be a guest on this podcast and let's spend some time together talking about your Camino dreams and answering your most urgent questions. Let me know you are interested here.
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SELECTING YOUR BACKPACK, PLUS GOALS FOR PACKING FOR THE CAMINO
Walking the Camino isn’t “normal” travel, it isn’t a weekend away, and it isn’t backpacking. It is something in between, something so different that it brings up all kinds of fears and self-doubt in people who already know how to travel. And for first-time travelers, the task of packing for the Camino may be completely confounding.
This is the second in a series of episodes on How to Pack for the Camino de Santiago. We will be building your packing list step by step, beginning with selecting the backpack or luggage that's best for the type of walk you will be doing.
How big of a backpack do you need? How do you be sure your backpack fits you well and will be comfortable for the many hours and days you will be carrying it on the Camino? Besides holding all your stuff, what else do you need from your backpack? What do all those straps do? This episode has the answers to all your backpack questions.
And here is the reference mentioned for how to get the right fit for your backpack: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacks-adjusting-fit.html
Wait! Before we even get to those questions, we will look out our goals for packing for the Camino:
- Pack light
- Pack simple
- Pack smart
(Tell me more!)
COME WALK WITH ME!
Does the whole idea of getting ready to walk the Camino feel a bit daunting to you? Is the thought of having to start the walk alone not feeling quite right? Join me on the trail in May or September and we will get started together.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST
Would you like to share your experience of getting ready to walk the Camino de Santiago and receive some personalized guidance on your planning and preparations?
If you have not yet walked a Camino and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please let me know you are interested here.
Related: What if you can’t or don’t want to carry your backpack the entire way? Learn all about the luggage transport services in this two-part episode.
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PACKING FOR THE CAMINO
What do you really need to take with you when you walk the Camino? How much should your pack weigh? What happens if you take too much stuff?
Pilgrim David Guiterrez shares how he answered these questions while walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022. There is some solid packing wisdom in this episode!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
David shares with us about his upcoming fundraiser to build awareness about the Camino and his mission work with Damien House in Ecuador. Damien house serves people with Hansen's disease (leprosy), giving them love and medical care as they navigate life under the stigma of this disease.
David is co-hosting a dinner on February 11, 2022, to raise money for Damien House. He and 30 other pilgrims will also be sharing with the attendees how the Camino impacted their lives and is leading them to make a bigger difference in their communities and the world. Donations welcome after the event, at any time.
If you would like to make a financial donation in support of this organization, please go here: http://www.thedamienhouse.org/index.html Donations welcome at any time.
COME WALK WITH ME!
Are you getting ready to walk your first Camino pilgrimage? You are invited to take advantage of all the getting-started resources available on Nancy’s website. Learn all about the Camino de Santiago and how to go from ‘yes, I want to do this!’ to your first steps on the trail.
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST
Would you like to share your experience of getting ready to walk the Camino de Santiago and receive some personalized guidance on your planning and preparations?
If you have not yet walked a Camino and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please let me know you are interested here.
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7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
This is Part Two of a two-part episode. Did you miss Part One?
One of the most frequently asked about topics in the Camino Facebook groups and on the online forums is the luggage transport services on the Camino. You have probably heard pieces of information on this topic but I bet you've been left with some questions. In this two-part episode, we are going to cover this topic from end to end.
You might have some questions like:
- How does it work?
- What can I send with the transport services?
- Is it safe?
- What company should I use?
- Do I have to book in advance or can I just wing it?
- Is it easy to set up or is it complicated?
- I don't speak Spanish so how's that going to work?
- What if I have things I won’t need while walking?
Here is the whole story, broken down into seven easy to manage steps. It is so much information that breaking it into two smaller episodes seemed to make sense. Part One has steps 1 & 2, and Part Two has steps 3 through 7.
ALL THE DETAILS ON CASA IVAR, CORREOS, AND MORE
Here is a link for some of the luggage transport companies plus information on shipping and storing items in Santiago de Compostela:
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST!
Let's spend some time together talking about your Camino dreams and answering your most urgent questions. Let me know you are interested here.
Related: How do you select your backpack for the Camino?
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7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
One of the most frequently asked about topics in the Camino Facebook groups and on the online forums is the luggage transport services on the Camino. You have probably heard pieces of information on this topic but I bet you've been left with some questions. In this two-part episode, we are going to cover this topic from end to end.
You might have some questions like:
- How does it work?
- What can I send with the transport services?
- Is it safe?
- What company should I use?
- Do I have to book in advance or can I just wing it?
- Is it easy to set up or is it complicated?
- I don't speak Spanish so how's that going to work?
- What if I have things I won’t need while walking?
Here is the whole story, broken down into seven easy to manage steps. It is so much information that breaking it into two smaller episodes seemed to make sense. Part One has steps 1 & 2, and Part Two has steps 3 through 7.
ALL THE DETAILS ON CASA IVAR, CORREOS, AND MORE
Here is a link for the details on some of the luggage transport companies plus information on shipping and storing items in Santiago de Compostela:
BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST!
Let's spend some time together talking about your Camino dreams and answering your most urgent questions. Let me know you are interested here.
READY FOR PART TWO?
Here are steps 3 through7 on how to use the luggage transport services on the Camino.
Related: How do you select your backpack for the Camino?
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Thank you for joining me for Season One! Sixteen episodes, more than 2,800 downloads, and listeners from more than 40 countries . . . my global heart is so happy.
In this episode I share with you what I am working on for you for next year, and then I give you a wrap up of Season One. By now you should have a pretty solid Camino plan coming together.
I also give you a preview of Season Two and ask for your input on which topics are most important to you as you plan and prepare for your upcoming Camino pilgrimage.
Here are all the links I mentioned:
> Tell me what you want for Season Two, which starts in late January: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-questionnaire/
> Donate to the podcast production fund (or buy me a coffee or two!): https://thecaminoexperience.com/donate/
> Be a guest on this podcast: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-2/
> Send me a note: youonthecamino@gmail.com
> Find out why you would join one of my “Just Get Me Started” groups: https://thecaminoexperience.com/just-get-me-started/
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How much does it cost to walk the Camino? How does the amount you spend for your pilgrimage influence, or even determine the experience you will have on the Camino?
Or from another perspective, think of the experience you want: how much will that cost?
Let's answer these questions as we put together your Camino budget.
Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:
For some sample budgets and a template for creating your own Camino budget, check out this page on my website.
To review the options and costs for sleeping and eating on the Camino, check out Episodes 14 & 15, plus these pages on my website:
- Eating on the Camino
- Sleeping on the Camino
For all the websites to use to shop for flights, buses, trains, and taxis, go to this webpage.
To compare and shop for travel insurance polices, check out https://www.squaremouth.com/
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On the first day of my first Camino walk, I covered 17 kilometers powered only by pastries. Why? Because I had no idea where and, more importantly, when to find food in Spain.
Eating on the Camino can be an adventure in and of itself. Here are some tips to help you find your way along the culinary path, as well as some cost estimates to put into your Camino budget.
İBuen provecho!
Resources for Vegans and Vegetarians
Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/ (Also available as an app.)
Facebook groups:
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Vegetarians and Vegans on the Camino: https://www.facebook.com/groups/202518663576649
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Camino de Santiago – Veg, Vegetarians and Vegans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495320257539618
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Where do pilgrims sleep on the Camino?
In this episode I give a full run-down on the what, the where, and the how-they-work of the pilgrim’s hostels, or albergues, on the Camino. And I explore the other sleeping options, in case sleeping in shared dorm rooms isn’t for you.
What about the idea that the albergues are the heart of the pilgrim community, and that true pilgrims stay only in the albergues? Let’s talk about that, too!
Resources
Websites with up-to-date lists of albergues:
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Gronze: https://www.gronze.com/
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Eroski Consumer: https://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/
Camino Apps:
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Camino Ninja
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Wise Pilgrim
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Buen Camino
To discover the Spanish Parador Hotels: https://www.parador.es/en
Correction: According to the list of albergues handed out by the Pilgrim's Office in Saint Jean Pied de Port, roughly 40% of the albergues on the Camino Francés are open all year (not roughly half, as mentioned).
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From the kindness of strangers to gaining an expanded sense of community to being connected to centuries of history - there is so much to be discovered and experienced by walking the Camino de Santiago.
Join me in this poignant and uplifting conversation with Kimberly as she explores the possibility of someday being a pilgrim on the Camino in Spain or Portugal.
And for all of you first-time or someday-pilgrims, would you like to be a guest on Season Two of this podcast? I would love to hear from you! Please visit this page on my website - The Camino Experience
To learn more about starting your Camino experience with the "Just Get Me Started" program, please visit this page.
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When you imagine yourself on the Camino, who is there? Are you on your own? Is your spouse or partner there with you? Are you with a big group of your favorite people, perhaps family, perhaps not?
The question of who are you doing this with is, I think, broader than it appears at first glance. That’s because there are so many parts to getting ready for and walking the Camino, and so many points at which you may want or need someone to do it with you.
This episode of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast has a lot of detailed information to assist you as you determine with whom you will walk the Camino. Click here for the promised lists of questions and other resources discussed in this episode.
And click here to get all the details about starting your Camino with Nancy and the "Just Get Me Started" program.
*This episode is dedicated to my dear friend, Heidi Fowler, who is blessing me by bearing witness to my journey and allowing me to bear witness to hers.
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What does it mean to be brave for yourself? As Pilgrim Kathy prepares to walk the Camino del Norte in 2023, she shares about her regrets, fears, and being her own super hero.
We also cover a wide variety of practical pilgrim-centric topics, such as travel insurance, checking a bag on the airplane, how and when to find food on the Camino, and the contributions the hospitaleros, or hospitality hosts, make to the pilgrims.
And as promised, here is the website where you can follow the statistics for pilgrims reaching Santiago and receiving the Compostela certificates here: http://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/
And also as promised, here are the addresses for those two gorgeous laundromats in Santiago:
Rúa das Hortas, 10 and Rúa de San Clemente, 18, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña
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This episode could be considered Episode 8b, as it follows up on the discussion from Episode 8, "How Long Does it Take".
From Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela, you have many choices for where to start your journey on the Camino Francés. In this episode, I will walk you through the most likely starting points and how to get to each one.
I refer to a bunch of online resources - too many to list in this space - so I have compiled a list of all those websites here.
And if you would like to be a guest on this podcast, please let me know here.
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Pilgrim Amanda is about to take her first steps on the Caminho Português as this episode goes live! Walk with us through her preparations and how she went from hiring a company to planning everything to using her super powers to do it herself.
Amanda also shares with us the "ground rules" she and her walking partner came up with the ensure they had a smooth trip as they shared the journey from Porto to Santiago de Compostela.
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How many days does it take to walk the Camino de Santiago? Well, that depends! Which route? And how long do you want to spend walking the Camino? That's a whole other question, isn't it?
Here are the questions I pose at the end of this episode:
- What would constitute a ‘real pilgrimage’ by your standards?
- How much time do you want to take for your Camino?
- How many miles or kilometers will you need to walk each day to complete the walk in that time frame? Is that doable, or will you need to adjust your timing or expectation?
- How much time do you want in your starting and ending points?
- How many rest days will you plan for?
- When you add it all up, how does it feel?
In case you are ready to pick up a guidebook for your walk, here are the most popular ones: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-product-links/
And here is the website from this episode's top tip: https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search
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Is the Camino on your "bucket list"? If yes, how is it similar and different from other items on the list? And what does that mean, really?
Abbi from Santa Cruz, California is taking on one of her bucket list items when she starts her walk on the Camino Francés in mid-September, and we had a chance to explore these questions when we talked in early August.
At that time Abbi was in the middle of a serious competition to select the perfect backpack. Which one won? And the bigger question, will Abbi return home after walking the Camino, or will this be the start of something entirely new?
Would you like to be a guest on the "YOU on the Camino" podcast? If you are getting ready to walk your first Camino, I would love to talk with you! Take the next step here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-2/
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What are you really asking when you ask, when is the best time to walk the Camino? Find out in this episode as we explore the many factors that will determine the best time for your Camino journey.
As promised in this episode, here are the websites I use to book my ground transportation to my Camino starting point and from my ending point back to my airport departure city.
*Note that train timetables and tickets sometimes are not available until 30 to 60 days before departure. To get an idea of what will be available on your travel date, check the same day of the week but within two to three weeks of today’s date.
- To book trains within Spain: https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- To book buses within Spain, specifically from Madrid to points on the Camino and from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- To book trains within France: https://www.sncf.com/en
- To book trains and buses in Europe: https://www.omio.com/
For those thinking of walking in the winter months, check out this resource from American pilgrim Anne Born: Buen Camino: Tips From a WINTER Pilgrim. You can buy the book by following this link to my ever-expanding guidebook and product page: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-product-links/
And to learn more about the Camino de Santiago: https://thecaminoexperience.com/
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What are your fears and concerns about walking the Camino? Kathie shares her on-trail concerns and also how she addresses the concerns of her husband and kids as she heads off on her own on a six-week, 500 mile adventure in France and Spain.
Kathie will be staying at Refuge Orisson her first night on the trail. Advance reservations are highly recommended, and you can get yours on their website: https://refuge-orisson.com/en/
To learn more about the Camino, who walks it, and how it works to walk the pilgrimage, please visit: https://thecaminoexperience.com
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If you are planning to walk the Camino de Santiago, you are going to be asking your feet to do something extraordinary. You are about to put them to the greatest test they likely will ever be put to.
How do you prepare your feet for this strenuous journey? With the right socks and boots, and more importantly, by getting your feet - and your body - fully acquainted with your Camino footwear.
Here is the link for the article on how to lace your hiking boots, as promised in this episode: https://explorerchick.com/journal/how-to-lace-boots-for-hiking/
And you can learn more about the Camino de Santiago here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/
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Bed bugs, luggage transport, finding food . . . it's all part of the Camino experience! Join me for a conversation with soon-to-be-pilgrim Grace from Queens, New York, as she prepares to walk the Caminho Português.**
For more information about the Camino de Santiago and this podcast, please visit https://thecaminoexperience.com/
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In this episode we will explore some basic questions:
What is the Camino?
Why do people walk the Camino?
What does it mean to “do” the Camino?
And what is it like, what is the experience of walking the Camino?
And we will get personal – why would you walk the Camino? What experience are you seeking?
Learn more about the Camino de Santiago and about being a guest on this podcast here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/
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For and about first-time pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, this podcast takes you from idea . . . to saying YES! . . . to your first steps on the Camino trail. Whether you will walk in Spain, France, or Portugal, this podcast gives you a planning roadmap and practical tips, plus heartwarming and helpful stories from others who, like you, are getting ready for their first-ever pilgrimage on the Camino.
Would you like to be a guest on this podcast? Visit https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast/