So many wonderful ways to CAMINO! Dating back to the 9th Century the Camino has a long and ancient history. A past that has seen many changes. A merging of cultures, people, and traditions. A true melting pot of ideas and customs. The first pilgrims walked, came by horse, or were able to ride on […]
La Leyenda de la Sombra del Peregrino The legends, myths and unique history to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela are many. Just like an onion as you keep peeling more is revealed. Each area, every route of the Camino, and every century layer upon layer you can keep discovering different aspects through its many […]
The Camino has so many lessons it teaches no matter if it is your first experience or you continue to be drawn back again and again. They say you may not get what you wanted or expecting but you always get what you need. The simple act of walking can take on many different feelings […]
Modern Camino Trends Could It Become A New Tradition? Candados, in spanish, or Locks that were popular in Paris and other european cities have been making their way to Santiago de Compostela. Having noticed this in 2011 and seeing it continue one reflects on the traditions, symbols, their origin and beginnings. We are all familiar […]
The sun is shining all over Galicia making its springtime Camino Call to all who will answer. Nothing better than exploring another part of this magical land and meeting pilgrim friends along the way. It was perfect timing to make a new adventure to Ourense to discover a little of the Via De La Plata […]
Signs and symbols are all around us. What symbols are significant to you and hold a special place in your heart as tokens along the treasure hunt of life. As we journey making our own unique path different messages mark the way and like Hansel and Gretel the bread crumbs that catch our attention and […]
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