If you are enjoying the French Way as a winter adventure then you might enjoy sharing in some special camino fun in Samos at the historic monastery which was founded in the sixth century by Benedictine Monks. You can take part in discovering the Gastronomy in the Camino and learn more about the traditional customs […]
So fun going through emails and finding pictures of special times shared with pilgrim friends. Such was the day, more than a year ago, when my German friends, Sabine, Marie, and their husbands Michael and Theo, went for a walk on the Roman Wall in Lugo – There’s something different about this walk when […]
The Faro’s of Galicia are an impressive site scattered along the Galician Coast. The breathtaking scenery of the varied coastline leads the soul to ponder and reflect on the immenseness of life and the ocean. In the Costa Da Muerte known as “The Dead Coast” because of the dangerous seas and jagged rocks that […]
For more than a 1,000 years millions of people have made their way from around the world to experience the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. As the pilgrims made their personal journey they were venturing across many different countries experiencing the changes of each area as it was in its own time of transition. The […]
The Camino encourages a Spirit of Discovery. Experiencing any of the Camino trails to Santiago de Compostela one is immersed in culture, history and traditions that leads us on a continued journey of discovery. It is exciting and magical to learn more whether your pilgrimage travel interest includes history, art, architecture, gastronomy, festivals, wine or […]
The music of Galicia is inspiring and blends ancient cultures and historic traditions. The Galician Gaita – bagpipe – immediately makes you feel like a “time traveler” and your mind is filled with many beautiful images of nature, magical forests, town festivals and so much more. As you listen it makes you want to dance […]
Spanish is a language I LOVE to listen to. It is like a dance that is shared as it rolls off the tongues of many spaniards as they converse with friends and family. It is a language of connection, ancient traditions, customs and of rich cultural heritage. As I continue to learn more spanish […]
The Viking Festival celebrated in Catoira is another unique and wonderful adventure during your travels in Galicia. It is a very special part of any Camino journey to share in the local festivals celebrating Galicia’s rich history, culture and traditions. You will enjoy discovering a little more about what makes Galicia so special and learn […]
There is a spirit of FRIENDSHIP on the Camino that makes special bonds between people. A human connection that sometimes builds quickly and is deep and lasting or is meant for the time of the Camino and touches our hearts, minds and spirits in a special way that will remain with us no matter how […]
To experience the Botafumeiro in Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is something that fills you with emotion. Emotions that range from a sense of awe and wonder to smiles, tears of gratitude and joy and so much more. Every experience is unique and inspiring encouraging you again and again to witness it and reflect on […]
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