“Codice Calixtino en los Caminos de Santiago – A Modern Day Jewel

A Camino Treasure Connects The Past With The Present Architect, artist, sculptor, winemaker, and writer Cándido Pazos López is a renaissance man of our time. Last weekend during the official visit Cándido Pazos presented Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, with his “Codice Calixtino en los Caminos de Santiago” – a modern day jewel of the history […]

Camino Invierno – The Winter Way Prepares for VENDIMIA

Walking Along Vineyards Well it is almost one year to the day when I made a post with Beata Moritz’s picture as she was enjoying some of her own Wine Wanderings during her camino in 2013.  So it is perfect timing that we are now preparing once again for the WINE HARVEST or VENDIMIA.  As you […]

Celebrating St. James – Santiago Festival 2014

It has been an incredible Camino year as we mark the celebration of St. James in Santiago de Compostela 2014.  A year of new beginnings, continued Camino travels, new friendship and Discovering more of GALICIA.  I would like to thank all those that made this year so very special on my continued Camino Travels.  A […]

Sunshine & Shadows

A Little Fun Along The Way – Summer Sun & Shadows In Galicia Whether walking alone or with other pilgrim friends you are never alone on the camino – you have your shadow and your angels to watch over you while you are on a very special journey of discovery and a true adventure of […]

Hearts Along The Way

The Camino has a way of touching each person in a truly personal, equally significant and life transforming way.  One of the most powerful experiences the Camino has brought me and touched my life in a wonderful way is in opening my heart each day to new experiences and new people with a deeper appreciation […]

Faros y Cruces – Lighthouses & Crosses In The Costa Da Morte

Galicia is known for many things and one of its special treasures are the Faros or Lighthouses and crosses that mark the lands end known as the “end of the world” in Finisterre where pilgrims burn their clothes or make final symbolic acts at the completion of their pilgrimage. The Costa da Morte – the […]

Locks of LOVE in Santiago

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 […]

Via De La Plata – Springtime In The Camino

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 […]

Galicia Captures The Hearts Of Many

Galicia – Ancient, rustic, and filled with traditions. Traditions and customs – a true melting pot of incredible cultures. From the Celts, Vikings, Romans, and Moors – Galicia has witnessed first hand a real blending of ideas, customs, trade, and rituals of survival in this very distinct area that has a history unique to pilgrimage. […]

Texas Makes Its Way On The Camino – Laurel & Brenda

A Little Camino TEXAS Style! A very special experience is sharing the Camino with a friend.  A journey of a lifetime that for friends represents a memorable time of learning, growing and bonding together in a truly unique place and way.  For each pilgrim there are powerful moments of reflection and celebration. Memories that only […]