A Birth, A Death, and a Christening
Early in my Camino, I had a dream I was pregnant. In the dream, I was surprisingly okay with the idea. I say “surprisingly” because…
read moreBeing On an Ancient Pilgrimage in the Digital Age
After walking 12 miles, Philipp and I were relieved to arrive at the albergue in Tosantos, Spain. We were greeted by Dani, a volunteer serving…
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The Way: The Movie vs. The Pilgrimage
When a friend e-mailed me last September to tell me a movie was coming out about the Camino I was a little alarmed — would…
read moreThe Hidden Benefit of a Late Start
I am due to arrive in Santiago on Saturday — a full three days ahead of schedule. I’m eager to get to my destination, but…
read moreLessons Learned Along the Camino
“Whenever I have a big decision to make, I go for a walk. Then, I go to sleep. When I wake up, the answer is…
read moreA Down Day
Walking the Camino, like walking any other path in life, can sometimes have its “down” days. Today was one of those days. I just didn’t…
read moreMy Day-By-Day Spiritual Journey
At the parish hostel I stayed at in Tosantos (population: 20) we all went up to the third floor chapel after our shared meal. The…
read moreUnloading My Fears, Lightening My Pack
“Don’t let your fears load your pack,” Rick said to me on our third day on the Camino. He’d read this advice on a Camino…
read more‘God: Is This the Right Way?’
The trail marker was ambiguous. I thought it pointed to the mowed path off to our right. My new friend Michel thought it meant we…
read moreEveryone Walks Their Own Camino
Rémy and I placed our orders for paella at a cafe on the square in Pamplona. It had been a long day walking the Camino…
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