FOR THE LOVE OF PILGRIMAGE
If you love the Camino, Spain, and the spiritual practice of pilgrimage, you are going to love this episode of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast.
I love all those things! I also love talking with my guest this week, Chad, who has already been on the podcast several times to share about his pilgrimages on various Camino routes.
This time Chad took on the long and intimidating Via de la Plata route, which starts in Seville in the south of Spain and makes its way to Santiago over nearly 1,000 kilometers. Chad’s story is only partly about the route, though. It’s mostly about the inner journey to peace, honesty, and authenticity, spread out over some very long days.
Our conversation touched on some topics that are hard to pin down: Why are you walking the Camino, and is it important to be able to answer that question before you begin? And if you do have a reason why or an intention for the journey, how does that impact how you plan? And what does it mean to “cheat” on the Camino, and who are you cheating when you do cheat?
After Chad and I chatted for a bit, we were joined by members of our La Terraza online pilgrim community who asked some questions to take this conversation even deeper.
You can catch Chad's conversation with Dave Whitson on The Camino Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tfEeQ2gN_s
WILL 2027 BE YOUR CAMINO YEAR?
Your pilgrimage can start today, just by saying yes and putting the dates on the calendar. Walk with me in May or September next year and let's get you off to a great start.
There is space available in all 2027 Camino Experience groups. Dates and details available here.
FOLLOW ALONG WITH ME THIS YEAR
I have the pleasure of leading two groups of first-time pilgrims from Saint Jean Pied de Port this year in September. If you'd like to see what starting your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience is all about or simply reminisce about your own Camino memories, please follow along.
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