YOU on the Camino de Santiago

NERVES, TRAINING, AND OTHER PILGRIM CONCERNS In this week's pilgrim conversation, Maura is in the process of writing her Camino story. I had the pleasure of speaking with her back in June, as she was getting ready for her pilgrimage. Maura has had her share of nerves, mostly around how physically rigorous the pilgrimage is and whether she would be able to complete it, given the physical challenges she has experienced in the past five years. She has literally gone from the couch to the Camino in an inspiring story filled with determination, resilience, and family support. THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF PILGRIMAGE Watch Nancy's message of walking with her shadow, setting intentions on the Camino, and slowing down to the pace of walking. Don't miss the songs before and after the message! In the August 30 Sunday service at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa in California. If you prefer not to watch the entire service, jump ahead to the 14:15 mark for the songs and the message. Watch now on YouTube HOW TO GET SAFELY DOWN THE MOUNTAIN INTO RONCESVALLES One of the trickiest descents on the Camino Francés comes on the first day or two, when you have to decide which route to take down the mountain into Roncesvalles. This video shows you how to choose the path that's right for you. Watch now on Facebook Watch now on Instagram 2027 COULD 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. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT'S COMING NEXT In my experience, plot twists are all part of the Camino experience. You make a plan, and then you leave home, board a flight to Europe, and see what happens. Then, inevitably, not everything goes according to plan. Some plot twists we like, some we don’t. But it turns out that they are all part of the Camino experience. This week on the podcast I am talking with Christine who had, shall we say, a pre-Camino plot twist. That’s a plot twist that happens long before you ever board your flight. It’s the one that takes your Camino dream on hold until . . . whenever. The important part of this story is that Christine didn’t give up. And she even has a word to identify what’s happening as she counts down to her start date, makes her way to Europe, and takes on this potentially life-changing pilgrimage. The word is my new favorite word. It’s a word you’ll use when you need to make a big change in your life and you discover that walking the Camino is the way to bridge the gap between the old and the new. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE For many people, the hardest part isn't walking the Camino - it's taking that first step. And the idea of doing that alone can be daunting. That's why I created the Camino Experience. We do this together, from the very first planning steps to our first steps out of Saint Jean Pied de Port and on to Pamplona. Learn what it means to start your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience and to let me know you are interested here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/2027 Or you can email me here: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

FROM INSPIRATION TO A PERSONALIZED PLAN Will walking the Camino de Santiago change your life? Will it change you? My guests this week, Mark and Krista, put together their Camino plan with that very hope in mind. After over a year dealing with some near-debilitating mental health challenges, Mark allowed himself to be inspired by Krista’s experiences on the Camino Primitivo, and they booked a pilgrimage on the Francés route. The first decisions they had to make were how much time to take and where to start, two questions every first-time pilgrim must answer. The answers to these questions are important, as you need to know them before you can book your flights to Europe. And for Mark and Krista it wasn't as easy as "start at the beginning." It's easy to become consumed with the logistics of planning a pilgrimage to Santiago, but the logistical questions were not the only ones Mark was wrestling with. What if you've never stayed in a hostel or albergue before - will it work for you? What if you're an introvert who easily becomes overwhelmed in social situation? These are just a couple of the questions Mark was sorting out. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE For many people, the hardest part isn't walking the Camino - it's taking that first step. And the idea of doing that alone can be daunting. That's why I created the Camino Experience. We do this together, from the very first planning steps to our first steps out of Saint Jean Pied de Port and on to Pamplona. Learn what it means to start your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience and to let me know you are interested here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/2027 Or you can email me here: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

REAL PILGRIMAGE, "REAL PILGRIM" If you've been dreaming of walking the Camino, my conversation with pilgrim Danya will likely push you over the edge and inspire you to get your Camino on the calendar. If you're a mom who wants to walk the Camino but can’t see how to juggle everything to make it possible, Danya’s family has a message for you. And, if you have already walked the Camino, I think you will find yourself in Danya’s story somewhere. You may remember Danya from episode 148. We talked shortly before she was leaving her home and family in Colorado to join my May Camino Experience group. Danya is going to share how her pilgrimage went, what she learned, and why starting this way was the perfect choice for her. IS THIS THE RIGHT WAY FOR YOU TO START YOUR CAMINO? For some people, starting the Camino with a guide and a small group is the perfect way to walk through the overwhelm and uncertainty that is part of every first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Learn what it means to start your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience and to let me know you are interested here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/2027 GOT QUESTIONS? Join me for a Q & A call on Tuesday, July 28, at 4 pm PDT (if you are in a different time zone, you can confirm your time here ) RSVP to my email and I will send you the Zoom link shortly before the call: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHAT IS THE CAMINO, FOR YOU? There are so many different ways to answer the question, what is the Camino? Do we define it? Do we explain it? Do we talk about what it is for me? We know that the Camino is an ancient pilgrimage route. Or more specifically, it is a collection of routes that end at the Cathedral in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, and we know that millions of people have made this pilgrimage over the last thousand plus years. But what is it? In this episode of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast we explore what the Camino is and what happens when you say YES to the call of the Camino. I also share about how I support people in making their Camino dreams a reality. GET YOUR CAMINO STARTED RIGHT I have just announced the dates for my 2027 Camino Experience groups. You can learn all about what it means to start your Camino with one of my groups and let me know you are interested here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/2027 Registration for the May 2027 groups opens on Monday, July 20th and on Monday, August 3rd for the September groups. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHEN YOU CAN'T DO THE "WHOLE" THING Let’s just say you have exactly four weeks for your Camino trip. Not just the walking part, but out the door from home . . . to the Camino . . . walk . . . travel back home . . . and then back at your desk at work on day 29. Is that enough time to walk the Camino Francés? My guest today worries that it’s not. So what are his options? And how does he make the right decision on how to put together your Camino itinerary, given what feels like a limitation? That's what we explore in this episode of the podcast, along with other interesting questions like: Is it cheating if you don't walk the whole way? What are you really afraid of when you feel fear around your Camino plans? GET YOUR CAMINO ON THE CALENDAR Want to walk the Camino Francés 2027? I will have the dates on the calendar in July for my 2027 Camino Experience groups. You can let me know you're interested in joining me here: https://forms.gle/zMS8hVbKJZwsoYRaA Or reach out to me at nancy@thecaminoexperience.com And here is the whole story on the Camino Experience program: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

CALLINGS, EXPECTATIONS, AND OTHER PILGRIM THOUGHTS When you feel called to walk the Camino de Santiago, what are you being called to? And what is this thing, the pilgrimage to Santiago? I ask myself that question a lot, especially when I am on the Camino. And it turns out that I am not the only one asking these questions. In this episode I am talking with Neil from the United Kingdom. Neil has the gift of a long lead up to his pilgrimage, allowing him to contemplate meaning and motivations, and to take his time choosing which route to walk. That might be the biggest challenge of all – which route to walk first, when you suspect you are going to want to eventually walk them all. MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY IN 2027 You don't have to start the Camino alone, even if you ultimately want to walk the Camino solo. You don't have to figure out everything yourself just to get packed and to your starting point. Instead, begin your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience and get yourself off to a great start! Let me know you are interested in walking with me from Saint Jean Pied de Port in 2027 here: https://forms.gle/py2bcdQqtqKvJT1e6 You can also drop me an email: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com HEAR MAURICE'S CAMINO STORY This May I was blessed to have an assistant guide with me and my Camino Experience group in Saint Jean Pied de Port and on the trail to Pamplona. You can hear Maurice's Camino story in season 2, episode 12 and in episode 107 . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

SLOWING DOWN, TAKING IT ALL IN, HEALING FROM LOSS Sometimes what drives people to go on pilgrimage is the need to make sense out of an unbearable loss and to heal our hearts so we can move forward with some sense of peace. Losing a loved one can be disorienting, devastating, knocking us to our knees and throwing us off course. Now imagine losing not just one person who is dear to you, but instead losing multiple people and having that happen in an unusually short period of time. My guest today, Bec, is in the unenviable, awful position of grieving the loss of several family members over too short of a time and to be coming out of some very difficult years. The Camino is the perfect place to take her broken heart. The pilgrimage is going to give her the chance to slow down, take it all in, and heal. JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS IN 2027? Some of my pilgrims would never walk the Camino without this support. Others just want the camaraderie that comes with starting with people they already know and who are equally passionate and excited about the journey. Still others love that starting this way takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety that comes with taking on something like a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Others love planning and preparing and appreciate doing that in an organized, linear, and thorough way. How can I support you in making your Camino dream a reality? Walk with me in 2027! Go here to let me know you're interested . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

SEEING THE WORLD AT THE PACE OF WALKING What comes after the Camino de Santiago? What do you take on next, after you’ve shown yourself that you can do big and hard things and when you realize that you are physically, emotionally, and mentally strong? And what do you do when you realize that the practice of pilgrimage is now completely a part of you, and your favorite way to travel is to move at the pace of walking? You do what my guest today, Fiona, has done, and you find other pilgrimage and trekking routes in other parts of the world, and you keep walking. Fiona refers to herself as a “rogue pilgrim” – someone who walks to explore life’s deeper questions but who doesn’t have a religious reason for going on pilgrimage. In this episode, Fiona is sharing about her Kumano Koda pilgrimage in Japan, plus an extraordinary story of survival and camaraderie on her journey to Everest Base Camp. Here are some helpful links: Kumano Kodo website - tb-kumano.jp/en/lodging/list/ Information on the Larapinta Trail - https://www.larapintatrail.com.au/ Check out the previous episodes with Fiona: Season 3, episode 3 Season 3, episode 20 Season 5, episode 9 JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS IN 2027? Some of my pilgrims would never walk the Camino without this support. Others just want the camaraderie that comes with starting with people they already know and who are equally passionate and excited about the journey. Still others love that starting this way takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety that comes with taking on something like a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Others love planning and preparing and appreciate doing that in an organized, linear, and thorough way. How can I support you in making your Camino dream a reality? Walk with me in 2027! Go here to let me know you're interested . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE DEEPEST QUESTION OF ALL: AM I A REAL PILGRIM? What is the story of your life that you’re writing right now? That’s one of the questions my guest this week is asking as she counts down to her pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Today I am talking with Danya, who is starting her pilgrimage with my May Camino Experience group in just over a week. As a wife and mother of two daughters who is approaching the end of her 40’s, Danya is asking some big questions – some profound questions that will accompany her on her pilgrimage. Questions like, “is it selfish to ask, what do I want?” “What does it mean to be a real pilgrim, and am I one?” And, “what is the story of my life that I’m writing right now?” I love the conversation Danya and I had, and I especially love that her family was able to join us at the end, to weigh in with their perspective on what mom is heading out to do and how they can support her in making this significant journey. JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS IN 2027? Some of my pilgrims would never walk the Camino without this support. Others just want the camaraderie that comes with starting with people they already know and who are equally passionate and excited about the journey. Still others love that starting this way takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety that comes with taking on something like a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Others love planning and preparing and appreciate doing that in an organized, linear, and thorough way. How can I support you in making your Camino dream a reality? Walk with me in 2027! Go here to let me know you're interested . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE COURAGE TO TAKE THE FIRST OF *MANY* BIG STEPS If there’s one thing we don’t talk about enough when we talk about walking the Camino de Santiago, it’s the courage it takes to take on something like this pilgrimage. For many people, walking the Camino is unlike anything else they’ve ever done before. It’s the first time they’ve traveled alone. The first time they’ve traveled internationally. The first time they’ve been away from home for so long. The first time they’ve carried everything they needed for the trip in one small backpack on their back. It was no different for my guest today, Carie, who is walking the Camino Portuguese this spring. The fear and the anxiety are, I think, why we need to hear these stories from other first time pilgrims, from people who are in the exact same head and heart space – feeling all that uncertainty, feeling fear and anxiety, yet bravely doing it anyway. My conversation with Carie takes us through all that plus some practical considerations. We also touch on the modern-day pilgrimage planning phenomenon called AI. Be careful with that, by the way, as AI doesn’t always understand the needs of walkers on the Camino de Santiago, and you may get some wacky stage and accommodation suggestions. Here is the book Carie recommended: Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking 3 Ancient Ways, by J.F. Penn JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS IN 2027? Some of my pilgrims would never walk the Camino without this support. Others just want the camaraderie that comes with starting with people they already know and who are equally passionate and excited about the journey. Still others love that starting this way takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety that comes with taking on something like a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Others love planning and preparing and appreciate doing that in an organized, linear, and thorough way. How can I support you in making your Camino dream a reality? Walk with me in 2027! Go here to let me know you're interested . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE PILGRIMAGE JOURNEY CONTINUES FOR PILGRIM CHAD It seems as though the default choice for walking the Camino de Santiago these days is to walk either the Francés route or the Portuguese route. Now, that does oversimplify things, but the statistics from the pilgrim’s office in Santiago de Compostela do show that those have been the two most-walked routes in recent years. My guest on the podcast this week,Chad, has walked both those routes, and now he has taken his pilgrimage practice to other less traveled routes. What I love about talking with Chad is that he loves the spiritual practice of pilgrimage as much as I do, and it’s become a regular part of his life and his family’s life. This time Chad will be talking about what he calls his “connector Camino”, which he shared with his 25 year old daughter and regular pilgrimage partner, Bonnie. What does that mean, connector Camino? Well, you’ll see. Here are the routes Chad is sharing about: Camino Lebaniego Camino Vadiniense Camino San Salvador The church he talks about with the the relic of the cross of Jesus Christ is at the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana . The mountain location he talked about is called Fuente Dé, and it is located inside the Picos de Europa National Park . If you'd like to get to know Chad from his first Camino experience to now, check out these previous episodes: Season 2, Episode 18: “A Conversation with Pilgrim Chad Before His First Pilgrimage on the Camino Francés” Season 3, Episode 12: "After the Camino with Pilgrim Chad” Season 5, Episode 6: "Chad writes the next two chapters of his pilgrimage story" #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WEATHERING THE PLOT TWISTS OF CAMINO PREP If the Camino starts when you say YES, which I think it does, what are the implications of that? If the moment you decide you are definitely going to do this thing is when the journey begins, what can you expect to happen next, after you commit? In my experience, when I say yes to something big, something bold, something that will take me way outside my comfort zone, I have to expect some plot twists along the way. And that’s exactly what has happened for my guest today, Dara. P.S. Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! GET READY TO WALK WITH OTHERS If you're planning to walk the Camino with a friend, family member, or a group, you may want to have some specific conversations before you get too far in your planning. Check out this episode of the podcast - season one, episode 12 to sort out who will you walk with and what you'll want to talk about beforehand. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND THE WAY, MY WAY This week on the podcast I am delighted to be sharing a conversation I had with two very talented and Camino-spirit filled people, Bill Bennet and Jennifer Cluff. [See their bios below.] You may know Bill as the director and lead character of the film The Way, My Way, and the author of the book of the same name, which tell the story of his pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. You may know Jennifer as the actress who played Bill’s wife in the movie, but what you may not know is that Jennifer is also Bill’s real-life wife and they are solid partners in their creative endeavors. And what a delightful and insightful pair they are. Let's see where this conversation goes . . . In this episode I am trying a new format: a "live" audience asking questions of our guests. Let me know what you think! HAVING TROUBLE BRINGING YOUR CAMINO HOME? Join us in La Terraza , where pilgrims gather to share in the spirit of the Camino. MEET BILL BENNETT Bill Bennett studied Journalism at the University of Queensland before joining the ABC as a journalist. He moved into documentaries and stayed with the ABC for twelve years before going freelance as a documentary filmmaker. During this time he won two Logies, (Australia’s equivalent of the Emmy)for Television Reporter of the Year, and Most Outstanding Television Documentary of the Year. He then moved into feature films. He’s made 17 feature films as writer, producer and director. He’s won Australian Film Institute Awards (Australia’s equivalent of the Oscar) for Best Film and Best Director and been nominated a further twelve times. He’s had two films in Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival and four films selected for the Toronto Film Festival. In 2024 his movie The Way, My Way became the third highest grossing Australian film of the year. It was based on his best-selling Camino memoir of the same name. In 2025 the Spanish Government awarded Bill the 8th annual Malaspina Award for his outstanding contribution to furthering cultural ties between Australia and Spain through his book and film, The Way, My Way. As an author, Penguin Random House has published his YA supernatural thriller trilogy, Palace of Fires. MEET JENNIFER CLUFF Jennifer Cluff is a producer of feature films and a dramaturge who has taken her skills from theatre into literature and film. She began her career as an actress, at the tender age of 17, starring in the classic ABC TV series, SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS. Then followed more TV, some movies, and theatre – at the Sydney Theatre Company and the Queensland Theatre Company. During this time she worked with playwrights on the development of their material. She later script edited Bill Bennett’s first feature screenplay for the film A STREET TO DIE, which was nominated for five AFI Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. As Bill’s partner, she subsequently script edited all his screenplays, including the multiple AFI Award winner KISS OR KILL – a film which she also produced with Bill. Jennifer has since produced, along with Bill, 10 feature films, all of which were released theatrically. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHAT DO THE CAMINO AND THE KUMANO KODO PILGRIMAGES HAVE IN COMMON? Let's find out! If you are looking for your next big trip and you love the spiritual practice of pilgrimage, then you are going to love this episode of the podcast. But it’s not about the Camino, per se. It’s Camino-adjacent, but about something that, turns out, is totally different. Chris from episode 142 is back! It feels like the blink of an eye since I talked with Chris the last time, but in the interim, he has completed the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Japan, which is no small thing. So we are going to be taking a look at the similarities and differences between the Camino and the Kumano Kodo through the lens of pilgrimage. Here is some information about this pilgrimage: https://www.kumano-travel.com/en https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/ #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHEN YOU CAN DO WAAAAAY MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU CAN If you haven’t yet walked the Camino because you think you can’t do it because of an illness, my guest today is about to turn that idea on its head. Today I am talking with Phil, who walked the Camino after recovering from a serious illness. And, as many of us have done, he walked to honor a family member and make a statement about how he wants to live his life going forward. Phil also shows us that it’s not so much that the Camino provides, as the popular saying goes, but that the Camino teaches us. He discovered that while problems on the Camino seem to be inevitable, they don’t need to be debilitating. And actually, some of the problems we anticipate never even show up. NEW TO THE PODCAST? If you are just getting started with your planning for the Camino, you may want to hop back to season one, episode one . That's where the journey begins. And if you'd like something to get you started, grab your copy of my FREE Camino Planning Roadmap . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE CHALLENGES OF WALKING A WINTER CAMINO Will I find a place to sleep? Will I find food? Will it rain the entire time? These are questions all pilgrims ask when getting ready to walk the Camino, but none more so than the winter pilgrim. Imagine walking the Camino when most services are closed, when only 75 of the 450+ albergues on the Francés route keep their doors open for the winter. Imagine walking into a town after a long day out in the cold and discovering the one albergue you thought would be open isn’t. In this episode we are talking with Chris, who walked the Camino Francés in the winter. But believe it or not, that is even the most interesting part of his story. What drew me in was why Chris walked, and that he is the father of Savannah, who you met in the last episode. To find open albergues on the Camino Francés in the winter: http://winterpilgrim.com/ The pilgrimage in Japan Chris talks about is called the Kumano Kodo. Learn more here: https://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/ FIND (AND FOLLOW) ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Here's where to find my new video format on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nancyreynolds-CaminoExperience/shorts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaminoExperience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaminoexperience/ Tik Tok: Nancy @ the Camino Experience #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHEN EXPECTATIONS DON'T MEET REALITY Is the Camino safe for a woman traveling alone? What about for a young woman, say one in her early 20s walking alone? You may hear many different answers to those questions – many different experiences from the various Camino routes, and many people will argue with you about the safety of the Camino if you try to say it’s not safe. In this episode you are going to hear the real-life experiences from Savannah. She is young and she walked the Camino alone. She encountered some of the legendary Camino magic, but she also encountered some truly unpleasant experiences. Here are the safety tips Savannah shared: Download the AlertCops app Know the emergency help numbers - 112 for medical and fire emergencies, and 062 for the Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) to aid with other urgent issues. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WANT TO HAVE THE CAMINO ALL TO YOURSELF? If you’ve been contemplating a winter pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, this episode is for you. But even if you haven’t been thinking about walking in the winter, this episode may still be for you – especially if you are worried about getting blisters or becoming injured and not being able to finish. In this episode, you are going to meet Sarah from Seattle who is going to tell you all about her first winter Camino on the Francés route. She also shares about her second winter pilgrimage, which will be on the Camino Mozárabe. You may discover a winter pilgrimage is exactly what you’ve been longing for. READY FOR SOME SHORT ANSWERS TO YOUR CAMINO QUESTIONS? Here's where to find me on social media in video format: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nancyreynolds-CaminoExperience/shorts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaminoExperience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaminoexperience/ Tik Tok: Nancy @ the Camino Experience #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHEN SANTIAGO ISN'T THE END This week we are hearing from Richard, who you met back in episode 127. Richard’s story really stood out because he is living with a significant vision impairment. But it didn’t stop him from walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago and then on to the coast, to Fisterra and Muxía. And his pilgrimage didn’t stop there. Here’s the question Richard answers for us: What do you do when you realize that what you had planned wasn’t going to be enough? FREE MEAL AT THE PARADOR IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA! Here is some information about the free lunch Richard talked about. Available to the first 10 pilgrims to present themselves at the Pilgrim's Reception Office each day. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast