If you wanted to walk this year but couldn’t your prayers arrived in Santiago today… Johnnie and Stephen ended their journey by laying your Thoughts, Intentions, Hopes and Prayers at the Tomb of Saint James. Here are their final reflections on this very special Camino… “Hello everyone. This is Stephen and John speaking to youContinue reading “THE CAMINO TURNS BROKENNESS INTO BEAUTY”
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FROM ARZÚA WITH LOVE
O Cebreiro – Triacastela – Sarria – Portomarín – Palas de Rei – Arzúa This has been a wonderful pilgrimage. All the more so because it had the purpose of walking on behalf of those who couldn’t this year. The prayers, hopes, wishes and intentions which have been emailed to us have provided much foodContinue reading “FROM ARZÚA WITH LOVE”
LIFE IN SLOW MOTION ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS
León – Villavante (by walkers’ Route ) – Hospital de Órbigo – Villares de Órbigo – Astorga – Rabanal del Camino – Ponferrada – Villafranca del Bierzo – O Cebreiro Dear Amigos, the three most important pieces of advice I’d give to anyone thinking about walking the Camino are: Travel light Go slowly Learn someContinue reading “LIFE IN SLOW MOTION ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS”
PILGRIM PRAYERS AT THE CRUZ DE FIERRO
A poignant moment as Johnnie and Stephen reach the Cruz de Fierro and leave their special cargo – the electronic pebble containing all the Prayers, Intentions and Wishes of the pilgrims that have emailed – at the base of the Iron Cross.
An inspirational conversation before the Cruz de Fierro
On the eve of the ascent up to Cruz de Fierro, John chats with Father Javier of the Benedictine Monastery in Rabanal del Camino.
THE CAMINO IS ALIVE, FROM THE RISING OF THE SUN TO ITS SETTING
Calzadilla de la Cueza – Sahagún – El Burgo Ranero – Mansilla de las Mulas – León As soon as we arrived at the Albergue/Hostal Camino Real in Calzadilla de la Cueza it was obvious from the shrieking from the swimming pool that there were other pilgrims around, although as usual we hadn’t met manyContinue reading “THE CAMINO IS ALIVE, FROM THE RISING OF THE SUN TO ITS SETTING”
PILGRIM PRAYERS – YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Over 300 pilgrims have entrusted us with their prayers, hopes and thoughts for others. This precious cargo is the reason we walk – as well as to tell you about our Camino. Pilgrims walk and pilgrims pray. It’s what we do. We invite those who don’t pray to reflect on the prayers of others andContinue reading “PILGRIM PRAYERS – YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE”
THE CAMINO SPEAKS
Castrojeriz – Frómista – Carrion de los Condes – Calzadilla de la Cueza We all had dinner together in Castrojeriz. The two Spaniards were there with the English couple who live in New York, the lass from Canada and the young man from Germany. And the two auld Scots. This was to be our lastContinue reading “THE CAMINO SPEAKS”
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE…
In Frómista, Johnnie chats with Rubén (València) and Daniel (Andalucía), good friends and walking companions. They explain the reasons why they are on the Camino at this time, their experiences so far and their observations regarding safety “Along The Way”.
JOHNNIE GETS LOST ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS
Belorado – Atapuerca – Burgos – Hornillos – Castrojeriz Dear amigos, greetings from Castrojeriz. Do you ever get lost when walking a Camino? This is the question every new person on the Camino asks. My answer is always the same, “Yes, if I’m very fortunate.” Let me explain. It is almost impossible to get physically lost onContinue reading “JOHNNIE GETS LOST ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS”
