YOU on the Camino de Santiago

S3 Ep 13: Tips from the Trail

HOLA FROM THE CAMINO FRANCÉS !!!
Coming to you "live" from Sarria on the Francés route, where I am meeting up with pilgrim Maurice, who was my guest in episode 12 from season two.
In this episode I share tips from the trail. Here is what we are going to be talking about:
 >> How to stay safe when walking on the road
 >> How to make sure you have the right size boots
>> How to "condition" (not "train") for the Camino
>> How to use trekking poles (?) correctly
>> When to find food
>> Another suggestion for a Camino guidebook
 
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Ready for some one-on-one, all about YOU on the Camino time? Now available: Camino Coaching with Nancy.
Learn more on my website, https://thecaminoexperience.com/. Look for the COACHING menu tab. Or, send me an email to youonthecamino@gmail.com
Can't wait to hear from YOU!
 
THE CAMINO FRANCÉS GETTING STARTED AUDIO GUIDE
Is it time for you to make your Camino dream a reality? I can help you get from your front door to Saint Jean Pied de Port and on to Santiago de Compostela - without missing a step.
The Camino Frances Getting Started Audio Guide takes you step by step, from where you are now to your dream of walking the Camino Francés.
 
ANOTHER FABULOUS CAMINO PODCAST
Have you found Leigh Brennan's podcast, The Camino Cafe? Leigh started her podcast during the pandemic, to bring isolated pilgrims together in a time when we couldn't walk the Camino. Three years later, she has interviewed dozens of pilgrims, each with a unique and interesting story.
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Leigh's podcast in February 2023. Here is the link for that.
And here is the link for our fun 20 Camino questions episode.
 
BECOME A TREKKING POLE EXPERT
Here are two videos to show you how to use the straps on your trekking poles to their best benefit. The second video also shows you other tips and tricks for getting the most out of your poles.
Jayah Faye Paley of Adventure Buddies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOQFPL2lpMY
Dr Guylene Gigi Tree, the Perpetual Pilgrim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzLF3_0550g
 
Related: Meet pilgrim Maurice, as he was getting ready for his first pilgrimage on the Camino Francés.
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S3 Ep 14: The fast way to do the Camino, with pilgrim Paul

BECOMING A PILGRIM WHILE ON THE CAMINO
After completing the Camino from Sarria to Santiago, Paul from Ireland is getting ready to do the Camino Primitivo the fast way. This isn't for everyone, and it brings up some good questions, like:
 >> What is a pilgrim?
 >> Do you have to be a pilgrim to "do" the Camino?
 >> Is it possible to become a pilgrim?
 >> Whose opinion matters here?
We also talk about finding spirituality along the Way, what you need to know about the weather, and a few top experiences in Santiago.
 
WALK WITH ME IN 2024!
Only four spots left in my May 2024 Camino Experience group! Find out more and grab your spot here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/
 
PLAN YOUR WINTER WRITING RETREAT ON THE CAMINO
Tap into your creativity while staying at The Stone Boat guesthouse on Rabanal del Camino, with winter pilgrims passing right by your front door. Learn more at https://www.thestoneboat.com/
 
HOW TO "PRE-BOOK" YOUR COMPOSTELA
In order to get your Compostela once you reach Santiago, complete the registration form on the website of the Pilgrim's Welcome Office.
Once you submit your registration form, you will receive a QR code by email. Keep that email and show it to the person at the front door of the pilgrim's office when you arrive. They will then instruct you as to the next step.
The most current Credenciales have a QR code that leads you to the registration webpage. If your Credencial doesn't have the code, follow this link: https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/sigle-register/
 
Related: Learn more about the Celtic Camino in Ireland that we talked about in this episode: https://www.caminosociety.ie/celtic-camino-v1
 
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S3 Ep 15: Author Beebe Bahrami shares her unique perspective on the Camino Francés

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!?!?
This is a question I frequently ask first-time pilgrims on the Camino Francés, as we walk together on this ancient pilgrimage path.
Beebe Bahrami, author of the Moon Camino de Santiago guidebook knows the answer, and she shares the history, culture, and context of the Camino Francés in her beautiful guide to sacred sites, historic villages, and local food and wine.
In this episode:
What is the real history of the Cruz de Ferro, or Iron Cross?
What's this about a stone boat?
What does it mean when someone wishes a pilgrim "buen Camino"?
Why did Beebe write this guidebook?
 
Discover Beebe's Bahrami's library of published books, available at your local bookstore and online:
 >> Moon Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine
 >> The Way of the Wild Goose: Three Pilgrimages Following Geese, Stars, and Hunches on the Camino de Santiago
 >> Spiritual Traveler Spain: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Pilgrim Routes
And more . . .
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FAVORITE PLACES TO STAY ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS
Here are the favorite places we talked about in this episode:
 >> Albergue Acacio y Orietta, in Viloria de Rioja
 >> El Puente Peregrino, in Trabadelo
 >> Casa Susi, in Trabadelo
 
READY FOR A WINTER WRITING RETREAT?
Reserve your time at The Stone Boat guesthouse in Rabanal del Camino, directly on the Camino Francés path. Just you, your creative projects, the wood burning stove, and pilgrims walking past your window throughout the day.
Find out more at: https://www.thestoneboat.com/ , menu tab "Writing Retreats." Or email Kim at hola@thestoneboat.com
 
Related: Check out Beebe Bahrami's website for all her works: https://beebebahrami.weebly.com/
 
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S3 Ep 16: Take a walk of faith with pilgrim Nidia

TURNING TRIALS INTO BLESSINGS
Nidia from Utah, USA, shares her story of turning incredible trials into blessings, plus how and why she is preparing to walk the Camino Francés in 2024.
Faith is a choice, she says, and life itself is a pilgrimage. Find out about the "power of gathering" and how religion can bring you peace. You will also hear another approach to visiting the Cruz de Ferro, or Cross of Iron on the Way.
And when I asked for Nidia's questions about the Camino, she turned the tables and asked me how hosting the podcast has impacted my life. What a delight it was for me to explore that question!
 
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Be sure to open the email I send and click on the button to get your Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists) and confirm your subscription.
 
READY FOR A WINTER WRITING RETREAT?
Reserve your time at The Stone Boat guesthouse in Rabanal del Camino, directly on the Camino Francés path. Just you, your creative projects, the wood burning stove, and pilgrims walking past your window throughout the day.
Find out more at: https://www.thestoneboat.com/ , menu tab "Writing Retreats." Or email Kim at hola@thestoneboat.com
 
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S3 Ep 17: Walking the Camino for pilgrim Kaye

SUCCESS AND FAILURE ON THE CAMINO
Meet Kaye from Australia! She and I had a fun conversation about spirituality, and we discovered we share a love for asking some of the deeper questions.
In this episode we explore questions like:
 >> Who are you walking the Camino for?
>> Why are you walking now, and who is doing the walking?
>> When is the best time to walk the Camino for you?
>> What is success and what is failure when it comes to walking the Camino? And is either success or failure really even possible?
Toward the end of our conversation Kaye asked me for my best piece of Camino advice, so you will get to hear the answer to that question, too.  
 
NEED ANSWERS TO YOUR CAMINO QUESTIONS?
I can help! Find out how on my website: https://thecaminoexperience.com
 
JOIN THE WOACA Facebook group
If you are a woman of a certain age - meaning age 50+ - check out this empowering, uplifting, and helpful Facebook group. Click that link or simply search in Facebook for "WOACA the Camino."
Coming soon: a new book with short Camino stories from 50 women over age 50, that will inspire you to get to the trail and start walking!
What are your favorite Facebook Camino groups? I would love to hear from you: youonthecamino@gmail.com
 
Related: Did you catch the conversation with Beebe Bahrami? Beebe is the author of the beautiful Moon Camino de Santiago guidebook. Check out this subtitle: "Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine" Yes please!
 
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S3 Ep 18: To book or not to book (accommodations on the Camino)

START THE CONVERSATION: TO BOOK OR NOT-TO BOOK ON THE CAMINO
In this episode I share a preview audio session on booking accommodations on the Camino from my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide.
Let's look at . . .
 >> the different types of accommodations available on the Camino
>> which places accept reservations
>> when you should book
>> how to find places to stay
Oh, and I also share with you my (nearly) famous pre-de-jet-lag plan. Works like a charm.
 
STEP BY STEP, FROM HOME TO SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT
Learn how to make it happen with the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. https://thecaminoexperience.com/getting-started-audio-guide/
 
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S3 Ep 19: How to use guidebooks and apps to plan your Camino, plus . . .

SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU
In this episode I share with you one of the audio sessions for my signature program, the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide, which will be available for 25% off the regular price for three days starting on December 1, 2023 (Saturday the 2nd in Australia and New Zealand).
The sample audio session in this episode is on how to use the most popular guidebooks and apps to plan your Camino journey, either before you leave home or day by day.
To find out all about the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide, skip ahead to the 37 minute mark.
 
DON'T MISS A THING . . .
In order to get the special price on the Audio Guide, you need to be on my email list, because I will be sending out the promo code on Friday, December 1 (or 2nd for Australia and New Zealand).
Then, starting on Friday, December 8 (or the 9th for Australia and New Zealand), I will begin sharing my favorite end-of-year tradition with everyone on my email list.
To get on the list, go to my website, https://thecaminoexperience.com/, or follow this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/.
By the way, I promise, you won't ever get any spam-y emails, or emails not about the Camino and your dreams and goals, and I won't ever sell your email address.
 
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S3 Ep 20: After the Camino with Dawn & Fiona

FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON THREE!
It's time to catch up with Dawn and Fiona from Australia, who we met in season three, episode three. These two peregrinas walked the Camino Francés in August and September this year.
You will hear how their plans unfolded and if booking all their accommodations in advance turned out to be the best way for them to do this . . . and what they would do differently next time. Because it sounds like there will be a next time, for both Dawn and Fiona.
We will be talking about what it means to have a hard day on the Camino and how they supported each other through those difficult times as well as how they shared the joy of their early morning walks during a 17-day heat wave.
And you will find out if it is possible to have a Camino family if you are staying in hotels and guesthouses, rather than in the albergues where most pilgrims stay.
I think that while listening to Dawn and Fiona’s story you will find yourself wondering what big thing you will be doing next, whether that is walking the Camino or something else, maybe something you have been dreaming of for decades.
Dawn and Fiona booked their Camino with the Australian company, Raw Travel. Here is there website: https://rawtravel.com/
 
 A DIFFERENT WAY TO START THE CAMINO
Find out how the groups I lead are unlike any other Camino groups out there. Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ for the whole story.
 
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HALFWAY CERTIFICATE FOR THE CAMINO FRANCÉS
An attractive certificate marking your arrival at the halfway point between Saint Jean Pied de Port and Santiago de Compostela is available at the Santuario de la Virgen Peregrina in Sahagún. Be sure to check the opening hours when planning your visit.
 
Related: Check out Dawn and Fiona's "before" story in episode three of this season of the "YOU on the Camino de Santiago" podcast.
 
 
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S4 Ep 1: Fear and courage on the Camino de Santiago

6 WAYS TO MOVE PAST YOUR CAMINO-RELATED FEARS
When you think of walking the Camino de Santiago, what fears or concerns come up? What is slowing you down from going after your dream of walking the Camino?
In this first episode of season four, I am going to be talking about the fear that often surrounds walking the Camino for the first time, and how to find the courage to do it anyway. I will share some of my own story as well as six strategies for moving through your fear.
The book mentioned in this episode is Wishcraft, by Barbara Sher.
THINKING MAYBE GOING IT ALONE ISN'T FOR YOU?
Or maybe you would just like some help getting started. The Camino Experience September group has a spot for you! All your questions answered at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/
 
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WITH HIV/AIDS
In this episode I refer to the annual 545-mile AIDS/LIFECYCLE ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles that I participated in back in 2018. The ride benefits two non-profit organizations that provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services and support for people living with AIDS. If you would like to make a donation to this cause and support one of our team's riders, you can do that here: https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7019
If you would like the team to carry the name of someone who has lost their life to this awful disease, please send an email to Nancy at youonethecamino@gmail.com
Thank you for your support! xo
 
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S4 Ep 2: Meet Pilgrim and Mirthologist Tiffany

"I DESERVE THIS"
You give and give and give . . . and then one day you ask, What about me?
What happens when you finally decide you matter just as much as everyone else?
For Tiffany, the answer was you go for a walk on the Camino de Santiago. And then you take on the next dream, and the dream after that one.
Find out how Tiffany went from preschool teacher to dementia caregiver, from caregiver to pilgrim on the road to Santiago, and then from pilgrim to mirthologist.
 
CONNECT WITH TIFFANY AND LEARN HOW TO WULF
Ready for a shift in your life? Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 17, 10am PST and sign up for Tiffany's upcoming webinar here: https://www.wulfnow.com/
 
TECH PROBLEMS, SOLVED!
If you have reached out to me recently and I have not yet responded, please try again!
The powers that be recently made some changes to the rules around sending out business emails, and those changes caused an unexpected mess. Specifically, all the contact forms on my website effectively broke.
So if you have reached out in the past week about joining my September Camino Experience group, or about my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide or DIY-plus Camino Planning Program, and you haven't heard back from me, please reach out again!
https://thecaminoexperience.com/
 
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S4 Ep3: The spiritual practice of pilgrimage with Dr. Edward Viljoen

IS THE CAMINO, FOR YOU, A PILGRIMAGE?
If yes, then this episode is for you! Here are some of the questions we explore, with my guest, spiritual teacher and pilgrimage guide, Dr. Edward Viljoen:
 >> What calls us to go on a pilgrimage?
 >> What happens on pilgrimage, really?
 >> Why is the pilgrimage experience the same yet different for each person?
 >> How do you prepare your heart and spirit for pilgrimage?
 >> And how do you talk about pilgrimage when you return home?
Dr. Edward is the senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, California. You can hear his recent Sunday messages at https://cslsr.org/video-archive/
Dr. Edward is also the author of several books, including:
The Power of Meditation: An Ancient Technique to Access Your Inner Power
Ordinary Goodness: The Surprisingly Effortless Path to Creating a Life of Meaning and Beauty
 
JUST GETTING STARTED ON YOUR CAMINO PLANS?
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This also puts you on my email list so you can get more helpful Camino tips, timely information, and special offers. Be sure to open the email with the roadmap and click the download to confirm your subscription. Don't see the email? Check your Spam or Junk folder. ;)
 
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WITH HIV/AIDS
In this episode Dr. Edward referred to the annual 545-mile AIDS/LIFECYCLE ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles which he and Nancy have both participated in.
The ride benefits two non-profit organizations that provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services and support for people living with AIDS.
If you would like to make a donation to this cause and support one of our team's riders, you can do that here: https://giving.aidslifecycle.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7019
If you would like the team to carry the name of someone who has lost their life to this awful disease, please send an email to Nancy at youonethecamino@gmail.com (Use Subject line: AIDS ride)
Thank you for your support! xo
 
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S4 Ep 5: Finding courage and inspiration with pilgrim Danielle

TRACY'S BACKPACK IS HEADED BACK TO THE CAMINO!
Join me as we explore the inspiring story of Tracy's backpack and meet the next person to take it on pilgrimage on the Camino Francés.
Danielle and I explore such challenging questions as
 >> What are the "rules" for this pilgrimage? >> What if you don't make it to Santiago? >> How do you build the courage to get past your Camino-anxiety? >> And if you don't walk the Camino now, when???
 
Here are the Facebook groups we talked about in this episode:
CAMIGAS: a buddy system for womenSlow Strollers on the Camino
 
Here are the books we talked about:
Off the Road, by Jack HittHow to Walk, by Thich Nhat Hahn
 
And if you would like to explore the work on self-compassion by Kristen Neff, PhD, you can check out her website.
 
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S4 Ep 6: When the time is NOW, with pilgrim Joshua

WHEN IT'S TIME . . . IT'S TIME!
In this episode we hear from Josh from Corpus Christi, Texas, who is on his way to the airport as this episode releases.
Josh heard the Camino call and said a quick yes. How quick? Ah, just wait. I love what Josh said – he realized he had to stop looking for reasons not to walk the Camino and just go. Now.
During our conversation I will also introduce you to my favorite Spanish phrase. As someone whose Spanish language skills are pretty mediocre, especially my listening skills, this phrase is a lifesaver.
 
A DEEPER JOURNEY ON THE CAMINO
There are so many ways to "do" the Camino - how about a writing retreat and introspective writing pilgrimage? The owner of The Stone Boat guesthouse in Rabanal Camino is co-hosting a beautiful writing retreat experience in the beautiful and iconic village of Castrillo de los Polvazares, just steps from the Camino trail.
Get on Kim's email list and learn all about this incredible Camino experience at https://www.thestoneboat.com/
 
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S4 Ep 7: An easier than expected walk for pilgrim Judith

WHAT MAKES FOR A "PERFECT" CAMINO?
Pilgrim Judith walked from Sarria to Santiago over 11 days, and found her footing pretty easily. Was it the perfect Camino experience? What would she do differently the next time? How does it feel to walk into Santiago?
Find out in this episode of the YOU on the Camino podcast.
Related: Did you catch my first conversation with Judith, in season three, episode 10? You can listen in here.
 
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S4 Ep 8: Pilgrim David Ault reminds us that "solutions already exist" on the Camino

THE CAMINO PROVIDES - WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?
Usually my guests are people getting ready to walk the Camino for the first time. They have lots of questions plus touching and inspiring stories.
This week I am happy to host David Ault, teacher, writer, adventurer, and visionary leader who has walked two of routes of the Camino de Santiago. His most recent walk, in summer 2023, was to raise funds for his non-profit organization, Kaleidoscope Child Foundation.
Listen in to find out what lessons David took away from his first pilgrimage and how those lessons kept deepening on his second walk.
Here is the albergue on the Caminho Português that David shared about: Albergue De Peregrinos Casa Da Fernanda, Vitorino dos Piães, Portugal, +351914589521
Connect with David:
 >> Kaleidoscope Child Foundation: donations gratefully accepted
 >> Instagram: @thedavideault
 >> Books on Amazon: Where Regret Cannot Find Me, and The Grass is Greener Right Here
 
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S4 Ep 9: The value of second chances with Pilgrim Nysie

A SURPRISINGLY LONG WALK, GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES
Nysie has a new lease on life after years of living with a debilitating illness. And she is celebrating her second chance by making the journey from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean Pied de Port on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques, and then from there to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Francés.
Nysie knows ahead of time that she won’t be walking every step of the way, but that fact doesn’t make this any less remarkable. You will see why I say that as you get to know Nysie and her story, which is nothing short of a miracle.
WALK WITH ME!
Start your Camino with confidence.
If you are someone who can imagine yourself on the Camino but who can’t yet see how to make it happen, someone who doesn't yet know how to go from the dream to those first steps on the trail, then consider joining my small group that starts in Saint Jean Pied de Port in September and I will ensure you get there.
Are you planning to walk the Camino alone but you don’t necessarily want to start off alone? This group is for you, too.
Let's connect! Follow this link to find out how I help first-time pilgrims get started on their Way. Or email me at nancy@thecaminoexperience.com
 
HOW TO KEEP MEDICATIONS COLD ON THE CAMINO
Nysie will need to keep medication cold for her entire pilgrimage. She will be using The Voyager travel fridge by All Family. Explore this and other options here: https://4allfamily.com/
 
BRUSH UP ON YOUR SPANISH PRONUNCIATION
Join me for a fun exploration of how to pronounce Spanish place names along the Camino Francés in season two, episode 10 of this podcast. Follow this link to the episode or find it wherever you listen to this podcast.
 
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S4 Ep 10: Pilgrim Melissa shares her "perfect" Camino fantasy

HOW TO HAVE THE "PERFECT" CAMINO EXPERIENCE
We all have ideas of what walking the Camino is going to be like. It's hard not to, with all the YouTube videos, blogs, books, and movies about the Camino de Santiago out there.
What is your idea of a "perfect" Camino?
In this episode we explore that question and also bust some myths about the meseta, or high plain, that stretches from Burgos to León on the Camino Francés.
 
WHERE TO GET A MASSAGE IN PAMPLONA AND SANTIAGO
Here are two great stops for massage on the Camino Francés:
In Pamplona - Ultreia Masaje, right on the Camino trail shortly after you enter the old city walls, https://ultreiabuencamino.com/
In Santiago - Quintana Massage, located in Plaza de Quintana, next to the Cathedral, https://www.quintanamassages.com/
 
JUST GETTING STARTED ON YOUR CAMINO DREAM?
To be sure you are taking the right and best steps to get you to the trail, grab your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap here.
If you don't see an email from nancy@thecaminoexperience right away, be sure to check your Spam or Junk folder.
And don't forget to open the email and click the link to download your roadmap! That will put you on my email list so you can begin to receive tips and stories to help you plan and prepare for your pilgrimage.
 
Related: Check out the conversation with Judith and hear about her "perfect" Camino experience.
 
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S4 Ep 11 Pilgrim Catherine takes her love for the land to the Camino

BEAUTY AND WONDER ON THE CAMINO
Catherine of First Nation in Canada knows the truth about the land and our role in caring for the earth. She is eager to walk through Portugal and Spain to discover the rich diversity of what grows in their soils.
Join me as we explore the Anishinaabe teaching of the Four Hills and how walking the Camino fits into this deep exploration of life's journey.
 
WALK WITH ME THIS SEPTEMBER!
To get started on your own unique Camino journey, grab the one final spot in my September Camino Experience group. Find out more and let me know you are interested here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/
One spot left as of April 9, 2024
 
SIMs AND eSIMs FOR THE CAMINO
On the more practical side of things, join us for a walk-through on how to stay connected while on the Camino using an eSIM, a physical SIM card, or your home-country cell phone plan.
For more information about eSIMs, check out this write up by pilgrim Lachlan Cooke: https://caminotips.wordpress.com/esims-what-you-should-know/
 
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Join my email list and collect more tips to help you get ready to walk the Camino de Santiago. To get started with my free Camino Planning Roadmap, go here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap
 
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S4 Ep 12: Pilgrim Kate plans two Caminos in one

WHEN YOU JUST NEED TO GET AWAY
My guest today is Kate from Australia who will be leaving soon to walk the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port. As she tells her story, you are going to hear that she is actually planning two Caminos at the same time!
Kate has some great tips for us on what not to do when you are training for the Camino, and we have a fun chat about what to do with eight days after the Camino.
 
TROUBLE ON FACEBOOK
If you have any questions or concerns about my involvement in the recent trouble in the WOACA the Camino Facebook, please reach out to me at youonthecamino@gmail.com. I will do my best to respond to your questions and concerns within 72 hours.
 
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025?
I will be opening registration for the next DIY-plus Camino Planning Program in June.
The what???
The short answer is that this is all the content from my do-it-yourself getting started audio guide plus six group coaching sessions and email support.
If you would like to learn more about the program and get on the wait list for the next group, you can do that on my website: https://thecaminoexperience.com/diy-camino/
Also the wait list for my 2025 Camino Experience groups is open.
 
THE MOST POPULAR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CAMINO FORUM
Have you found this? Every question you could imagine, asked and answered many time. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/
 
Related: Here is the two-part episode on luggage transport services Kate and I talked about: Part 1, Part 2
 
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S4 Ep 13: It's time to dream big again with pilgrim Cinda

AGAINST ALL ODDS
Wait until you hear this story. So inspiring. It truly is time to dream big again.
Keep an eye out for Cinda and Persie on the Camino Frances in April and May!
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Discover all the big decisions you will need to make and the steps you will take to get you from where you are now – saying yes to your dream – all the way to your starting point. You can get the roadmap for free by following this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap
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