Sylvia. Germany
In 2016 Sylvia decided to separate from her husband. They had been together for 25 years but they were not happy and at that moment she decided that it was not possible to continue like this and she left her husband. Her husband was a very demanding and intolerant man...
Why are pilgrims from the United States increasing so much?: Anne Born reflects on the Camino’s success among her compatriots
Have you ever wanted to run away? This is a familiar threat from young children in many American families. When a child senses there are too many rules, too many chores, maybe too little personal attention, or just too little screen time allowed, the response is, “I...
The French Way: Astorga
The pilgrim who approaches Astorga from the plain can see it high up on the hill that precedes San Justo de la Vega. Astorga is one of the most important centres on the Camino de Santiago, well- known for its history and cultural richness wealth. Thanks to its...
Benedetta. Italy.
In 2002 I heard about the Camino for the first time. It was from a friend who had come to walk it and I liked the idea. Then I wanted to do it, but I wanted to wait for a suitable moment. And this moment finally appeared. It was a moment of closing one circle, and the...
Group pilgrimage: notes – Mario Clavell
“The talkers are listened to with pleasure, and the tongue of the least communicative is loosened.” Conversation with Guilherme R, (September 15′ 24): I recommend that group pilgrimage should alternate shared walking with times of solitary walking:...
Michael. United States
Michael is a Hispanist. The first time he heard about the Camino was in the years 84-85. He was in Castellón de la Plana, he had just completed his teaching practice and he decided to travel with his wife through Spain. On their journey they passed through Zamora and...
SANTIAGO: The Palace of Raxoi
The palace of Rajoy – Raxoi court in Galician – which closes off the west side of the Plaza del Obradoiro, and is directly opposite the cathedral. Currently, it is home to the city council of Santiago. This magnificent neoclassical building took its name from...
Mina. Italy
I was sick and spent a lot of time in the hospital. From my bed I could see a mountain in front of the window and I used to imagine myself barefoot on it, there, touching the ground with my feet. I knew that the Camino de Santiago existed because in my adolescence I...