Aaron. United States
Aaron arrived in Santiago with his friend Michael, the two having just walked together from Astorga. They met in a congress concerning Spanish national exams, a congress in which between two and three thousand teachers meet. They became friends immediately. The two...
Donna. United States
I live in California and I am an English teacher, but I also write. I have written poetry for children and I have been published in some anthologies, I have also written poetry about my experience and I continue to write. In my poetry I speak of following the stars...
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...
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...
KATHERINE – USA
MaryJane Dunn. United States
JACINTO B. MOYA – USA / ECUADOR
The Camino… THE WAY IS FOR EVERYONE! … It is very special, whether you do it for religious reasons or just for the sake of it. You see people from all over the globe, all ready to live it. THE WAY IS LIKE YOUR LIFE… every landscape, every change in temperature, every...
Steve Lytch: the American Pilgrims association and the success of the Camino in the USA
In 2023 the largest nationality outside of Spain to receive compostelas was pilgrims from the United States. The surge of Americans is due in part to factors that have led to an overall growth in Camino pilgrimage. Tour and trekking companies have discovered the...
Pedro (Vern) – United States
Video in English with Spanish subtitles, you can find them in the bottom bar of the video, clicking on the "cc" box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBiekKdMgxE