Walking Toward Something Holy

Camino de Santiago – The Journey Life is a journey, or so they say. This is a snapshot of mine — my Camino pilgrimage.Why now? I’m still figuring that out. Maybe it has something to do with 70 quietly approaching, just ahead. The question that keeps returning is simple: if not now, when?And the answer, […]

Which way do I go? Researching the route…

There’s a lot out there. Facebook groups, podcasts, blogs—an endless stream of information about every possible route of the Camino. Somewhere in the middle of it all, the Portuguese Coastal and Central routes began to feel right for me. The research itself became its own kind of journey. What to pack. What I actually need. […]

How do I prepare for this type of journey?

Physically, the answer seems simple: walk. Add a little strength training. Move my body with intention.In reality, it’s been more complicated. I’ve always had a tendency to procrastinate. The tickets were booked six months ago, and still, I often chose to stay home with my two sweet little dogs instead of heading out to train. […]