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The adventure starts in less than one month. I depart from San Diego on my way to St. Jean Pied de Port on September 3! As this fact begins to really hit home, I have begun reflecting more and more … Continue reading →

This last week I received an essential item for my pilgrimage – the “Credencial del Peregrino,” or Pilgrim Passport. This small, accordian-folded document is the record that pilgrims carry to authenticate that they are bona fide peregrinos (pilgrims) and that … Continue reading →

For some time now I have been giving serious thought about the equipment I will be carrying during my time on the Camino. There are numerous recommendations about this in books, on the Internet, and from well-meaning people who have … Continue reading →

As part of my mental preparation for the Camino I have been reading several of the many books that have been written about the pilgrimage. These books have fallen into two rather broad categories – guidebooks/planning books and journals recording … Continue reading →

I think that most people who consider attempting a Camino pilgrimage along the Camino Frances initially believe that the pilgrimage will start at St. Jean Pied de Port on the day they begin walking. However, after reading about the Camino … Continue reading →

I have been a bit remiss in not reporting a significant milestone in my planning for the Camino. Last week I finally took the step of purchasing my airline ticket to and from Europe. So, I guess I’m more committed … Continue reading →