Podcasts about camino franc

Clare walks with Reverend Maggie McLean today on a stretch of the Camino de Santiago, the world famous pilgrimage route that concludes at Santiago de Compostela's glorious Cathedral in northern Spain. The Camino can be completed in numerous ways, with one of the most popular routes being the French Way otherwise known as the Francés. It begins in the French town of St. Jean Pied de Port and ends 790km/490miles later in Santiago. Maggie is trekking part of this route and Clare joins her at Triacastela to hear her story as they make their way to the Benedictine Monastery at Samos, which is about 150km from Santiago itself. Maggie is a lifelong keen walker, and was one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England. She works as a Canon at York Minster, and would like to see some kind of pilgrimage established there, so her time on the Camino is not just a spiritual journey, it's also a way of conducting some research. On their walk she tells Clare about her life and journey in faith, including working in homeless centres, probation hostels and a seafarers' mission in Australia. En route Clare and Maggie bumped into Arthur, a pilgrim who has spent several weeks every year for seven years on the Camino, which he started by walking out of his front door in Switzerland. Despite suffering cancer three times, and having one quarter of a lung removed, he still carries a 10kg backpack and never plans where he's going to stay overnight.Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

MAKING MEMORIES, LIVING HIS DREAMS My guest in this episode said yes to walking the Camino before he even knew what that really meant. Is it a leap of faith or simply saying yes to life? Either way, Ron shows us that now is the time to say take on those big dreams and goals. After losing nearly 80 lbs by eating less and moving more, Ron is ready to take on the physical, mental, and spiritual challenge of walking the Camino. Wondering about the "marvelous resource" Ron refers to during our conversation? That's the Camino Planning Kit, available at https://thecaminoexperience.com/kit/ It will take you from where you are now - wherever you are in the research and planning process - all the way to taking your first steps on the Camino Francés and beyond.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF IT Diana will be walking the Camino Portuguese with her daughter, and in this episode she reminds us that it is as important to plan the journey home from the Camino as it is to think about and plan the actual walking part. I won't spoil the surprise; instead, I will invite you to open your mind and heart to new ways of doing things. In all, this is a story of getting the most out of the pilgrimage experience, and noticing before you go that reaching Santiago de Compostela isn't the end of the journey. This is a story of love and the relationship between a mother and daughter, who are each finding their own reasons for making this pilgrimage, and for making it together. I also sneak in some thoughts on how to plan your return home from the Camino, in case you would like to make that transition go a little bit more smoothly.   LAST DAY TO TAKE 20% OFF THE CAMINO PLANNING KIT! Get your hands on all the instructions - all the how-tos – for how to plan your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. But it has to be today if you want 20% off! Here's where to find it: https://thecaminoexperience.com/kit/   DON'T MISS ANYTHING! Everything I offer to the pilgrim community is announced first on to my email list. You can join that list and also pick up your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap/   FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM I will be posting right from the Camino trail throughout most of May as I make my way from Logroño to Burgos and then from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona. (I know, it's a bit out of order. Crazy pilgrim that I am.) https://www.facebook.com/TheCaminoExperience https://www.instagram.com/thecaminoexperience/ Hope to see you out there!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHAT CHALLENGES DO COUPLES FACE ON THE CAMINO? Claire and Richard walked the Camino Francés in 2023 and had the time of their lives. While they walked the same trail, the same day-to-day stages, and they stayed in the same places every night, they still had their own unique experiences. What is it like to walk the Camino with a partner? Well, it's time to find out. The book we talked about is called In Movement There is Peace: Stumbling 500 Miles Along the Way to the Spirit, by Elaine Orabona Foster and Joseph Wilbred Foster III.   NOW THROUGH MAY 6 - 20% OFF THE CAMINO PLANNING KIT! Imagine a box delivered to your doorstep with everything you need – all the instructions, all the how-tos – for how to plan your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. Imagine that rather than searching high and low on the internet to find the answers you need, you have it all in one place, at your fingertips, on one website or on in one app. That is the Camino Planning Kit, and now through May 6, 2025, you can take 20% off and get started right away with putting together your pilgrimage plan. Here's where to find it: https://thecaminoexperience.com/kit/   FOLLOW ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS During the month of May I will be posting tips and tricks right from the trail. Follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaminoExperience https://www.instagram.com/thecaminoexperience/ Or better yet, meet me out there somewhere!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHAT IF YOU ONLY HAVE 21 DAYS? How do you break up the Camino Francés route if you have only 21 days for your pilgrimage? Jarrett and Amy tackled that challenge and came up with a plan that suits them perfectly. Find out how they did that, using this podcast and my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Be the first to know when the audio guide gets its remodel and goes on sale at the end of April 2025. Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/promo/ Here is the planning tool we talk about: https://godesalco.com/plan Full instructions for using the Godesalco tool and for how to plan your entire Camino journey are in the audio guide!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THE ENTIRE CAMINO EXPERIENCE Our pilgrim wisdom continues this week, this time with someone getting ready to walk the Camino, rather than with someone who has already walked. Today you are going to meet pilgrim Annie who is walking the Camino Francés this spring. You'll hear what Annie says about the intersection of human spirit and Camino spirit and how she intends to explore how the themes of surrender and restoration will work into her pilgrimage. I think Annie is going to speak for many of us, as she shares how she is being called to walk the Camino as a long walk with God, to discover what God is trying to do in her life. Beautiful, right? It reminds me that the Camino experience isn't a one-off experience. Yes, it can be an incredible experience, and there is so much to explore and discover along the many Camino routes. So much to see and feel and smell and taste and touch. It is truly a journey of the senses. Enjoy! READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP? Head back to season one, episode one to start at the true beginning, and don't forget to grab your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap: https://thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF YOUR CAMINO EXPERIENCE? Colleen does. Walking the Camino isn't a life-long dream and she doesn't have a deeply compelling reason to walk the Camino. So why do it? Let's find out! Colleen also shares the common pilgrim concerns – how to find beds and if there will be beds available when they need them, how to use trekking poles without doing a lot of flailing about, how to pronounce those tricky Spanish words for the cities and towns you will be walking through. We talk about all those things and more in this episode. Here are the resources we talked about: How to use the straps on your trekking poles How to get the most out of your trekking poles How to pronounce Spanish place names LET'S GET YOUR CAMINO ON THE CALENDAR! If you are tired of dreaming and are ready to make this pilgrimage happen, or if one of your goals is to start the Camino Francés in September this year, let's connect. I still have three spots left in my September Camino Experience group, and I would love to have those go to three of my podcast listeners. https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Email me at nancy@thecaminoexperience.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

TURNING DOWN THE NOISE OF EVERYDAY LIFE For many people, the story of a Camino dream is a series of false starts. You hear about the Camino and hear its call, but it's not the right time to go. Then it is the right time, and you put some dates on the calendar, and something comes up – a significant family event, like a wedding, graduation or birth of a grandchild, a loved one gets sick or injured, you get sick or injured, there's a global pandemic, or you have to move unexpectedly. There are so many things that can derail our plans. Today I am talking with a pilgrim whose Camino dream has been brewing for quite a long time, and he is finally going to be taking his first steps on the trail next week. After a series of setbacks – some quite intense – Erik from Colorado has the perfect window to walk the Camino Francés. It's time for him to step away from the noise of everyday life and celebrate how far he has come.   GET YOUR CAMINO ON THE CALENDAR! If you are sensing that it is time to set the noise aside and get your Camino on the calendar, I would love for you to join me on the trail this September.  Walk with Nancy and a small group in September 2025 and get your pilgrimage off on the right foot. Learn more here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Or send me an email to let me know you are interested: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com   GUIDEBOOK BY SANDY BROWN Here is the guidebook Erik mentioned in this episode: https://sandybrownbooks.com/ Sandy and his sister, Rocky, also run Pilgrim Paths, which leads guided walks throughout Europe. They offer a Concierge Service that books rooms and luggage transport along the Camino routes. Learn more at https://pilgrimpaths.net/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

DEAR YOU . . . Now we come to the final step of our year-end practice. The only thing we have left is my favorite New Year's tradition. This is the one I have been doing since 1976, long before I started setting goals and intentions for the new year. Uh, long before I even knew what that meant, because in 1976 I was 11 years old. My best friend was Kristi, who lived next door and who had all kinds of fun and creative ideas. Usually, they involved getting into a little mischief and making it look like it was my idea rather than hers. The New Years idea, though, was a good one, and completely trouble-free. Although, it did involve eating an ill-advised amount of Reese's peanut butter cups as we pushed ourselves to stay awake until midnight. I hope you enjoy this tradition as much as I do, and I hope you will incorporate it into your year-end practice each year from here on. You may even want to use this tradition when you are getting ready to leave for the Camino!   MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Here's how I can help:  >> Guided start on the Camino Francés   >> Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide - 20% off through December 26th!!!  >> One-on-one Camino coaching   P.S. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

LET'S SET THE STAGE FOR YOUR BEST YEAR YET Forget asking Santa for what you want . . . go after it yourself! In this episode we walk through my annual goal setting process. We have already reviewed our accomplishments and successes (episode 18). We tallied up what didn't go as well as hoped and planned. And we mined both those lists for lessons and messages (episode 19. Now it's time to pick our priorities for the coming year and think through and draft our goals and intentions. What do you want more of in 2025? How about less of? Let's get that going! And hopefully one of the goals on your list will be walking your chosen route of the Camino de Santiago!   MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Here's how I can help:  >> Guided start on the Camino Francés   >> Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide - 20% off through December 26th!!!  >> One-on-one Camino coaching P.S. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Kwanza! #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

NOW WE LOOK AT OUR NOT-SUCCESSES In last week's episode we spent time reviewing our wins and successes for the year. This week we are moving on to the second step of the year-end process by listing our regrets and disappointments. Wait! This is not about beating yourself up or dragging yourself through the mud, or finding fault with who you are as a human being. If you are prone to self-criticism, I invite you imagine yourself setting down whatever you usually use to beat yourself up with – the frying pan, the baseball bat, the mean words. Agreed? Okay, let's dive into this.   MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Here's how I can help:  >> Guided start on the Camino Francés   >> Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide - 20% off through December 26th!!!  >> One-on-one Camino coaching     #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THANK YOU 2024, AND GOODBYE! (WELL, ALMOST) As this episode releases on Tuesday, December 10, we have four Tuesdays left in 2024 and four episodes left in this season of the podcast. That timing feels perfect for me to share with you something I do every December to wrap up the year. In this episode and the next three, I am going to share with you my four-step end-of-year practice, in the hopes that you will find value in ending the year strong and setting a solid foundation for the New Year (which I am not-so-secretly hoping will be the year of your first Camino pilgrimage.) 20% OFF DECEMBER 13th - 26th! Nancy's 12 days of Christmas (plus two more, but who's counting?!?) begins on Friday, December 13th, when I will be taking 20% off my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Through Boxing Day. Get the guide here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/getting-started-audio-guide/ GET CAMINO CONTENT IN YOUR INBOX WEEKLY! How? Easy, join my email list. In addition to my weekly Friday email which is filled with Camino tips and stories, you will also receive my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up in the top 10 lists) and my Camino Planning Roadmap. Sign up here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

A "TRIP OF A LIFETIME" - FOR REAL! John covers all the bases as he shares his story of walking the Camino Francés in May and June 2024. Overnight in the Pyrenees? Check. Stay at a monastery? Check. Sing with the nuns? Check. Meet an undertaker who wants your business? Wait . . . check? Here are the places and helpful tools John referenced in this episode:  >> Book your bed at Refuge Orisson: https://www.refuge-orisson.com/en or  >> Auberge Borda: https://www.aubergeborda.com/  >> Stay with the nuns in Santo Domingo de la Calzada: https://www.cister-lacalzada.com/albergue/  >> Enjoy the vocal talents of the nuns in Carrion de los Condes: Albergue parroquial Santa María  >> Retreat for a couple days at the San Salvador de Monte Irago Monastery in Rabanal del Camino: https://monteirago.org/en/  >> Document your pilgrimage using the Find Penguins app: https://findpenguins.com/  >> Grab one of the coveted 10 spots for lunch at the Parador Hotel in Santiago de Compostela: https://paradores.es/en/blog/pilgrims-treat-parador-santiago-de-compostela  >> Get your Spanish language skills just right for the Camino with Maria Seco of Spanish for the Camino: https://spanishforcamino.com/   BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH CAMINO COACHING with Nancy Make sure your pilgrimage plans are on the right track for the kind of experience you are hoping for. Nail your pre-Camino confidence. Give your family or spouse the peace of mind to know that an expert has looked over all your plans, with Camino coaching with Nancy. Now scheduling for January 2025: https://thecaminoexperience.com/camino-coaching-with-nancy/   WALK WITH ME IN 2025! Start building your Camino family now! If you want the freedom to walk the Camino your way, to walk at your own pace, take breaks when you need them, choose the accommodations – dorm rooms or private rooms – that suit your needs and budget, AND you want the confidence that comes from not starting out on this – I'll say it – epic journey alone, start your pilgrimage with one of Nancy's Camino Experience groups: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/   JOIN ME IN SAN FRANCISCO ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 I will be talking briefly about WHY I walked the Camino de Santiago, and why it might be calling you, too. Where: Sports Basement store, 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA When: Sunday, December 15, 2025, 9:30 am to 11:15 am (I have the first 10-minute time slot) Who: YOU! Whether you are Camino-curious or your flights or booked . . . or if you have already walked one of the Camino routes, all are welcome. Hope to meet you there!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? That is the question pilgrim Danielle had to ask herself over and over again as she walked the Camino Francés in April and May 2024. And as she answered that question, she gradually learned to trust herself and to know that she did, in fact, know what is most important and what is also best for her. Danielle had the honor of carrying Tracy's backpack, and you can hear that whole story in Danielle's first interview, in season four, episode five. She is going to share with us the bumps she hit on the Road to Santiago, along with how she addressed those bumps. What kind of bumps? Illness, injury, anxiety, bad weather, and the unexpected physical toll of walking the Camino Francés.   JOIN ME ON THE TRAIL IN 2025! Want to get your pilgrimage started in the best possible way, with all the support you need in the planning and preparation phases? I still have a few spots left in my May and September 2025 Camino Experience groups, and I would love for you to join us! Take the next step here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/   GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT Have you claimed your free Camino Planning Roadmap? How about my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists)? Get both delivered to your inbox when you join my email list. Here's how to do that: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap Let's get you off to a successful start!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

WHAT HAPPENS IF . . . ? That seems to be the theme of Roger's pilgrimage on the Camino Francés! What happens if . . . . . . you become injured? . . . you need a dentist at 6:30 am on a Saturday in a small village in northern Spain? . . . you don't want to book accommodations in advance in July? Find out in this episode. And Roger has some well-earned, fabulous advice for first-time pilgrims.   JOIN ME ON THE TRAIL IN 2025! Want to get your pilgrimage started in the best possible way, with all the support you need in the planning and preparation phases? I still have a few spots left in my May and September 2025 Camino Experience groups, and I would love for you to join us! Take the next step here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

SHIFTS HAPPEN ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS Back today with a story of peace from one of the pilgrims who you met in season four (episode six) – Joshua from Corpus Christi, Texas. It is also a story of plot twists and disappointments. But in true Camino fashion, the trail brought it all full circle, and Josh found out what blessings really feel like. Like many of my guests in this season of the podcast, Josh's biggest lesson came from the adversity he experienced on the trail, and it's a lesson I am taking to heart right now. Spoiler alert: it's something about moving forward no matter what. In last week's episode I talked about how to deal with uncertainty – on the Camino and at home. Josh's experience on the Camino perfectly echoes a few of the strategies I shared – especially the idea to connect with community (code name: Camino family).   WALK WITH ME IN 2025! Ready to find the peace and life-shifts that come from walking the Camino Francés? If you are dreaming of walking the Camino in 2025 but are hesitant to venture out on your own, I would love for you to grab one of the last two spots* in my May Camino Experience group or one of the five spots left* in the September group. Here's where to get all the details and to take your first step: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ *Available as of November 11, 2024 I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! I love hearing from my listeners - what you like, what you find most useful, what you want more of. I would especially love to hear how you are using the 6 strategies for dealing with uncertainty from last week's episode. You can reach me at nancy@thecaminoexperience.com or youonthecamino@gmail.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

CAN YOU FIND VEGAN FOOD IN SPAIN? My guest today, Kurt, from Palm Springs, California, follows a vegan diet, which is sometimes difficult to do in Spain. But it doesn't have to define your pilgrimage. He has some great tips for finding vegan and vegetarian food amidst the landscape of pork-based meal options. Kurt is a fairly speedy walker, and his pace did help define his experiences. And he did something I recommend every first-time pilgrim does and does thoroughly – he trained for the physical challenge of the walk. He is going to share with you how that helped define his experience. Spoiler alert: Training makes a difference! And he is going to share his perspective on Day One walking on the Francés route, from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles in one day – what that experience is like for a first-time pilgrim filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. What does lie ahead? In a word, the unknown. How to get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience? That's in this episode, too!   GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT Have you claimed your free Camino Planning Roadmap? How about my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists)? Get both delivered to your inbox when you join my email list. Here's how to do that: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap Let's get you off to a successful start!   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE WEATHER! Coming to you today with another healthy dose of reality on the Camino Francés. This week you will hear from Melissa, who you met in season 4, episode 10. Melissa had a plan to walk the Camino as a way to reclaim what she remembered as her "bad-ass self from her 20s". Who wouldn't want that, right? Melissa had a few surprises along the Way, including a vastly different experience of the meseta than she had expected. She discovered why you don't want to rush the start of your pilgrimage and why the end – from Sarria to Santiago – isn't as bad as people say it is. Melissa lost a few things and ended up finding even more than she lost. She almost went home due to illness but by sticking with it she discovered something very significant, which you are going to hear about. And Melissa is going to share her pro tip for getting a bed at Refuge Orisson, which is one of the places you can stay to break the first giant stage out of Saint Jean Pied de Port into two smaller stages. RIDE A HORSE UP THE BIG MOUNTAIN TO O'CEBREIRO Would you like to add a different and unique experience to your pilgrimage and take an easier path up the mountain to O'Cebreiro? You can make that climb on horseback! Reservations are essential. Contact: Victor Echeverria v.vigaray@gmail.com JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO IN 2025! My Camino Experience groups start in Saint Jean Pied de Port on May 10 and September 14. Join me? All the details are here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

PLOT TWISTS AND DEEP CONNECTIONS Day two: plot twist. And that's the day that set the tone for the entire pilgrimage for John and his son. In this episode, you will hear how John describes the impact of that day as well as lyrics from his Lizard Song, how their rain gear worked out, and what's next for this now-Camino family. FREE MINI-WEBINAR: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 What is it really like to walk the Camino Francés? I will show you - through photos and stories from the trail from this year - in a free mini-webinar coming up soon. And I will share my list of top four ingredients for a successful start on the Camino. But only if you are on my email list! Join the list and get your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap by following this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap Full disclosure: This is also a promotional event for my two 2025 Camino Experience groups. Learn more about starting your Camino with Nancy: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Hope to see you on the 24th! Listening to this episode after that date? For current information on what Nancy has going on, join the email list and go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

PILGRIMAGE BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE Fiona walked the Camino Frances in 2023 and now she is hooked on walking pilgrimages! This year she took on two new routes, and she has a third one - not a Camino - planned for later this year. And then next year she plans to become a "dual pilgrim" by walking the Kumano Kodo in Japan. Here are the resources we talk about in this episode: The Kerry Camino in Ireland, https://www.caminosociety.ie/ Kumano Kodo in Japan, https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/kumano-kodo   MAKE YOUR DREAM OF WALKING THE CAMINO A REALITY Walking the Camino Francés is a huge undertaking. But you don't have to dive into this all on your own. Instead, you can start your journey with a group and then venture out on your own! Find out how here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Registration is now open for my May 2025 Camino Experience group, and registration opens soon for my September 2025 group. Follow this link to let me know you are interested.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

LIVING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL ON THE CAMINO Pastor Rich takes his faith out for a long walk as a way to get to know God and his daughter-in-law better. Along the Way he finds a deeper sense of compassion and an understanding of what it means to walk through pain. I met Rich through my email list, and I am so glad I did! He brings his kind, gentle spirit to this post-Camino conversatation and shares four words that could change your life.   I'VE GOT MORE GREAT CAMINO INFO FOR YOU! Starting with my Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists), and then more Camino-themed info in your inbox every week. To get the tips and get on the list, follow this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips   MAKE YOUR DREAM OF WALKING THE CAMINO A REALITY Walking the Camino Francés is a huge undertaking. But you don't have to dive into this all on your own. Instead, you can start your journey with a group and then venture out on your own! Find out how here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Registration is now open for my May 2025 Camino Experience group, and registration opens soon for my September 2025 group. Follow this link to let me know you are interested.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

INTENTION AND ATTITUDE ARE EVERYTHING What do you do when your pilgrimage gets "rained out"? How do you cope with walking in the snow? Joycelyn shares how the motivation and intention behind your pilgrimage can set the tone and bring the experience you are seeking. She and Nidia (from episode 3) shared an incredible journey on the Camino Francés and even added a third generation to a real "Camino family." TELL ME YOUR STORY! Has this podcast helped you get started on your pilgrimage? I would love to hear how. Drop me an email: nancy@thecaminoexperience.com Join me on the Camino in 2025? Here's how. Wishing you a beautiful journey!  ~ Nancy   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

. . . ABOUT THE WEATHER Nidia's story shows us that having an incredible, life-impacting pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago isn't dependent on the weather. What is it dependent on? Listen in to hear Nidia's moving and inspiring stories of love, faith, and connection.  To listen to Nidia's before-the-Camino interview, check out episode 16 in season three. GO FROM CAMINO DREAM TO REALITY With the Camino Experience. Everything you need to get started on your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Get your free copy of Nancy's Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Go here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

PILGRIMS HELPING PILGRIMS, THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE Cinda's story shows us that trail angels are everywhere. In fact, YOU might be a trail angel to someone on the Way. What gifts do you have to give? Cinda shares with us how training walks do and don't prepare you for the rigors of walking the Camino. She discovers the joy of movement and the delight of connecting with others who are headed in the same direction with a similar purpose. And she shares with us the internal battle of taking a taxi or not, and how she resolved that for herself. That and more. GO FROM CAMINO DREAM TO REALITY With the Camino Experience. Everything you need to get started on your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Get your free copy of Nancy's Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Go here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

SHOULD WALKING THE CAMINO COME WITH A WARNING LABEL? In season five of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast you are going to hear some amazing stories of perseverance, courage, determination, adventure, and community. Stories of shared meals, life-changing conversations, and new friendships, trail tested and built to last. You are also going to hear that things didn't always go as planned. In fact, sometimes things went completely sideways. You are going to hear about injuries, illnesses, lost items, getting lost on the trail, boots that gave out, unexpected expenses that blew the budget, accommodations that were unexpectedly far away from the center of town, and missed transportation connections. These stories have prompted me to ask the question: Should walking the Camino come with a warning label? And if yes, what would it be? Episode one answers those questions and introduces you to the pilgrims stories coming your way this season. Here are the pilgrims you will be hearing from, along with the season and episode of our first conversation, in case you would like to refer back to them: Chad - S2 Ep 18, S3 Ep 12 Fiona - S3 Ep 3, 20 Nidia - S3 Ep 16 Danielle - S4 Ep 5 Josh - S4 Ep 6 Nysie - S4 Ep 9 Melissa - S4 Ep 10 Kate - S4 Ep 12 Cinda - S4 Ep 13 John V - S4 Ep 14 Plus peregrinos Kurt, John M, and Rich, who you haven't yet met! JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO IN 2025 If you would like to find out why people start their pilgrimages with the Camino Experience, check out the Walk-with-me page on my website, https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Don't want to start your Camino with a group? Then check out my DIY-plus Camino planning program and get all the great content my groups get, plus access to the same six group planning and coaching calls as the pilgrims in my groups. Go to my website, above, and click on DIY Camino on the home page menu. You can also get on my email list to get advance notice of what I have coming up for first-time pilgrims planning to walk the Camino Francés. As a thank you for signing up, you will immediately receive a free copy of my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Sign up on my website or by following this link. I can't wait to hear from you! nancy@thecaminoexperience.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE "RIGHT" DECISIONS FOR YOUR CAMINO? The ongoing dilemma: how to see everything on your first pilgrimage, or how to tame that fear of missing out. My guest in this episode is Natasha, and she loves to plan travel. She will share with us how that planning journey has been going and the role FOMO is playing in the process. We also touch on the topic of loss, but it's not the kind of loss we usually talk about. We kick off the episode with a chat about how to decide what to do after the Camino, before heading back home across the sea.   WALK WITH ME IN 2025 Are you dreaming of walking the Camino Francés in 2025? I would love to help you make that dream a reality! Let me know you are interested by visiting my website and adding your name to the wait list for one of my 2025 groups. You can do all the details and get on the list here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Can't or don't want to start with a group? Check the DIY-plus Camino planning program and get on that wait list instead! https://thecaminoexperience.com/diy-camino/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

TROUBLE AT HOME WHILE ON PILGRIMAGE What if something happens at home while you are away on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela? What do you do when someone you love is in trouble, hundreds or thousands of miles away? My guest today is going to share her real life experience with that very thing. In this episode you are going to meet Natalie from near Portland, Oregon in the US. Her Camino story has – at least – two parts, one that has already happened and one that will happen in 2025. And it is so much more than a story about trouble at home!   WALK WITH ME IN 2025 Are you dreaming of walking the Camino Francés in 2025? I would love to help you make that dream a reality! Let me know you are interested by visiting my website and adding your name to the wait list for one of my 2025 groups. You can do all the details and get on the list here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ Can't or don't want to start with a group? Check the DIY-plus Camino planning program and get on that wait list instead! https://thecaminoexperience.com/diy-camino/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

In this episode of the 10 Adventures podcast, we dive deep into the world of the Camino de Santiago with Miguel Reguero, founder of Rutas Meigas, a specialist Camino operator. The Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, has surged in popularity over the years, attracting a diverse range of pilgrims, from families with young children to octogenarians seeking spiritual renewal.   Miguel shares insights into why the Camino continues to captivate people worldwide, touching on its rich history, cultural significance, and the role of social media in its recent resurgence. From the emotional journey of self-discovery to the camaraderie forged along the way, the Camino offers something for everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs.   We explore various Camino routes, from the iconic Camino Francés to the scenic Camino Portugués, highlighting the unique experiences and gastronomic delights each path has to offer. Whether you're drawn to the lush landscapes of Galicia or the rugged beauty of the Costa da Morte, there's a Camino route tailored to your preferences. Check out the links below or visit our website for more information and embark on your own Camino adventure today!   1). Camino Frances: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/last-100km-camino-de-santiago/)  Other Variations of the Camino Frances: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-frances-roncesvalles-logrono/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-frances-lagorno-burgos-tour/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-frances-burgos-leon-tour/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-frances-leon-o-cebreiro-tour/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-frances-o-cebreiro-santiago-tour/ 2). Camino Portugues: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/portuguese-camino-walking-tour/ 3). Camino Portugues Coastal: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-portuguese-coastal-way/ 4). Camino Ingles: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-ingles-english-way-walking-tour/ 5). Camino Primitivo: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-primitivo/ 6). Camino de Invierno: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-invierno-de-santiago-winter-tour/ 7). Via de la Plata: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/via-de-la-plata-last-100km-tour/ 8). Camino del Norte: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-santiago-northern-way-tour/ 9). Camino Muxia Finisterre: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/finisterre-way-camino-to-muxia/ 10). Route of Father Sarmiento: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/padre-sarmiento-camino-tour/ 11). Camino dos Faros: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/lighthouse-way-camino-dos-faros-tour/   About Us

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   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

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.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

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.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

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 women Slow Strollers on the Camino   Here are the books we talked about: Off the Road, by Jack Hitt How 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.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

WOACA ON THE CAMINO (huh?) Imagine you have a dream, a dream so big and so unfamiliar that you have no idea how it could ever become a reality. And honestly, the very idea of the dream becoming a reality actually scares you. Or maybe it exhilarates you. Maybe it makes your heart sing and your spirit soar.  You know you have to have it. You know this dream has to come to be.  For Alysa Golden and thousands of women like her, that dream is – or was – walking the Camino de Santiago.  In this episode I have the pleasure of connecting with Alysa to talk about how she is taking the idea of walking the Camino into reality in 2024. Here are some ways to connect with all the good stuff Alysa is bringing to the Camino community:  >> Get your copy of Hearing the Camino's Call: Buy it online or read the forward by Nancy here:  https://thecaminoexperience.com/woaca-the-camino/  >> Join the WOACA the Camino Facebook group (for women age 50+): search on Facebook for "WOACA the Camino" or follow this link.  >> Dig into the Camino Treasure Chest (for women age 50+) and make a donation to the Camino Love Fund: Access through the WOACA Facebook group or follow this link.   READY TO SAVE 20%? Get the special offer on Nancy's Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. If you are on my email list, the promo code will be in your inbox on Friday, February 23. Follow this link to get on my email list or go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/. As a thank you for joining my email list, I will immediately send you a free copy of my Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Note: if you don't see those top tips immediately, be sure to check your Spam or Junk folder.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

"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/   GET MORE GOOD STUFF ABOUT THE CAMINO Are you on my email list? Sign up today and get your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

Colonel Keith Cooper is a distinguished retired Infantry Army Colonel with a storied career that spans military service, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures. His journey began with a pivotal role at the Pentagon during the tragic events of 9/11, where he demonstrated exemplary leadership during a critical time in the nation's history. Following this, Colonel Cooper served in Iraq, contributing to the efforts in the region with dedication and valour.Transitioning seamlessly from military service to the corporate world, Colonel Cooper ascended to executive levels in three different corporations, showcasing his versatility and ability to thrive in diverse environments. Drawing upon his wealth of experience, he currently spearheads OneCoreConsultants, a dynamic LLC with a primary focus on aiding startups and small businesses within the aerospace industry. Through this venture, he continues to impart his leadership acumen and strategic insights to foster growth and success in the business realm.In a remarkable turn of events, Colonel Cooper recently embarked on a personal odyssey, taking an inspiring 34-day hiatus to walk the 500-mile Camino Francés across part of France and the entirety of Spain. This transformative journey not only reflects his physical endurance but also underscores his resilience and determination in the face of challenges.Adding yet another dimension to his multifaceted life, Colonel Cooper has embraced the role of an author. His book, "Taking the Mask Off, My Journey from Dr. Seuss to the Bible," invites readers to delve into the profound reflections and insights garnered from a life rich in experiences. In this literary endeavour, Colonel Cooper shares his evolution, weaving together anecdotes from his military service, corporate leadership, and the transformative pilgrimage on the Camino Francés.Colonel Keith Cooper's life story is a testament to the unwavering spirit of service, adaptability, and continual self-discovery. Whether navigating the complexities of military operations, guiding corporations to success, or offering valuable counsel to startups, his journey is an inspiration to all who seek purpose and meaning in their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.   HAS THIS PODCAST HELPED YOU GET READY FOR YOUR PILGRIMAGE ON THE CAMINO? Thank-you donations gratefully accepted. Please go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/donate/   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.     #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

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 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.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

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/   DON'T MISS THE NOT-BLACK FRIDAY, NOT-CYBER MONDAY OFFER!!! Add the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide to your holiday gift wish list and get on my email list to get the coming-soon special offer. When you sign up for my email list you also get your free copy of "Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists)." Sign up and get your tips here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

Today, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the completion of my Camino Francés hike in 2018, I've invited two friends to the show to share their Caminos this year. Beth Bakke Stenjhem went for her second Camino Francés earlier this year with some friends. It wasn't entirely plain sailing, with some nasty injuries along the way. Also today, Frank Levine and his family took on the Portuguese Camino, from Lisbon to Santiago. His story has solidified my plans for the same hike next year, though Dana and I intend to start from Porto for a two-week hike. Frank has kindly shared an email address if you have any Camino questions for him. It is hikinglevine@gmail.com We also hear about Joanne Flagg's ending at Springer Mountain, when she called me from the plaque within minutes of her completed thru-hike. She's our third full thru-hike this year, though Steve Nota also completed his hike from last year. Then, Jessica Lang-Wright is continuing her own battle against the elements in an attempt to complete her thru-hike by mid- to late-December. If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/guests/intake/ If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. You can also support our shows by visiting our online "Merch" store. Check it out at https://hrntradingpost.com/, or click on the store button on our network website at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

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!   WANT MORE TIPS ABOUT WALKING THE CAMINO? Get on my email list and you will be the first to know about the special holiday offer coming soon on my ultimate getting-started Camino programs. Plus, I will be in your inbox every Friday with more good stuff!  Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ and look for the pop-up sign-up form (on computer) or scroll down the home page to find the sign-up form (on smartphone). 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   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

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 . . . WANT MORE TIPS ABOUT WALKING THE CAMINO? Get on my email list and I will be in your inbox every Friday with more good stuff! Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ and look for the pop-up sign-up form (on computer) or scroll down the home page to find the sign-up form (on smartphone). 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.   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/   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

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   COACHING / MENTORING WITH NANCY 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. . #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

BEST ALBERGUE EXPERIENCES ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS! What makes an albergue the "best"? Find out what pilgrim Chad says about his top albergue experiences - and he names names! Here are the albergues and other places we mention in this episode: Hostel Suseia - The pilgrim's home, Zubiri Albergue de Peregrinos Parroquial, Grañon Casa de Peregrinos Emaús, Burgos Casa Susi, Trabadelo Albergue Camino y Leyenda, Trabadelo El Puente Peregrino, Trabadelo The Stone Boat, Rabanal del Camino Hotel O semáforo de Fisterra Also hear a (good) man's perspective on women's safety on the Camino and learn the meaning of "Ultreia et Suseia."   WANT MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PLANNING YOUR CAMINO? Get on my email list! (And get your free copy of my Top 10 Camibo Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Sign up on my website (https://thecaminoexperience.com/) or follow this link to go to the sign up page: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips   READY TO MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY IN 2024? Find out how I help first time pilgrims go from idea to their first steps on the trail. On my website: https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Or go directly to: Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide The DIY-plus Camino Planning Program Walk With Me - Camino Experience Groups Related: Listen to my first conversation with Chad, from when he was getting ready to walk the Camino Francés. (Season 2, episode 18) #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

NOT "HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE", BUT . . . How long do you want to take? I keep coming back to this question as I help pilgrims get started on their first ever pilgrimages on the Camino Francés. My guest today is going to take what would be considered by many a very slow walk on the Camino, from Sarria to Santiago. But for Judith, she is making the pilgrimage that meets her needs and capabilities. Judith has booked her accommodations and luggage transport with The Natural Adventure. You can learn more about this company and what they offer with a simple internet search, or by following this link.   BOOKING BEDS AND ROOMS FOR 2024 When should you start making your own reservations for 2024? Find out in this episode, and then here are some websites for those walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port.  >> Refuge Orisson: https://www.refuge-orisson.com/en  >> Auberge Borda: https://www.aubergeborda.com/en   LEARN HOW TO PLAN YOUR STAGES AND BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS With the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Plus:  >> Highlights and cool places to stay on the Camino Francés  >> How to get to Saint Jean Pied de Port from your home  >> How to book flights, trains, buses, and taxis  >> How to use the guidebooks and apps to get the most out of your experience  >> How to pack for the trip you want to take  >>  . . . and so much more! Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

+ 2 REASONS NOT TO WALK THE ENTIRE FRANCÉS ROUTE Jamie and I have one unwanted thing in common: we both last our Dad's recently. In this episode, Jamie shares why walking the Camino is the right thing for her to do during this time of grief. It is a story of love and friendship, as her best friend is joining her for the walk. WE also cover a number of other topics. For example: >> Have you ever wondered how many people are on the Camino at any one time? (Hint: thousands) And of those, how many will you meet? >> What is the difference between an albergue and a pensión? >> Why am I having trouble finding available accommodations? >> Is it really best to walk the Camino alone? >> Do I really need to schedule rest days?   GET ON MY EMAIL LIST! Why? 1) To get your copy of my Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). 2) So I can let you know about upcoming FREE webinars 3) So you can vote on when I should hold those webinars 4) So you will be the first to know when I have new programs and offers just for you, the first-time pilgrim The sign up form is on my webpage:  https://thecaminoexperience.com/ (You might have to scroll down the page a bit.) Be sure to confirm your subscription by opening the email with the Tips and downloading the PDF, or you won't get any other emails from me. While you are on my website . . . Be sure to check out all the ways I help first-time pilgrims just like you!   BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST Let me know you're interested and share with me a bit about your story on this webpage: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-guest-request-form/   Related: Here is the podcast episode I mentioned in this episode, the one on selecting your boots and socks and caring for your feet.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

IS IT SAFE FOR A WOMAN TO WALK THE CAMINO ALONE? Have you thought about this, if it's safe for a woman to walk the Camino alone? Kathy wasn't wondering before she walked, but she sure found out about safety for female pilgrims on her walk across Spain on the del Norte route. Pro-tip: Download the "AlertCops" app to your smartphone. (https://alertcops.ses.mir.es/publico/alertcops/en/) Here is a question Kathy probably was wondering about: What, exactly, does "the Camino provides" mean? Have you heard that phrase? Kathy found out pretty quickly what that means. She'll tell you all about it in this episode. We also talk at length about what albergues are really like and if you need to bring along a sleeping bag. Plus a couple more things - you'll see!   FREE WEBINAR! Coming up on Friday, September 15, 5pm, and Saturday, September 16, 9am (both California times). Topic: How long does it take to walk the Camino? Or, how long will YOU take to walk the Camino? Not in the US pacific time zone? No problem, here are some others: 5pm Friday in California is:  >> 8 PM US Eastern time zone  >> Saturday:  >> 1 AM in London and Dublin (sorry!)  >> 2 AM in Madrid (sorry!)  >> 8 AM in Taipei  >> 10 AM in Sydney  >> Noon in Auckland 9 AM Saturday in California is:  >> Noon PM US Eastern time zone  >> 5 PM in London and Dublin  >> 6 PM in Madrid  >> Sunday:  >> Midnight in Taipei (sorry!)  >> 2 AM in Sydney (sorry!)  >> 4 AM in Auckland (sorry!) The webinars will be held on Zoom. The only way to get the Zoom link is to join my email list. (Don't worry, I send only Camino-themed emails, and you may Unsubscribe at any time.) To join my email list, go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ and scroll down to the sign up form for Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). You can also click here to sign up for my email list and get the Top 10 Camino Tips. Be sure to confirm your subscription by opening the email with the Tips and downloading the PDF, or you won't get any other emails from me.   ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com   GOT QUESTIONS? I answer them all for my Camino Experience groups. Join me in Saint Jean Pied de Port and be one of the most confident pilgrims on the trail. Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

THIS SEASONED TRAVELER EXPECTS TO GET LOST ON THE CAMINO! In fact, getting lost is all part of the experience and adventure for Sean from Leeds in the United Kingdom. It takes the fear right out of wandering the wrong way. Sean shares why he is taking just a week to walk the Camino, and why he chose the Inglés route instead of the final 100 kilometers of one of the longer routes. GOT QUESTIONS? I answer them all for my Camino Experience groups. Join me in Saint Jean Pied de Port and be one of the most confident pilgrims on the trail. Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/. SAVE THE DATE! Free webinar coming up on Friday, September 15, 5pm, and Saturday, September 16, 9am (both California times). Topic: How long does it take to walk the Camino? Or, how long will YOU take to walk the Camino? Not in the US pacific time zone? No problem, here are some others: 5pm Friday in California is:  >> 8 PM US Eastern time zone  >> Saturday:  >> 1 AM in London and Dublin (sorry!)  >> 2 AM in Madrid (sorry!)  >> 8 AM in Taipei  >> 10 AM in Sydney  >> Noon in Auckland 9 AM Saturday in California is:  >> Noon PM US Eastern time zone  >> 5 PM in London and Dublin  >> 6 PM in Madrid  >> Sunday:  >> Midnight in Taipei (sorry!)  >> 2 AM in Sydney (sorry!)  >> 4 AM in Auckland (sorry!) The webinars will be held on Zoom. The only way to get the Zoom link is to join my email list. (Don't worry, I send only Camino-themed emails, and you may Unsubscribe at any time.) To join my email list, go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ and scroll down to the sign up form for Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Be sure to confirm your subscription by downloading the Tips or you won't get any other emails from me. ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

SURPRISES AND PLOT TWISTS ON THE CAMINO Andrea and Jason (from Season 2, Episodes 8 & 9) did plenty of planning for their Camino - and emotional and spiritual preparations, too - and they still had lots of surprises and challenges on and along the Way.  >> Can you ever really know what the Camino is until you get there?  >> How do you get through the tough times?  >> Does it get easier after the first day? Or . . . ever?  >> Have you really thought through your plan? Find out how Andrea and Jason answered these questions, and what they discovered about the best laid plans and "zero kilometer days."   JOIN MY MAILING LIST TO BE THE FIRST TO HEAR Registration opens on Friday, September 1 for all 2024 Camino Experience getting started groups. My email list will be the first to know the details and will receive a special offer just for them. Join the email list here [https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap] and receive my Camino Planning Roadmap as my gift to you.   SAVE THE DATES! Join me for a fun and inspirational webinar about walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port and learn how to make your dream of walking the Camino a reality in 2024.     Friday, September 15, 5:00 PM     Saturday, September 16, 9:00 AM (new time)     (Both California time) Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ to sign up for my email list and ensure you get all the information about the webinar.   ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

38 DAYS FROM SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT TO SANTIAGO . . . AND BEYOND I had the pleasure of talking with Trond, a professionally trained chef turned paramedic from Norway, just six days before he boarded a flight for France to walk the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port. We covered some of the questions you, too, may be asking: >> Are blisters just part of the Camino experience? >> Is it always like what you see in YouTube videos? >> Do you really need a Camino family? >> Should you plan to skip the meseta, from Burgos to León, on the Francés route? . . . and more. SAVE THE DATES! Join me for an informational webinar about walking the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port and learn how to make your dream of walking the Camino a reality in 2024.     Friday, September 15, 5:00 PM     Saturday, September 16, 9:00 AM (new time)     (Both California time) Go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ to sign up for my email list and ensure you get all the information about the webinar.   ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast  

16 WOMEN AND A CATHOLIC PRIEST Kim from Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the US, is getting ready to walk the Camino del Norte on a pilgrimage led by her parish priest. Why walk with a group? Why not take off on this adventure on your own? Kim shows us why it's important to answer these questions for yourself. We also talk about how to ensure you see the Botafumeiro at the pilgrim's mass, and what to do about those trekking poles when boarding the flight to Europe.   ALL ABOUT THE CAMINO PILGRIMAGE From the source, the Oficina de Acogida al Peregrino in Santiago de Compostela. Learn more here.   TO ACCESS THE LINKS IN THESE SHOW NOTES If you are not able to access the links in these show notes, please visit www.thecaminoexperience.com and go to the BLOG tab for all recent podcast episode show notes. Or, click on the logo of the podcast on the homepage of that website.   ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: youonthecamino@gmail.com   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast