General information and history concerning the Camino de Santiago.
There is nothing more iconic than the Camino Shell. They are used on signs and sidewalks to mark the way to Santiago along numerous routes, and actual shells are worn by pilgrims almost ubiquitously. But the origin story of this symbolic scallop is somewhat mysterious. Santiago Since the Camino is literally the way of St. … Continue reading The Camino Shell
"For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come." (Hebrews 13:14) A pilgrimage is different than a vacation, hiking excursion, or a road trip. It has a lot to do with motivations and expectations, as well as the experience of the journey itself. Pilgrim or Tourist? Shortly after … Continue reading What is a Pilgrimage?
This is a new blog I have made for my cousin and I to report on our upcoming Camino plans. You can follow the whole thing chronologically or click on the author to see our posts separately. ¡Buen Camino! It was about 5 years ago that I first heard of the Camino de Santiago - … Continue reading Introduction to Camino MMXX
Backcountry Pilgrim 