Stories, reflections, and fragments gathered on foot.
One Foot After the Other Requires the Right Shoe (and the Left)
A friend of mine lives by the “fashion first, safety second” mantra. Doubtful he will ever walk the Camino. Your shoes will carry you hundreds of kilometers across changing terrain—paved streets, rocky paths, forest trails, and everything in between.
A Pilgrim’s Botanical Journey
I grew up in farm country, but it wasn’t until our last Camino that I realized how little I had noticed about the crops my mom and dad loved to drive out to check on during a summer’s eve. I found myself moving through a living landscape—one that shifts with geography and altitude. From the vineyards of La Rioja to the forests of Galicia, the trail offers a daily lesson in botany and agriculture,
Art on the Camino: Expressions of the Pilgrim Spirit
Art on the Camino is as varied as the Pilgrims who walk it. Historically, the Camino was celebrated in sacred art. Romanesque sculptures along the route depicted Saint James, the pilgrimage, and the trials of faith. Magnificent cathedrals, with stained glass, altar pieces, and stone reliefs that tell the story of the apostle and the pilgrims who followed in his footsteps.
Cows on the Camino: Companions of the Quiet Path
While generally calm, cows are large animals and deserve space. Pilgrims are advised to approach with caution and respect, especially if calves are nearby. Most cows are accustomed to human presence and are indifferent to pilgrims passing by. However, it’s wise not to startle them or attempt to pet them.