Spirit of the Camino

Sep 16 2024 40 ep. 41 mins 29
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Spirit of the Camino is a podcast about the unique and magical experience that is the Camino de Santiago. Join us on this adventure and discover the spirit of the camino for yourself!

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5.7 - The Camiño de Taverneiro

Sep 16 2024 60 mins  
Our final episode for this season is an epic one as Wendy recounts her solo pilgrimage on the little-known Camiño de Taverneiro in Galicia. Spoiler alert: the spirit of the camino shines brightly on this route. Bo camiño! Show Notes: Links: Wendy's summary of this camino: https://shorturl.at/Xdgo5 Guidebook for the Taverneiro: https://shorturl.at/LZbX6 Holy Year 2021 video feat

5.6 - Summer in Santiago

Sep 09 2024 29 mins  
Wendy discusses spending several weeks in Santiago this summer. In particular, she talks about the advanced Galego language course she took, the feast of the apostle and the 'massification' of the pilgrimage. Buen camino! Show Notes: Wendy's course: 'Galego Sen Fronteiras' - https://cursoslinguagalega.academia.gal

5.5 - Camino de Invierno: Planning Tips

Aug 13 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for planning a pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno, from stages to accommodation to alternate routes. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Resources: PDF Guide - https://shorturl.at/6aHJG Forum Planning Thread - https://shorturl.at/06juG Gronze - https://www.gronze.com/camino-invierno Main Tips: Take the Borrenes alternative to the Orell

5.4 - Camino de Invierno: Highlights

Jul 31 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount their pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno ('Winter Way') from Ponferrada to Santiago. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Places Mentioned: Las Médulas - Roman Mine Site Sil River Valley Ribeira Sacra Monte Faro Animal Artwork - After A Rua Daniel and the Wax Stamp - Lalín

5.3 - The Via Ellenica

Jul 20 2024 52 mins  
In our third episode about Italian pilgrimages, Nick and Wendy recount their walk on the Via Ellenica, part of the Cammino Materano network in southern Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes: Via Ellenica Website and Guidebook: https://camminomaterano.it/via/9/via-ellenica The World Heritage Endpoints: Alberobello and Matera The Gorge Towns: Masafra, Castellaneta, Laterza, Ginosa Rock-H

5.2 - The Magna Via Francigena

Jul 12 2024 35 mins  
As we continue our exploration of pilgrimage routes in Italy, Nick recounts his solo walk on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily. Buon cammino!Show Notes:Main Attractions: Palermo, Monreale, AgrigentoMost Beautiful Villages/Towns: Sutera, Racalmuto Nick's Best Sunset Spot at Agrigento: The east side of the Temple of Juno (Giunone)Goat Art: Realised by Domenico Cocchiara; article (in

5.1 - The Via di Francesco

Jul 06 2024 51 mins  
In the first episode of our fifth season, entitled 'Italian and Winter Ways', Nick recounts his pilgrimage on the Via di Francesco (Way of St. Francis) in central Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes: Major Towns: Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Rieti Other Places of Interest: La Verna Sanctuary, Cascata delle Marmore (the 'Roman' waterfall) Entry into Rome: From Monte Sacro, consider taking t

4.5 - Madeira and the Caminho Real 23

Aug 02 2023 50 mins  
In this episode, Nick and Wendy describe their adventurous nine-day hike around the Portuguese island of the Madeira on a historic trail, the Caminho Real 23. Show Notes:Caminho Real Association: Web | Facebook | Tracks

4.4 - The Camino Inglés

Jun 22 2023 38 mins  
Nick and Wendy discuss their latest camino: the Camino Inglés (the English Way), including highlights, practicalities, and where the Inglés fits in the camino landscape. ¡Buen camino!Show Notes: 3:30: Gronze Stages 24:00: Pilgrimage Traveler Places mentioned on the Camino Inglés: Betanzos, Pontedeume, Miño, Bruma (the bed race), Sigüeiro.

4.3 - Fátima

Jun 07 2023 38 mins  
Nick and Wendy discuss their experience in Fátima and their impressions of the famous Portuguese pilgrimage destination at the end of the Caminho do Mar. Spoiler alert: they were pleasantly surprised!