Whose Prayer Are You Carrying?
Some pilgrims walk carrying more than a pack — a name, a prayer, a promise made to someone who cannot walk.
Author: My Camino Bed
Pack a Question, Not Just a Bag
A simple spiritual packing practice for the weeks before the Camino: name what you carry, what you hope to release, and how you will care for yourself.
The Grace of Walking Beside Someone
The Camino is made not only by the road ahead, but by the small acts of care exchanged between pilgrims.
The Meseta: The Grace of Enough
Across the open plateau between Burgos and León, repetition can become prayer and emptiness can become spaciousness.
What Is the Question Beneath Your Journey?
A Camino intention is not an answer to force. It is a question you are willing to carry, one step at a time.
Packing for the Camino de Santiago: What to Bring
Walking the Camino de Santiago takes some thoughtful preparation, especially when it comes to your gear. Below is a practical rundown of what most pilgrims find useful to carry. Gear and clothing A well-fitted, durable backpack sized to your trip length Broken-in hiking shoes or boots with solid arch support and cushioned soles Breathable, moisture-wicking […]
Choosing the Right Pack Size for a 25km Day Hike
There’s no single “correct” backpack size for covering 25 kilometers in a day — it really comes down to a few key variables: how long you’ll be out, what the weather’s doing, how much gear you’re bringing, and what feels comfortable on your own back. That said, most hikers find that something in the 30–40 […]
Semana Santa on the Camino de Santiago
Holy Week turns the towns along the Camino de Santiago into something that stops you mid-stride. If you happen to walk the route in the days leading up to Easter, you’ll find the usual rhythm of the road interrupted in the best possible way. In cities like Burgos, León, and Santiago de Compostela itself, processions […]
Street Art along the Camino
The Camino de Santiago spans over 1,200 years of living history, and while it remains deeply rooted in its Romanesque and Gothic heritage, it continues to evolve as a dynamic and contemporary cultural space. Alongside the centuries of memories carried by countless pilgrims, modern artistic expressions have found a natural home here, engaging in a […]
Camino Francés re-opens between Astorga and Ponferrada
The Camino Francés route that passes between Astorga and Ponferrada has been reopened as of August 21st, 2025. Cleaner air along the way has permitted pilgrims to continue their journey forwards. This announcement comes from the Centre for the Protection of Natural Resources and Civil Protection in Castilla Y León. Smaller camino routes nearby remain […]