In a week, I'll take off for Porto to start my walk on the Portuguese Coastal Camino. I've considered what I should carry beyond the necessities of clothing, medications, maps, and travel documents. I've felt a need for symbols that will anchor me in my purpose. For many years, the scallop shell has been the … Continue reading Camino Bound: Symbols to Carry
walking the Camino de Santiago
The Camino is Calling
This past week was my third of training for the journey I want to take next June. I was talking with my younger son, Ross and described my travel plan. I told him I'd written a blog post and referred to taking a journey with more walking than I've ever done. Then I confessed, "I'm … Continue reading The Camino is Calling
Walking a Pilgrim’s Path
Last week I talked with my friend who had exciting news. She's leaving on Friday with a travel partner to walk the Camino. After years of not taking any vacations, she's spending six weeks trekking their path which is 500 miles. She's never gone on a pilgrimage, never set out on such a long trail … Continue reading Walking a Pilgrim’s Path
Connie Rosser Riddle 