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  • NOW WE LOOK AT OUR NOT-SUCCESSES

    In last week's episode we spent time reviewing our wins and successes for the year.

    This week we are moving on to the second step of the year-end process by listing our regrets and disappointments.

    Wait! This is not about beating yourself up or dragging yourself through the mud, or finding fault with who you are as a human being. If you are prone to self-criticism, I invite you imagine yourself setting down whatever you usually use to beat yourself up with – the frying pan, the baseball bat, the mean words. Agreed? Okay, let’s dive into this.

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  • THANK YOU 2024, AND GOODBYE! (WELL, ALMOST)

    As this episode releases on Tuesday, December 10, we have four Tuesdays left in 2024 and four episodes left in this season of the podcast. That timing feels perfect for me to share with you something I do every December to wrap up the year.

    In this episode and the next three, I am going to share with you my four-step end-of-year practice, in the hopes that you will find value in ending the year strong and setting a solid foundation for the New Year (which I am not-so-secretly hoping will be the year of your first Camino pilgrimage.)

    20% OFF DECEMBER 13th - 26th!

    Nancy's 12 days of Christmas (plus two more, but who's counting?!?) begins on Friday, December 13th, when I will be taking 20% off my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Through Boxing Day. Get the guide here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/getting-started-audio-guide/

    GET CAMINO CONTENT IN YOUR INBOX WEEKLY!

    How? Easy, join my email list. In addition to my weekly Friday email which is filled with Camino tips and stories, you will also receive my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up in the top 10 lists) and my Camino Planning Roadmap. Sign up here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/

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  • A "TRIP OF A LIFETIME" - FOR REAL!

    John covers all the bases as he shares his story of walking the Camino Francés in May and June 2024.

    Overnight in the Pyrenees? Check.

    Stay at a monastery? Check.

    Sing with the nuns? Check.

    Meet an undertaker who wants your business? Wait . . . check?

    Here are the places and helpful tools John referenced in this episode:

    >> Book your bed at Refuge Orisson: https://www.refuge-orisson.com/en or >> Auberge Borda: https://www.aubergeborda.com/

    >> Stay with the nuns in Santo Domingo de la Calzada: https://www.cister-lacalzada.com/albergue/

    >> Enjoy the vocal talents of the nuns in Carrion de los Condes: Albergue parroquial Santa María

    >> Retreat for a couple days at the San Salvador de Monte Irago Monastery in Rabanal del Camino: https://monteirago.org/en/

    >> Document your pilgrimage using the Find Penguins app: https://findpenguins.com/

    >> Grab one of the coveted 10 spots for lunch at the Parador Hotel in Santiago de Compostela: https://paradores.es/en/blog/pilgrims-treat-parador-santiago-de-compostela

    >> Get your Spanish language skills just right for the Camino with Maria Seco of Spanish for the Camino: https://spanishforcamino.com/

    BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH CAMINO COACHING with Nancy

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    Nail your pre-Camino confidence.

    Give your family or spouse the peace of mind to know that an expert has looked over all your plans, with Camino coaching with Nancy.

    Now scheduling for January 2025:https://thecaminoexperience.com/camino-coaching-with-nancy/

    WALK WITH ME IN 2025!

    Start building your Camino family now!

    If you want the freedom to walk the Camino your way, to walk at your own pace, take breaks when you need them, choose the accommodations – dorm rooms or private rooms – that suit your needs and budget, AND you want the confidence that comes from not starting out on this – I’ll say it – epic journey alone, start your pilgrimage with one of Nancy's Camino Experience groups: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    JOIN ME IN SAN FRANCISCO ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

    I will be talking briefly about WHY I walked the Camino de Santiago, and why it might be calling you, too.

    Where: Sports Basement store, 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA

    When: Sunday, December 15, 2025, 9:30 am to 11:15 am (I have the first 10-minute time slot)

    Who: YOU! Whether you are Camino-curious or your flights or booked . . . or if you have already walked one of the Camino routes, all are welcome.

    Hope to meet you there!

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU?

    That is the question pilgrim Danielle had to ask herself over and over again as she walked the Camino Francés in April and May 2024.

    And as she answered that question, she gradually learned to trust herself and to know that she did, in fact, know what is most important and what is also best for her.

    Danielle had the honor of carrying Tracy's backpack, and you can hear that whole story in Danielle's first interview, in season four, episode five.

    She is going to share with us the bumps she hit on the Road to Santiago, along with how she addressed those bumps. What kind of bumps? Illness, injury, anxiety, bad weather, and the unexpected physical toll of walking the Camino Francés.

    JOIN ME ON THE TRAIL IN 2025!

    Want to get your pilgrimage started in the best possible way, with all the support you need in the planning and preparation phases?

    I still have a few spots left in my May and September 2025 Camino Experience groups, and I would love for you to join us!

    Take the next step here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT

    Have you claimed your free Camino Planning Roadmap? How about my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists)?

    Get both delivered to your inbox when you join my email list. Here's how to do that: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap

    Let's get you off to a successful start!

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF . . . ?

    That seems to be the theme of Roger's pilgrimage on the Camino Francés!

    What happens if . . .

    . . . you become injured?

    . . . you need a dentist at 6:30 am on a Saturday in a small village in northern Spain?

    . . . you don't want to book accommodations in advance in July?

    Find out in this episode. And Roger has some well-earned, fabulous advice for first-time pilgrims.

    JOIN ME ON THE TRAIL IN 2025!

    Want to get your pilgrimage started in the best possible way, with all the support you need in the planning and preparation phases?

    I still have a few spots left in my May and September 2025 Camino Experience groups, and I would love for you to join us!

    Take the next step here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • SHIFTS HAPPEN ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS

    Back today with a story of peace from one of the pilgrims who you met in season four (episode six) – Joshua from Corpus Christi, Texas. It is also a story of plot twists and disappointments. But in true Camino fashion, the trail brought it all full circle, and Josh found out what blessings really feel like.

    Like many of my guests in this season of the podcast, Josh’s biggest lesson came from the adversity he experienced on the trail, and it’s a lesson I am taking to heart right now. Spoiler alert: it’s something about moving forward no matter what.

    In last week’s episode I talked about how to deal with uncertainty – on the Camino and at home. Josh’s experience on the Camino perfectly echoes a few of the strategies I shared – especially the idea to connect with community (code name: Camino family).

    WALK WITH ME IN 2025!

    Ready to find the peace and life-shifts that come from walking the Camino Francés?

    If you are dreaming of walking the Camino in 2025 but are hesitant to venture out on your own, I would love for you to grab one of the last two spots* in my May Camino Experience group or one of the five spots left* in the September group.

    Here's where to get all the details and to take your first step: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    *Available as of November 11, 2024

    I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

    I love hearing from my listeners - what you like, what you find most useful, what you want more of. I would especially love to hear how you are using the 6 strategies for dealing with uncertainty from last week's episode.

    You can reach me at [email protected] or [email protected]

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • WHEN THE WORLD IS CRAZY AND LIFE IS UNCERTAIN

    Our topic today is dealing with uncertainty, and I have been thinking about this a lot lately. About two weeks ago I noticed that I was feeling really anxious, super worried, and nervous about the outcome of the upcoming election.

    But I won’t be talking about politics because that’s not what we are here for. We are here to get you ready for your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, to inspire you to make that dream a reality. But what about the rest of reality? What about the things going on in the world and in our communities that aren’t so inspiring and are definitely not dream-like?

    In this episode I am going to draw some parallels between how we deal with uncertainty in our daily lives and how we deal with uncertainty on the Camino.

    HELP THE FLOOD-DEVASTATED REGION OF VALENCIA, SPAIN

    If you would like make a donation to support the relief efforts for the recent devastating floods in the Valencia region of Spain, please check out the resources shared by Americans-living-on-the Camino Kelli and Jeff Fields. Here is the specific page on the website: https://vivaespanamovingtospain.com/2024/11/02/valencia-flood-relief/

    WALK A LABYRINTH, FIND PEACE

    One of the things I will be doing on election day to find some quiet amidst the noise is a meditative walk on a labyrinth in my neighborhood. led by my friend Mary.

    If you are in the Santa Rosa/Rohnert Park, California, area and you would like to join us on Tuesday, November 5, we will be at Doratea Park in Rohnert Park at 5 PM. To get directions on Google maps or similar, use "Donna Ct Rohnert Park."

    You can find a labyrinth near you using this tool: https://labyrinthlocator.org/

    And to find out more about labyrinths in general, check out this website: https://veriditas.org/

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • CAN YOU FIND VEGAN FOOD IN SPAIN?

    My guest today, Kurt, from Palm Springs, California, follows a vegan diet, which is sometimes difficult to do in Spain. But it doesn’t have to define your pilgrimage. He has some great tips for finding vegan and vegetarian food amidst the landscape of pork-based meal options.

    Kurt is a fairly speedy walker, and his pace did help define his experiences. And he did something I recommend every first-time pilgrim does and does thoroughly – he trained for the physical challenge of the walk. He is going to share with you how that helped define his experience. Spoiler alert: Training makes a difference!

    And he is going to share his perspective on Day One walking on the Francés route, from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles in one day – what that experience is like for a first-time pilgrim filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. What does lie ahead? In a word, the unknown.

    How to get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience? That’s in this episode, too!

    GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT

    Have you claimed your free Camino Planning Roadmap? How about my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists)?

    Get both delivered to your inbox when you join my email list. Here's how to do that: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap

    Let's get you off to a successful start!

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • IT'S NOT ABOUT THE WEATHER!

    Coming to you today with another healthy dose of reality on the Camino Francés. This week you will hear from Melissa, who you met in season 4, episode 10. Melissa had a plan to walk the Camino as a way to reclaim what she remembered as her "bad-ass self from her 20s". Who wouldn’t want that, right?

    Melissa had a few surprises along the Way, including a vastly different experience of the meseta than she had expected.

    She discovered why you don’t want to rush the start of your pilgrimage and why the end – from Sarria to Santiago – isn’t as bad as people say it is.

    Melissa lost a few things and ended up finding even more than she lost.

    She almost went home due to illness but by sticking with it she discovered something very significant, which you are going to hear about.

    And Melissa is going to share her pro tip for getting a bed at Refuge Orisson, which is one of the places you can stay to break the first giant stage out of Saint Jean Pied de Port into two smaller stages.

    RIDE A HORSE UP THE BIG MOUNTAIN TO O'CEBREIRO

    Would you like to add a different and unique experience to your pilgrimage and take an easier path up the mountain to O'Cebreiro? You can make that climb on horseback! Reservations are essential.

    Contact:

    Victor [email protected]

    JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO IN 2025!

    My Camino Experience groups start in Saint Jean Pied de Port on May 10 and September 14. Join me? All the details are here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • PLOT TWISTS AND DEEP CONNECTIONS

    Day two: plot twist. And that's the day that set the tone for the entire pilgrimage for John and his son.

    In this episode, you will hear how John describes the impact of that day as well as lyrics from his Lizard Song, how their rain gear worked out, and what's next for this now-Camino family.

    FREE MINI-WEBINAR: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

    What is it really like to walk the Camino Francés? I will show you - through photos and stories from the trail from this year - in a free mini-webinar coming up soon. And I will share my list of top four ingredients for a successful start on the Camino.

    But only if you are on my email list! Join the list and get your free copy of Nancy's Camino Planning Roadmap by following this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap

    Full disclosure: This is also a promotional event for my two 2025 Camino Experience groups. Learn more about starting your Camino with Nancy: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    Hope to see you on the 24th!

    Listening to this episode after that date? For current information on what Nancy has going on, join the email list and go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/

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  • PILGRIMAGE BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE

    Fiona walked the Camino Frances in 2023 and now she is hooked on walking pilgrimages!

    This year she took on two new routes, and she has a third one - not a Camino - planned for later this year. And then next year she plans to become a "dual pilgrim" by walking the Kumano Kodo in Japan.

    Here are the resources we talk about in this episode:

    The Kerry Camino in Ireland, https://www.caminosociety.ie/

    Kumano Kodo in Japan, https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/kumano-kodo

    MAKE YOUR DREAM OF WALKING THE CAMINO A REALITY

    Walking the Camino Francés is a huge undertaking. But you don't have to dive into this all on your own. Instead, you can start your journey with a group and then venture out on your own!

    Find out how here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    Registration is now open for my May 2025 Camino Experience group, and registration opens soon for my September 2025 group.

    Follow this link to let me know you are interested.

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • LIVING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL ON THE CAMINO

    Pastor Rich takes his faith out for a long walk as a way to get to know God and his daughter-in-law better. Along the Way he finds a deeper sense of compassion and an understanding of what it means to walk through pain.

    I met Rich through my email list, and I am so glad I did! He brings his kind, gentle spirit to this post-Camino conversatation and shares four words that could change your life.

    I'VE GOT MORE GREAT CAMINO INFO FOR YOU!

    Starting with my Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists), and then more Camino-themed info in your inbox every week. To get the tips and get on the list, follow this link: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips

    MAKE YOUR DREAM OF WALKING THE CAMINO A REALITY

    Walking the Camino Francés is a huge undertaking. But you don't have to dive into this all on your own. Instead, you can start your journey with a group and then venture out on your own!

    Find out how here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    Registration is now open for my May 2025 Camino Experience group, and registration opens soon for my September 2025 group.

    Follow this link to let me know you are interested.

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • A DEEPER CONNECTION TO NATURE BRINGS A DEEPER CONNECTION TO SELF

    Kate was pretty clear on why she was walking the Camino. As a nurse, she was feeling beyond burned out after the intensity of pandemic and the huge impact it had on people serving in her profession. She wanted to focus on well-being, and actually discover a deeper meaning of what those words meant. That she did.

    In her quest for well-being, Kate discovered what she now recognizes as the Aboriginal practice of "Dadirri", which is the practice of deep inner listening and quiet still awareness that connects us and nurtures spiritual well-being resident in the indigenous people of her home country of Australia.

    For a visual introduction to Dadirri, check out this video on YouTube.

    READY TO MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY?

    Let's get started together!

    Join Nancy's next DIY-plus Camino planning program, which starts in October. Our first group planning and coaching call is scheduled for November 7. Get all the details and register here:

    https://thecaminoexperience.com/diy-camino/

    If you prefer to start your Camino with a small group, and then venture off on your own, consider joining one of Nancy's Camino Experience groups. Registration is now open for the May 2025 group, and early registration begins for the September 2025 wait list on October 7. Details and registration here:

    https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    A SIMPLE WAY TO PLAN YOUR STAGES ON THE FRANCÉS ROUTE

    Here is one of my favorite tools to make your stage-by-stage plan on the Camino Francés: https://godesalco.com/

    Just a heads up: this tool doesn't include all the alternative paths, so you will want to consult a guidebook or app and adjust your plan to be sure you don't miss any of those.

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • WALKING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

    Chad has now walked the Francés and Primitivo routes, plus the Camino Portuguese from both Lisbon and Porto. But it's not about how many routes or how many times he has walked. He's not keeping score.

    What matters most about pilgrimage? Chad explores this question as well as the role of his shadow on and off the trail.

    On his most recent pilgrimage, Chad walked to honor the life of a beloved family-by-choice second son. He shares this story as well as how he brings the Camino back home into his daily life.

    WALK WITH ME IN 2025

    Registration is now open for my May 2025 Camino Experience group - only 2 spots left!

    Early registration opens for my September 2025 group on October7, and the first 10 people on that wait list are guaranteed a spot in the group.

    Find out all about how we get started together and let me know you are interested here.

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • AN EPIC, TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY FROM LE PUY TO SANTIAGO

    Join me as pilgrim Nysie shares her journey from Le Puy, France, to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Along the way she discovers that bumps in the road are an essential part of the transformation found by walking the Camino de Santiago.

    With higher highs and lower lows than every before experienced, Nysie finds her power and comes home strong and even more determined.

    Nysie walking into the plaza in front of the Cathedral

    Here is the blog post in which I share Chad's version of Nysie's arrival story, including the video he made. (You might want to have some tissues on hand.)

    Follow Nysie's art journey here: https://www.nysiehurstart.com/

    MEET ME IN PAMPLONA?

    If you will be in Pamplona on September 10 & 11, drop me a quick email and let's see if we can meet up for a café con leche or a pintxo or two. Email: [email protected]

    CHECK OUT GEORGE AND JOHN'S STORY

    George and John walked the Camino Frances from Saint Jean Pied de Port in honor of the memory of George's friend Aaron. You can listen to this incredibly moving two-part story in season two, episode 19 and season one, episode 1 of this podcast series.

    READY TO MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY ?

    I am right there with you! Find out how to make it happen here.

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • INTENTION AND ATTITUDE ARE EVERYTHING

    What do you do when your pilgrimage gets "rained out"? How do you cope with walking in the snow?

    Joycelyn shares how the motivation and intention behind your pilgrimage can set the tone and bring the experience you are seeking.

    She and Nidia (from episode 3) shared an incredible journey on the Camino Francés and even added a third generation to a real "Camino family."

    TELL ME YOUR STORY!

    Has this podcast helped you get started on your pilgrimage? I would love to hear how. Drop me an email: [email protected]

    Join me on the Camino in 2025? Here's how.

    Wishing you a beautiful journey!

    ~ Nancy

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • . . . ABOUT THE WEATHER

    Nidia's story shows us that having an incredible, life-impacting pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago isn't dependent on the weather. What is it dependent on?

    Listen in to hear Nidia's moving and inspiring stories of love, faith, and connection.

    To listen to Nidia's before-the-Camino interview, check out episode 16 in season three.

    GO FROM CAMINO DREAM TO REALITY

    With the Camino Experience. Everything you need to get started on your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. https://thecaminoexperience.com/

    Get your free copy of Nancy's Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Go here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • PILGRIMS HELPING PILGRIMS, THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE

    Cinda’s story shows us that trail angels are everywhere. In fact, YOU might be a trail angel to someone on the Way. What gifts do you have to give?

    Cinda shares with us how training walks do and don’t prepare you for the rigors of walking the Camino. She discovers the joy of movement and the delight of connecting with others who are headed in the same direction with a similar purpose. And she shares with us the internal battle of taking a taxi or not, and how she resolved that for herself. That and more.

    GO FROM CAMINO DREAM TO REALITY

    With the Camino Experience. Everything you need to get started on your pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. https://thecaminoexperience.com/

    Get your free copy of Nancy's Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Go here: https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/tips

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • SHOULD WALKING THE CAMINO COME WITH A WARNING LABEL?

    In season five of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast you are going to hear some amazing stories of perseverance, courage, determination, adventure, and community. Stories of shared meals, life-changing conversations, and new friendships, trail tested and built to last.

    You are also going to hear that things didn’t always go as planned. In fact, sometimes things went completely sideways. You are going to hear about injuries, illnesses, lost items, getting lost on the trail, boots that gave out, unexpected expenses that blew the budget, accommodations that were unexpectedly far away from the center of town, and missed transportation connections.

    These stories have prompted me to ask the question: Should walking the Camino come with a warning label? And if yes, what would it be?

    Episode one answers those questions and introduces you to the pilgrims stories coming your way this season.

    Here are the pilgrims you will be hearing from, along with the season and episode of our first conversation, in case you would like to refer back to them:

    Chad - S2 Ep 18, S3 Ep 12Fiona - S3 Ep 3, 20Nidia - S3 Ep 16Danielle - S4 Ep 5Josh - S4 Ep 6Nysie - S4 Ep 9Melissa - S4 Ep 10Kate - S4 Ep 12Cinda - S4 Ep 13John V - S4 Ep 14

    Plus peregrinos Kurt, John M, and Rich, who you haven't yet met!

    JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO IN 2025

    If you would like to find out why people start their pilgrimages with the Camino Experience, check out the Walk-with-me page on my website, https://thecaminoexperience.com/

    Don't want to start your Camino with a group? Then check out my DIY-plus Camino planning program and get all the great content my groups get, plus access to the same six group planning and coaching calls as the pilgrims in my groups. Go to my website, above, and click on DIY Camino on the home page menu.

    You can also get on my email list to get advance notice of what I have coming up for first-time pilgrims planning to walk the Camino Francés. As a thank you for signing up, you will immediately receive a free copy of my Top 10 Camino tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). Sign up on my website or by following this link.

    I can't wait to hear from you!

    [email protected]

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast

  • FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON FOUR!

    Thank you for joining me for this fourth season of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast. I hope you have enjoyed the season and are many steps closer to taking your first steps on your chosen Camino route.

    Need more assistance getting started?

    2025 CAMINO EXPERIENCE GROUP REGISTRATION STARTS SOON!

    Let me know you are interested in joining one of my 2025 groups here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/

    Get on my email list so you are the first to know when registration opens (and get your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap): https://pages.thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap

    Prefer email? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected]

    NANCY'S SPRING 2024 ACCOMMODATIONS

    Pension San Lorenzo, Nájera: https://pensionsanlorenzo.es/?lang=en

    Casa Victoria, Cirueña: reserve on https://www.booking.com/

    Apartmento Mirador de Grañon, Grañon: reserve on https://www.booking.com/

    Albergue Caminante, Belorado: reserve on https://www.booking.com/

    Hotel San Anton Abad, Villafranca Montes de Oca: https://www.hotelsanantonabad.com/

    Casa Rural El Brocal, Fresno de Rodilla: https://www.atapuercarural.com/en/

    Hotel Cuéntame La Puebla, Burgos: https://hotelcuentamelapuebla.hotelescuentame.com/

    HOW TO FIND THE RIVER ROUTE INTO BURGOS

    When walking into Burgos, the most beautiful route is along the river. The Wise Pilgrim app has the best mapping of this route. And here are some general directions:

    Follow the trail markers from AtapuercaPass through the village of Cardeñuela RiopicoPass through the village of Orbaneja RiopicoCross the highway overpassTake the first left turn and follow the dirt path, not the streetContinue for about 45-50 minutes to the town of CastañaresCross the road and continue on to the riverCross the river and turn right, then follow the trail markers through the park and along the river, all the way to BurgosLUGGAGE TRANSPORT COMPANIES

    Donkey Service, from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Refuge Orisson and Roncesvalles: https://sites.google.com/view/donkeyservice/transport-bagages-en

    Express Bourricot: https://www.expressbourricot.com/

    Jacotrans, discount code = DAG: https://www.jacotrans.es/en/

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

    For all your pilgrim gear needs in Pamplona, visit the Caminoteca shop: http://caminoteca.com/

    To take the worry out of booking your accommodations, check out the Concierge Service offered by Pilgrim Paths: https://pilgrimpaths.com/

    Wishing you a beautiful planning journey,

    ~ Nancy

    #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast