S5 Ep 17: An ”invasion of grace” on the Camino Francés with pilgrim John

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/

 

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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!

 

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