Via Francigena Phase One
We are doing the Via Francigena in two phases. This is the first post for phase 1, Canterbury, UK to Lausanne, Switzerland.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Paris)
St. Catherine and the Virgin. Courtyard of Convent, over the entryway. Translation from the French: " I have been established as a guardian... The protection of God is always there!"…
Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal from two pilgrims!
Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal from two pilgrims! Last month, we were blessed to visit the Daughters of Charity in Paris where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine…
Happy All Souls Day from two pilgrims
Happy All Souls Day Spiritual Works of Mercy Admonish the sinner Instruct the ignorant Counsel the doubtful Comfort the sorrowful Bear wrongs patiently Forgive all injuries Pray for the living…
Our Camino Portuguese Story
In May 2022, we completed the Camino Portuguese from Porto. This was our first time doing a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage -- imagine trekking hundreds of kilometers on paths that…
Camino Portuguese, Day 18: Our Extra Day in Santiago de Compostela
Best Rest Day Ever One of the best blessings of this whole trip was to not have specific time constraints. When we needed a rest day, we took one. When…
Camino Portuguese, Day 17: O Milladoiro to Santiago de Compostela
To Santiago! Short Day for Final Day Each step felt lighter today. We were walking with joy in our steps. Today felt like a graduation day, where we were anticipating…
Camino Portuguese, Day 16: Padrón to O Milladoiro
Padrón to O Milladoiro. Early Start The final stage, according to the Brierley guide, is walking from Padrón to Santiago. That wasn't our plan, 25Km is a huge day for…
Camino Portuguese, Day 15: Caldas de Reis to Padrón
Caldas de Reis to Padrón. They were Just Showing Off On the other side of the church was a van with the Spanish Civil Guard. The van was strategically placed…