Episodes
Monday Sep 16, 2024
5.7 - The Camiño de Taverneiro
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Our final episode for this season is an epic one as Wendy recounts her solo pilgrimage on the little-known Camiño de Taverneiro in Galicia. Spoiler alert: the spirit of the camino shines brightly on this route. Bo camiño!
Show Notes:
Links:
Wendy's summary of this camino: https://shorturl.at/Xdgo5
Guidebook for the Taverneiro: https://shorturl.at/LZbX6
Holy Year 2021 video featuring Carlos Núñez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5vtgonpuII
Places Mentioned:
Monção (Portugal)
Salvaterra de Miño
Arufe
Pedre
Codaseda
Couso
Monday Sep 09, 2024
5.6 - Summer in Santiago
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Wendy discusses spending several weeks in Santiago this summer. In particular, she talks about the advanced Galego language course she took, the feast of the apostle and the 'massification' of the pilgrimage. Buen camino!
Show Notes:
Wendy's course: 'Galego Sen Fronteiras' - https://cursoslinguagalega.academia.gal
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
5.5 - Camino de Invierno: Planning Tips
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this episode, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for planning a pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno, from stages to accommodation to alternate routes. ¡Buen camino!
Show Notes:
Resources:
PDF Guide - https://shorturl.at/6aHJG
Forum Planning Thread - https://shorturl.at/06juG
Gronze - https://www.gronze.com/camino-invierno
Main Tips:
- Take the Borrenes alternative to the Orellán lookout at Las Médulas, possibly staying in Villavieja on the first night and then Casa Rosa in Puente de Domingo Flórez on the second night.
- Take the alternate route between O Barco and A Rua on the other side of the river, up to the waterfall.
- Casa Rural options after Monforte: Pinheiro and Villariño, or the albergue at Diomondi for the church.
- Last 100km: consider staying at Casa Leiras in Dornelas and Reina Lupa, 10km from Santiago.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
5.4 - Camino de Invierno: Highlights
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount their pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno ('Winter Way') from Ponferrada to Santiago. ¡Buen camino!
Show Notes:
Places Mentioned:
Las Médulas - Roman Mine Site
Sil River Valley
Ribeira Sacra
Monte Faro
Animal Artwork - After A Rua
Daniel and the Wax Stamp - Lalín
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
5.3 - The Via Ellenica
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
In our third episode about Italian pilgrimages, Nick and Wendy recount their walk on the Via Ellenica, part of the Cammino Materano network in southern Italy. Buon cammino!
Show Notes:
Via Ellenica Website and Guidebook: https://camminomaterano.it/via/9/via-ellenica
The World Heritage Endpoints: Alberobello and Matera
The Gorge Towns: Masafra, Castellaneta, Laterza, Ginosa
Rock-Hewn Church: San Nicola
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
5.2 - The Magna Via Francigena
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
As we continue our exploration of pilgrimage routes in Italy, Nick recounts his solo walk on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily. Buon cammino!
Show Notes:
Main Attractions: Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento
Most Beautiful Villages/Towns: Sutera, Racalmuto
Nick's Best Sunset Spot at Agrigento: The east side of the Temple of Juno (Giunone)
Goat Art: Realised by Domenico Cocchiara; article (in Italian) with photos:
https://ripost.it/2023/08/15/le-capre-girgentane-di-domenico-cocchiara-sulle-vecchie-porte-di-30-comuni/
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
5.1 - The Via di Francesco
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
In the first episode of our fifth season, entitled 'Italian and Winter Ways', Nick recounts his pilgrimage on the Via di Francesco (Way of St. Francis) in central Italy. Buon cammino!
Show Notes:
Major Towns: Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Rieti
Other Places of Interest: La Verna Sanctuary, Cascata delle Marmore (the 'Roman' waterfall)
Entry into Rome: From Monte Sacro, consider taking the Via Nomentana (including a visit to the church of Saint Agnes Outside the Walls) to Porta Pia and from there into Rome, perhaps including San Giovanni in Laterano (St. John of Lateran) with the statue of St. Francis directly opposite the church.
Official Website: https://www.viadifrancesco.it/en/
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
4.5 - Madeira and the Caminho Real 23
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
4.4 - The Camino Inglés
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Nick and Wendy discuss their latest camino: the Camino Inglés (the English Way), including highlights, practicalities, and where the Inglés fits in the camino landscape. ¡Buen camino!
Show Notes:
3:30: Gronze Stages
24:00: Pilgrimage Traveler
Places mentioned on the Camino Inglés: Betanzos, Pontedeume, Miño, Bruma (the bed race), Sigüeiro.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
4.3 - Fátima
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Nick and Wendy discuss their experience in Fátima and their impressions of the famous Portuguese pilgrimage destination at the end of the Caminho do Mar. Spoiler alert: they were pleasantly surprised!