Instead of Chemo, I’m Walking the Camino!
June 27, 2011
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She had cancer. Her doctor recommended chemo. She booked a flight to Spain. This is where the Camino began — and where chemo ended. Continue reading
She had cancer. Her doctor recommended chemo. She booked a flight to Spain. This is where the Camino began — and where chemo ended. Continue reading
A son sits by his mother’s hospital bed and tries to make sense of what comes next. The pilgrimage isn’t just her idea — it’s both of theirs. Continue reading
What they called minimally invasive turned out to be anything but. She came through, stubborn and sore, already planning her next move. Continue reading
An 860-year-old guestbook for pilgrims on the Way of St. James has vanished. The Camino holds its mysteries even in the age of Google. Continue reading
Post-surgery, she didn’t rest. She posted on Facebook. Because of course she did. Recovery on her terms — always. Continue reading
Spaniards encountered in Brussels, bound for Israel. The Camino has a way of finding you before you’ve even laced up your boots. Continue reading
She was irascible, impatient, and insisting on hiking two days after surgery. The doctors had concerns. She had plans. Continue reading
Two great pilgrimages converge in Pamplona: the ancient Camino and the annual insanity of the Running of the Bulls. One is safer. Continue reading
Meet Julio — the guide, the character, the story within the story. Every Camino has someone who makes the miles make sense. Continue reading
