Pilgrim Stories

"I've learned how strong I can be when I really want to do something and when I see my goal."

"If you get caught up in the day-to-day pain, frustrations, or inconveniences, it all starts to mount up. You have to remember it's a long journey, and just like life, it's going to have its ups and downs. Concentrate on the big picture. Be persistent."

"This path makes me feel many emotions and helps me connect with the emotions I should feel. I feel more every day."

"There's something very communal about the Camino. Everyone, on some level, is experiencing the same thing, and that in itself is motivating. There's a compassion and empathy that comes from it, too."

"The thing we've kept saying is that there's no one way to do the Camino—just like there's no one way to live your life."

"I feel much more alive and closer to God in nature. That's what motivated me the most: to spend some time alone and with God."

"Just try it! If you find the right time, everything can work out perfectly. And bring a potty."

"When I see people who need courage, I always recommend that they come here. You need courage to take this journey."