Checking out Camino routes to walk next? The Camino Primitivo is a lesser known trail that has gained popularity in recent years. This path, called "The Original Way," was the first route walked in the 9th c. It spans over 200 miles & typically takes two or more weeks to [...]
San Diego's Balboa Park is a favorite place to spend an afternoon with the Pilgrim Pouch. Opened in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition, the park encompasses 1,200 acres & includes museums, an organ pavilion, art studios, tea house, gardens, & a Lily Pond with koi fish (& ducks!). The buildings [...]
The 13th c. bridge over the Gave d'Oloron river in Navarrenx Interested in a Chemin de St. Jacques walk across France? Consider the Via Podiensis, one of 4 main French trails that connect with Camino Frances in Spain (the others are Via Turonensis from Paris, Via Lemovicensis from Vezelay, [...]
JOURNEYS is a continuing series on the Pilgrim Pouch Peregrinations blog and features interviews with Camino walkers, writers, artists, travelers, & other creative seekers met in my wanderings. Guests are asked 5 questions that reflect adventures & discoveries on their unique life journeys. My guest today is traveler & chef [...]
JOURNEYS is a continuing series on the Pilgrim Pouch Peregrinations blog and features interviews with Camino walkers, writers, artists, travelers, & other creative seekers met in my wanderings. Guests are asked 5 questions that reflect adventures & discoveries on their unique life journeys. Today’s guest is Camino walker, traveler, & [...]
JOURNEYS is a continuing series on the Pilgrim Pouch Peregrinations blog and features interviews with Camino walkers, writers, artists, travelers, & creative seekers met in my wanderings. Guests are asked 5 questions that reflect adventures & discoveries on their unique life journey. Today’s guest is writer, hiker/backpacker, and adventurer [...]
JOURNEYS is a continuing series on the Pilgrim Pouch Peregrinations blog that features interviews with Camino walkers, artists, writers, travelers, & creative seekers met in my wanderings. Guests are asked 5 questions that reflect adventures & discoveries along their unique life journeys. Today’s guest is San Diego artist Johanna [...]
As part of the Pilgrim Pouch Peregrinations blog I’m introducing an ongoing series called JOURNEYS. It will feature interviews with Camino walkers, artists, writers, travelers, & creative seekers I’ve met in my ‘wanderings.’ I’ll be asking guests five questions that reflect adventures & discoveries along their unique life journeys. [...]
Although walking on the Road may not be possible for a while, it's a good time to start 'Camino dreaming'! Check out Camino Aragones, a 100 mile route that starts in the Pyrenees on the border of France & Spain (shown above). The Aragones is a 'less traveled' route [...]
A walk with the Pilgrim Pouch is a perfect way to celebrate spring! When you carry a lightweight bag it's easy to stop & smell the flowers, including at the Botanical Building in San Diego's Balboa Park. This historical building was originally constructed for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition and [...]