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Day 3 of My Camino de Appalachia

“Lo hace camino andar.”  The way is made by walking. “Solvitur Ambulando.” It is solved by walking. These are just two of the many phrases, mantras, and prayers that came across my lips hundreds, if not thousands of times during … Continue reading

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Day 2 of My Camino de Appalachia 2023

Maybe I should take a moment and explain my use of the phrase “Camino de Appalachia?” The Camino de Santiago is a famous 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain to a cathedral which is said to hold relics from the apostle James. … Continue reading

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Day 1 of My Camino de Appalachia 2023

The Way Is Made By Walking… That’s the title of a book by Arthur Paul Boers that I’ve been reading alongside of my Appalachian Trail pilgrimage this year. The book is about his experience on the Camino de Santiago, a … Continue reading

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