The Camino Cafe

In this conversation, we caught up with Roger, who we last spoke with when he was in Astorga in mid-August (Season 1, Episode 28). Since then, he completed his Camino, returned home to Seattle, and made a major life change. Ruth, his partner, joined us for part of this conversation as she met Roger in Sarria and they walked on together to Santiago. Roger’s walk did check off a major bucket list item, but his main intention was to connect with people he met as he walked. Along the way, he formed very deep bonds with fellow pilgrims. We talk about doing a Camino the way you want to do it without shame. Roger faced judgment during his walk for taking a taxi and on social media for a daring photo by the 100km Marker. Roger also discusses what it was like to walk with 2 major celebrities that were walking at the same time he was. Ruth added so much to the conversation when she joined us. She talked about her own pilgrimage, changes she saw in Roger after he had been walking for several weeks, and how fun it was to meet all of his pilgrim friends. Both, Roger and Ruth, talked about the challenges in walking with someone and what it’s like when your partner meets you for the last part of your journey. I think Roger and Ruth are just delightful and I would’ve been honored to have walked any stage with them. You can connect with Roger on his popular podcast, “The Crossing It Off Podcast, What’s on your Bucket List?” I hope you will give his podcast a listen and that you enjoy their Camino stories.

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The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.

Connect with Jackson:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR
The Camino Cafe Pilgrim Family:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
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Spanish for the Camino Facebook
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.
Camino Concierge IG
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The Stone Boat Guest House
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The Spirit of the Camino

Live in the moment

Welcome each day – its pleasures and its challenges

Make others feel welcome

Share

Feel the spirit of those who have gone before you

Imagine those who will follow you

Appreciate those who walk with you today

It's time for our annual update from the Board of the American Pilgrims on the Camino! In this episode you will meet the following Board Members:

Steve Lynch - Board Chairman

Joe Curro Chapters - Committee Chair

Tom Labuzienski - Membership Committee Chair

Ruben Mendoza - Grants Committee Chair

We had a lovely conversation about the Camino, the mission of the organization, highlights from the recent Annual Pilgrim Gathering, the upcoming Hospitalero training, how we can support The Camino by becoming members of the organization, and recent grants awarded to just name a few items. It was a pleasure to sit down with the board members and see how they are personally giving back and how the organization is giving back to The Camino. I am impressed with all they are doing and I hope after meeting the board members here, that you will join the group if you aren't already a member!

American Pilgrims on The Camino website: https://americanpilgrims.org/

Hospitalero Training - The next training session will be held in Stanchfield, MN June 17-19, 2022. June 2022 Hospitalero Training Session.

Become a member visit this link: membership

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The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song was made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney.
Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

When Whidbey Island Native, Andy, reached out to me to tell me his Camino story, he had no idea that Dan Mullins had mentioned him to me months ago. As soon as I read his message learning he was bringing his 8th-grade daughter, Lily, to Spain to walk soon, I was even more intrigued. I enjoyed our chat so much. I love that Andy has made a promise to both his daughters that once they reach 8th grade, he will take them on a Camino Pilgrimage. Andy feels the Camino has helped him to better deal with anxiety and some challenging health issues with Graves disease. The story of his first Camino is really moving, including how he had to abandon it and return to finish. He and his family are currently living in Germany. He and Lily are now walking from Leon to the end of the world. We will meet up in Santiago when they arrive for a follow-up interview. Stay tuned!
To connect with Leigh:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan

The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song is made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney. Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

The Camino Cafe Pilgrim Family:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
Spanish for the Camino IG
Spanish for the Camino Facebook
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.
Camino Concierge IG
Camino Concierge Facebook
The Stone Boat Guest House
https://www.thestoneboat.com/caminocafepodcast

I was so glad to hear about this 12 Step approach for walking the Camino. In this interview, we discuss how walking the Camino gave founders, Mark Lane-Holbert and Bob Shea, the idea to start a Camino specially designed for anyone currently in any type of 12 Step Program or anyone supporting someone in a program. We also discuss their upcoming Recovery Caminos happening this May and September. There's still room in both groups, so if you know of anyone that may be interested, please feel free to share this information. They also run a virtual Recovery Camino on Camino for Good. Thanks to Mark and Bob for so generously leading this important effort for the Camino Community! Recovery Camino
Recovery Camino website https://recoverycamino.com/
Recovery Camino Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryCamino/
Mark's website https://www.runninganthropologist.com/
Bob's website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Fqu5_jAQLNTNXUobe-How
Virtual 12 Step Camino on Camino for Good https://caminoforgood.com/
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The Camino Cafe Podcast Family
Spanish for the Camino https://spanishforcamino.com/
Camino Concierge http://caminoconcierge.com/
The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song was made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney.
Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

Nagela Ampudia first came to my attention after reading her posts on the Camigas Facebook Group. Her posts were raw, real and so intriguing to me. I’ve been following her journey ever since and our schedules finally matched up for a chat. I have such deep affection for Nagela. She’s a great storyteller, a precious pilgrim, with tremendous courage in being vulnerable and authentic. In this interview, you will hear about her walk on The Camino Frances, the many challenges she faced and overcame, and the transition back to her life afterward. I hope you enjoy meeting Nagela as much as I did! Thanks, Nagela, for coming to The Camino Cafe! The interview is also available on our YouTube Channel.

Nagela’s Camino Documentary https://youtu.be/B379g9_FY-4

Nagela’s Website https://liosuelo.com/
The Camino Cafe Podcast
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/216352732761518
Email mailto://leighbrennan+thecaminocafepodcast@gmail.com
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-cafe/id1562037974
Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2djuHOofIXhSkrXUdP1NZ4
The Camino Cafe Podcast Family
Spanish for the Camino https://spanishforcamino.com/
Camino Concierge http://caminoconcierge.com/
The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song was made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney.
Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR