On the trail with Skywalker P.J. 0 comments Hiking, Hiking series, My world, Photography Oct 26 Skywalker and fellow hiker going down Forrester’s Pass on the PCT. (photo courtesy of Bill Walker) Hiking long distances is hard enough. Going through the ups and downs of a trail, fighting through weather, people and anything else that might step in your way. There’s making sure you carry enough food to make up for all the calories you burn...

The first biq question an American pilgrim has is how to get to the Camino. The Camino Frances, which is the main route of El Camino de Santiago, begins at St. Jean’s Pied de Port in the very southern part of France. Most Americans choose to fly to either Madrid or Barcelona, and take the bus or train from there to Pamplona. In the high summer months, there is a bus that leaves each day from Pamplona at 2 in the afternoon and arrives at...

Even though it was not a holy year, The Camino had another great year. Pilgrims from around the world traversed the European continent on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino, of course, is one of the three great Christian pilgrimages (the other two to Jerusalem and Rome). The Germans were probably best represented of all the nationalities. This is because of the popular book on the Camino by famous comedian, Hape Kerkeling. The French...

There are more German pilgrims on El Camino de Santiago than any other nationality. That is probably because of the popular book by German comedian, Hape Kerkeling. It’s called, I’m Off Now, and sold 3,000,000 copies just in Germany. Before its publication, there were more French pilgrims. There are also many Italian bycicle riders on El Camino. Catholic nations such as Ireland and Poland are well represented, as well. Latin...

El Camino de Santiago may be the trail of the future. Last year saw almost 200,000 pilgrims attempt it. Probably the best thing about El Camino de Santiago is the number of people a person meets from all over the world.

Some people even refer to el Camino as "the European Divorcee trail." "It seemed like Europe's biggest singles bar," exulted one pilgrim.