Spirit of the Camino

Nick Leonard
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Spirit of the Camino

Spirit of the Camino is a podcast about the unique and magical experience that is the Camino de Santiago. Join us on this adventure and discover the spirit of the camino for yourself!

  1. SEP 16

    5.7 - The Camiño de Taverneiro

    Our final episode for this season is an epic one as Wendy recounts her solo pilgrimage on the little-known Camiño de Taverneiro in Galicia. Spoiler alert: the spirit of the camino shines brightly on this route. Bo camiño! Show Notes: Links: Wendy's summary of this camino: https://shorturl.at/Xdgo5  Guidebook for the Taverneiro: https://shorturl.at/LZbX6  Holy Year 2021 video featuring Carlos Núñez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5vtgonpuII Places Mentioned: Monção (Portugal) Salvaterra de Miño Arufe Pedre Codaseda Couso

    1h 1m

  2. SEP 9

    5.6 - Summer in Santiago

    Wendy discusses spending several weeks in Santiago this summer. In particular, she talks about the advanced Galego language course she took, the feast of the apostle and the 'massification' of the pilgrimage. Buen camino! Show Notes: Wendy's course: 'Galego Sen Fronteiras' -  https://cursoslinguagalega.academia.gal

    29 min

  3. AUG 13

    5.5 - Camino de Invierno: Planning Tips

    In this episode, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for planning a pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno, from stages to accommodation to alternate routes. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Resources: PDF Guide - https://shorturl.at/6aHJG  Forum Planning Thread - https://shorturl.at/06juG  Gronze - https://www.gronze.com/camino-invierno Main Tips: Take the Borrenes alternative to the Orellán lookout at Las Médulas, possibly staying in Villavieja on the first night and then Casa Rosa in Puente de Domingo Flórez on the second night.  Take the alternate route between O Barco and A Rua on the other side of the river, up to the waterfall.  Casa Rural options after Monforte: Pinheiro and Villariño, or the albergue at Diomondi for the church. Last 100km: consider staying at Casa Leiras in Dornelas and Reina Lupa, 10km from Santiago.

    44 min

  4. JUL 31

    5.4 - Camino de Invierno: Highlights

    In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount their pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno ('Winter Way') from Ponferrada to Santiago. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Places Mentioned: Las Médulas - Roman Mine Site Sil River Valley Ribeira Sacra  Monte Faro Animal Artwork - After A Rua Daniel and the Wax Stamp - Lalín

    38 min

  5. JUL 20

    5.3 - The Via Ellenica

    In our third episode about Italian pilgrimages, Nick and Wendy recount their walk on the Via Ellenica, part of the Cammino Materano network in southern Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes:  Via Ellenica Website and Guidebook: https://camminomaterano.it/via/9/via-ellenica  The World Heritage Endpoints: Alberobello and Matera The Gorge Towns: Masafra, Castellaneta, Laterza, Ginosa Rock-Hewn Church: San Nicola

    52 min

  6. JUL 13

    5.2 - The Magna Via Francigena

    As we continue our exploration of pilgrimage routes in Italy, Nick recounts his solo walk on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily. Buon cammino!Show Notes:Main Attractions: Palermo, Monreale, AgrigentoMost Beautiful Villages/Towns: Sutera, Racalmuto Nick's Best Sunset Spot at Agrigento: The east side of the Temple of Juno (Giunone)Goat Art: Realised by Domenico Cocchiara; article (in Italian) with photos:https://ripost.it/2023/08/15/le-capre-girgentane-di-domenico-cocchiara-sulle-vecchie-porte-di-30-comuni/

    35 min

  7. JUL 6

    5.1 - The Via di Francesco

    In the first episode of our fifth season, entitled 'Italian and Winter Ways', Nick recounts his pilgrimage on the Via di Francesco (Way of St. Francis) in central Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes: Major Towns: Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Rieti Other Places of Interest: La Verna Sanctuary, Cascata delle Marmore (the 'Roman' waterfall) Entry into Rome: From Monte Sacro, consider taking the Via Nomentana (including a visit to the church of Saint Agnes Outside the Walls) to Porta Pia and from there into Rome, perhaps including San Giovanni in Laterano (St. John of Lateran) with the statue of St. Francis directly opposite the church. Official Website: https://www.viadifrancesco.it/en/

    52 min

  8. 08/02/2023

    4.5 - Madeira and the Caminho Real 23

    In this episode, Nick and Wendy describe their adventurous nine-day hike around the Portuguese island of the Madeira on a historic trail, the Caminho Real 23. Show Notes:Caminho Real Association: Web | Facebook | Tracks

    50 min
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Spirit of the Camino is a podcast about the unique and magical experience that is the Camino de Santiago. Join us on this adventure and discover the spirit of the camino for yourself!

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  • Creator
    Nick Leonard
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Spirit of the Camino

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