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"In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart." ~ Phil Coustineau,
Aug 27, 2024
The Variante Espiritual on the Camino Portugués; An Introduction
The Variante Espiritual is part of the larger Camino de Santiago and a longer variant from the Central Route of the Camino Portugués.
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Aug 22, 2024
Hiking the West Highland Way
Hiking the West Highland Way is a representation of all things Scottish, traversing 96 miles from the lowlands of Milngavie to Ft William, in the highlands.
Jun 04, 2024
The La Verna Sanctuary, The Official Start of the Way of St. Francis
The peaceful, secluded and phenomenal setting of the La Verna Sanctuary is a very special place where your pilgrimage on the Way of St Francis begins.
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May 23, 2024
Day Eighteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués
On our day eighteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués was a most enchanting stroll through time on old roads made of real cobblestone and rutted stone pavers that were full of twists and turns and plentiful views of the sea along the high ridge.
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Feb 24, 2024
Day Twenty-Two A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, Vigo
Day twenty-two, Part A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, is a very short stage, using the high, flat and easy plateau trail system, called the Senda da Auga.
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Feb 13, 2024
Day Twenty-One on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugues
Our day twenty-one on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués was a fabulous walk along the sea, passing beach after beach!
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Feb 06, 2024
Day Twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués
Day twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués, shares the beginning 7.6 kilometers with the Coastal Route.
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Jan 28, 2024
Day Nineteen on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués
Our day nineteen on the Senda Litoral of Camino Portugués is a very short seaside diversion if you wish to spend more time on the coast than walk through the town of La Guardia (A Guarda).
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Jan 11, 2024
Day Fifteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués
Day fifteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, from the Sé do Porto cathedral is shorter than the Senda Litoral by about five kilometers.
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Jan 10, 2024
Day Fifteen on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués
Our day fifteen Senda Litoral Camino Portugues began our coastal journey from the Sé do Porto on the Senda Litoral.
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Dec 29, 2023
Day Four, Variante Espiritual from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures
Day four on the Variante Espiritual from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures is a maritime grand finale of this spiritual journey.
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Dec 26, 2023
Day Three, Variante Espiritual from Barrantes to Vilanova de Arousa
Day three on the Variante Espiritual from Barrantes to Vilanova de Arousa follows three rivers, in the first third and the last third of this day.
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Dec 21, 2023
Day Two on the Variante Espiritual from Combarro to Barrantes, 16.3 Km
Day two on the Variante Espiritual from Combarro to Barrantes, leaves behind the scenic coastal hamlet, climbs vigorously toward the tranquil Cistercian monastery of Armenteira,
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Dec 19, 2023
Combarro Spain ~ A Walk Back Through Time
A walking pilgrimage to Combarro Spain, a historic fishing port with distinctive seaside hórreos, is a highlight of the Variante Espiritual.
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Dec 14, 2023
Day One on the Variante Espiritual from Pontevedra to Combarro, 11.3 K
Day One on the Variante Espiritual from Pontevedra to Combarro is full of wonder and enchantment, as you shall see. This short walk is full of history and beauty, both man-made and natural.
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Recent Articles
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The Variante Espiritual on the Camino Portugués; An Introduction
Aug 27, 24 10:03 AM
The Variante Espiritual is part of the larger Camino de Santiago and a longer variant from the Central Route of the Camino Portugués. -
Hiking the West Highland Way
Aug 22, 24 01:08 PM
Hiking the West Highland Way is a representation of all things Scottish, traversing 96 miles from the lowlands of Milngavie to Ft William, in the highlands. -
The La Verna Sanctuary, The Official Start of the Way of St. Francis
Jun 04, 24 09:51 AM
The peaceful, secluded and phenomenal setting of the La Verna Sanctuary is a very special place where your pilgrimage on the Way of St Francis begins.
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