The joy of a cup and saucer on the Camino

Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart. When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'. You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. This is an episode about shaking off the rain and doing your best to make each and every day as meaningful as possible. Make your life a Camino.

Veronica Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her. A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Camino. Veronica's life has changed forever.

Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella. In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.

Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of life

Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message. Take the time to treasure the joys of life.

Harvey and Maya Jade Chiang are a father and daughter who walk the Camino creating lifelong memories. It all began when Harvey and his wife Shannon invited Maya to join the on their first Camino to break out of the shackles of Covid. They keep returning to provide Maya with perspective to help her cope with the pressures teenagers face in modern times. This is a wonderful discussion about the love a family shares and how the Camino provides ways to let our hearts sing.

Australian pilgrim Simon Keenan has just launched his new website www.wisdomoftheway.com Simon's albergue, Terra le Luz is in Monton about halfway between Villafranca del Bierzo and O'Cebreiro.  In tnis episode, Simon joins Dan in Sydney to discuss the Camino, grounding, connection and why the Camino lures us back, time and again

Kenneth Larsson is a pilgrim walking with a mission. He wants to honour his friend Kenneth McNatty who died on the Via de la Plata. This is a wonderful story of a Camino friendship, deep and meaningful and even more, important. You will love what it means to be a 'Kenneth'!!

Elizabeth Eastland is an Australian artist and writer. Her new exhibition - A Thousand Prayers / (on the Camino Frances) - begins in Sydney May 16. You'll love this chat about art and the joy of working hard to create a body of work based on the prayers and inspirations on the Camino. Opening Celebration with guest speaker Miguel Omo, discussion with fellow pilgrims Saturday 18 May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Elizabeth Eastland in conversation with Caroline Baum Thursday 23 May, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Walk to the exhibition: Freshwater Surf Lifesaving Club to Curl Curl Creative Space Friday 24 May, 9:00am – 10:00 am Australian Caminos - Camino de Sydney (talk by founders). Saturday 25 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm To learn more about public programs or book, visit: https://lizeastlandart.com/

Jose Martinez has walked the world's great pilgrimages. Learn all about the Jesus Walk; the Inca Trail; and a five million-pilgrim walk in Mexico. Jose loves the Camino and the Camino has become his life. Enjoy his documentary on the Mexican pilgrimage to San Juan de los Lagos here