Veterans Trek

Hey Pilgrims,
I attended a Veterans Day ceremony today and I came up and finally finished up this episode that has been sitting in my computer for a year!
This episode of ipilgrim podcast is a bit different for several different reasons. Here's why.
1) I recorded this episode back in November 2013... that's right, November.
2) I recorded it without Sandy because...
3) I recorded it with a handheld zoom recorder while cooking breakfast in my kitchen.
4) it took a lot of editing because I took out a lot of boring "route talk" and weather talk.
5) I didn't edit Tom or Anthony or their message because...
6) They aren't your typical trekkers.
This recording had duel purposes because I also was writing a newspaper article for my hometown newspaper. If you don’t know, I currently live in rural Nebraska halfway between Omaha and Denver in Nebraska, so I don’t get a lot of visitors out here. But lately, there have been a lot people walking on the highway across Nebraska from Coast to Coast. It has been awesome and there are times I look at them with a bit of envy. I would love to join them. Andrew and Tom walked from Wisconsin to California in November 2013, to support their non-profit organization is called Dryhootch, which is a coffee house in Wisconsin that supports combat veterans dealing with PTSD.
This is an interview that is probably not suitable for certain audiences. Mostly, because the content contains a lot of information about Post Traumatic stress disorder from Combat Vets. There might be some rough language that I have chosen not to edit out. There might be a trigger for someone dealing with PTSD. It’s not probably a show you want your young children to hear
They did finish their walk in California in February. I thought about meeting them at the end since I was in California at the same time. I wanted to include a few links to them and their blog.
And, as an added bonus, the trailer to their documentary about their trek.
ALMOST SUNRISE Documentary Kickstarter Video
Oh, check out the "wolfwalker" video that is also on the link above.
Oh, if you are friends with Sandy on Twitter or Facebook, pop over and wish her a speedy recovery on her foot surgery.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

 

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Nov 12, 2014 @ 04:44 Edit

And we're back...

(The Basque Block in downtown Boise)
Hey Pilgrims,
Sandy and I want to say we are sorry that we haven't been around. It's amazing how 8 months can just fly by. Sandy has been going on mini pilgrimages in Arizona. Meanwhile, I went to San Diego for two months, and then to Boise -- twice.

I actually have another podcast almost ready that I recorded in November, I'll try to get that out before the end of the month. Until then, tell us about your experiences.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

weekend Paella on the Basque Block in Boise

Along the Camino Real

 

 

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Our poor feet (part 1)

Hi Pilgrims!
I know it's been a while. Both Sandy and I have been busy. I know sounds like a lame excuse. Sandy has been working hard on college courses, and it seems like I'm busy doing newspaper work and family things. Before you know it,  months have flown by.
On our second and third days of walking the road of sanctuaries  from Longueuil to Varennes to Vercheres, we faced challenges with our feet and with the weather.  One day was hot and sunny and the next was cold and rainy.  It soon became apparent that walk was going to have some very big differences from the Camino de Santiago.
Weather in Canada in summer can get a bit on the cool side or the extremely hot side.  And we figured out that there would be a lot of road walking which took a toll on our knees and feet.
Oh, and there was a lack of "trees" to use for when nature calls. Okay, so it wasn't a lack of trees, but it seemed that all the trees were in front yards of lovely manicured lawns along the road side.  When I finally found a vacant lot with flowers, bushes and trees.. it also had a skeleton of animal hooked to a leather collar. But, nature calls.
I've included some pictures of the two days: the bike path along the St Lawrence, The museum of Mere d'youville  (our second albergue), the mattresses, Sandy and the lovely lady who gave us directions to breakfast places, me at the wooded lot, Sandy's feet, our third night accommodations at the rest home, and our fresh pates and cheeses.
We hope to  podcast again soon,
Buen Camino.
Deborah
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Bienvenue a Quebec

Hi Pilgrims,
As I write this, Sandy and I are sitting in a cafe in Quebec having Crepes (Chocolat for me, Raspberry for Sandy) and doing a little social media work.
We arrived in Montreal on June 11th, and probably saw as many churches and tourist sites as possible. We committed at least two "sins" against pilgrim preparation: packing too much and packing things that are precious to us. You'll have to listen to the podcast for that.
This trip is becoming a "corridor of saints". It seems there's  a new saint introducing themselves to me almost daily... or maybe some old favorites are stopping by to remind me that they are there.  Of course, there's Brother Andre. He's the start of our story.  This little saint built this huge and massively impressive shrine to honor St. Joseph, but it was also claimed that he and his St. Joseph's oil cured thousands of people.  Within the church and pilgrimage sites, there are old crutches hanging from racks in a similar way as Lourdes. It is said that a million people came to view his body when he died.
Sandy and I started from the Oratory on June 14th. We walked  18 kilometers through Montreal and into the suburbs.  Our first night was in the basement of an Optimist Club, sleeping on blow up mattresses. They made so much noise when you move on them. Another "sin", I walked a stage and a half in flip-flops. Yes, I did it. I probably won't do it again.
There's so much more to tell, but not all at once, so I leave it here for now and wish you all a..
Bon Chemin and Buen Camino,

Deborah
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Responsible mentor-ship

Hey Pilgrims! I know, I know, It has been months. I have to admit, for about two months, Sandy and I were so busy with "stuff" that we barely had time to talk to each other let alone record a podcast. But it doesn't mean we haven't been working hard for Jimmy and other saints. I have my own pilgrimage that I have been planning in Nebraska.  http://www.dioceseoflincoln.org/SouthernNeRegister/front/frontsnrhome.aspx and I also orchestrated Camino talks and meet ups in Orlando, St Augustine, Melbourne, and even Omaha, Nebraska. Sandy drove to Orange County, California to attend the Newport Beach Film Festival where our friend, Lydia Smith, had her finished Camino Documentary "Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago. " The praise and acclaim that has come out all of her film festivals has been amazing. Heather Knight, aka "Renegade Pilgrim" joins us and will continue to be part of ipilgrim podcast. She has hiking experience that is impressive.  We have exciting ideas coming up for future episodes. We also mention a topic called "responsible mentorship". Sandy and I talk about this topic a lot. Many times, after you completed a pilgrimage, the excitement of the camino can sometimes cause us to be a little over-the-top and exacting in our advice. It's a balance to keep from implying people have our exact camino experience right down to the Albergues and seek out their own experiences and their own way of doing the camino.  For me, telling the pilgrim to have no expectations is hard but necessary. To find out more from Heather, check out her website: http://renegadepilgrim.com/ Buen Camino, Deborah Other website mentioned: http://caminowithcullen.wordpress.com/
 May 7, 2013 @ 21:53

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Happy New Year and Adios, Steve

Hi, Fellow Pilgrims,
Around the time I was thinking of recording a Christmas episode of the podcast, Steve, our voice of reason, decided to travel to the other side of the world. Right before Christmas, Steve decided to take an assignment as an English teacher in Papua New Guinea for Seminary.   It was a bit shocking to us as Steve didn't give us a lot of warning.  We wish him well and a buen Camino.
You can watch and read about Steve's new adventure at his blog post on www.everythingesteban.com.
You can also watch Steve's final interview on Catholic Weekend here: Catholic Weekend 151
I will be the first to tell you that November and December, I didn't feel very "camino-ish. " I was feeling very "Meh."  But, then Christmas week, I started to get busy on a lot of Camino projects. Some of the projects include: organizing Camino people in Florida so that they have a potential local  APOC Chapter, organizing my own pilgrimage in Nebraska, and signing up for two "chemins" in Canada for the summer.
The first project is self explanatory. I get a couple emails a week from people around Florida looking for a mentor in their area. I love to play matchmaker and let future and past pilgrims come together to share stories and friendship.
My pilgrimage in Nebraska is still in the planning process. I'm planning a 16 mile pilgrimage to my church Shrine-- Out Lady of Fatima in Arapahoe, Nebraska.  The parish priest and I are working out the details for that right now. I'm hoping my pilgrimage will take place on May 12th -- Mother's Day- and the day before the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima.
June 14th, Sandy and I will be walking from Montreal to St Anne Du Beaupre (outside Quebec City) on Les Chemins des Sanctuaires. We are also hoping to add Ottawa to Montreal on Les Chemin Des Outaouais.  With both segments, the walk will be 30 days long.  Time will tell if we come up with the funds to make the trip.  We are walking on faith.
We wish you a Happy 2013.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

Jan 13, 2013 @ 04:37
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The Portuguese Route

Hi, pilgrims!
One of Camino routes on our bucket list is the Portuguese Route. It's the route that can start from Lisbon or Fatima or Porto or (according to the graphic) Tui. With the Camino Frances being wildly popular, other routes are starting to pick up other, less traveled routes. The Portuguese Route is starting to become really popular.
Recently, one of our favorite people, Heather Knight ()
just returned from Spain and Portugal and shared some of her adventures with us.
Sandy and I have been having our own local pilgrimages. While I was out in Arizona with Sandy we went exploring in Sedona and San Xavier del Bac.

Also, on the way "home" I stopped at a pilgrimage site in New Mexico called Chimayo. Some in the Southwest call it "The Lourdes of North America." The dirt there is said to have healing properties. I was very happy to see many symbolic things I would see on the Camino.

Well, I'm off to dream of my next pilgrimage and the next podcast. Until then...
Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Sedona, Camino Aragonés and American Pilgrims

Hi Pilgrims!
I opened up my wordpress and to my shock, our last entry was in August! Time certainly does fly.
In September, I drove from Orlando to Nebraska via New Orleans and Tulsa where I I had the chance to see Steve for a few minutes. Now, as I am writing this, I'm sitting in Sandy's house in Arizona.
Sandy and I have been out on the search for American Pilgrimages and hikes. We drove up to Sedona, Arizona a few days ago. We are also thinking of doing the Walking pilgrimage to Chimayo in New Mexico. So many pilgrimages in our own backyards.
Speaking of lots of pilgrimages.... this week's guest on our podcast, Marlena Lambert from American Pilgrims on the Camino, has been on many different routes on the Camino. I have to admit, we were bedazzled when we interviewed her.
Before I get into my little car to head East again, I'm sure Sandy and I will be working on a few video clips to share with you all.

Buen Camino,
Deborah

Oct 14, 2012 @ 18:11

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Le Puy with Spanish Steps

Hey Pilgrims,
It might have taken all summer, but we finally got Judy from Spanish Steps on the podcast to talk about Le Puy.
I've noticed Le Puy is hot right now. Well, both literally and figuratively Le Puy is hot right now. Hot in temperature because it's summer and Le Puy is more southern in France but Le Puy seems to be the Camino destination of choice among seasoned veterans of the Camino Frances.

Le Puy may be one of the earliest pilgrim routes through France. The Codex Calixtinus (written in French) may have been the first guidebook to talk about the Le Puy route. Heck, Codex Calixtinus is the first guidebook ever.  So, it's popularity sounds be no surprise.
In this week's ipilgrim podcast, Judy gives us a little taste of what it's like to walk along the French countryside. And, we get to hear Sandy try to Le Puy and end up saying Le Pew... which makes think of this:

With that image, I'll just wish you all ......a buen camino.

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Chemin des Sanctuaires ... Canada, eh.

Hey pilgrims,
You see a picture of the first meeting of our local Camino group in Central Florida. Yes, that's Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.  I (and Sarah)  have been busy forming a new local chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino. Sandy, has also been attending a few meeting trying to get the Phoenix area pilgrims to start a new local chapter as well.
Sandy and I are also excited to be planning our next pilgrimage: The Chemin des Sanctuaires in Quebec, Canada.  In the late 1800s/early 1900s, Saint André Bessette turned a small chapel to St. Joseph into one of Montreal's main attractions of St. Joseph Oratory. Also, not to be out done, there are numerous shrines, chapels and Cathedrals. One of the more famous is St Anne du Beaupre. The Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré has been a place of pilgrimage for the past 350 years. It makes sense for those of us who have walked the Camino de Santiago, to want to walk the 300 kilometers between the two Canadian Shrines and enjoy the French Canadian country side.  Sandy and I are hoping to make the walk in October.
Sadly, you will notice our latest podcast is Steve-less. He is busy getting ready for the SQPN CNMC (Star Quest Production Network's Catholic New Media Conference) that will be taking place in Dallas/Fort Worth on August 29-31st. For more information go to cnmc.sqpn.com.

Buen Camino,
Deborah
Aug 19, 2012 @ 16:54
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Two pilgrims journey for peace

Hey Pilgrims,
The Catholic Church recognizes three official pilgrimage sites: Santiago, Rome and Jerusalem.  While on this podcast, we concentrate mostly on Sanitago, but that doesn't mean we don't want to talk about pilgrimages to other places too.
As I was asking for volunteers to interview for the French Routes, Mony contacted me and asked if I would be interested in her pilgrimage. It turned out that Mony and Alberto's story started on the Camino but continued to the Rome and 13 months to Jerusalem.
To learn more about Mony and Alberto, visit their website at http://www.walkingforpeace.com.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

Jul 1, 2012 @ 21:53 Edit

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Together again... talking about France

hey Pilgrims,
First, I need to apologize for the sound quality. I am having trouble with the logic board on my computer (USB drives) and as a result, my microphone wasn't working and defaulted to the internal microphone. The result is funky sound. Not funky good,  but funky bad.
It had been two months since our last ipilgrim podcast. I have been working like crazy but perhaps we will catch up on recording.
On today's show, we try to talk about the four major French routes: Tours, Le Puy, Vezaley, and Arles.  The French Routes seem to be gaining popularity in the past couple of years as the Camino Frances seems to be too popular for repeat pilgrims.
We would like to open up the podcast and if any pilgrims who've walked any of the four routes, would like to talk about the experience, please contact Deborah or leave a comment on the blog.

Also, Steve is gearing up for the CNMC (Catholic New Media Conference) in August.  For more information about the conference go to www.SQPN.com.
Buen Camino,
Deborah


un 24, 2012 @ 20:49


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Arizona Pilgrimage (of sorts)

 

Hey Pilgrims,
Sandy took me to The Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. It seemed a great place to podcast and share the details of our plans for ipilgrim podcast and things to come.
To watch "The Way" at the San Luis Rey Movie Night at Old Mission San Luis Rey
Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Registration necessary
Call 760-757-3659 ext 111 or 123
Children 12 and over welcome
Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057
Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Street food pilgrimage to Mexico

Hey Pilgrims,
I've been in Arizona, California and Mexico for the past week.  Sandy and I have finally met in person and we have been working hard on ipilgrim podcast and La Flecha Amarilla Foundation (The Yellow Arrow Foundation.)  We've been working so hard, that many things will have to wait for my next trip to Arizona in order to be completed.

One of my goals of ipilgrim podcast is to also turn into a videocast as well. So, I brought my cheap flipcam (that has been on two caminos and has seen better days) and we tried to shoot a few videos of our activities.
Sandy couldn't wait to have me (and her) eat street tacos in her hometown of Tijuana, Mexico. I did many cool things on this weekend, but eating tacos in TJ was my favorite.  Included is a very quickly edited video of Sandy and I in Mexico. I hope to edit and post more in the future.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

May 1, 2012 @ 02:19

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National Gathering of ipilgrims ...er.. I mean... pilgrims on the camino

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Hey Pilgrims,
Recently, the American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) held their National Gathering here in my hometown of Orlando (well, Winter Park, FL which is part of the Orlando Metro area) Sarah Van Treeck and I were able to attend the three-day conference. And both Sarah and I agreed that .. wowwie! It was like being on the Camino again ...without the blisters, fatigue and tons of smelly pilgrims.  The feeling we left with was a jolt of Camino spirit.
With a sense that everything happens for a reason, Sarah and I found ourselves "in the right place at the right time"  For example, on  the first day, Sarah and I were being pokey after Mass and walked into the conference center when we were greeted with "where are you suppose to be?" After being given three choices of talks to attended, I was literally pushed into a room where people were talking about starting local chapters of pilgrims groups -- something I have been thinking about for a while. And Sarah was pushed into a Hospitalero question and answer session -- something she was interested in doing.
Through out the conference, we both met a lot of people. We were lucky to see Lydia Smith from The Camino Documentary present a few clips from her film. There were many new pilgrims, pilgrims who haven't been to Spain yet and lots of stories and emails exchanged.
OH, if you want to get your own "e-Compostela" from the web site of the Cathedral ( http://www.catedraldesantiago.es/ing/webcatedral.html ) It's super cool... at least I think it's super cool.







All-in-all, The National Gathering was a good time had by all.
Buen Camino,
Deborah
Apr 5, 2012 @ 22:54

Episode #29 ipilgrim podcast -- this and that

Hey Pilgrims,
We finally had Steve back on the podcast. Just in time for Steve to hear feedback from our loyal listeners. We had several people write in the past few weeks, including our friends Dee and Tom Fox from the Catholic Vitamins podcast (Catholicvitamins.com) and Holly, who's going on her first Camino in May.
In May, Sandy and I are going to meet for the first time in Phoenix. In sense, I feel like I'm going on a little Camino here in the USA. I'm driving up to Nebraska for a little while and then meeting Sandy for the first time. We hope to have a video version of ipilgrim that week.
Today, there was talk on one of the forums about The Camino Real. This is the Spanish Mission Walk along the California coast. Stephanie (http://californiamissionwalk.yolasite.com/) will start from Sonoma Mission by San Francisco on March 31st and walking down to San Diego. She hopes to map out a path for other pilgrims. It give me and Sandy yet another walk we need to take. Something more to add to our bucket list.
Finally, I'm very excited that the National Gathering of Pilgrims will happen next weekend here in my hometown of Orlando. Maybe I can post some special episodes of the podcast after that week.
Buen Camino,
Deborah
Mar 22, 2012 @ 03:56
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episode #28 ipilgrim podcast -- Spanish Steps

Hey Pilgrims,
I was going to call this episode "Technology gremlins" because we had one of those episodes where things were going haywire all over the place. It started with my newer macbook in which I record all my episodes.. the backlight burnt out and I couldn't see the screen, so my "baby" had to be sent in for repair. That left me with my six-year-old macbook pro and it was a bit buggy, but functioning.
Our guest is Judy Colaneri from the Camino business Spanish Steps. (www.Spanishsteps.com) Spanish Steps specializes in group travel along various Camino and pilgrimage Routes including the Camino Frances, Del Norte, Le Puy and even Via Francigena in Italy. Originally, Judy had a recorded an interview with us a week prior and the interview turned out to be extremely unusable due to our little gremlins. Which was a real shame, Judy is an amazing woman to interview.
So, take two. The second time with Judy, I still didn't have my normal computer, but I think I got all the sounds issues figured out, when my wifi started acting up. The gremlins were still very active. So much so, I just had to laugh about the all the things going wrong. Luckily, the gremlins calmed down enough to record this interview and little "Bonus" episode that I might post later. And immediately after the episode, Sandy's computer died.. no warning. Luckily, it didn't die in the middle of podcast.
This isn't the last time you will hear from Judy either, we hope to bring her back for reports on the Camino. And, she has inspired me to save my pennies to try one of her tours. Until next time....
Buen Camino,
Deborah




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Mar 1, 2012 @ 03:34

episode #27 ipilgrim podcast - Hospitalera

Hey Pilgrims,
In this episode of ipilgrim, we finally get around to talking about some of the unsung heroes of the Camino-- Hospitaleros. Those are the wonderful people who deal with the sweaty, sick, injured, stinky, grouchy, emotional --and yes -- happy pilgrims who stumble into the albergues. And for some of the pilgrims that I ended up walking with during my past Camino really put the Hospitaleros through their paces. I think the  last Albergue I stayed in, the poor Hospitalera was upset about my friends out past curfew, drinking in the bar. Little did she know, that they were planning to sneak in through an open window in the middle of the night. That poor woman.
Heather Knight (pictured above) is very involved in everything Camino: she volunteers for The Camino Documentary. contributes regularly on many Camino forums.  In October 2011, Heather just happened to serve as a Hospitalera at Santa Domingo de la Calzada as I was walking the Camino Frances. Heather gives us at ipilgrim podcast what is  like to volunteer to work on the Camino. And you can find out what the deal is with the chicken picture. Heather has her own blog at http://renegadepilgrim.blogspot.com/
(our evening meal with pilgrim at Santa Domingo .. I'm on the right hand side next to Sarah Van Treeck and Heather)
If you want to attend the Hospitalero training this year in Winter Park, Florida, more information can be found at http://www.americanpilgrims.com/events/events_national.html And since the National Gathering of Pilgrims is going to be in my backyard this year,  I do hope to attend.
Oh, and don't forget ipilgrim podcast is now an affiliate podcast of SQPN. Go check out Steve and myself on other podcasts on SQPN.com.

Buen Camino,


Feb 3, 2012 @ 05:14

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Episode #26 ipilgrim Podcast - Update with Lydia

Hey pilgrims,
Sometimes, post Camino, it can  be challenge to live aligned with "your purpose". For some pilgrims, the Camino is a chance to glimpse of what their purpose in life is or could be.  Armed with this vision, the pilgrim goes on with life and then realizing the vision received from the Camino and how it plays out in real life is more challenging than it looks.
"If I'm aligned with my purpose, isn't it suppose to be easy? " says Lydia Smith, our favorite documentary producer. Listen to what Lydia has to say about living up to the challenge of achieving one's vision and purpose.
Today, Lydia joined ipilgrim to talk about her recent fundraising pilgrimage and how her film The Camino Documentary is progressing.  You can view the trailer and support the documentary at http://www.caminodocumentary.org/

Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Jan 18, 2012 @ 23:50

Episode #25 ipilgrim podcast -- Happy New Year!

Hey Pilgrims,
We here at ipilgrim podcast want to wish you a happy 2012. We are excited about a new year and as always, we look forward to the possibility of doing the Camino in 2012.
Steve and Sandy had a chance to meet for the first time. There's a picture I lifted off of facebook for you to see the occasion.
We also announced our affiliation with the Star Quest Production Network or SQPN.

We look forward to many new and exciting podcasts and projects in the coming year.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Jan 9, 2012 @ 03:41 E

Episode #24 ipilgrim podcast -- Post Camino Blues

Hey Pilgrims,

It's been about a month since I have returned from Spain. Most pilgrims would say "the Camino really begins in Santiago."  So according to their logic, I'm on the Camino. That's very nice, but I wish they would tell that to my body which is squarely in the USA. And my body is still telling me "You stopped walking a while back."
Post Camino Blues is hard to define in a sense. From a physical stand point, it's a lack of neurotransmitters to the pleasure center of the brain. Thirty days of "runners high" and the brain got used to it.
The second piece of the blues is actual more mental. In my last post, I mentioned that walking the Camino may provide some clarity (while walking) about what one should do in life. And, many pilgrims make promises to themselves... "when I get home, I'm going to......eat organic, exercise more, quit that job, end that relationship, start that relationship (whatever the case may be.)  It may  become a challenge of logistics of executing the plans made on the Camino and their real life consequences.
During the podcast, Steve reads off a list of "remedies" that I can use to make me feel like I'm on the Camino at home.  He's so helpful. Until the next podcast...
Buen Camino.
Deborah

Dec 2, 2011 @ 04:39
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episode #23 ipilgrim podcast -- Camino Turtles

Hey Pilgrims,
I returned from the Camino on Thursday. As one of my fellow pilgrim said: the Camino is a puzzle; we pick up the pieces along the way and put the pieces together after we have finished.  Some of the pieces of the puzzle are obvious where they fit. For example, I made the mistake of not planning enough time in Santiago for myself and my body. As a result, I went from walking the Camino to sitting in an airplane for 24 hours. By the time I got to Orlando, my feet looked like sausages because of the swelling. Lesson learned.
Other pieces I have to put together are much tougher to figure out where they go. I noticed that one of the German pilgrims posted on facebook, the video from Johnny Nash "I can see Clearly now" (a personal favorite) the day he arrived back from the Camino. The Camino can give such clarity about things that were cloudy before. The real challenge lies in the action of implementing the changes to make a complete picture.  As Sandy says in this episode, the Camino begins after Santiago.  In this case, I have a box full of puzzle pieces that need to placed.
Maybe one of my pieces of the puzzle is turtle shaped. The symbol of the turtle slowly carrying her home on her back became a Camino mascot-- Walking your own pace even if it's a turtle pace.  Luckily, the Camino puzzle doesn't have to be completed in a specific time frame so I can really reflect on the pieces I've collected.
Until next time, Buen Camino,
Deborah

Nov 15, 2011 @ 02:22
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episode #22 ipilgrim podcast -- Leon

Hey fellow pilgrims,

I’m sitting in an Albergue kitchen in Leon, Spain. This actually wasn’t my plan. My original plan had me in Astorga but as I realized that the camino had other plans for me. At first, I was a little resistant to us staying an extra day in Leon. I miss walking and big cities tend to be more expensive because of the amazing choice of bars and restaurants.

Another reason we stayed in Leon is a strange series of nights that seem to involve a lot bar crawls. The pilgrims sometimes joke that the camino can turn into a “wine tour” instead of a pilgrimage. As it turned out, I ended up at an Irish pub in the Plaza Mayor at 3 am. By the time all of us woke up, packed and had brunch (by that time) it was almost 1 pm and a bit too late in the day to walk my planned 24 kilometers.

Now, I realize that this break has given me a much-needed moment of quiet and introspection. And as luck would have it, I’ve been given a chance to work on my podcast.  In fact, if I have time, I will be posting two episodes today.

Buen Camino,
Deborah


Oct 28, 2011 @ 05:19
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episode #21 ipilgrim podcast

In this episode of Ipilgrim Podcast, Deborah talks about The Meseta – the flat farmland located between Burgos and Leon in Spain. This was recorded in Carrion de los Condes and Bercianos de Real Camino. The song at the end of the podcast is sung by a French pilgrim at the albergue at Bercianos de Real Camino and can be found on my facebook page.

Oct 28, 2011 @ 05:09

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episode #20 ipilgrim podcast a very quiet podcast

Hey pilgrims
I´m on a spanish keyboard today in Burgos. If I get some of the accents wrong.. forgive me.  I recorded this podcast a few days ago in Viana. It´s a very quiet podcast because it was 5 am and I was standing out in the courtyard.
So far, things are going well. I have about 5 blisters and I´ve lost a pair of socks, my shampoo, water bottle, hair scarf and a few other things. At least my bag is lighter.  Sorry if the sound quality isn´t the greatest... better luck next time.
Buen Camino,
Deborah
Oct 18, 2011 @ 15:30
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episode #19 ipilgrim podcast -- Camino Customs

Hey Pilgrims,
It's a little less than 2 weeks until I am on the Camino again. My backpack is strung out on the living room floor in front of me. All of my "necessities" are piled up on the chair. I'm asking the question of everything... do I really need it in Spain?  My goal is 20 pounds but I'm currently at 25 pounds. Five pounds of my pack is going to be my computer/podcasting equipment.  I found my pink flip camera that still has files from my last camino and I started to delete the files on there.  Until I found this file: lighting things on fire
That's just one of the "traditions" pilgrims along the Camino participate in. We were at Finisterre, Spain..." Kilometer 0" or the end of the Camino. We decided to take one piece of clothing we had worn on the Camino and burn it on the rocks by the lighthouse. Of course, most pilgrims today have clothes made out of Spadex and moisture-wicking synthetic fibers that don't burn all that well.
The picture above is the actual rock I took from my favorite beach in Florida-- Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, Florida. This time I'm not taking a rock, but something else symbolic... a little pink doll made out of yarn. But, should I "litter" became the question I started to ask.
Meanwhile, Steve is getting ready to the CNMC in Kansas City next week. Last year, I attended the CNMC in Boston and made the decision to start recording ipilgrim podcast. If you are interested in podcasting or blogging, it's a good place to learn how.
I have no idea when the three of us will be recording another episode together, but there might be a few episodes from the Camino itself, if I can manage it. Until then...
Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Sep 25, 2011 @ 22:38
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Episode #18 ipilgrim podcast -- "The Way"

Hey pilgrims,

I sent the ipilgrim staff out "on assignment" this month to attend some of the screenings of "The Way" starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Sandy attended the Phoenix screening, Steve attended the Dallas screening and I attended the Chicago screening (and -- next week-- the Orlando screening.) Much of the podcast is dedicated to a review of the movie (from a Camino perspective.) A word of warning, there may be a "spoiler" or two in our dialog so if you don't want to know as many details, I recommend you listen to it after you've seen the movie.

Also, Sandy came up with her "top ten ipilgrim camino list." I won't give away many "spoilers" for that. But some of our favorite subjects of clubbing snorers over the head and clean underwear are mentioned.
10) Look for your tickets early, you will get the better price and
choice of seats (probably)
9) Go shopping for boots, try them all and don't try them on with your
usual socks, try them on with your Camino socks. Break them in.
8) Assume you are not in as good a shape as you think you are, walk
with your backpack and boots for awhile to get used to it
7) Do you really need it? You will be carrying it for 800km
6) You may not snore, but many of us do. Get your earplugs.
5)  You do not get a prize for being the first to get to the albergue,
but you might just take your whole shower with hot water. Remember is
not a race, walk in a relaxed manner.
4) It is perfectly normal to turn your underwear inside out if the
other one did not dry.
3) Carry your own toilette paper just in case.
2) Its perfectly normal to have a beer mid-morning after a 10km walk,
don't worry, you do not need to go to confession for it.
1) Crying is acceptable. Be of joy or blisters on your feet.
Buen Camino,
Deborah
Sep 19, 2011 @ 19:18

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episode 17 ipilgrim podcast -- techie pilgrims

Hey Pilgrims,
Six weeks and counting until two things happen: I go on the Camino and Emilio Estevez's "The Way" comes to North American theaters. If you can't make your own Camino this year, you can have a movie  Camino on starting on October 7th. If you are interested in a more personal movie star Camino experience, "The Way" tour bus is making their way around the USA.  The tour schedule is posted on their website.
In all the planning, one of the small details (but a big deal to me) is wifi access and being in contact with friends and family back home In this episode, we finally find Steve and he joins us as we talk about using wifi and smart phones on the Camino. What are some options for Americans to be connected? Should you be connected? Should you disconnect on the Camino?
Then we are joined by Lydia of The Camino Documentary (www.caminodocumentary.org) as she tells us about her upcoming Camino. She also takes about photography tips and advice to make your photos on the Camino something you would be proud to post.
As always, we welcome feedback here or via email at peregrinamom@gmail.com or Deborah@sqpn.com.

Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Aug 29, 2011 @ 01:26

episode 16 ipilgrim podcast -- When Steve's away, the girls will play

Hey Pilgrims, Even though we couldn't find our favorite male pilgrim Steve, to help us record, Sandy and I decided we were too excited to wait any longer to record. We hope Steve will be return next time. It's about 8 weeks now, before I go to Spain. I'm so excited, it's almost like the feeling I had as a child while waiting for Christmas to arrive.
In the first part of the podcast, I give a report on my planning and how Santiago is now my new bff. Next, Neil Kirby sent me a documentary he made on the Camino called "On the Road of Stars." It reminds me of one of things I love to do and want try on the Camino -- a night walk.
On the Road of Stars (trailer) from Neil Kirby on Vimeo.
We were surprised (and honored) to hear that ipilgrim podcast was nominated for "best new podcast" in the Catholic New Media Awards. We need your votes by August 28 to win. You can cast your vote at www.catholicnewmediaawards.com.
Finally, Sandy shares her recipe for Tarte de Santiago. Yummy. I think I'm ready to give it a try.
Buen Camino!
Deborah
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Aug 14, 2011 @ 02:43

episode 15 ipilgrim podcast -- The feast of St. James

Hey Pilgrims,
We here at ipilgrim podcast would like to wish you happy St Jimmy day. That's right, July 25th is the feast of St. James.  Santiago or St. James the Greater was the first of the apostles to die.
Jesus basically sent out his apostles to evangelize the world. He told them: Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts-- no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep. (Matthew 10:9-10) Even now, pilgrims are still following the pilgrimage route with as little as they can carry, and trust me, modern day pilgrims try to carry a lot. Perhaps Jesus knew that carrying around all that stuff destroys your knees, sprains your back and gives you tendonitis.
In today's podcast, we discuss the feast day celebrations. Also we have feedback from a listener and then we revisit some folk remedies (or not so folk remedies.)
Please feel free to leave us feedback here and like us on our facebook page.

Buen Camino!
Deborah



Hey Pilgrims,
I have to admit that I've had a month of all work and no play. It is one of those month where The Camino seems very far away. That is until Lydia Smith released her Director's Message and I felt the Camino getting nearer.
And not only did Lydia brighten my day with her Director's Message, so also delivered some great news about ipilgrim podcast. During the "power of one" campaign, The Camino Documentary was giving back some of the funds raised to one organization that was Camino related and funds back to an individual who wouldn't normally be able to go on the Camino. I'm pleased to announce that Ipilgrim Podcast received the funds for the organization.
One of my dreams of the Camino even in 2009 before I walked the Camino, I wanted to podcast each leg along the Camino. I started in 2009 and then slowly, was sidetracked by my lack of computer space, wifi and my cool new Camino friends. Now that wifi is better and technology has improved a bit, I'm ready to try it again. With the funds, I will try to podcast from Spain.
I'm very excited also for the individual, Sarah Van Treeck. I know I told many of my friends to apply for the give back campaign. Sarah and I work together in Orlando. She had always heard my stories of the Camino and said that she had an overwhelming "calling" to go that she just couldn't explain. (It sounded familiar.) She's so excited, that even before she knew about the campaign, she went out and bought her "Camino" hiking boots. She and I have tested them out a couple of time hiking around Walt Disney World Resorts. (And yes, I know Disney is not Spain, but it's a start.)
But Lydia still needs help with the film.  The Camino Documentary - an amazing film that highlights the physical, emotional and spiritual journeys of pilgrims from around the world as they walk the Camino Francés. To learn more about theproject - and watch the trailer, recently released Director’s Message, and other video clips - please visit The Camino Documentary website or Facebook page.
We need your help to get the word out about this film! Right now, The Camino Documentary  in the middle of the “Power of One” crowd funding campaign, and still have a long way to go with raising funds to edit the film. So many pilgrims from all over the world - from Australia, to South Korea, to Scotland, to Colombia - have already joined in and donated to help finish The Camino Documentary.
The farther we can reach to Camino lovers around the world, the more people will get behind the film and be inspired to make it a reality. If, after learning more about the project, you feel as moved as I was to become a volunteer, we would so
appreciate you telling others (friends, family, facebook,  forums, twitters, bloggers) about it.
Under the Get Involved section of The Camino Documentary  website, there are a variety of banners and blurbs that we'd love for you to post on your website/blog/newsletters/etc. and hyperlink to our website. We hope you have fun picking the banner that best
compliments your site's color scheme, choosing the blurb that fits best on your page, or maybe even writing something of your own to tell your members/subscribers/followers/readers why you support the film.
And don't forget to let us know where you post these so we can stay connected and
acknowledge you on our site!
Thank you, and ¡Buen Camino!
Deborah
Social Media Outreach Volunteer, The Camino Documentary
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Ipilgrim Podcast #14 -- setting the pace

Hey Pilgrims!
It seems fitting that today's topic was walking and setting a pace. It seems that the current pace most everyone around me is pretty fast. It was amazing that so much time had passed since that last time we recorded a podcast. As Steve said in the podcast, we could have walked the entire Camino in the time between podcasts.
It seems part of human nature to hurry up and get there instead of slowing down and enjoying the journey. I'd like to say the next time I go on the Camino, I want to slow down and enjoy the scenery a bit. Of course, saying and doing are two very different ideas.
In this episode of the Ipilgrim podcast we also talk about walking sticks as well as strategies for inclines, hills, and mountains.
Please leave us feedback or ask is questions here or on our facebook page.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Episode #13 Ipilgrim Podcast - Pilgrimage to Rome

Hey Pilgrims,
I'm not superstitious but this is episode 13 of our podcast. In fact, I used to consider the  number 13 as a lucky number. I guess that is superstitious now that I think of it. But in this case, 13 is lucky because we get to talk about Steve's recent pilgrimage to Rome, Italy for the Beatification of Blessed John Paul II.
We hope to be back soon with an episode soon.
Buen Camino,
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May 16, 2011 @ 04:58

Episode #12 ipilgrim podcast World Youth Day

Hey pilgrims,
It was almost 18 years ago (and I feel so old) that I attended World Youth Day in Denver, Colorado. Everyone said it was a pilgrimage, but I had no idea what that meant back then. I remember only bits and pieces of that experience but I remember being disappointed that our group decided not to participate in the pilgrimage to Cherry Creek Park to attend the Vigil and Mass with Pope John Paul II in the morning.  I guess back then, I wanted to dawn a backpack and hike.


I've always wanted to go back to experience World Youth Day again. This year, WYD returns to Spain and with it, the Camino may see many more backpacks and boots of the new generation of pilgrims. To those pilgrims, we offer advice about a pilgrimage within a pilgrimage.

Buen Camino,
Deborah

 Apr 18, 2011 @ 03:29

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Episode #11 Ipilgrim podcast The Camino Documentary

Hey Pilgrims,
While letting the podcast go through the "mix down" tonight, I watched the 23-minute trailer to The Camino Documentary. Yesterday, I donated to "The Power of One" fundraiser for the documentary. That's just one of the many fundraising activities Lydia Smith has going on the website. In return, I got a "sneak preview" of her documentary.
Lydia joins us again for this Episode of the Ipilgrim podcast to talk about a few new activities. One of them involves wine. And another involves you -- yes you dear listener-- having a chance to win money to go on the Camino through the "give back" campaign.
So, if you want to stay at home and have some Camino Documentary wine.. you can check out the Benefit wine here http://www.benefitwines.com/camino_s/247.htm?Click=1797
And ipilgrim podcast is a proud supporter of the wine. (ipilgrim podcast seems to be a supporter of any wine.)

And you can check out the fundraising activities of The Camino Documentary here: http://www.caminodocumentary.org/get_involved.php

On a personal note, yesterday I was far from feeling "Camino-ish", I was having a blah kind of day, but it's always such an inspiration to take to Lydia, Sandy and Steve to get my Camino juices flowing again. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me.

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Apr 15, 2011 @ 02:52

Episode #10 ipilgrim podcast -- Outtakes

Hey Pilgrims,
It feels like long time since we've put out a podcast. Sandy, Steve and I have been working on other projects recently. You can check out Steve's recent adventures in Haiti on his podcast "On the U" podcast at haiti.everythingesteban.com. In the meantime, I have been working on this episode that has all the clips of the conversation before and after the podcasts has been recorded. We will be recording a new episode soon. You will hear some of our ideas for future episodes within Episode #10.
Buen Camino,
Deborah

Mar 31, 2011 @ 04:26

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Episode #9 Ipilgrim Podcast The Camino Documentary part 2

Hey Pilgrims,
Just a quick note in the middle of the night. Again, we were honored to have Lydia Smith on our podcast to talk about her film The Camino Documentary. This is such a great project and we hope everyone will seriously consider donating at least a $1 to the finishing of this film. You can find more information at Caminodocumentary.org. There's also a facebook page you can "like" and follow.
We hope to be back soon with a new podcast. Buen Camino,
Deborah

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Mar 17, 2011 @ 05:47

Episode #8 Ipilgrim Podcast The Camino Documentary part 1 of 2

Hi Pilgrims,
Sandy, Steve and I were so honored to spend an hour with Lydia B. Smith. a filmmaker  working on The Camino Documentary. Lydia feels she was called to make this film. But she's quick to claim that it's not her film -- it's the Camino's film. I think what's most impressive to me is how fast her film came together and how it seems St. James himself has become producer of the film.
One of the strange "lessons" on the Camino goes something like this: if you are suppose to cross paths with someone on the Camino, the Camino will bring that person to you. And you shouldn't "force it."
In 2009, there was a post on the Camino forums. Movie producers were looking for American pilgrims who were walking the Camino in April/May. I replied to the producer but found out the I was a few days too late. I was starting my Camino on April 15 and they were starting on April 22nd. Fast forward two years later and I'm interviewing  the filmmaker herself. Such an odd turn of events from the Camino.
We are so excited to bring you this interview. Lydia is such a passionate pilgrim and filmmaker.  I am looking forward to seeing her film just as much as I'm looking forward to seeing Emilio Estevez's film The Way. Perhaps I'm looking forward to seeing to it more because the people in the trailer seem to be familiar faces I encountered on my Camino.
I beseech you to check out Lydia's site and support her film.  You can find her at  http://www.caminodocumentary.org and also on facebook.  Participate in her "Power of One" campaign to raise funds for the film.
The Camino Documentary Trailer

Buen Camino,
Deborah

Mar 11, 2011 @ 04:45

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Episode #7 ipilgrim podcast Albergue Etiquette part 2 of 2

Hi Pilgrims,
So much has happened in the past two weeks. If you didn't catch Steve, Sandy and I finishing up the SQPN Podcast Marathon fundraiser, you can watch the whole thing here..  SQPN Podcast Marathon ipilgrim podcast \"live\"
Shakespare perhaps said it best:
To snore, or not to snore, that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a room of snorers
And by opposing end them.
To sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there's the rub

Okay, perhaps I'm taking a few liberties with Shakespearean verse.  Shakespeare wrote a few lines about sleep in his day and sleep itself is one of the three major activities you do on the Camino other than walking and eating. It's a very personal topic and one of the most talked about topics on the Camino. There is a lot of "anti-snorer" discrimination out there and Deborah is here to bring that issue out into the daylight (so to speak.)  Snorers, like everyone else,  just want to make it through the night  without being awakened by someone else.
In part 2 of the Albergue etiquette episode, Steve, Sandy and Deborah discuss being a good pilgrim while others are trying to sleep as well as we ask the question: should you wake a snoring pilgrim?
As a reminder, you can leave us feedback here or call us at (407) 992-8354. Also, you can "like"  our ipilgrim podcast page on facebook.

Buen Camino,
Deborah
Mar 10, 2011 @ 05:15

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Episode #6 Ipilgrim podcast -Albergue Etiquette Part 1 of 2

Hey Pilgrims,
We spend our time talking about being a "good pilgrim" or someone that cares for the area that they occupy within the system of Albergues.  Again, we have so much to talk about that we had to divide it up into 2 episodes. In the second part, we tackle a more controversial topic of snoring... yes, snoring
Until then, Steve, Sandy and I talk about check-in, Shower, Laundry and Kitchen etiquette when sharing a space with dozens of strangers.



As I looking through my journal again, I have to share a post about one of more favorite places --Bercianos del Real Camino. April 27, 2009
"At 3 pm I cruised into town and checked into the most beautiful Albergue. The owner is so nice, making each and every person feel at home. I have a top bunk in which I haven't quite figured out how to get up there yet.  I had a hot shower and paid 5 Euro for Internet and someone to wash my dirty underwear. As I write this, I'm sitting at a table int he dining room with a diet coke and a cafe con leche. I can tell...this place is going to make a fortune off of me.
The big joke always comes at bedtime for those of us who sleep on the top bunk. How the heck do you get up there?  First, you stand back to survey the possible maneuvers.  'perhaps I should attack it from the side? Or do a somersault over the end bar? Or should I put my foot on the bottom bunk, one foot on the side and hoist myself up? And, perhaps I should  go to the bathroom now because I don't think I'll be able to climb this twice.'"
It looks to be a busy weekend, and I hope to have part 2 up by the end of the weekend. Until then....

Buen Camino,
Deborah

Mar 5, 2011 @ 03:58

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Episode #5 Ipilgrim Podcast Packing for the Camino part 2 of 2

Hey Pilgrims,
I've spent the last two night editing several episodes of the podcast and it has occurred to me that I am obsessed with a few things on the Camino and talk about them frequently: 1) coffee. (And not just any coffee.. Cafe con Leche ) 2) sleep and  3) underwear.
So, in short,  in part two of packing for the Camino, we talk about  coffee, underwear and a bit about sleep. Actually. I still talk about those topics when I'm not talking about the Camino. Other topics include medication, netbooks and cell phones, and what we wish we would have packed.
Some other notes on this episode, I talk about McDonald's.... A little back ground about that. Here in the USA, I don't usual eat at McDonald's very often. But while I'm in a foreign country, nothing makes me feel more American than McDonald's. I was reading through my journal I kept from the Camino and this is what I wrote about McDonald's while I was walking through Logrono, Spain.
April 24, 2009
"...I decided to walk find a bus or a train to Burgos therefore effectively making up four days of travel and get some rest. Logrono was a huge, amazing city. As I got into the city center and felt overwhelmed with the signs and the cars and the people. Walking off path of the Camino had me walking in the shopping district, I saw several brand name stores. I half expected to see a McDonald's. Scratch that. I WANTED to see a McDonald's -- and run screaming into it's  corporatized red  and yellow striped American arms. I always resented American Culture for it's fast food culture destroying the food culture of other countries. But today it's better the devil you know."
If you wish to leave audio feedback you can Skype us at (407)-992-8354 or my handle:Dislp38. You can also leave feedback or questions in the comments below.
Buen Camino,
Deborah
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Episode #4 Packing for the Camino Part 1 of 2

Hey Pilgrims,
When I planning for the Camino,  I was the queen of lists.  I have lists of directions, lists of clothes, lists of medicines and toiletries,  lists of tourist destinations. I had lists of lists. And I usually take great pleasure in the planning of events. The months of planning that went into the Camino were almost as good as being on the Camino itself. I surfed the internet for unique trial size shampoos, backpacks that I could hide a body in, and  underwear that was moisture-wicking.
The months leading up to the Camino were like Christmas. Packages and books started arriving and I would take out the items put them in my backpack. The excitement of packing was a daily occurrence, I couldn't wait to pack for real.  I don't know to how many people I said "you wanna see my underwear?"  Rest assured, this was before I was wearing it. I've included an ustream of me excitedly talking about I was bringing and I do ask my friends if they want to see my underwear. Just a warning, the clip is 33 minutes long. The underwear reference is at the 20 minute mark (exactly.)
pre-camino packing in March 2009
You may be asking,  what is the first thing I threw out when I had to lighten my pack? My book of lists. I decided to stop planning (on a small scale) and just go with it. I love to have my day planned out, so it was kinda a big deal. And I also threw away my make-up. When I arrived in Santiago, I only missed my make-up, not my plans.
I'd like to say that from that day forward, I became a bit more spontaneous and not so much of a planner. I'd like to say that, but it's not true. I love my lists but my time on the Camino has made me become more accepting of who I am as a person and personality... lists and all.  Heck, I had a list for this show. You can hear it rustle in the background during the podcast.
There's some sound issues with this one that I can't fix. Apparently, my microphone either disconnected or my settings were not correct, so you get my internal microphone. I have a degree in Journalism but it's news-editorial, not broadcast.
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Feb 28, 2011 @ 04:42

Episode 3 ipilgrim podcast

Sandy, Steve and Deborah talk about training for the Camino, foot care, the best season to go to Spain, and news about World Youth Day in Madrid and the traffic on the Camino.

Feb 25, 2011 @ 14:49


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Episode #2 -- The basics

When I hung my backpack in my closet and started back to work after my Camino in May of 2009, I have to admit that I put the Camino in the "been-there -done-that" category in my brain. It's not to say that I wasn't feeling the post-Camino euphoria, but my thought was "it's a big world and I've only seen a small part of it. I don't know if I'll do the Camino again."
Two years later, I find myself almost living the Camino daily. Most recently, I find it's on my mind first thing when I wake up and the last thing when I go to bed at night. It's fairly shocking that something I walked away from almost two years ago is still a longing I feel daily.
When I was in Spain, my "Aupa family" -- our mishmash group of pilgrims that traveled together had a mantra of sorts. It was a very simple song with one word "Camino" sung over and over and over again. Trust me, on the Camino, I thought it was a bit annoying. Now, I hear it in my head and my heart. We -- the pilgrims of this podcast -- hope that you hear this in your heart as well.
In this episode, Steve Nelson joins Sandy and me. We talk about “the basics” of the Camino.
-- How much time do I spend on the Camino? Or Taking advantage of the time you have.
-- How much money do I need? A word of advice – Diet Coke is more expensive than wine.
-- Should I go alone or with other people?
--Should I know Spanish? Can I get by speaking English?
Buen Camino
Deborah

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Feb 20, 2011 @ 22:15

Hey pilgrims!

I feel like I am starting my pilgrimage all over again, only it's on a computer and there's not a chance of blisters-- only carpal tunnel syndrome. The first day I arrived in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, I took some very hesitant first steps on the Camino, not really sure about whether I was going the right way and worrying that I didn't look or act like a typical pilgrim.  I feel the same way posting the first podcast of the ipilgrim podcast.  It may take some time but we should find our rhythm soon.

The purposes of the podcast are first (and obviously) to tell people about the Camino de Santiago. Second, to help future pilgrim with tips to prepare for their own adventure. Third, to reunite Camino "alumni" with memories and ask for them to pass on their own experiences and wisdom to the future generations. Fourth, not only do we want to talk about the Camino de Santiago, but in the  coming months, we can also talk about other pilgrimages around the world.

The first episode Sandy and I talk about general history and why we decided to walk the Camino de Santiago.

To reach us and leave feedback.  You can also email Sandy at peregrinamom@gmail.com and Deborah at Deborah.Schaben@gmail.com

Buen Camino,

Deborah

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