{"id":114149,"date":"2018-02-28T16:53:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T15:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:08:50","slug":"inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I was inspired by Paulo Coelho to walk the Camino de Santiago&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"114149\" class=\"elementor elementor-114149\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2574e59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2574e59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48cdc45\" data-id=\"48cdc45\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16188c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16188c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Why\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">do international pilgrims decide to walk the Camino?<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today we are coming back with our &#8220;Camino Tales&#8221; section (#Caminotales). All the stories about international pilgrims who take on this incredible adventure:\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">walking the Camino de Santiago<\/span>. What are their motivations? Which\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Camino de Santiago routes<\/span>\u00a0do they choose? Do they ever come back?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And here we have Brooke&#8217;s story: an American &amp; British pilgrim, who walked the Camino twice. And she even got a tattoo done, as a souvenir of the experience! Let&#8217;s learn a bit more about both journeys.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9e1b444205\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9e1b444205\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Brooke-when-did-you-decide-to-walk-the-Camino\" >-Brooke, when did you\u00a0decide to walk the Camino?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Which-Camino-de-Santiago-route-did-you-choose\" >-Which Camino de Santiago route did you choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-For-how-many-days-did-you-walk-the-Camino\" >-For how many days did you walk the Camino?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Did-you-walk-alone-with-friend-or-a-part-of-a-group\" >-Did you walk alone, with friend, or a part of a group?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-What-were-your-motivations-to-walk-the-Camino\" >-What were your motivations to walk the Camino?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Did-you-train-before-the-walk\" >-Did you train before the walk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Any-memorable-anecdote-on-the-way\" >-Any memorable anecdote on the way?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Best-and-worst-part-of-the-Camino-de-Santiago-experience\" >-Best and worst part of the Camino de Santiago experience?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#Best-and-worst-part-of-my-Camino-in-2011\" >Best and worst part of my Camino in 2011:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#Best-and-worst-part-of-my-Camino-in-2015\" >Best and worst part of my Camino in 2015:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/inspired-by-paulo-coelho-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago\/#-Any-recommendations-you-would-make-to-anyone-planning-to-walk-the-Camino\" >-Any recommendations you would make to anyone planning to walk the Camino?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #3a3a3c; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7964 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/French-Way-Galiwonders-min-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Walking the Camino Galiwonders\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><h3 style=\"color: #3a3a3c; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Brooke-when-did-you-decide-to-walk-the-Camino\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Brooke, when did you\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">decide to walk the Camino?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Late summer 2011 and early autumn 2015<\/p><h3 style=\"color: #3a3a3c; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Which-Camino-de-Santiago-route-did-you-choose\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Which Camino de Santiago route did you choose?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2011, we choose a slightly non-traditional route called the Tunnel Route due to a few factors. First, we wanted to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz. This is a city that my husband had visited before and really wanted to return to. We flew into Biarritz with our bikes and just cycled straight out of the airport. We traveled along the coastal route for about a day and then went south along the tunnel route to stop in Vitoria. 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I would not describe our motivations as spiritual as we are both atheist however, the idea of walking everyday with just your bag and your thoughts offers a unique experience to let go of every day distractions. It also allows yourself to just sit with your own thoughts, which can help clear your head and\/or be a reminder of what is most important in life. For us, it was a reminder that \u2018things\u2019 aren\u2019t a priority and ultimately don\u2019t bring happiness but experiences do. That philosophy is emphasized everyday when you are forced to carry all that you need on your back.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2015, it was a transition phase in our life. We were moving from the UK to the US and we thought we would take the opportunity to clear our heads in between moves. Plus it was one of the few times in our lives that we wouldn\u2019t both be working. It was symbolic because we felt as if we were walking as far as we could in Western Europe to reach the US.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Did-you-train-before-the-walk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Did you train before the walk?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2011 yes, for about 4 months. An in 2015 no, we had our 3 year old so we knew we weren\u2019t going to be walking fast. Plus we didn\u2019t have any time constraints so there was no need to walk any faster than our bodies would allow.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Any-memorable-anecdote-on-the-way\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Any memorable anecdote on the way?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For me, it was initially hard to relax. I was used to the fast pace corporate work environment so at first if was difficult to let go and just \u2018go with the flow at the start. I\u2019d tell my future self to just relax a little and be open to changes when they happen.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Best-and-worst-part-of-the-Camino-de-Santiago-experience\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> -Best and worst part of the Camino de Santiago experience?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The camino was full of ups and downs, so it would be hard to narrow it down to a few experiences. Everyday seemed to full of amazing and crazy experiences.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7965 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/way-of-st-james-1755513_640GaliWonders-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago walk galiwonders\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-and-worst-part-of-my-Camino-in-2011\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Best and worst part of my Camino in 2011:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2011, one of the best times was a rest day we spent in Vitoria. We spent the day eating tapas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And then went out at 11:00PM and had a 4 course dinner! At that point we were cycling 40+ miles a day so we had big appetites.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Staying at the American run &#8220;<strong>Albergue<\/strong>&#8221; in Rabanal was a special treat as well. They were very kind to us as we had just been attacked by bedbugs at our previous stop. They helped us wash all of our clothes and our bag and gave us a private room for the night. They were very kind people.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the worst times was falling off my bike. I was injured pretty badly (just cut and bloody), it was scary as I don\u2019t speak much Spanish.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also, I had an allergic reaction to bedbugs and had to visit a clinic. The doctor was quite rude to me and told me that I shouldn\u2019t have visited Spain without speaking Spanish. I had no idea what they were doing to me but they gave me a huge shot right in my backside! It definitely helped and it forced me to start making more of an effort to learn Spanish.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-and-worst-part-of-my-Camino-in-2015\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Best and worst part of my Camino in 2015:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>In 2015, the best was for sure <strong>making it to Santiago<\/strong>. Walking with a 3-year-old comes with its own unique set of challenges. There were a few times I thought we wouldn\u2019t even make it. When we arrived I was quite emotional.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The worst part of 2015 was struggling with back problems. It was so bad that I had to get my pack shipped instead of carrying it. There was definitely a stigma around that as well. A few <strong>Albergues<\/strong> even refused to let us stay because I had my packed shipped. That was quite frustrating.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7966 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/people-2605835_640GaliWonders-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago with kids galiwonders\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Any-recommendations-you-would-make-to-anyone-planning-to-walk-the-Camino\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Any recommendations you would make to anyone planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCcWo0Lxzn72tiFYT2UpWs7w?cbrd=1&amp;ucbcb=1\">walk the Camino<\/a>?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Try not to over plan everything and just go with the flow. Treat your pack with insecticide and practice good etiquette when it comes to where you put your pack to try and stop the spread of bedbugs. Bring your bathing suite there are a lot of swimming pools and rivers to stop in!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thanks Brooke for sharing your story with us!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Any questions about walking the Camino de Santiago? Please do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why\u00a0do international pilgrims decide to walk the Camino? Today we are coming back with our &#8220;Camino Tales&#8221; section (#Caminotales). All the stories about international pilgrims who take on this incredible adventure:\u00a0walking the Camino de Santiago. What are their motivations? Which\u00a0Camino de Santiago routes\u00a0do they choose? Do they ever come back? 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