Last August, Angela and I walked from León to Santiago with a wonderful group of pilgrims. It began with a total eclipse over León Cathedral and ended sixteen days later in the rain in front of the Cathedral of Santiago. Somewhere in between, strangers became family.
That walk reminded me why Camino for Good exists: to help people step onto the pilgrim road, in person or from home, and to come back changed. This autumn we’re sharing that story with you, and inviting you onto the road with us.
The Camino Eclipse Diaries
Every Thursday and Sunday through November, we’ll share a short video from each day of last summer’s walk: the eclipse over León, the climb to the Cruz de Ferro, the green hills of Galicia and the arrival in Santiago. Follow along on our new Camino for Good Facebook Page, on Instagram and on YouTube.
Walk with us in 2027: Porto to Santiago
Our next hosted pilgrimage is the Camino Portugués from Porto to Santiago, 4–20 April 2027, in a Holy Year. It covers 225 km / 140 miles, with real beds every night, dinners together and a day at Finisterre. Angela and I will be your hosts.
Read about the 2027 Camino Portugués
Join a free information evening
Come to a free 45-minute Zoom information evening on Wednesday 21 October at 7:00 pm Mountain. We’ll share photos and stories from the Eclipse walk, explain the 2027 route day by day, and answer your questions. Further evenings follow on 18 November, 16 December and 20 January.
Start walking from home
Not ready to fly to Spain? Walk a virtual Camino for free in the Camino for Good app, and follow your progress along the real route.
The Pilgrim Grant
Each year the Pilgrim Grant sends at least one pilgrim who could never otherwise go, covering the full fare and airfare.
Have you walked a Camino, or is it on your heart? I’d love to hear your story. Reply to this post on Facebook, or write to me at jgehrke@caminoforgood.com.
Buen Camino,
James M. Gehrke, MS, DMin, and Angela Gehrke, your hosts
