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Exploring Saint Jean Pied de Port
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Exploring Saint Jean Pied de Port

My arrival day in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port included breakfast at the hostel, shopping for gear, getting my pilgrim passport and seashell, and meeting fellow hikers. After a communal dinner with new friends, I rested early to prepare for tomorrow’s first long trek on the Camino.
Arrival in Paris
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Arrival in Paris

After a 9-hour flight to Paris, a quick stop at the Eiffel Tower, and two train rides with a Bayonne layover, I finally reached Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. After a vegetarian dinner with fellow pilgrims, I settled into the hostel before starting the Camino the next day.
Departing Home
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Departing Home

After a final weekend with family in Chicago, visiting old schools and the city, I said goodbye to Tovin at O’Hare and boarded my flight to Paris. With a 17.1-pound pack, I set off for three months of adventure on the Camino.
What is the Camino de Santiago?
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What is the Camino de Santiago?

I’m starting the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile walk across northern Spain ending in Santiago de Compostela. It’s early mornings, long days, bunk beds, and quiet villages. People walk it for many reasons: faith, reflection, challenge. But most finish changed, in ways big or small.

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