Pilgrim Chad walked the Caminho Português with his wife and daughters and now is headed for his first solo walk on the Camino Francés.

In this episode you will hear Chad's three top tips for first-time pilgrims, along with his expectations for the inner journey of his upcoming pilgrimage.

We also talk about the best places to take a rest day, how to cope with loneliness on the trail, and what it means to go for a long walk with God. Enjoy!

Are you dreaming of walking your first Camino pilgrimage but are not quite sure how to pull it all together? Are you eager to walk the Camino but hesitant to set out alone? Let’s get started together! Click here to find out about starting your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience.

Are you getting ready to walk your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? If you would like to share your story and receive some one-on-one assistance getting ready for your walk, please let me know by using this form. You can also contact my at [email protected]. Thank you!

Have you already walked one of the Camino routes? If yes, then I know you have tons of great tips to share! If you would like to share your tips with my listeners, please send them over using this form. I will let you know when they will be aired, and I will also share whatever details you send me regarding which route and when you walked. Thank you for sharing!

Related: For a fabulous rest day upgrade on the Camino Francés, check out The Stone Boat in Rabanal del Camino. Reservations available through https://www.booking.com/.

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