Fermin is living proof of how the Camino provides exactly what you need! Fermin grew up in Spain and became a successful architect.  Hear how what was supposed to be a "short 3-day walk" along the Camino four years ago this week, turned into not only a full-on Camino Pilgrimage but a total life transformation. He set out to get some solitude but the Camino had other ideas for him on the day he became Guest #30 at Casa Susi. Learn how the universe had been prepping Fermin all along to be the perfect co-host supporting Pilgrims along the Way while finding love and a great new life in a small village on the Camino Frances! 

This year has been a tough year for Fermin and Partner Susi, at Casa Susi. With the lockdown, there have been no Pilgrims staying and that has been further compounded by the unexpected need for expensive roof repairs that must be made to save this beautiful donativo. Casa Susi is inspired out of love for the Camino and the Pilgrims that walk it each year.  If you are moved by her story, have stayed there, and/or hope to stay there when the Camino reopens, please donate to the Go Fund Me fundraiser that was started by a friend of Casa Susi. Let's work together to make sure Casa Susi is there for we Pilgrims when the Camino reopens! 

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Meet the Sunshine of the Camino Frances- Susi of Casa Susi!  She is living the Pilgrim dream of moving to Spain and opening an albergue. In this interview, you will hear the story of how walking the Camino transformed this once Australian-based, former luxury vacationer, and florist shop owner into becoming the much-loved owner of Casa Susi. Hear about her numerous pilgrimages, how she found her house, remodeled it, and how a beautiful love story unfolded between her and guest #30 and now partner, Fermin.  This year has been a tough year without any Pilgrims staying and further compounded by the unexpected need for expensive roof repairs that must be made to save this beautiful donativo. Casa Susi is inspired out of love for the Camino and the Pilgrims that walk it each year.  If you are moved by her story, have stayed there, and/or hope to stay there when the Camino reopens, please donate to the Go Fund Me fundraiser that was started by a friend of Casa Susi. Let's work together to make sure Casa Susi is there for we Pilgrims when the Camino reopens! 

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Ever dreamed of walking the Camino but felt unsure if you could do it? Here's your inspiration! Meet Beth Jusino who walked over 1000 miles, yes, 1000 Miles on the Camino with her Husband. They started in Le Puy, France, and walked all the way to Finisterre! Beth then returned to the US and wrote an amazing book about their journey, Walking to the End of the World: A 1000 Miles on the Camino De Santiago. In this interview for The Camino Cafe's Book Club you'll get advice about walking the Camino, tips for writing your book about the Camino, how the Camino differs in France vs. Spain, what makes your Camino unique no matter how many times you walk, and most importantly, if you have any doubt if you can do it, Beth will show you that it's possible to walk your Camino of any distance. 

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Hear about 3 Camino journeys, full of connections and what Meg calls that "Camino Thing". Big Bonus - Jackson sings two of his original songs plus you get to meet Meg's Husband and their other two adult children, Charlie and Mia.
 
Meg Maloney - Author of Slow Your Roll  - Camino Frances 2019
Bob Makela - Writer, Filmmaker, and Meg's Book Publisher -  Camino Frances 2013
Jackson Maloney - Singer and songwriter, Meg's Son  - Camino Frances 2015

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Meet Tanya Valdes, an American Pilgrim, who made her dream come true of owning an albergue on the Camino! She achieved this after surviving cancer, walking numerous Camino's in celebration, searching long and hard for the right location,  and then lovingly restoring the perfect place to convert into an albergue. Tanya's place,  La Cala A Pilgrims Inn, is on the Coastal Portuguese Route in the beautiful Spanish village of Oia. As soon as you meet Tanya, you will see that both she and her lovely inn are true lanterns for the tired Pilgrim ready for a great night's restoration after a long day of walking!  Check out the link to her website and Facebook page below. 

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The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song with thanks to fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney. Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Singer, Musician, and Songwriter. Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR