This is an edited version of my address to the American Pilgrims on the Camino annual gathering in South Bend Indiana on St James Day weekend 2021.  I also invited my friend Claudette Clausen to join us to talk through her experience and to share her wonderful pilgrim insights.

Your host Dan Mullins presents 'The Gift That Keeps Giving' with very special guest, Claudette Clausen

A weekly podcast featuring interviews with pilgrims from around the world who have walked the many paths to the remains of Christ's Apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins, My Camino - the Podcast explores pilgrims' motivation for undertaking their Camino, what they carried, where they stayed, how far they walked each day and many other questions. Dan and his guests also explore the mystical nature of the Camino ~ and what makes it so special to so many pilgrims from around the globe. If you're a pilgrim or are thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago, this podcast is for you. Sponsor Dan via patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com

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Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart.  When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'.  You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. 
 This is an episode about shaking off the rain and doing your best to make each and every day as meaningful as possible.  Make your life a Camino.

Simon and Linda celebrate the joy and community of the Camino

Veronica Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her.  A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Camino. Veronica's life has changed forever.

Veronica Soebarto experienced miracles on the Camino

Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella.   In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.

A tribute to a Camino guitar

Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of life

Ty and Marguerite are world travellers about to become pilgrims

Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message.  Take the time to treasure the joys of life.

Your host Dan Mullins presents 'The Gift That Keeps Giving' with very special guest, Claudette Clausen

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