by Minga Claggett-Borne | Oct 5, 2015 | Pilgrimage 2015-16
We are climbing the Cordillera de Cantabrica expecting soon to be in Sarria. Our high point today was 4360 feet. We woke up at 6:30 to a drizzle and left at 7:30 with a steady rain. The Holm oak and the chestnut trees swallowed the stoney path. It was hard walking....
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Sep 22, 2015 | Pilgrimage 2015-16
EE Camino de Santiago is so beautiful. Parts of the trail are over 2,000 years old, built by the Romans in their quest for Spanish gold. We sail past fields of vineyards, our backpacks bobbing up and down—each foot placed carefully on uneven paths. Wheat, barley, and...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Sep 15, 2015 | Pilgrimage 2015-16
I had no idea that it would be this hard—not excruciating—but I’m aware of footcare and muscles each kilometer. It makes me wonder at the miracle of survival and of the many angels on the road. Paulina, a stranger invited me to dance. I managed one dance and...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Sep 8, 2015 | Pilgrimage 2015-16
We left Pamploma today, famous for the annual running of the Bulls down the center of the old city. The walk was especcially beautiful with rolling hills on both sides of el Camino. The pastoral land of sheep and cattle of the last three days has given way to corn and...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Aug 31, 2015 | Pilgrimage 2015-16
How is our journey a travel of ministry and not just a tour? We start today on the pilgrimage to Santiago. I am asking Spirit to guide my feet. Each action, small or large, is done with consciousness. Traveling as a Quaker includes three stages of the journey: 1)...
