Ep 140: Seeking compassion on the Camino with pilgrim Savannah
About this episode
Savannah shares her experiences of walking the Camino alone, discussing both the magic and challenges she faced.
WHEN EXPECTATIONS DON'T MEET REALITY Is the Camino safe for a woman traveling alone? What about for a young woman, say one in her early 20s walking alone? You may hear many different answers to those questions – many different experiences from the various Camino routes, and many people will argue with you about the safety of the Camino if you try to say it’s not safe. In this episode you are going to hear the real-life experiences from Savannah. She is young and she walked the Camino alone. She encountered some of the legendary Camino magic, but she also encountered some truly unpleasant experiences. Here are the safety tips Savannah shared: Download the AlertCops app Know the emergency help numbers - 112 for medical and fire emergencies, and 062 for the Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) to aid with other urgent issues. #youonthecamino#caminodesantiago#firsttimepilgrim#thecaminoexperience#caminopodcast
People in this episode
Host: Nancy
Guest: Savannah
Topics covered
- safety
- travel
- solo travel
- Camino de Santiago
- personal experiences
- compassion
Keywords
- Camino de Santiago
- safety tips
- solo female travel
- pilgrim experiences
- AlertCops app
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AlertCops
Places: Camino, Spain
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- Ep 143: Pilgrim Chris: all about the Kumano Koda pilgrimage in Japan (vs. the Camino)
- Ep 142: Pilgrim Phil tests his limits and blows them away
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