Ep 151: The gift of the long lead up with pilgrim Neil

About this episode

In this episode, Nancy talks with Neil about his contemplative journey leading up to his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.

CALLINGS, EXPECTATIONS, AND OTHER PILGRIM THOUGHTS When you feel called to walk the Camino de Santiago, what are you being called to? And what is this thing, the pilgrimage to Santiago? I ask myself that question a lot, especially when I am on the Camino. And it turns out that I am not the only one asking these questions. In this episode I am talking with Neil from the United Kingdom. Neil has the gift of a long lead up to his pilgrimage, allowing him to contemplate meaning and motivations, and to take his time choosing which route to walk. That might be the biggest challenge of all – which route to walk first, when you suspect you are going to want to eventually walk them all. MAKE YOUR CAMINO DREAM A REALITY IN 2027 You don't have to start the Camino alone, even if you ultimately want to walk the Camino solo. You don't have to figure out everything yourself just to get packed and to your starting point. Instead, begin your pilgrimage with the Camino Experience and get yourself off to a great start! Let me know you are interested in walking with me from Saint Jean Pied de Port in 2027 here: https://forms.gle/py2bcdQqtqKvJT1e6 You can also drop me an email…

People in this episode

Host: Nancy

Guest: Neil

Topics covered

• pilgrimage
• Camino de Santiago
• personal reflection
• travel
• motivation

Keywords

• Camino de Santiago
• pilgrimage
• Neil
• Nancy
• travel
• motivation
• Saint Jean Pied de Port
• Pamplona
• 2027

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Camino Experience

Places: United Kingdom, Saint Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona

More episodes of YOU on the Camino de Santiago

• Ep 150: Rebuilding with pilgrim Bec after way too much loss · May 26, 2026 · 1h 0m
• Ep 149: "Rogue pilgrim" Fiona takes on the Kumano Koda and Everest Base Camp · May 12, 2026 · 1h 20m
• Ep 148: Pilgrimage and profound questions with pilgrim Danya · April 28, 2026 · 57 min
• Ep 147: The first time for everything for pilgrim Carie · April 14, 2026 · 56 min
• Ep 146: Pilgrim Chad does a "connector Camino" · March 31, 2026 · 53 min
• Ep 145: Pilgrim Dara navigates faith . . . and feet · March 17, 2026 · 43 min