Walking Their Way Into Blisters: A Modern Pilgrim's Tale on the Camino de Santiago

Join our co-host Beth as she shares her incredible journey walking Spain's legendary Camino de Santiago! From meticulous spreadsheet planning to unexpected trail magic, this episode reveals what it's really like to join the 450,000 annual pilgrims on this ancient path.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Why the Camino?
05:23 - Training & Preparation
12:47 - First Days on the Trail
18:35 - The Infamous Rain Day
25:10 - Blister Chronicles
32:45 - Food & Pilgrim Meals
41:20 - Safety & Solo Women Travelers
48:15 - Trail Magic & the Cat Man
55:30 - Looking Forward & Future Plans

🎒 KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

What it's like walking 15 miles daily with a 17-pound pack
The unique infrastructure supporting modern pilgrims
Why €11 pilgrim meals (with wine!) keep spirits high
How the Camino differs from American trails
The reality of training (and what you really need to know)

👉 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Salomon hiking boots
Target knockoff Birkenstocks
Albergues (pilgrim hostels)
French Way route
Various hiking apps for the Camino

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