Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Fall 2021
Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Fall 2021
September 14-23, 2021
A group of Saint Michael pilgrims, led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann, hiked the last 110km of the Camino de Santiago, culminating at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain! You can follow along with their journey below. Contact Mary Lessmann for more information about this pilgrimage.
Trip Participants: Susan Barnicoat, Missy Barras, Monique Black, Paula Calise, Edna Cannata, Judy Conner, Anne Crawford, Leslie DeCillis, Debbie Jenevein, Karen Lawrence, Suzanne Lipscomb, Sissy Massad, Sarah Morrow, Wendy O’Sullivan, Margaret Spellings, Susan Tucker, Nancy Wilbur, Kathy Yeaman, The Rev. Mary Lessmann
Camino Day 9: The End of the Journey
The crew spent one final day enjoying Santiago after the end of their long journey. Read about their adventures from Anne Crawford and Debbie Jenevein. Buen Camino!
Camino Day 8: Arrival at Cathedral de Compostela
Today, our pilgrims arrived at their destination! Read more from Paula Calise and Nancy Wilbur.
Camino Day 7: The Friends We Make Along The Way
Much of today's hike was spent reflecting on those who have walked the Camino before, and the everyday saint and travelers that our pilgrims meet along the way. Read more from Suzanne Lipscomb and Judy Conner.
Camino Day 6: The Love We Gave
Today's walk, through a variety of environments, was a reminder of the change and unpredictability of life. Read more from Leslie DeCillis.
Camino Day 5: Eucharist on the Road
Today's 19km walk was highlighted by Eucharist behind the church of San Xulian. Read more from Monique Black and Kathy Yeaman.
Camino Day 4: Sellos, Castros, and God's Protection
Read more about today's adventures while hiking 12 miles from Portomarín to Lestedo from Margaret Spellings.
Camino Day 3: The Walk Begins
Today the ladies began their journey, hiking 14 miles from Sarria to Portomarín. Read more from Susan Barnicoat and Missy Barras.
Camino Day 2: Transfer to Sarria
The crew traveled by bus to Sarria, where they'll begin the hike. Read more from Sissy Massad.
Camino Day 1: Arrival to Madrid
The group spent the day exploring Madrid. Read more from Mary Lessmann.