Greetings, pilgrims!
We hope this post finds you well and that you’re enjoying your time reconnecting with friends, family, and nature. Although we are finally moving toward modified normalcy in the United States, much of Europe is still struggling to meet vaccination goals, and the Delta variant is spreading rapidly. Due to these concerns, as well as the uncertainty of Europe’s changing travel restrictions, we will postpone our fall trips until May of 2022. While we miss you and the Camino even more than French chocolate, coffee, and fresh croissants combined, we’re choosing to go with caution. When we do walk again, we want to make sure you can focus entirely on feeling joyful in every step and have a full Camino experience without closures or curfews. That said, we can’t wait for walking next year and are preparing the 2022 walking schedule, so keep your eyes on your inbox for an update coming in the next few weeks! Wishing you all a safe and healthy summer, Rachael and Red Monkey As borders begin to reopen and hope turns into the excitement of once again exploring foreign lands, we’re celebrating the Camino with music! Since the pandemic took hold over a year ago, music has allowed us to revisit the Camino in spirit, evoking memories of past pilgrimages, the growth that always ensues, and the amazing connections we’ve made along The Way. This playlist takes us on a journey through both land and time, with classic flamenco artists and festival songs as well as rock and pop hits from France and Spain. We hope this will hold you over until your next pilgrimage, and remember — you don’t have to speak the language to feel the message! Happy listening, pilgrims! -Rachael |