St. Paul's UMC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Pilgrims on a Journey are teaming up to offer a walking pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.

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The pilgrimage begins on Wednesday, March 11th with a travel day to Spain and then we will meet in Sarria on March 12th. The pilgrimage ends in Santiago de Compostela on Sunday, March 22nd, after breakfast. After registration, you will receive additional information to help you prepare for the pilgrimage.

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The Camino is an ancient pilgrim route that begins in many places around the world. There is a saying that “all roads lead to Santiago”. Our pilgrimage will take place in Spain and we will walk the last 114 kilometers of the Camino Frances. We will begin with a welcome reception and dinner in Sarria and after two nights, we will begin walking the next morning. 

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March 11th         Depart Cedar Rapids

March 12th         Welcome reception & dinner (Sarria, Spain)

March 13th         Sarria

March 14th         Sarria to Morgade (12 km/7.5 miles)

March 15th         Morgade to Gonzar (18.3 km/11.4 miles)

March 16th         Gonzar to Lestedo (12 km/7.5 miles)

March 17th         Lestedo to Melide (19.7 km/12.24 miles)

March 18th         Melide to Arzua (14.2 km/8.8 miles)

March 19th        Arzua to O Piño (17.7 km/10.9 miles)

March 20th       O Piño to Lavocalla (10.8 km/6.7 miles)

March 21st        Lavocalla to Santiago de Compostela (10.1 km/6.3 miles)

March 22nd      Breakfast, Benediction & Farewell

 

Price    **All registration will be handled through St. Paul's UMC. Please reach out to Rev. Ryan Roth-Klinck. After registering with him, you will receive further information from Jeana about the pilgrimage.

 

​​​​The price covers reception, 10 overnight stays with 10 breakfasts and nine dinners, daily baggage transfer (one piece of luggage) on walking days, pilgrim credential and shell. This also includes up to four online gatherings prior to the Camino to help with preparation. (depending on when pilgrims register)

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**Travel for this group will be booked through St. Paul's UMC and you will receive information about this when registering.

 

Not included: daily lunches, dinner on the last night in Santiago or any taxis or bus fares.

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Jeana Martin is a spiritual director, musician and retreat leader who loves singing and playing the guitar. She enjoys journeying with others and hearing their stories. Jeana has walked the French Way of the Camino as well as making pilgrimages to Chartres and Vézelay, France; Montserrat, Spain, and Assisi, Italy. She is currently writing a book about her pilgrimage experiences in France.

 

To register or for more information, please complete the "Register Now" form below.

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After confirmation of registration and payment of deposit to St. Paul's UMC, you will receive a letter with information about travel to Sarria and from Santiago de Compostela and more details about the trip. This will include a suggested packing list.

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