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Chris Williams

@pizoteadventures.bsky.social

A world traveler, blogger, and hiker. Based in Northern California

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The Camino Calls Again: Why You Keep Coming Back You walked the Camino. You followed the yellow arrows. You reached Santiago. You returned home. And now, something strange is happening. You find yourself daydreaming about the trail, longing for tโ€ฆ
16.05.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Returning Home: How to Bring the Camino Into Everyday Life You have walked the Camino. Step after step, you followed the yellow arrows, crossed mountains and plains, pushed through blisters and exhaustion, and, at last, stood in front of the cathedral in Sโ€ฆ
09.05.2025 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arriving in Santiago: The Cathedral, the Emotions, and What Comes Next For weeks, maybe even months, you have walked. Step after step, through rain and sun, over mountains and plains, through exhaustion and joy, you have followed the yellow arrows. And now, at last, yโ€ฆ
02.05.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Last 100km: What Changes in the Final Stretch The final 100 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago, from Sarria to Santiago on the Francรฉs, Tui to Santiago on the Portuguรฉs, or any last stretch of your chosen route, is unlike any other part of tโ€ฆ
25.04.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weathering the Camino: Heat, Rain, and the Unpredictable Forces of Nature If you walk the Camino long enough, you will experience every kind of weather imaginable. One day, you are basking in golden sunlight, feeling like the star of a travel documentary. The next, you aโ€ฆ
19.04.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finding Your Pilgrim Family: The Unexpected Friendships of the Camino The Camino de Santiago is often described as a solo journey, a time for reflection and personal growth. But what no one tells you is that somewhere between your first cafรฉ con leche and your last sโ€ฆ
11.04.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim: From Sunrise to Albergue One of the most beautiful things about the Camino is how simple life becomes. Each day follows a rhythmโ€”wake up, walk, eat, rest, repeat. There are no meetings, no emails, no deadlines, except perhโ€ฆ
04.04.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Food & Wine on the Camino: What to Eat, Where to Indulge, and How to Avoid the Dreaded Pilgrimโ€™s Menu If there is one thing every pilgrim looks forward to at the end of a long walking day, it is food. And maybe a glass of wine. Or two. The Camino is more than just a walkโ€”it is a culinary adventure.โ€ฆ
28.03.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Navigating the Camino: Signs, Symbols, and Why You (Probably) Wonโ€™t Get Lost The good news? The Camino is one of the easiest long-distance walks in the world to navigate. The bad news? You will still probably get lost at least once. It happens to everyoneโ€”whether you miss aโ€ฆ
22.03.2025 00:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Camino Culture 101: Pilgrim Etiquette, Albergue Life, and the Unspoken Rules There is something special about the Camino that goes beyond just walking from one town to the next. It is not just a hikeโ€”it is a shared journey, one that connects you to a long tradition of pilgrโ€ฆ
15.03.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Training for the Camino: Getting Your Feet (and Soul) Ready So, you have decided to walk the Camino. You have picked your route, started gathering your gear, and maybe even found yourself daydreaming about tapas and a post-walk glass of vino tinto. But befoโ€ฆ

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08.03.2025 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Camino Packing List: What to Bring (and What Youโ€™ll Regret Carrying) Letโ€™s get one thing straight: your backpack is your life on the Camino. For the next few weeks, everything you needโ€”clothes, gear, first-aid supplies, snacks, and that one luxury item you swear youโ€ฆ
28.02.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Pilgrimโ€™s Mindset: How to Walk with Purpose (Even if Youโ€™re Just Here for the Wine) The Camino has a way of humbling you. One moment, you are standing atop a ridge, looking out at rolling hills bathed in golden light, feeling like you have unlocked the secret to life itself. The nโ€ฆ
21.02.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Many Roads to Santiago: Which Route is Right for You? So, youโ€™ve heard about the Camino and want to know more, or are confused about all of the different routes. Youโ€™ve felt the pull of adventure, history, or maybe just the promise of unlimited tapas โ€ฆ

The Many Routes to Santiago: Which route is right for you?

15.02.2025 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10.02.2025 06:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Walk the Camino? The Allure of the Ancient Path You are going to walk across Spain. On foot. Carrying everything you need on your back. Sleeping in shared dormitories. Wearing the same two outfits for weeks. Eating whatever is available. Endurinโ€ฆ

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07.02.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2025 Camino de Santiago โ€“ Cordillera Cantรกbrica Back on the Camino: A New Adventure Through Northern Spain The backpack is packed (well, almost). The flights are booked. And my feet? Theyโ€™re itching to hit the trail again. This June, Iโ€™ll be picโ€ฆ

2025 has started out with a bang - in more ways than one. Here's a taste of what's to come in my Camino Adventures.

05.02.2025 02:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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