The Amazon Travel Book Department has recommended, ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago’ (2012). This is a narrative of Bill Walker’s (‘Skywalker’) 2010 and 2011 pilgrimages on the popular European pilgrimage, El Camino de Santiago. The Camino drew up to … Continue reading
As an independent author, you know you are an underdog. For example, I recently completed a book entitled, ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago’ (2012). It is a narrative of my first two journeys on the wildly popular Camino de … Continue reading
Hey man, is there any way you can come hike with me on the Appalachian Trail?” I anxiously asked all my close friends. “No, I’ve gotta’ work,” was the response I invariably received. “Well, how bout’ just going for a … Continue reading
I’m often asked–what nationalities will you see the most of on the Camino de Santiago? It is a very good and interesting question. For starters, you will see absolutely every nation BUT ONE well represented on the Camino. That nation … Continue reading
This will probably come as a shock to many. But Christianity is now the world’s most persecuted religion. First, let me say that far too many times in the past (Inquisition, Crusades, Black Death,etc.), Christian churches–or Kings and Queens closely … Continue reading
“Believe it or not, 500,000 pilgrims per year used to walk the Camino de Santiago,” I tell people. “And that’s when Europe’s population was 10% of what it now is.” What I was describing was the medieval pilgrimage to Santiago … Continue reading
”Wow, I just can’t believe it,” I have expressed on several occasions to friends. “My Kindle sales are several multiples of my paperback sales.” Indeed, that has been true for many months. But the few months has seen a large … Continue reading
Two times I have zeroed in on Santiago de Compostela for the July 25th Holy Day celebrations. In both cases, the number of people rushing to get to this apostolic mecca was overwhelming. Those who have read my Camino narrative, … Continue reading
“Hey, I would actually like to try doing the pilgrimage (Haj) to Mecca.” “But they will not allow you?” a nearby priest said. “Why?” “You have to be Islamic,” he informed me. My 18 year-old nephew and I were zeroing … Continue reading
“You did the Camino?” I registered my surprise. “Yes, twice,” my Danish hiking partner said. “But you said religion is a silly American thing.” “Yes, but the Camino is really the European Divorcee Trail.” European Divorcee Trail! Is he kidding? … Continue reading