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I don’t have the space to share all the little ways God showed Himself throughout my trip. The resentment I carried around at home is now sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Finisterre, Spain, where all bitterness in life belongs. I needed the experiences that went along with a trip like this: being inspired by other people’s journey of faith on the Camino, seeing how they see Jesus working in their lives and learning more about God’s plan for me.
Nicole – 2016 participant
Walking the Camino was physically, emotionally and spiritually rewarding. The blend of prayer-walking through the beautiful Spanish countryside and meeting with the Lord and others along with way, was a great opportunity. The Lord spoke to me in a very unique way on the Camino, helping me to understand a difficulty that I was experiencing, which continues to help me to this day. I would love to do the other 3 legs of the Camino, or return to do the same walk. Dave and Dawn were absolutely great leaders, and the entire experience was transformative!
Denis – 2017 participant
Unlike so many others, walking the Camino was not on my “bucket list” I knew very little about its history and significance. However, I am so grateful to have joined with my wife and the team. The trip was a wonderful combination of solitude and reflection, along with group discussion and encouragement. A mission trip for your soul.
Chuck – 2016 participant
My husband Bill and I have been neighbors and close friends with Dave and Dawn for almost 20 years. They asked us to go to Spain the first year they took a group to walk the Camino and we said “oh there is no way we can pull that off”. They did not give up on us and again asked us to go the second year. I was talking to Dawn on the phone and Dave said “just go!” Dave actually wrote a book titled GO. What I remembered at that moment is one of the things he wrote, “His directions were quite simple, really. But like all that Jesus taught, in his simplicity lies a depth of profound meaning. Jesus told his disciples to GO.” We decided we wanted to GO, but I said to myself….
1. I can’t possibly be gone from work. I held my breathe as I asked my boss if I could take off 2 weeks to go to Spain. She asked why and I said I would like to walk a portion of the Camino De Santiago. Her reply shocked me. She said, “You have to go, I have always wanted to do it myself.” Check , God took care of that concern.
2. I can’t possibly afford all of the costs associated with the trip. Short story – hail Storm in Colorado, home damaged, two adjustor’s say no to coverage. I try one more time and amazingly the third says yes. Work we had paid for out of our own pocket now covered and we have money we were not expecting. Check, God took care of that concern.
3. I don’t know the language. How will I communicate? Dawn says ” We have at least four people signed up for the trip that speak Spanish, we will just make sure you have someone close by at all times”. Check, God took care of that concern.
4. I’m not in good enough shape to walk that far. Then I found out that you can stop as many times as you liked and have a café con leche and tortillas or perhaps a Sangria!! Check, God took care of that concern.
I can tell you it was the most amazing trip and my only wish is that I could go back again this year!!
JUST GO!!!!
Allison – 2017 participant
If walking the Camino isn’t on your bucket list, it ought to be! It is an experience like no other. The beauty of the countryside and the bounty along the way (apple & pear trees, grape vines, etc.) spoke to me of God’s presence with us and provision for us as we journey through life. The conversations with others were deep and left me changed. Over the course of a week, strangers became friends. There was also space for silence and solitude that allowed me to open my “God-ears” and just enjoy being with Him. We stayed in nice hostels, ate delicious food and the miles went quickly. I hope I can go back someday soon.
Vickie – 2017 participant
