The Salt Path is coming to the Mountains in May. This is a deeply moving adaptation of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir of the same name. Given the profound connection between this story and the spirit of pilgrimage, you may wish to watch it at a cinema near you or join us at Mount Vic Flicks…
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Central Coast Weekend 20-22 June
Two days of walking a shared BBQ at the campsite and sharing the Camino Spirit! More Information and Registration HERE. BYO tent to camp for the weekend at the Terrigal Guide Campsite, arrange to be billeted by a Camino friend from the Central Coast (limited places available), or find your own accommodation. WEEKEND PROGRAM Friday…
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Tony and Johann’s Camino Podiensis
The Camino Podiensis is the most popular pilgrimage route in France, with the stretch from Le Puy to Conques being especially favoured. Our journey began with the 7 a.m. blessing Mass at Le Puy Cathedral, an impressive church perched on a rocky peak. At the conclusion of the service, a gate in the floor opens,…
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Overcoming my fears on the Camino by Maria M
On Thursday, 5 September we met at the Albergue in Katoomba, to participate in the evening activity “Camino Stories” sponsored by BLACKHEATH FRIENDS OF EL CAMINO. The facilitators and Brain Trust were Jill Hill and Sharise Watson, both having walked the San James Way (Camino Francés). We were asked to write down a question…
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September 5-Day Walk writeup by Robert C
Day 1 – Emu Plains to Springwood It was a cold morning at the start of the Spring 5 day walk. It was -1 when we walked to Katoomba Station from our albergue at 14 Lovel St. We made our way by train to Emu Plains for the beginning of our 5 day Camino walk….
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Blue Mountains Camino 5-Day Walk – March 2024
It was an excited but nervous group of 34 pilgrims that set off on Tuesday 5th March from Emu Plains station to start their Blue Mountains pilgrimage over 5 days to end in Blackheath on Saturday. The weather was perfect, no rain and although a little hot in the afternoons it made for glorious walking…
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Mary Thompson’s Camino Frances 2023
Mary Thompson The feeling was more one of relief than elation to be finally standing in front of and in awe of the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. I had made it. I had many doubts along the way but there I was, 780 km later. Of course I was glad I persisted, I unearthed…
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September 5 Day Walk – Village to Village
The Blue Mountains Camino 5-Day Walk held 12-16 September 2023 was Village to Village starting from Emu Plains to Blackheath. Pilgrim organised their own accommodation basing themselves at one place and catching the train daily or chose to walk with their gear and seek accommodation along the way. A fantastic group of mostly newcomers to…
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October 2023 Camino Training Walk and Meetup – Woodford
The morning started with lots of excitement, smiles and hugs with several walkers recently returned from their respective Caminos. There were a few regulars we hadn’t seen for a while so lots of catching up to do! Les had baked some ‘Camino shell’ shortbread to share at the Pilgrim Table, gracias. The nineteen walkers who…
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October 2023 Camino Training Walk and Meetup
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023 CAMINO TRAINING WALK + MEETUP – Woodford JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk – this month at Woodford. You may have already walked a Camino in Europe or you may aspire to one day walk a Camino or other pilgrimages. Walking with the Blue Mountains Camino…
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