"She's going to do what?!"
The scallop shell is the symbol of St James' Way (the Camino), not only a way for pilgrims to self-identify when they attach a shell to their pack, but used as a symbol to mark guideposts and directional arrows along all 12+ routes. In the Middle Ages, the custom was to wear a scallop shell... Continue Reading →
The most common question I get these days is if I'm worried about my personal safety. The answer has always been "no, I'm a city girl." And let's be honest: I am a 6' tall Amazonian woman who rarely feels physically threatened by others (it has happened, but rare). I am much more concerned for... Continue Reading →
Camino Jen 