As uncertainty continues in Spain over Covid-19 restrictions and measures at XirCammini we are certain that the Camino will prevail as it has for centuries before. Neither war, nor strife,…
President’s Pen
From the President’s Pen
A Call for Proposals and the SPED 2 Framework
XirCammini has contributed to the discussion called by the Government in relation to outdoor activities by submitting its proposals. Today was the submission deadline. Hiking is the most transient of…
One dreams, but a team achieves
It takes one to dream but a team to achieve | The Universal Peace Walk 1543 is a journey, not a destination.
When Nothing Goes Right, Go Left! Keep Walking, No Matter What!
Introduction A few years ago I was gifted these 2 cortado mugs by someone I then considered a friend. Sadly, time may have proven otherwise (an “Et tu, Brutus!” situation!)…
REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF COVID 19 ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
XirCammini, as the Malta representative of the Associations of Friends of the Way of St. James, has received the following message and announcement from the Xunta de Galicia to share…
Grace: It doesn’t rain. It pours
2020: What a Year! What could have happened but didn’t! I have written before and will reiterate it again, “If you want to make God laugh, share with him your…
Never forget to smile, even when life is hard
Introduction: Woes are relative Quoting Pope Francis, “one of the most needed virtues of modern time is hope.. no matter how hard life gets; this is often expressed in the…
Have faith | We will walk together again
It’s uncanny how all the odds have recently been staked against a pastime that is providing many not only with physical activity in the outdoors but also psychological relief and…
Wed Cluster Walks: Ultreya
Introduction A fortnight ago, we reluctantly communicated the decision that we would be stopping the weekly ‘Wed Walks’ (https://xircammini.org/covid-19/covid-19-keep-calm-carry-on-in-smaller-groups/). We took the decision with a heavy heart because Wed Walks…
Wed Walks: With your help we can carry on!
Introduction In our post of yesterday (https://xircammini.org/covid-19/covid-19-keep-calm-carry-on-in-smaller-groups/) we postponed the XirCammini Wed Walks until the end of September because of the prevailing, uncertain Covid-19 situation. However, we have had overwhelming…