Spanish for the Camino
What is the Spanish for the Camino blog about?
Every few weeks I will publish a post about Camino related topics with useful Spanish vocabulary and audio guide, so you know how to pronounce these words and phrases.
Galician language on the Camino
We're not going to learn Spanish today. Instead, I'm going to tell you about the Galician language. More specifically, I'm telling you about the Galician language you're more likely to see on the Camino de Santiago. Yes. I know this page is called Spanish for...
Finisterre
Last weekend I was in Fisterra. Or is it Finisterre? And why do so many people end their Camino de Santiago there? Or in Muxía. Let's start with the name. Is it Finisterre or Fisterra? You may already be aware that Galicia has its own language, apart from Spanish. You...
Through a field of stars
Through a Field of StarsBrian John Skillen, is a professional filmmaker, author, and international dance instructor. His many adventures around the world have strongly influenced his life, but nothing has affected him more than his pilgrimages along the Camino de...
Holy Year 2021
Año Santo. Holy Year. How many times have you heard these 2 words in recents weeks? Months even? 2021 is a Holy Year. People have been talking about it for months, either planning their Camino to coincide with it or postponing it for a "regular" year. Then, on...
3 reasons to learn Spanish before the Camino
3 reasons to learn Spanish before the Camino | Should I learn Spanish before my Camino?This is a frequently-asked question in Camino groups and forums. The answer? Some people will tell you that a smile is enough. And the truth is you will survive. But this is also...
Game of the goose
Have you heard of the Game of the Goose? The Game of the Goose is a board game I used to play as a child... and now play again with my kids. And how is this relevant to the Camino, you may ask? In this guest post, Vickie Kelty tells us about the benefits of...
Games and the Camino
Have you ever played any games on the Camino? Have you even considered it? I had a lovely evening on the Camino Inglés last year, playing cards. It was fun, but it was also an opportunity to bond and, of course, to learn about Spanish culture and language. So, if you...
La Luz del Camino
A month ago I had the opportunity to take part in La Luz del Camino initiative. But what is La Luz del Camino? After the confinamiento (lockdown), some peregrinos (pilgrims) decided to start a Camino from Roncesvalles, on the Camino Francés, carrying a special...
The weather on the Camino
The weather on the Camino | This is a question I see quite frequently in Camino-related groups: "I'm doing (add a Camino of your choice here) in (add any month or season). What will the weather be like?" The only true answer to this is: Who knows?! There are too many...
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