Camino Pilgrim Stories

While experiencing the Camino by ourselves is important, it can be wonderful to read about the experiences of other pilgrims, especially those inspirational stories that pull at the heartstrings and illustrate the very best of humankind. One of the most notable stories is that of best friends Justin and Patrick who are known for ‘I’ll Push You’. But there are many more tales to be told and read about. We hope you find inspiration and comfort with our Camino Pilgrim Stories. If you have a story of your own to share, please do get in touch – we’d love to hear it!

Interview with Justin

I’ll Push You: Interview with Justin

I’ll Push You: Interview with Justin We recently had an interview with Justin Skeesuch, who you might be familiar with from the inspiring I’ll Push You story. You might have been following the Camino story of best friends Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray. The intrepid friends completed the 800km-long Camino de Santiago French Way route,

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Justin's Camino by wheelchair

I’ll Push You: Crossing the finish line, but far from over

I’ll Push You: Crossing the finish line, but far from over Nearly six weeks after starting their epic I’ll Push You Camino de Santiago journey in St Jean Pied de Port, Justin and Patrick finally reach Santiago de Compostela (one day ahead of schedule!), where they are greeted with applause and embraces from fellow pilgrims

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Justin's wheelchair journey on the Camino

I’ll Push You: Bittersweet Journey

I’ll Push You: Bittersweet Journey With the help of other pilgrims, volunteers and locals, Patrick and Justin reach O Cebreiro: a physical but also emotional high on their Camino de Santiago journey. Next stop… Santiago de Compostela! and a bittersweet journey really as the feeling that their amazing challenge is nearing its end has become

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Early morning field

Your Camino: Wake up early!

Your Camino: Wake up early! Simon Green walked de Camino de Santiago from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela and written a book about his experience, now available on Kindle. He shares his thoughts on getting up early on the Camino. by Simon Green One of the nicest parts for me of walking El Camino de

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Man being pushed in wheelchair

I’ll push you: Something to learn

I’ll push you: Something to learn As Patrick and Justin continue their amazing Camino de Santiago across the Meseta, the vast open landscapes push Patrick to reflect on this very special journey, what the Camino is teaching him and his future legacy. By Patrick Gray We have now passed the half way mark with regards

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Person confined to a wheelchair

I’ll Push You: Familiar Faces

I’ll Push You: Familiar Faces Continuing their inspirational Camino, this week Justin and Patrick share with us their astonishment at the kindness and support from people on the way, making the Camino de Santiago a truly unique experience. By: Justin Skeesuck We have been traveling on the Camino for the past two weeks and we

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Justin's wheelchair on the Camino

I’ll Push You: The Adventure Begins

I’ll Push You: The Adventure Begins Best friends Justin and Patrick are embarking on a very special and inspirational Camino de Santiago adventure this week. Justin dedicates his life to inspire people with disabilities to overcome challenges, enjoy life and explore the world. His childhood friend Patrick will be pushing Justin 800km along the Camino

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A Typical Day on the Camino

A road less travelled on the Camino

A road less travelled on the Camino Two pilgrims decided to venture off the beaten track, walking the Silver Road from Seville to Santiago de Compostela, away from the commercialism of the usual route. They tell PERRY O’DONOVAN about their journey. TIM MACEY AND Laurence Leleu were just two of the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims

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Brandon Wilson writing Along the Templar Trail

Brandon Wilson’s Award-Winning “Along the Templar Trail”

Brandon Wilson’s Award-Winning “Along the Templar Trail” In this time of political grandstanding, it is refreshing to hear about someone who quite literally, “walks the talk.” Recently, author/photographer Brandon Wilson and his 68-year-old French friend completed an eleven-country walk for peace from France to Jerusalem. In doing so, they founded the “Templar Trail.” Wilson’s inspiring

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Two women together on the Camino

Remembering the Camino – the tale of two women

Remembering the Camino – the tale of two women, by Sharon Remembering the Camino, Cindy Thomas still can’t believe she walked 800 kilometers in Spain this fall. Would she do it again? Without question -it was the opportunity of a lifetime and a learning experience filled with challenges and precious memories she will never forget.

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