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SUMMARY:MEC Camino Portuguese Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Location: MEC Victoria\, 1450 Government St. Victoria\, BC\nDate: Saturday Sept 19\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nCost  $10.00 \n Participants must register to attend. [Registration] \nCCoP Victoria chapter will be presenting a session on Camino Portugues at MEC Victoria. \nMEC will be providing a 15% discount for all attendees that can be used in store within 7 days of this event. There will also be a prize draw for attendees at the end of the evening 50% of the proceeds will be donated to assist donativo based Albergues.  \nThe Camino Português (Portuguese Way) is a historic pilgrimage route and the second most popular Camino de Santiago walking routes that end in Santiago de Compostela in Spain where the Cathedral of Santiago is believed to hold the remains of St. James the Apostle. The trail can start either from Porto (260 km) or Lisbon (610 km) or other points along the way\, with the Porto-to-Santiago section being one of the most popular choices and there is the option of using the inland or the coastal route to the fabled city of Santiago\, Spain. \nAlong the way\, pilgrims encounter centuries-old churches\, monasteries\, Roman roads\, local cafés and welcoming communities\, while enjoying the distinctive Portuguese and Galician landscapes. The journey combines culture\, nature\, personal reflection\, and camaraderie\, culminating at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is more than just a walk\, it is a journey that blends history\, culture\, and personal discovery into an unforgettable experience. \nWhether someone walks for spiritual reasons\, cultural curiosity\, exercise\, adventure\, or the joy of slow travel\, the Camino Português is ultimately about embracing the rhythm of the journey and discovering something new about the world and yourself.
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Back Event \nWhen you return from the Camino\, it’s important to be able to tell your stories and to talk to people who understand your experiences and what you have accomplished. We have a venue\, a date and an opportunity for you to socialize and share your experiences with others.  \nIf you have walked the Camino or any other world walk in the last 18 months please come and join us November 14\, 2026 \nThis is a potluck\, so please bring some food to share. Plates\, glasses\, napkins and utensils will be provided. \nTo comply with our insurance requirements\, we will have de-alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by donation.  \nA maximum of 80 people can attend so please register early to ensure your attendance. \n\nWhen: Saturday November 2 from 6pm – 9pm\nWhere: St. Paul’s United Church\, 2410 Malaview Ave\, Sidney\nCost $10.00  \nRegistration required to attend.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/welcome-back/
LOCATION:St Paul’s United Church\, 2410 Malaview Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 2G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:From Path to Page: Write Your Camino Story (Workshop) with Joy Thierry Llewellyn
DESCRIPTION:Location: Central Saanich United Church\nWhere: 7180 E Saanich Rd\, Saanichton\, BC V8M 1Y4\nMap Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ogBtEtkJ9BKN3cA8\nWhen: Thursday\, November 26\, 2026\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nCost: $10\nCapacity: 60 \nA Path to Page: Write Your Camino Story is a two-hour workshop for hikers ready to turn their Camino adventures into more than memories and journal entries. We’ll explore story structure\, writing techniques\, and ways to shape your experiences into an article\, a short story\, or book. Expect small group discussions\, laughter\, and handouts\, plus ideas for getting your story onto the page and finally out of your backpack. \nJoy Thierry Llewellyn is an avid long-distance hiker who loves living out of a backpack. She was a story editor and screenwriter for film and TV\, and taught screenwriting in Canada\, India\, and China. She’s been a journalist\, wildlife biology technician\, governess in Australia\, spent time in a TIbetan Buddhist monastery in Nepal researching the resident Rinpoche\, stayed in a remote Indian hospital while travelling the world in the footsteps of Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova\, and worked in France on a goat farm in the Pyrenees. Her memoir short story about growing up in isolated fishing camps in Northern Quebec was short listed for the Commonwealth Prize. She now lives on a small BC island where she writes Young Adult novels about adventurous female rebels\, and is finishing a travel memoir\, Lovers of Leaving.
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