Meeting presentation index

The following is a list of topics presented at the Christchurch Camino Group’s quarterly meetings. A summary of each talk may be found in the “Follow Up,” section of the listed newsletter/Meeting Record.

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2021

31 May Vol 1. No. 1.
‘NZ Trail Alternatives: Roxborough Gorge Trail and Clutha Gold Trail,’ ~ Sheldine and Doryan.

‘Walking the Kepler Track,’ ~ Liz
‘Walking the Via de la Plata Camino from Salamanca,’ ~ Murray 9 August Vol. 1 . No. 2
‘New Zealand Trail Alternatives: Tora Coastal Walk,’ Gythlian

‘Encounters on the South Island’s Te Araroa Trail,’ ~ Steve ‘Walking the San Salvador Camino,’ ~ Philip

‘Unpacking Your Camino:- Surprises, Challenges, Memories, and Realisations,’ ~ Panel; Cecilia, Gemma, Alan, Philip

8 November Vol. 1. No 3.
‘Walking the Camino, Learning Life Lessons,’ iMovie, ~ Philip
‘Themes from her book , ‘Kiwi Sisters on the Camino,’ Sue/Catherine ‘Learning Life Lessons on the Camino de Santiago,’ Small Group Discussion

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2022

February 2022 Vol. 2. No. 2.
Meeting Cancelled ~ Covid
‘What Makes a Great Camino Photograph and How to Achieve This? Peter, (Cancelled.)

Whole Group Discussion/Panel
‘Secrets For Successful Caminos: Planning, Preparing, Walking, Experiencing, Improving/Reflecting.’ (Cancelled.)

May Vol. 2. No. 2
Meeting Cancelled ~ Covid

‘Making Your Camino A Pilgrimage,’ ~ Philip (Cancelled.) ‘The Hero’s Journey!’ ~ Liz (Cancelled.)

August Vol. 2. No. 3
‘Walking the Primitivo,’ ~ Philip

‘Making Use of Technology on the Camino Journey: What am I gaining/losing by being connected?’ Small Group Discussion .

November Vol. 2. No. 4.
‘Camino Portuguese, The Variante Espiritual,’ ~ Steve

‘Walking the Portuguese Senda Litoral,’ ~ Gythlian and Elizabeth

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2023

February Vol. 3. No. 1
‘Walking the Camino Ingles,’ ~ Doryan

‘Walking the Camino Frances, Solo,’ ~ Glenda
April Vol. 3. No. 2.
‘Walking the Camino Frances – Some Suggestions and Highlights from My Walk’ ~ Midge.

‘Secrets For Successful Caminos: Planning, Preparing, Walking/Experiencing, Reflecting/Improving.’ Panel: Philip, Gythlian, Hammond, Jan.

August Vol. 3. No. 3
‘Utilising a Commercial Company on the Portuguese,’ ~ Marie-Therese

“Walking the Camino Frances,” Being interruptible and resilient meant my Camino was uniquely mine… ~ Ngaire

November Vol. 3. No. 4.
‘Hiking the Te Araroa Trail. Encountering Trail Angels, and becoming part of a Trail Family

~ sound familiar? ~ Gemma.
‘Trails, Triumphs, Buses and Bandits, Adventures Along the Mozarabe, via de la Plata

and Sanabres Caminos.’ ~ Philip
Al and Sal’s Camino: Saint Jean to Fisterre.” – Notes from a Lonely Walk,’ ~ Alec and Sally.

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2024.

January Vol. 4. No. 1.
‘El Norte – A “Trial” by Ordeal, Pilgrims’ Progress Through Adversity,’ ~ Clare and Steve

‘On the Via Francigena Walking from Lucca to Rome,’ Gythlian and Elizabeth ~ Presented by Elizabeth.

April. Vol. 4. No. 2.
‘Frameworks for the Inner and Outer Journey ~ Including Nourishing The Inner Journey Walking the Camino as a Pilgrimage, Rite of Passage, or Quest,’ ~ Philip

‘The Hero’s Journey. A call to do something bigger than myself. Trials and Triumphs on the Portuguese. ~ Liz

August Vol. 4. No. 3.
‘The Camino Frances – A Dream Come True.’ ~ Kay and Malcolm

‘Journey to the “End of the Earth, Finisterre and Muxia beckoned,’ ~ Pauline

November Vol. 4. No. 4.
‘Camino Invierno ~ Walking the Winter Way, from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela.’ ~ Philip

‘Walking the Chemin Le Puy, One of four French traditional pilgrim routes; from Le Puy- en-Velay to St Jean Pied de Port,’ ~ Gythlian and Elizabeth.

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2025.

February Vol. 5. No. 1
Walking the Portuguese from Porto as a Joint Venture. Flexibility along The Way.’

~ Colleen and Daphne. – (Presented by Daphne.)
‘Walking the del Norte Camino – Through a Photographer’s Lens.’ ~ John. Including highlights of his journey.

June Vol. 5. No. 2.
‘Reflections on a Life Changing Spiritual Camino,’ ~ John. ’An enlightening spiritual experience.’

Gear/Clothing Extravaganza – ‘Principles to bear in mind when selecting Camino gear.’ ~ Philip. ‘Our Queen of packs and packing! ~ Valuable Tips.’ ~ Pauline

Christchurch Camino Record
August 2025
‘Walking the Camino Aragones – a Journey in Images.’ ~ Philip.

‘Re-walking the Camino Frances After 9 years.’ ~ Elma

November 2025

‘A Year on, What the Camino still teaches me.’ Ralph

‘Personal Safety on the Camino, Tips for staying safe on the Camino, particularly for solo walkers. Panel: Philip, Marie-Therese, Liz, Daphne

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2026

February

‘Age is no barrier. Reflections of an octogenarian. ~ Richard
Richard walked the Camino Frances in 2025 while employing a brilliant tactic to regulate its physical demands.

‘Walking the Chemin Le Puy from Le Puy-en-Velay to St Jean Pied de Port’ “It is more than a walk.” ~ Bridget and Vince.
Bridget and Vince walked the Chemin Le Puy during September/October 2025.

April

The following presentations outline some longer walks in the Canterbury region.
Banks Track – Philip
31 km of self-guided hill country walking around the remote and beautiful South Eastern Bays.

‘Three Routes in Canterbury (and one bike ride in Otago) to feel the Camino Spirit. ~ Alan (Video presentation: ‘Canterbury Walks.’)

Overnight at the Packhorse. ~ Liz and Cecilia

Walking the Camino Solo ‐ reflections and images from the Portuguese Camino, and the Camino del Norte (from Gion) ~ Frances.

August
Panel and Q and A ~ Recent Returnees discuss aspects of their Caminos. ~ Jennifer, Graham,Philip.

Walking the del Norte/Primitivo Combination ~ Hammond

November Guest
Pilgrim and author ~ Jennifer Andrewes.