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.
You can download the list here
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
A reflection on key similarities and differences between the two.
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