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The following is an index of Main Topics for The Christchurch Camino Group’s newsletter, “Ultreia Suseia, The Newsletter.” It is hoped this index will facilitate access to the newsletters. This is a work in progress and will be refined overtime.
Index of Main Topics
May, 2021
Article: Via de la Plata, main topic, Vol 1. No 1
Article: Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela, Vol 1. No. 1.
Editorial; Christchurch Camino Group Vol. 1. No. 2.
Article: Camino Lessons main topic Vol 1. No. 2.
Article: Useful Camino de Santiago Resources, Vol 1. No 2
Article: ‘A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago, Camino Frances, St Jean Pied de Port – Article: Santiago de Compostela. The Ancient pilgrim path also known as The Way of St James,’ John Brierley, Vol. 1. No 2.
Article: Things to Do in: Lisbon/Porto, Vol. 1. No. 2.
Editorial: Putting It on the Record Vol. 1. No. 3.
Article: Camino Lessons Vol. 1. No. 3.
Article: 36 Camino Memoirs by Routes, Vol 1. No. 3.
Article: Things to Do in: Finisterre, Vol. 1. No. 3.
February, 2022
Editorial: Architecture and the Camino Vol. 2. No. 1.
Articles: Featured Articles on Camino de Santiago Architecture Vol. 2. No. 1
Article: Top Ten Historical Sites on the Camino Frances Vol. 2. No. 1.
Article: ‘Threshold and Liminality and the Camino de Santiago, Vol. 2. No. 1.
Article: ‘The Camino as a Path of Mindfulness, Vol 2. No. 1.
Article: Useful Historical Resources for the Camino Frances, Vol. 2. No 1.
Article: Useful Podcasts on the Camino de Santiago, Vol. 2. No 1.
Article: Historical Sites on Camino Frances, main topic, Vol. 2. No. 1.
Article : Things to Do in: Muxia/Lires Vol. 2. No. 1.
Editorial: The Smart Camino: Pilgrimage in the Internet Age Vol. 2. No. 2.
Article: Making Use of Technology on the Camino Journey. What am I Gaining/Losing by Being Connected? Vol. 2. No. 2.
Article: Things to Do in: Pamplona, Vol. 2. No. 2.
Editorial: The Camino as a Mystical/ Magical Space Vol. 2. No. 2.
Featured Topic: Capturing the Mystical and Engagement With the Sacred, on Film Vol. 2. No. 3. Article: Things to Do in: Lugo: Vol. 2. No. 3.
Editorial: Changes to Reasons for Walking the Camino Over Time Vol. 2. No. 4.
Featured Topic: Camino de Santiago – Reasons for Walking ~ A Trek, Adventure or a Pilgrimage? Vol. 2 No. 4.
Featured Article: The Camino as a Rite of Passage Vol. 2. No. 4.
Article: Connectivity and the Camino Vol. 2. No. 4.
Article: Camino “Go to” Books available from Christchurch City Libraries Vol. 2. No. 4.
Article: 16 Activities on the Camino Frances Vol. 2 No. 4.
Article: Things to Do in Rabanal del Camino Vol. 2. No. 4.
February, 2023
Editorial: It’s All About the People Vol. 3. No. 1.
Article: Pilgrim Greetings Vol 3. No. 1.
Article: Photography on the Camino Vol. 3. No. 1.
Article: Camino Movies Vol. 3. No. 1.
Article: Things to Do in: Castrojeriz Vol. 3. No. 1.
Editorial: Just Follow the Yellow Arrows Vol. 3. No. 2
Featured Topic: Following the Yellow Arrows ~ A Question of Route Authenticity Vol. 3. No. 2.
Article: An Adventurous Detour to ‘As Catedrais’ Vol. 3. No. 2.
Photo Essay: Variety of Way Markers on the Camino de Santiago Vol. 3. No. 2.
Featured Article: What Happens When the Yellow Arrows Cease? Vol. 3. No. 2.
Article: Things to Do in Astorga. Vol. 3. No. 2.
Editorial: Setting Aside Time for a Camino Vol. 3. No. 3.
Topic: Pondering Time on the Camino: Vol. 3. No. 3.
Article: Making the Most of the ‘Now’ Construct Vol. 3. No. 3.
Article: Camino Memoirs by Route: Vol. 3. No. 3.
Article: Things to Do in: Leon Vo. 3. No. 3.
Editorial: It’s All About the Journey (Not the Destination.) Vol. 3 No. 4.
Featured Topic: Landscape, the Pilgrim and the Camino de Santiago Vol. 3. No. 4.
Article: Interesting Camino de Santiago Landscapes Vol. 3. No. 4.
Article: “How To” Camino YouTube Videos : Vol. 3. No. 4
Article: Things to do in: Padron: Vol. 3. No. 4.
February, 2024
Editorial: Travelling Light Vol. 4. No. 1
Article: Some Thoughts on The Inner Journey Vol. 4. No. 1.
Article: Useful References for the Inner Journey Vol. 4. No. 1.
Article: Optimal Conditions for the Inner Journey Vol. 4 No. 1.
Article: Utilising the Labyrinth as an Aid Reflection and Meditation Vol. 4. No. 1.
Photo Essay: Madonna and Child Statuary on the Camino Frances Vol. 4. No. 1.
Article: Things to Do in St Jean Pied de Port Vol. 4. No. 1.
Editorial: What is an Authentic Pilgrim? Vol. 4. No. 2.
Featured Topic: Steps to Making Your Camino a Pilgrimage Vol. 4. No. 2.
Article: Inner Journey Guidebook Vol. 4. No. 2.
Article: Useful Christchurch City Libraries Pilgrimage References Vol. No. 4. No. 2.
Article: The Camino as a Hero’s Journey Vol. 4 No. 2.
Article John Brierley’s Guide to the Inner Camino Vol. 4. No. 2.
Article: Utilising the Christian Heritage Available on the Camino Journey Vol. 4. No.2.
Article: Things to Do in Valenca/Tui Vol. 4. No. 2.
Editorial: Thresholds Vol. 4. No. 3.
Featured Topic: Awareness of Thresholds on the Camino Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: Listening to the Inner Voice Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: A Camino Threshold Ritual Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: Seeking a Place of Silence and Stillness Close to Home Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: Suggested Contemplative Activity Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: The Senses as Thresholds of Soul Vol. 4. No. 3.
Article: Things to Do: On the Camino Frances; Quest; On the trail, of the Goose Vol. 4. No. 3.
Editorial: Euphoria, Blues or Something Else? Vol. 4. No. 4
Featured Topic: Recalling Arrival in Santiago de Compostela: Euphoria or Blues? Vol. 4. No. 4 Article: I’ve Reached Santiago, What Now? Vol. 4. No. 4
Article: Options for Walking the Last 100 Kilometres on the Camino de Santiago Vol. 4. No. 4 Article: Battling the Blues Once Home Vol. 4. No. 4
Article: Post Camino Blues Resources Vol. 4. No. 4
Article: Things to Do In: Puente la Reina Vol. 4. No. 4
Camino Story: Mitigating the Post Camino Blues Relaxing/Winding Down In Finisterre Vol. 4. No. 4
Camino Poem: New Town, Same Feeling Vol. 4. No. 4
Newsletter Index of Christchurch Camino Group Meeting Presentations
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.
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 Munro
9AugustVol.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
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2022
February 2022 Vol. 2. No. 2.
Meeting Cancelled ~ Covid
‘What Makes a Great Camino Photograph and How to Achieve This? Peter
Whole Group Discussion/Panel
‘Secrets For Successful Caminos: Planning, Preparing, Walking, Experiencing, Improving/Reflecting.’
May Vol. 2. No. 2
Meeting Cancelled ~ Covid
‘Making Your Camino A Pilgrimage,’ ~ Philip ‘The Hero’s Journey!’ ~ Liz
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 – Philip
November Vol. 2. No. 4. ‘CaminoPortuguese,TheCaminoVarientEspiritual,’~ Steve ‘Walking the Portuguese Senda Litoral,’ ~ Gythlian and Elizabeth
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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,
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 became 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.
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- Vol. 4. No. 1.
January
‘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.
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