The Challenge and Joy of Walking the Camino with Young Kids

Susan Jagannath
10 min readJul 2, 2024
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Young parents on the Camino Portuguese

The Camino is a transformative journey, rich in history, culture, and personal reflection. But what if you could share this incredible experience with your children? Walking the Camino with kids offers a unique opportunity to bond as a family, introduce young ones to the joys of pilgrimage, and create lasting memories together as you experience the Challenge and Joy of Walking the Camino with Young Kids as narrated to me by Louise, a young mother who I’d met briefly on the Portuguese Camino, and later we caught up over Zoom. Thanks Louise for taking the time to share your experiences, and hopefully guide more young families to walk the Camino with their young kids.

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Six years ago, we walked the French Camino and loved it. After having kids, we wanted to continue our passion for walking, even though it’s common for new parents to opt for more convenient holidays. Instead of resort-style vacations, we decided to attempt the Camino with our children. We took advantage of Denmark’s generous parental leave, combining it with…

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