Reflections and Lessons from the Camino Primitivo
“The Way is Made by Walking” Pilgrimage from Oviedo to Lugo to Santiago The Camino Primitivo is often called the "Original Way" as it is the first recorded pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. But while it may be the oldest, for us, it felt like one of the most alive. In many ways, it is certainly the most elemental. It climbs higher, speaks quieter, and demands more of the body and the spirit than many of the better-known Caminos. But in return, it offers something few trails can: a deep and unfiltered immersion into the land, the weather, and ourselves. In just under two weeks, we experienced fog-wrapped forests and sun-drenched ridgelines, blistering descents and soul-lifting vistas, crowded cafés and wide-open wilderness. We shared laughter and wine with strangers who became friends, and learned to navigate not just the trail, but the emotional rhythm of walking a Camino that’s both physically demanding and socially complex. Between S...