
Ep 140: Seeking compassion on the Camino with pilgrim Savannah
About this episode
Is the Camino safe for a woman traveling alone? What about for a young woman, say one in her early 20s walking alone?
You may hear many different answers to those questions – many different experiences from the various Camino routes, and many people will argue with you about the safety of the Camino if you try to say it’s not safe.
In this episode you are going to hear the real-life experiences from Savannah. She is young and she walked the Camino alone. She encountered some of the legendary Camino magic, but she also encountered some truly unpleasant experiences.
Here are the safety tips Savannah shared:
Download the AlertCops app
Know the emergency help numbers - 112 for medical and fire emergencies, and 062 for the Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) to aid with other urgent issues.
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