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Jolanda van Wanrooij- van Kessel (pilgrim 737)

"After a pilgrimage of 6 days, yesterday the path brought me (with my backpack full of acquired wisdom) back to the Stevens Church. Thanks to the people of The Walk of Wisdom for the beautiful route."

While walking, Pyta walked into her new life (pilgrim 174)

We were also allowed to share this contribution in the pilgrim folder via this site: Started on a beautiful warm day, with a daughter and a friend. Immediately surprised by a beautiful part of Nijmegen, the Ooipolder and Beek-Ubbergen. It…

The Walk of Wisdom from a gypsy wagon and with a package

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We have received two reports of unusual ways of pilgrimage: Wilco and Janneke Kruijswijk-Terlouw walked the Walk of Wisdom from a gypsy wagon in Gassel near Grave. Jos van der Donk was picked up every day by a B&B in Horssen (near Afferden). Walk…

When can Conny (pilgrim 34) let go?

And again a personal contribution and photo of a pilgrim walker. The words below are from Conny van Beelen: My walk of wisdom In a difficult period, an article in "De Brug" caught my eye: A pilgrim's path around Nijmegen. How can that come…

Today is a donation, contribution from Frank (pilgrim 9)

Frank Rutten (pilgrim) 9) and José (pilgrim 8) walked the last stage of the Walk of Wisdom at the beginning of July. Frank has shared some reflections: for the pilgrim's logbook and for the site. Theme "Every day is a good day" Our life…

For Els (pilgrim 627) it was a walk of choices

For me, Walk of wisdom was a walk of choices. Always choose: - raincoat on or off - Follow path or other path - walk or stop etc Always bearing the consequences of my choices. And I realized: "if I don't like the result, then I can choose…

Every Step for Peace, Bo’s Experiences (Pilgrim 184)

A walk through known, or unknown territory? Bo Dubbers got to know her surroundings better by walking the Walk of Wisdom . Below is her contribution, the words she wrote in the pilgrim's logbook upon entering. She is happy to share the words…

On connecting and contemplating, by Walter (pilgrim 45)

Leafing through the pilgrim's logbook of the Stevens Church, we also found the story of Walter Hamers. He was fine with sharing it further via the site: Arrived in Stevenskerk on 27 June 16.05 (2015). The head and tail walked in 4 days. Missing…

Walking brings you back into your body from your head, writes Paul Uijen (pilgrim 159)

Upon arrival at St. Stevenskerk, when picking up your last ring, you have the chance to write something in your personal page. Some do so immediately, others want to let it sink in for a while and email a contribution later. We browsed through…

What makes a man wise… By Petra Maas (pilgrim 94)

By Petra Maas We received a beautiful photo with story from Petra Maas: What makes a man wise...While walking, I searched for and found myself. Walking alone through the breathtaking landscape, I was able to organize my thoughts. These were…