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Walk of Wisdom in pictures – by Marjolijn Gerrits

Marjolijn Gerrits walked the Walk of Wisdom as a pilgrim last year and sent in these photos. by Marjolijn Gerrits
Nijmegen Walk of Wisdom winter

Walk of Wisdom in winter – Sheila Olsthoorn

My Walk of Wisdom - by Sheila Olsthoorn From Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 December 2022 Early in the morning we drove to Nijmegen for the departure ceremony at sunrise: the pilgrim's lauds on this Saturday. That seemed like a good start…
Helene Tabben

“Inspired along the way” – Mariëlle van Enckevort

Mariëlle van Enckevort wrote a poem after her Walk of Wisdom . Searching for answersAnswers to questionsOut of Life Inspired along the wayand desperateback and forthHurled Time Gives AnswersoftenThe outdoors also helpsPutting things…

Finally at my writing place

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At the end of my first day of Walk of Wisdom, 2.5 years ago, I sat on a bench with this view. I had just walked this pilgrim path, when I saw a man approaching in the distance. I wondered if he was also walking the tour and looked at him,…

Henri Bos: Via ad cogitandum – The road to reflection (report)

Henri Bos walked the Walk of Wisdom this summer and wrote the report below. Latin, always does well. Am I speaking that? No, but as always, Google is your friend, in more ways than one. The way to contemplation. I am not a social animal…

Helene Tabben: pilgrimage in pictures

Helene Tabben: "Wednesday 7 September I left for my Walk of wisdom. Alone for the first time. Backpack on and overnight stays noted. Short and longer routes all equally beautiful. Wide views, pouring rain and sunshine. Meeting nice people…
Stefan van Dierendonck

A writer on the road: Stefan van Dierendonck

In August 2022, writer and former priest Stefan van Dierendonck walked the Walk of Wisdom in seven days. At the end of each day, he sent a 'pop-up newsletter' of his day trip to people who had signed up for it. A skeptical, but benevolent reacquaintance…
Walk of Wisdom in tekeningen

The Walk of Wisdom in drawings by Esther Zijlmans

We don't often get such a beautiful creative report. Thanks Esther: We look forward to your sequel! By Esther Zijlmans Yes, I'm here! This was Sunday, August 7, 2022. Started on Saturday 30 July and started walking after the very nice…
Levenswandel - Paul Spierings

Poem pilgrim Alberthe Papma: Levenswandeling

We received a beautiful poem by Alberthe Papma (pilgrim 1430), who walked the route with her husband Paul Spierings. Paul Spierings Biography Unexpected happinessjust on a walktranquil beauty Age-old symbolA signpost for pilgrimsbeacon…

Linda Heinsdijk: “If I am who I am, I attract beautiful people” (report)

Walk of WisdomEvery step I take is taken more and more consciouslyI am aware of everything I carry with meThe backpack is carefully packedEvery piece has been thought throughDo I want to wear this?Do I want to take this with me on my path?What…