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Read the experiences and adventures of other pilgrims on their Walk of Wisdom.

Not everything is straight
Forward
in one straight line But no less beautiful

If I open myself up to it, help or insight always comes in time.

I have felt the strength of my body and mind so well and I am so grateful for that.

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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Walk of Wisdom in winter – Sheila Olsthoorn

My Walk of Wisdom - by Sheila Olsthoorn



From Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 December…
20 December 2022/by Redactie Walk of Wisdom

“Inspired along the way” – Mariëlle van Enckevort

Mariëlle van Enckevort wrote a poem after her Walk of Wisdom .






Searching for…
18 November 2022/by Redactie Walk of Wisdom

Finally at my writing place

At the end of my first day of Walk of Wisdom, 2.5 years ago, I sat on a bench with this…
6 November 2022/by Ivan Beemster

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,…
3 November 2022/by Redactie Walk of Wisdom

Helene Tabben: pilgrimage in pictures

Helene Tabben: "Wednesday 7 September I left for my Walk of wisdom. Alone for the first…
25 October 2022/by Redactie Walk of Wisdom

A writer on the road: Stefan van Dierendonck

In August 2022, writer and former priest Stefan van Dierendonck walked the Walk of Wisdom…
16 September 2022/by Redactie Walk of Wisdom

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