Tag Archive for: pilgrim

Wilma: ‘I wanted this so badly, for myself. And for no one else’
News, Stories from pilgrims
A report by pilgrim Wilma van Oudheusden
Finally, after weeks of feeling a tickle in my stomach, the day had arrived.I went hiking, more than 130 km in 6 days. On a journey with myself, to myself.I put aside the fact that it was very hot…

Walk of Wisdom: Saskia’s own way
News, Stories from pilgrims
SAskia van den Brand (30) is an avid hiker. She likes to write about her experiences during the many hikes she makes. She recently walked the Walk of Wisdom.
"The first morning light shines through my bedroom. On my alarm clock I see that…

A bamboo pin in the starter kit
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Last year, we paid a lot of attention to making our starter kit for pilgrims more sustainable. Our envelopes have been made from recycled maps from the very beginning. The bags we provide to clean up litter along the way are compostable,…

A contemporary day like no other
News, selection, Stories from pilgrims
Pilgrim Richard Göbel-Frieswijk walked the Walk of Wisdom with his wife Natalie. Below is the story of their last stage. It started somewhat stressed and ended with a fat cigar and a drink. Richard also wrote a poem: The Walking Terrorist.…

Touched by an angel (report by pilgrims Jonna and Geertje)
selection, Stories from pilgrimsMother Geertje and daughter Jonna walked the Walk of Wisdom in the summer of 2018. Geertje wrote an extensive report about their special week together.

‘The Walk of Wisdom is a loving bed’ (About the special Storytelling Afternoon in the monastery)
News, selection, Stories from our editorsWhat does the Walk of Wisdom stand for? 'Connection with nature, with yourself, with the people along the way', 'Lifebuoy', 'A kind of loving bed. The marked route is there, within it you do it the way you want it', 'Reflection', 'Freedom to…

Impressions from the big detour (by pilgrim Simon Wijma)
selection, Stories from pilgrims
A week on the Walk of Wisdom
that footstep
that moment in time
liquefies
with a history in the country
And you, me
Then be quiet
The words gone
A dog is missing in Weurt. That can't be missed, because everyone we meet questions…

Travelogue of the adventurous five-day hiking week
selection, Stories from pilgrimsThe first week of August there was a special walking week on the Walk of Wisdom. Co-developer of the route Manja Bente and board member Thomas Hontelez came up with this special tour with the theme of reflection on the relationship with the…

“In the Reichswald I feel like Little Red Riding Hood among the tall trees” (pilgrim Corrie Kelders in Content Magazine)
selection, Stories from pilgrims, The media about usPilgrim Corrie Kelders walked the Walk of Wisdom and wrote a Foot and Good Walking story about it for Content Magazine:
Photography: Susan Peeters

Some images of a special walking week on the pilgrimage route
selection, Stories from our editorsIn recent days, there was a special walking week on the route of the Walk of Wisdom for those who wanted to reflect on their relationship with the earth. Co-developer of the route Manja Bente and board member Thomas Hontelez guided the group.…