What does it feel like to walk the Camino de Santiago at age 70 — just 11 months after a total knee replacement?
In this inspiring conversation from the Camino Inglés, Margaret shares how she went from simply dreaming about the Camino to actually walking it alongside her daughter.
She talks candidly about recovery, training, fears about the hills, getting lost on the trail, traveling solo again after many years, and the unexpected joy of meeting fellow pilgrims along the way.
Whether you’ve been considering the Camino yourself or simply love stories of courage, adventure, and connection, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that it’s never too late to begin.
00:01:47 — How Margaret finally decided to walk the Camino
00:02:47 — Walking the Camino after a total knee replacement
00:05:40 — Why Camino training is about consistency, not just distance
00:06:20 — The emotional power of walking with a group
00:08:08 — Highlights of the Camino so far
00:10:37 — How a mother-daughter Camino adventure came together
00:12:15 — Facing the hills and physical challenges of the Camino
00:14:19 — Margaret’s advice for people afraid they’re “too old”
00:15:54 — A full “day in the life” on the Camino
00:18:40 — How luggage transfer services work on the Camino
00:21:59 — Getting lost on the Camino (and finding your way again)
00:27:20 — Why the Camino restores faith in people
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For my “Live from the Camino” interview with Margaret’s daughter Emily, see below. (We get the orientation correct after the first few minutes!)
For my “Live from the Camino” interview with Kathie Carnahan, another Camino Walk with Rebecca 2025 participant, see below.
