The road is now flat but the experience uplifting

Hey Everyone I am in the city of Astorga and I had a really amazing day today. I was walking along and out of the middle of nowhere there was a cottage and a man named David. He offered food and drink to people just for a donation. if you could pay you did and […]

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A note from Ana, pre-departure

  As I prepare for my journey I am often afraid, but not of a new country or new people or that I will be alone, because I know for sure that I like the company of others too much to feel isolated, and at times I enjoy a sense of solitude. My real fear […]

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Did you know it? “Why the Shell?”

If the shell became the symbol of the way of Saint-Jacques, it is because it was typical of the Galician coast, and in the past, the pilgrims brought it back with them to demonstrate that they had made ​​the trip. The Pilgrims fix a shell on their mantle in honor of the apostle and relate […]

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The Pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela

Our pride to virtually walk with Bob and Ana opens a huge door of curiosity. What is this pilgrimage for ? Where does it come from ? And why do so many people walk through this Camino de Compostela and come back transformed ?? Let us try to narrate its history ! The Camino Francés […]

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Welcome to Orchids of Light blog!

You will be able to follow our volunteers projects to raise money for our communities. This September ? Follow Bob and Ana on their Camino to Compostela (Spain, Europe) and take part on their journey with a virtual walk by sharing with your friends and family. Become a Root of Orchids of Light thanks to […]

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