37 - Sanjiva Wijesinha - No longer strangers, a Pilgrim story of deep connection on the Camino

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of Season 2! Camino Pilgrim, Sanjiva, is a doctor in Melbourne, Australia and he walked the Camino with his adult son, Shivantha. He later wrote about this journey in the Camino memoir, Strangers on the Camino. In this interview, you will hear several unique tips for walking a pilgrimage. You will also hear how the Camino transformed a Dad and Son relationship into one with deeper friendship, increased love, and respect for one another. If you are planning on walking a Camino with someone, you’ll benefit from hearing how they approached their walk and how those approaches strengthened their relationship and enriched their walk. I love how Sanjiva’s pilgrimage shows how one man went from being a stranger to a deep friend to his son, to Spain, to Catholicism, to the people he met along the way during and after his pilgrimage. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!To connect with Sanjiva:Shivantha's speech at the book launch of Strangers on the Camino:https://www.facebook.com/strangersonthecamino/videos/2526946677545063Link to purchase Strangers on the Camino:https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Camino-Father-Holy-Trail-ebook/dp/B00JO1ZC40Sanjiva's  article 'The Camino - a Way back for Veterans' that was published in the Journal of Military and Veterans Health https://jmvh.org/article/the-camino-de-santiago-an-ancient-way-a-way-back-for-veterans/Sanjiva's websitehttps://sanjivawijesinha.com/To connect with Leigh:https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan The Camino Cafe Music Credit:Original Song  -  "Finnis Terre"  - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.Connect with Jackson:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKRThe Camino Cafe Pilgrim Family:Spanish for the CaminoHeading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.Spanish for the Camino IGSpanish for the Camino FacebookCamino ConciergeQuestions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.Camino Concierge IGCamino Concierge FacebookThe Stone Boat Guest Househttps://www.thestoneboat.com/caminocafepodcastSupport the showBecome a supporter of The Camino Cafe Podcast:🎙️💖 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751717/supportBuy Me a Coffee:☕️💛 https://buymeacoffee.com/caminocafepodcastSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: 🔴 ▶️https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQwFollow us on Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/thecaminocafepodcast/🎵 The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song is in thanks to fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney. Original Song  -  "Finnis Terre"  - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.