Today in the United States, it’s Independence Day, a.k.a. the 4th of July. On this national holiday, we celebrate “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This well-known phrase comes from the United States Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776. We all have different ways of celebrating this day; many gather together with their families, have picnics, and watch fireworks. It’s summertime fun American style.
I want to take this opportunity to talk about independent traveling, specifically about walking Camino de Santiago alone as a female. When my family first heard about my wanting to walk the Camino on my own, they thought I was nuts; my mom in particular was afraid for my safety.
The Camino Provides 