Women Walking Episode 7: The Camino at 19 - Young Feet, Old Road

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In this episode, we meet the youngest pilgrims we interviewed—two 19-year-old women navigating gap years with backpacks, curiosity, and a willingness to walk into the unknown. One studies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the other is a student at Bates College. On the Camino de Santiago, they encountered physical exhaustion, emotional solitude, and moments of unexpected joy. From crowded hostels to quiet stretches of trail, they share what they packed, what they let go of, and what they carried forward into their lives today. Their stories offer a candid look at what it means to walk into adulthood—step by step, mile by mile.