Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage: Lessons learned from solo walking three ancient ways. A memoir by Joanna Penn. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, and discover the transformative power of walking solo. 

Introduction

Why Pilgrimage?

A personal faith

Part 1

1.1 Which Pilgrimage?

1.2 Walking alone or with others

1.3 Planning the route, maps, and navigation

1.4 Physical preparation and training

1.5 What to take with you — and what to leave behind

1.6 Preparing for the inner journey

1.7 Facing fears

1.8 The day before: Southwark, London

Part 2

2.1 The pilgrim’s day

2.2 Walking in the path of history puts life in perspective

2.3 A glimpse of the divine in sacred places

2.4 Hardship as an element of pilgrimage

2.5 Embrace the pilgrimage industry

2.6 Eating on pilgrimage

2.7 Facing the challenge

2.8 Pilgrimage in a changing season

Part 3

3.1 Arriving on a pilgrimage

3.2 Returning home

Conclusion: The end is the beginning