We Learn by Living: Lessons from the Camino de Santiago | Eleanor Duce | TEDxUniversityofStAndrews

Burnout by the pandemic. Disillusioned with life. Exhausted to the core. Eleanor went on a spiritual search to reclaim her sense of humanity; to experience life in all its grim and glorious guises.
Accompanied by Lester, her ever trusty travelling teddy bear and faithful friend since birth, this summer she embarked on an ancient pilgrimage starting in the foothills of the Pyrenees to the shrine of St James in Santiago de Compostella in north-west Spain. With her 35-litre backpack, she spent 38 days on the road, covering almost 900km by foot.
Grueling and uplifting, exhausting and empowering, filled with freedom and friendship; wisdom on the road declares that our 'true' Camino begins at the end of our journey to Santiago. Eleanor Duce is a writer and travel enthusiast. Especially dedicated to advocating for girls’ access to quality secondary education, she aspires to inspire others in their pursuit to unlock their potential! With an intellectual curiosity, love for languages and passion for engaging in intercultural dialogue, she believe that-through empathetic discourse, cultural awareness, and local knowledge-we can develop pragmatic solutions to nurture and empower truly compassionate, sustainable, and globally connected communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ronaldweasely3692]

Your speech reminds me the evergreen song my favourite things.
When I read the pilgrimage I was eager to know walk the trail. Then i wathced the movie the way then somany Camino videos on CZcams. It's been 5 years since I wanted to walk the Camino. But here I am not able to fullfill my dream journey.
Hearing your story make me realise that's it not too late. I still have time.
You are really living your life. Enjoying every moment.
Continue your life journey... God bless you
Love from India

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Thank you for sharing your journey! Release that which no longer serves us.

[@harifoctavio]

bravo! public speaking is hard -- to reveal the aches an pains of 35 spent days in camino must had been an equal. faith and belief however are the essence of this talk. am impressed and humbly can say: i relate. buen camino! 🙏🏻

[@terencebergmann7604]

Loved the talk. Two pair of socks is the key. Continue to reach for your goals and dreams.

[@sajithomas2158]

Admiration.well done

[@marianharris68]

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