Camino Conversations: John Brierley

A conversation with John Brierley, recorded on April 21st 2020 during the Corona virus lock down.
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[@SHiggy50]

Thank you John Brierley for guiding me on my first camino, what a joy it was and I cannot wait to return in a couple of months time picking up where I left off with my trusted Brierley Guidebook

[@TheAnactoria]

Sending you so much love, Ivar. You and John Brierley both. Thank you for doing this for us. And thank you for everything you've always done for we pilgrims.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@onacanfield6691]

My resolve to walk the Camino has only strengthened since cancelling it during this global pandemic. Hearing interviews like this hits the mark. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@brentnorman6848]

I have done the Camino Frances with John's trusty book by my side. Worth every gram lugging it from SJPP to Santiago! I loved to read the sections we would be walking the night before. I was planning on doing the Portugues with my 9yr old son this year, but we will wait. Thank you so much for putting these together.

[@marlenegehl3118]

Thank you for a charming, and informative interview! Makes me eager to get on the move again. Think I'll take a walk this afternoon....

[@isobelcunningham281]

So nice to put faces to these well known names and personalities. I was to,start,my journey May 6 but one day it will be, I know

[@kjoz4986]

Really enjoyed this conversation. KJO USA

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@HillTrekkerSarge]

Having walked both Camino Frances and Portugues, I have used both his guides for these routes. I found them helpful. Highly recommend.

[@Ivar]

Great to hear!

[@PJ_Hawke]

Wonderful. Thank you

[@Ivar]

Thank you too!

[@RootiePhotography]

Lively and engaging convo. Thank you Ivan and John.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@judyreano5646]

I really enjoyed this conversation and was glad to have it confirmed that we are not the only ones who felt that the distances at the end of a day’s walk were really longer than the guidebook indicated. It happened ALL THE TIME! :-)

[@Ivar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dawns7980]

So excited for this. Much thanks to interviewer and interviewee!

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@tomandreotta5172]

Today was to be my departure day to fly to Sevilla to start the VDLP. Oh well. Santiago will be there waiting for all of us when this unpleasantness is over. While we are all at home, this series of conversations with seminal Camino personalities is very helpful to calm the mind and keep the interest up. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for doing it.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@LadyBercilak]

Thank you for posting this interview between 2 inspirational people of the Camino.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@sallybarraud5480]

Thank you Ivar and John. Was supposed to be starting Via de la Plata today! I really hope all the people supporting the Caminos can survive this time and continue to help pilgrims....

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@helenvwalker7919]

Thank you. What a joy! Should have started our Camino Francés from Saint Jean de Pied in just over a week's time. We planned to do it last year too but were not able to, so 3rd time lucky, next year. Stay safe both of you.🥾🥾

[@catheriam1945]

Ivar, you are so thoughtful to present this conversation with such a respected author as John Brierley. I need to rewatch it to grasp how Mr Brierley feels the worldwide Camino de Santiago community can assist in the way forward for enhanced environmental awareness. Gracias!

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@elgaemit]

Great post Ivar... Thank you!

[@Ivar]

Thank you too!

[@fashionistaish]

Thanks Ivar...great to hear from the 'man' himself. Hoping to return someday and be able to walk the entire route in one go....after doing it in stages only till now. Many thanks to you both. Cheers

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@DaveAllenGrady]

Great interview. Thank you, both.

[@Ivar]

Thanks for listening

[@maggiemaclaren8506]

Nicely done Ivar, John

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@thomasquinn284]

Thanks Ivar. Your questions were very pointed and well stated. I liked particularly those that suggested by passing the heavier travelled routes. Much appreciated.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@desertbruce]

Thank you so very much for doing this interview. I can't wait to see who you interview next.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!

[@robscamino]

My Favourite Guidebooks. I love the maps. But please make a Digital version. I would happily pay double for for it.... I know you don't like digital Mr Brierley! But please.......

[@judyreano5646]

Here is a guess about where the photo on the Camino Frances guidebook was taken: between Ledigos and Sahagun. Our photo was taken in the fall and the photo on the cover of the guidebook was taken in the spring. Our photo: www.flickr.com/photos/133171171@N08/22019020605/in/album-72157657259627363/ . Our well used guidebook: www.flickr.com/photos/133171171@N08/22042241242/in/album-72157659236689770/

[@Ivar]

That certainly looks like it! :-)

[@RefugioAcacioOrietta]

Nice Ivar.

[@Ivar]

Thank you!