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February 9, 2026
In the decade since my sons left home, walking has brought us together
The exodus of grown children mostly happens without fanfare. For Lisa Walker, hiking the Camino turned into both a goodbye and a glimpse at the future
TL;DR
- Family hiking trips evolved from childhood outings to adult negotiations.
- The Camino de Santiago marked a shift in the parent-child dynamic to one of equals.
- Walking together provides unbroken, shared time in a fragmented world.
- These journeys allow family members to enter each other's lives without intrusion.
- Subsequent hikes serve as a template for maintaining family connection as adult children become independent.
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