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.