In time for the holidays!

The Pilgrim Pouch makes a perfect holiday gift for any adventurer! See the list of stores below in San Diego, Chicago, & the San Francisco area.

The Pilgrim Pouch is in the travel section at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Nick Setka, the store's Information Technology Manager, first explored the Camino by bike 20 years ago & walked the trail many times.

Book Passage is San Francisco's premier independent bookseller with two locations, Corte Madera & San Francisco. It hosts the annual Travel Writers & Photographers Conference in August.  

In San Diego, the Pilgrim Pouch can be purchased at:

Windmill Farms Community Market -- A family-owned market with organic produce, natural supplements, & gifts. A cool cow sculpture greets customers.

The Next Door Gallery -- Run by artist Johanna Hansen, the gallery is part of Studio Maureen located in South Park. The gallery showcases Johanna's 'storytelling' art creations, including clay figures & jewelry.

The Triathlete Store -- The outdoor clothing & gear store for hikers, bikers, runners, & swimmers. Products are also available online.

Oceanside Museum of Art -- The North County museum & cultural center features major exhibits, arts education programs, & creative gifts in their store.

Traveler's Depot -- Located in Pacific Beach, the store offers travel essentials & help with getting ready for any destination.

Bay Books -- An independent bookseller with a wide selection of books, gifts, & greeting cards. It's located near the Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island.

In Chicago the Pilgrim Pouch is available at GreenSky, voted the city's "Best Eco-Friendly Shop." Owner Nadeen Kieren features a variety of artists' creations in a vintage Victorian space.

The Pilgrim Pouch looking good at GreenSky!

Happy Holidays!

Look who's carrying Pilgrim Pouches

Peregrina Nancy Reynolds poses with her Pilgrim Pouch at the Hostelling Int. hostel in Point Reyes near San Francisco. Nancy works here and has a Camino guide website, The Camino Experience.

Author Susan Alcorn and I pose with Pouches at Marina Bay in San Francisco. Susan & husband Ralph are avid Camino trekkers & adventurers. Susan's books about her Caminos are available on her website. She also has a monthly newsletter with Camino & backpacking info.

World traveler Lynne Bess from San Diego stands with her Pilgrim Pouch by a holiday display in Prague. Lynne & husband Joe toured the city's sights before departing on a river cruise that ends in Budapest. Lynne, a Hawaii native, is always ready for the next adventure!

Below is a picture of the Pouch by Prague's historic Charles Bridge. In the background rises the Prague Castle.