You Never Walk Alone

Today, numerous individuals find themselves adrift, seeking meaning in a world where various ideologies have faltered: Communism, Capitalism, Nationalism, Materialism. Amidst this ideological void, one ponders: What is the essence of life? Who or what can genuinely satisfy human yearnings?

Each year, hundreds of thousands embark on the Camino, or segments of it, in a quest for purpose. In 2018, I joined this pursuit, starting my journey on the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port in France and concluding in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This 800 km trek, spanning forty days, was a solo venture, but as this book reveals, I was never truly alone. Along the way, I encountered numerous individuals, sharing not only the physical path but also profound connections.

I wholeheartedly recommend this pilgrimage – far more than a mere walk – to anyone earnestly seeking meaning in life.

Greg McEnnally was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. For most of his life he has worked as a teacher, having graduated from Canberra University with a Bachelor of Applied Science. He taught science and mathematics mainly in Australia and Papua New Guinea, before switching to teaching English to speakers of other languages with a certificate from Cambridge University. Subsequently, he taught in Indonesia then ten years in China. In 2018, he walked the Camino in Spain, this book being an account of his experiences.