Nancy Haas-Depa, spouse of Exchange Club member Steve Depa, delivered an engaging presentation at the Chico Noon Exchange Club meeting on October 21. She recounted her remarkable experience walking the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage route stretching 500 miles from France to Spain, which she undertook in April 2023 over a span of seven weeks.
Journey of Discovery and Connection
The Camino de Santiago is renowned not just as a walking path, but as a transformative journey that fosters personal discovery and connection among individuals from diverse backgrounds. During her talk, Haas-Depa highlighted the cultural tapestry woven along the trail, emphasizing how it brings together walkers, cyclists, and dreamers from across the globe.
Accompanied by a captivating slide show, she shared vivid photographs and intriguing anecdotes from her trek. These stories illustrated the camaraderie formed with fellow pilgrims and the breathtaking landscapes encountered along the way. Haas-Depa’s narrative underscored the spiritual and emotional dimensions of the journey, inviting her audience to consider their own paths of exploration and introspection.
Chico Noon Exchange Club Engagement
The Chico Noon Exchange Club convenes every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at Canyon Oaks, providing a platform for community engagement and sharing experiences. Club members and guests gather to discuss various topics and learn from one another, as exemplified in Haas-Depa’s presentation. For those interested in attending or learning more, additional information is available on the club’s website: www.chicoexchangeclub.org.
In her presentation, Haas-Depa left a lasting impression on attendees, encouraging them to think about the journeys they undertake in their own lives, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. Her story is a testament to the power of exploration and connection, both with oneself and with others.
“The Camino is a living crossroads of cultures, uniting walkers, cyclists, and dreamers from all over the world,” said Haas-Depa.
For those interested in sharing community events and experiences, the Chico Enterprise-Record invites submissions of snapshots, which capture moments from various activities such as service projects or guest speakers. Photos should feature groups of up to twelve individuals and include a brief description. Contributions can be sent to [email protected].
Overall, Nancy Haas-Depa’s account of her camino journey serves as a reminder of the transformative power of travel and the connections fostered through shared experiences.
