On a journey where each step is an inner journey, Joana found more than just trails and stunning landscapes on the Caminho Português do Interior — she discovered herself. Driven by the search for peace and focus, she spent six days walking a route marked by silence, persistent rain and the smiles of other pilgrims who, with a simple “buon camino”, lit up the path.
In this interview, she shares how the Camino helped her open her soul and heart, healing her through pain and detachment. She tells us about the steep climbs, the magic of the green forest and the crystal clear waters of the streams, and how each challenge reinforced her courage and inner strength. For Joana, the Camino is about belonging, freedom, overcoming — an experience so transformative that she plans to repeat it one day with her daughter.