Pilgrimage without a smartphone! Ciao, bella, ciao

Amid in a midlife crisis, on the brink of divorce, and burnt out professionally, I embark on a journey. Nearly half a century lies behind me, but what lies ahead...? Numerous questions and life themes weigh heavier on my shoulders than the light pilgrim's pack on my back. The Camino leads from Porto through Santiago de Compostela to Fisterra, yet ultimately it is the path to oneself. It's an adventure to travel without a smartphone, to be present, and to have a keen appreciation for the wonders of nature. At the outset, the journey proves to be rough and stressful, but with time, it becomes smoother and more harmonious. The silent loner repeatedly encounters fellow pilgrim Tina along the way, and by journey's end, they not only share the common path...

Alexander Arnold is a father of a son and a native of the Netherlands. His life is centered between Mönchengladbach and the Dutch town of Roermond. Here, amidst nature, he finds the rural tranquility he needs to recharge his batteries. With much love and self-reflection, he meticulously documented his experiences and thoughts during his journey. It became his heartfelt desire to compile these daily reports of his travels into a book, even though it took him several years to be satisfied enough to share them with others. In his autobiographical novel, Alexander Arnold describes his escape from the rat race of an increasingly hectic society, the search for himself, and the discovery of a love affair with a woman who would enrich his path. The globally active event manager left everything behind and embarked on the pilgrimage without modern communication tools.