Elizabeth Benton
My
first experience of Pilgrimage was in 1974 when I went to the Holy Land with
Inter Church Travel. My husband had spent time before his ordination at St.
George’s College in Jerusalem, and this link led us into taking Parish groups
to the Holy Land, and later as leaders for Inter Church, we found ourselves
leading to Italy; Jordan; Turkey: Greece and Egypt as well as Oberammergau
& the Holy Land. I was asked to lead the Post Lambeth Pilgrimage for
Bishops and their wives in 1988, and we ran both leaders training courses and
Summer Schools with Prof. Howard Root, who happened to live in the parish in
Winchester where my husband was then the Rector.
It
was with sadness that that we saw the demise of ICT but were delighted when
Philip Baker (who had worked for Saga/ICT) took up the mantle of organising
Pilgrimage based holidays. I have now had the pleasure to have been on several
Pilgrimages organised by Camino, to Compostella; Assisi; Malta and the Holy
Land. Each one has been a delight, well designed, covering the important sites,
yet not hurried, giving one the time to enjoy the experiences and the places in
the company of pleasant travelling companions. The hotels have been good, and the
Leaders of the groups knowledgeable and friendly.
I
am soon to lead a group to the Holy Land, and have found Philip an excellent
person to deal with. Any queries that I have had, have been dealt with
promptly, and his attention to detail I have much appreciated. I am also
impressed by the booklet he produces for each member of the party. I have
worked with several other Pilgrimage groups (Inter Church Travel, Orient Tours,
Saga Footsteps and Pax Travel) and Camino matches the best and well surpasses
the rest.
I
am delighted to recommend Philip Baker and Camino to anyone thinking of
organising a Pilgrimage with the confidence that they and their party will be
well pleased with the results. Philip’s Christian principals underpin his
efforts, and those who travel with him, reap the rewards.
Canon Chris Samuels
In
arranging pilgrimages over the last few years with Camino Journeys, I have
always found them to be helpful, knowledgeable and efficient in all aspects of
the holiday. I return to them again and again confident that they will help in the preparation of the itinerary and be available
to respond to any queries that might crop up whilst in the Holy Land. I
also have high regard for their agents on the spot in Jerusalem,
who are always ready to assist in any way possible.
Canon Dr Peter Sills, Vice-Dean, Ely Cathedral
Philip Baker as Camino has organized two pilgrimages for me, one
following
Canon Michael Weaver
The success and expertise of Camino is largely based on Philip Baker's
experience with the late "Inter-Church Travel". He is now carrying on the
important task of bringing together Christians of all traditions for a shared
experience in places of significance, with great care over detail and giving
value for money.