Pilgrimage of Hope Booking Questionnaire

*Group or Group Leader Name

Please tick your answer. You may tick more than one answer.

*Why do you want to do the Pilgrimage of Hope?

I followed the Elders series on TV

I am a seasoned hiker

I walked one or more of the Camino de Santiago routes

I need a pilgrimage due to spiritual reasons

I was invited by a friend

*Which long distance hikes have you done?

A Camino de Santiago route

The Fish River Hiking or Otter Hiking Trail

Other hikes more than 100km or 5 days

I love organised walks or hikes like Parkruns on Saturdays

None

*What accommodation do you prefer?

Backpacker / Low Budget Accommodation

Own room with en-suite bathroom - sharing with one other person

Communal accommodation sharing with friends

A mixture would be nice

Single room with en-suite bathroom

*Do you mind sharing a bathroom or toilet with other pilgrims?

Yes

No

Sharing only with my partner/friends

Only willing to share a bathroom with other pilgrims of the same sex

I do not need a flush toilet, as long as I have a packet of tissues I can 'go' anywhere

*What is your main expectation for the Pilgrimage of Hope? (Your main reason)

I need to get away from the hustle and bustle and into nature

I need to get closer to God and intend to follow specific pilgrim practices

Alone time to think and reflect

I suffered a great loss and need to get closure. As a pilgrim I believe walking it off is the answer

I am going with my friends as we often go on breakaways together

*What terrain do you prefer to walk on?

Any: Tarred road, dirt roads, foot paths, beach. All is OK

Dirt roads and off the beaten track paths

Walking through small hamlets and interesting towns

The beach

I am not willing to walk on main roads between towns

*What is your luggage preference?

I need my luggage transported

I want to carry my own luggage and backpack

I do not mind

I need transportation only some days

I travel light, so only a small bag to be transported daily

*What pilgrim practices do you prefer?

Weekend retreat centres

Visiting churches and spiritual sites while receiving blessings and if possible participate in holy communion

Walking a labyrinth, visiting Biblical gardens and reflecting

Attending sermons and spiritual guidance lectures

I am not religious so pilgrim practices are not important to me

None