Mia Soviero (04/23/26) Returning to the Journey of the American Camino

 Revisiting American Camino, Dr. Redick talks about how journeys through landscapes are not only for aesthetics, but are also journeys of understanding. The act of walking is more symbolic of reflection and awareness. One of the biggest realizations I came to during my reading of American Camino is that repetition deepens meaning. Returning to these similar themes throughout the book made me recognize that understanding nature is not something that happens at once, but through continuous reflection and thoughtful intention. This is related to a concept we have discussed in class about how environmental awareness is a process rather than a single realization. I believe that repeated exposure to nature can change someone’s values over time, do you?