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Camino Hacks and Tips
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Welcome to the Camino Hacks and Tips channel. My videos are aimed at helping you learn about the Camino, how best to tackle it, and ultimately give you confidence to go out and walk a Camino and have the best experience possible.
I am an experienced hiker/pilgrim, first setting foot on the Camino Frances back in 2016 (Leon to Santiago). Due to work I was unable to walk a whole Camino until 2019, so I know the stresses and strains involved in planning a Camino around your everyday life. My hope with this channel is to give you the tools and confidence to walk your Camino, your way.
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Buen Camino!
Dan
I am an experienced hiker/pilgrim, first setting foot on the Camino Frances back in 2016 (Leon to Santiago). Due to work I was unable to walk a whole Camino until 2019, so I know the stresses and strains involved in planning a Camino around your everyday life. My hope with this channel is to give you the tools and confidence to walk your Camino, your way.
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If there is anything you feel I've missed or would like to chat to me about your forthcoming trip, please drop me a line.
Buen Camino!
Dan
Quitting the Camino de Santiago | Why the San Salvador was too much
When the Camino doesn't go to plan: My failed attempt to hike the mountainous San Salvador Camino in 4 days.
Hiking from Leon to Oviedo, in northern Spain.
Timecodes
09:15: Day Two - The End
15:29: Is This The Top?
16:49: I Think it Broke Him
19:07: What a View
20:05: Awe Inspiring
21:09: A Fall in the Forest
23:21: It's Over
#caminodesantiago #caminosansalvador #theway #pilgrim
Hiking from Leon to Oviedo, in northern Spain.
Timecodes
09:15: Day Two - The End
15:29: Is This The Top?
16:49: I Think it Broke Him
19:07: What a View
20:05: Awe Inspiring
21:09: A Fall in the Forest
23:21: It's Over
#caminodesantiago #caminosansalvador #theway #pilgrim
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Spiritual Variant - Portuguese Camino de Santiago
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3 days of pure Camino bliss on the Camino Portuguese Espritual route. Seeing the sunrise on the boat journey to Padron will stay with me for a long time. #espiritual #caminoportugues #espiritualvariant #caminodesantiago
DISCOVER the TOP Short Camino Routes | Ultimate Camino De Santiago Guide
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Tight on time but still want to walk the Camino? This video shows you the TOP 4 Camino routes that can be walked in 1-week or less. Timecodes 01:18 All Routes Feature These Important Elements 01:45 Route 1 03:18 Route 2 05:08 Route 3 06:45 Route 4 08:46 2 Extra Special Completion Certificates #caminodesantiago #caminoportugues #pilgrimage #camino #finisterre #sarria
Camino Portuguese Coastal & Spiritual Variant 2023 | A Camino De Santiago Story
Просмотров 17 тыс.4 месяца назад
Join us on a journey from Porto to Santiago. Experience the walk along the coastal route, then cut inland to Valenca and join the stunningly beautiful Espiritual variant - the boat journey to Padron is AMAZING! Walked in August. Timecodes 00:53 Adventure begins 04:00 Albergue s. Mamede - Vila Cha 06:09 Day 2 starts with an injury 07:39 Beach walk 10:00 Albergue Santiago Da Costa 10:27 Day 3 sta...
The Truth About Camino De Santiago Accommodation
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How to avoid the 6 BIGGEST Camino accommodation mistakes that so many pilgrims make when walking a Camino. Pilgrim passport UK Online - www.csj.org.uk/shop/non-members-pilgrim-passport Pilgrim Passport Casa Ivar Shop - www.santiagodecompostela.me/products/official-pilgrim-credencial-pilgrim-passport-from-the-pilgrims-office-in-santiago Earplugs - amzn.to/3AspFJb *They don't stock my sleeping ba...
Finding Finisterre | A Camino De Santiago Documentary
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Santiago De Compostela to 'the end of the world' Finisterre, I then push on further to the beautifully serene Muxia. Santiago De Compostela to Finisterre - 89.5kms Walked in June If you'd like to help support my channel and enjoy the content I create, please consider buying me a coffee. It'll be that extra boost I need to keep creating content for you - www.buymeacoffee.com/caminohacks Timecode...
Joy of Reaching Santiago De Compostela - English Way Final Stage (Day 6)
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Day 6 - The final stage of the Camino Ingles. We make our way to Santiago square and collect our compostela certificates at the pilgrim office. Sigüeiro - Santiago De Compostela - Distance: 15.7kms. Walked in June Used the Brierley Ingles guide for pre-trip planning - amzn.to/45XnLyd If you'd like to help support my channel and enjoy the content I create, please consider buying me a coffee. It'...
Friendship on the Camino De Santiago | Camino Ingles (Day 5)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Day 5 on the Camino Ingles. Enjoying the company of a Camino family, as we slowly make our way to Santiago De Compostela. Hospital de Bruma - Sigüeiro - Distance: 24.4kms. Walked in June Used the Brierley Ingles guide for pre-trip planning - amzn.to/45XnLyd If you'd like to help support my channel and enjoy the content I create, please consider buying me a coffee. It'll be that extra boost I ne...
Bed Races & Bathroom Nightmares on the Camino Ingles (Day 4)
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Day 4 on the Camino Ingles - Bed races, bathrooms nightmares and bocadillos to die for. Oh, and this is a steep stage! Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma - Distance: 24kms. Walked in June If you enjoy the content I create and would like to help support my channel, please consider buying me a coffee. It'll be that extra boost I need to keep creating content for you - www.buymeacoffee.com/caminohacks ...
Camino Ingles (Day 3) | Camino De Santiago English Way
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
Day 3 on the Camino Ingles. Enjoying the beautiful scenery as we walk along quiet forest paths, through small villages and come across mutliple donativo stalls. Pontedeume to Betanzos - Distance: 19.7kms. Walked in June Used the Brierley Ingles guide for pre-trip planning - amzn.to/45XnLyd If you'd like to help support my channel and enjoy the content I create, please consider buying me a coffe...
Camino Ingles (Day 2) | Camino De Santiago English Way
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Camino Ingles (Day 2) | Camino De Santiago English Way
Camino Ingles (Day 1) | Camino De Santiago Starting Point
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Camino Ingles (Day 1) | Camino De Santiago Starting Point
Camino Depression | How to Cope After Your Camino de Santiago Ends
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Camino Depression | How to Cope After Your Camino de Santiago Ends
ADHD on Camino De Santiago: Overcoming Hurdles and Finding Peace
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ADHD on Camino De Santiago: Overcoming Hurdles and Finding Peace
Preventing Blisters on the Camino de Santiago | Pain Free Trekking
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Preventing Blisters on the Camino de Santiago | Pain Free Trekking
Camino Baztan Beautiful Final Stage | Delicious Pamplona Pinchos Awaits (Day 5)
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Camino Baztan Beautiful Final Stage | Delicious Pamplona Pinchos Awaits (Day 5)
Unforgettable Day on the Camino Baztan (Day 4)
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Unforgettable Day on the Camino Baztan (Day 4)
BREATHTAKING Baztan Valley | Camino Baztan (Day 3)
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BREATHTAKING Baztan Valley | Camino Baztan (Day 3)
Camino Baztan (Day 2) | Tough climbs and bleak weather on Camino De Santiago
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Camino Baztan (Day 2) | Tough climbs and bleak weather on Camino De Santiago
Camino Baztan (Day 1) | Getting LOST on the Camino De Santiago
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Camino Baztan (Day 1) | Getting LOST on the Camino De Santiago
4 Mistakes ALL Beginners Make on Camino De Santiago
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4 Mistakes ALL Beginners Make on Camino De Santiago
Spring | Summer Camino De Santiago Packing List: Walk the Way Like a Pro!
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Spring | Summer Camino De Santiago Packing List: Walk the Way Like a Pro!
The Truth About the Camino De Santiago - 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started
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The Truth About the Camino De Santiago - 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started
Unbelievable Accommodation Found on the Camino De Santiago!
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Unbelievable Accommodation Found on the Camino De Santiago!
Ultimate Camino De Santiago Guide - Where to Start
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Ultimate Camino De Santiago Guide - Where to Start
4 Amazing Websites to Help You Walk The Camino De Santiago This Year
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4 Amazing Websites to Help You Walk The Camino De Santiago This Year
4 Essential Items to Pack When Walking the Camino de Santiago
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4 Essential Items to Pack When Walking the Camino de Santiago
SECRETS of the Camino De Santiago - why you NEED to go
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SECRETS of the Camino De Santiago - why you NEED to go
Loved the Spiritual Variant. Doing it again next year 😍
It’s a special route isn’t it. I loved it too! ☺️ I totally understand why you’d want to go back and do it again. Buen Camino
Relieved to see you weren’t too badly hurt after that tumble! Glad you’ve been able to take a positive spin on this experience despite the struggle. Beautiful scenery as always 🤩
Thankfully it was more my spirit that took a knock that day 😄 Twas a beautiful route, that’s for sure. Thanks ☺️
Beautifull route, surely reccomend. Spotted myself 8 times😂😂😂
What can I say, the camera loves you 🎥😄
Get yourself some quality earplugs, not the foam one.Get the earplugs that are silicone and that you roll into a ball before pushing them into your ears. They will form an airtight seal and you won't hear anything until you wake. I'd recommend that you carry a pack of earplugs to offer guests with the words, " I may snore sometimes, so if you haven't got ear plugs I can give you a pair."
That's very thoughtful of you, bringing a pack of earplugs to give to others on the off chance you may snore. I wish more pilgrims would do this.
Do it Voltriea
What is voltriea?
I was there in July, I left albergue really early to get to H bruma, when I got to municipal albergue, there was a line of young bucks already waiting. There was no way a middle age woman with short legs could beat them to get a bed. On top of that it started raining and I waited on a bus stop to get out of the rain and to figure out where to go, somewhow I didnt see any pilgrims walking after me. Where did everyone go? I ended up staying in Ordes. Because of this I walked Ingles for just 4 days instead of 5 or 6. It was my first camino. First lesson on bed race.
I am sorry to hear those young bucks beat you to the beds in Hospital de Bruma, it can be such a bottleneck there. There is also a private albergue, just before the municipal, so maybe they all went there...or perhaps they jumped in cabs to stay out of the rain! Inspite of the Camino bed race, I do hope you enjoyed your first Camino experience?
Another option that fits to the describtion of the criterias would be to walk the last 100K of the Primitivo, from Lugo to Santiago
Yes, I did think of that but half of it is on the Frances when you hit Melide.
True that @@Caminohacks
Buen Camino
I say sports tape to tape the foot arch and heels. Then tie socks, and wool socks over them. Then Merrel, meshed water shoes with thick sole, anti slip version, over cushioned hiking shoes for rainy seasons, and a handsome light poncho instead of a rain jacket. A poncho is much faster to take off and packs quickly. And, a cooling scarf, and a cooling visor. Wet them to cool off the hot head and cover and cool ears. 3 fold trekking sticks, a pair. Lastly, a tiny Sun block stick, that doesn't burn eyes. This is rare and gets expensive in Spain. I carried a laundry sheet. And, there were laundry machines in every place I stayed except for one Airbnb type apartment. I walked in Oct into Nov. 2023.
Some great bits of gear you’ve listed here!
From the picture in the video the guy suffered ball of foot blisters. This is exactly where I suffer blisters. I have insoles and wear merino blend socks. Can you suggest a prevention for blisters in ball of foot area?
Sorry to hear you get blisters on the balls of your feet, that’s an annoying spot to get them. I walked with someone earlier this year who got issues with the balls of his feet and he taped them using a larger role of tape to cover the whole area. This is the brand he and I both swear by - amzn.to/46SOiOH
You might also want to look into how you lace your shoes, this could help stop movement in your shoe. The heel lock lacing technique might be useful
@@Caminohacks I have not tried this yet . Thank you
How long did it take you to walk Santiago ` `Fisterra`?
I walked to Finisterre in 3 days, but you can break it up and do it in 4 if you need to.
Never feel so bad just from a fall. When I was in Tempelarios I fell into a ditch full of cow dung and I could not get out despite calling for help. In the end, I had to pull myself up while the heavy bag was constantly dragging me down. It was horrendous.i did not give up, I was annoyed, flustered, cursed the village I was in. The sign was badly placed, that is how I ended up falling into that ditch… the smell on my clothes was putrid, my socks were full of thorny and sticky mud, my sandals were ruined… 😡 I still made it to Santiago! Sometimes, you feel the walk is endless and you are nit getting anywhere! Believe you do end it but the thing let the fall be a good inspiration to push more forward!
Oh my god, that sounds awful. I totally understand why you would curse the village after going through all that. Pleased to hear your Camino didn’t end there and you made it up Santiago ☺️. Thanks for sharing your story and advice
❤thank you for your video
Thanks for watching 😊
You made me start my plans for my fourth Frances!❤
Happy to have helped ☺️. When are you planning to walk? I’ve just walked sections of the Frances and one of my favourite new albergue is Casa Cantadora in Ambasmestas - it’s well worth staying a night there
I did the Camino when I was 29 so it was easy, physically and mentally. I hope to do it again when I'm 40 which I think will be when I feel the struggle.
@@laurie8857 it’s great to hear you completed the Camino with ease when you were 29. I’m sure it will be a little harder when you’re 40. There are also tougher routes that might pose more of a challenge for you now, such as the Primitivo and the San Salvador.
@Caminohacks yeah! I've heard the primitivo is more rugged! I hope anyone who is thinking of doing it manages to make it happen, it's a magical time 😊 best time of my life!
It’s such an amazing experience isn’t it ☺️
You will always over prepare and still be unprepared for the impact this journey will have on you.
Wise words, Andrew. Agree that the Camino can have such a profound impact on those who walk it
Great work on your Camino video! The landscapes are breathtaking. I just finished the Portuguese route and shared my experiences on my channel.
Thanks! Yes, the scenery on the San Salvador is wow moment after wow moment 😄 Congrats on finishing the Portuguese Camino, I’ll check out your channel! Buen Camino
Excellent video and takes some of the anxiety out of the trip for a first timer. Thank you so much for putting it together :) (My friend and I begin from Porto on Aug 26 of '24.
Your first Camino! I’m excited for you and your friend. You will have an amazing time. If you have any questions about packing, accommodation, Camino apps, etc, let me know. Buen Camino
Thank you so much
Thanks for watching. I hope you found it useful
I know how you feel and I admire your decision! I think it takes more mental strength to quit and accept it. I'm on my first Camino at the moment. Had to reorganise everything because of the food poisoning, ended up in hospital and I'm unable to walk anymore as I'm very weak. I managed to make it to Padron (Coastal Route) - very close to the finish. Unfortunately, the last section I had to go by train. I know the feeling of a failure, sadness and disappointment. Still, on the other hand, we are stronger because of our failures! Next time, you'll plan better, maybe reorganise a bit and you'll rock Camino! 💪😁
Im so sorry to hear you got hit with food poisoning and ended up in hospital. Are you able to rest up in a hotel in Santiago before you have to head home? It sounds like this decision was taken out of your hands because you were so sick. I think making it all the way to Padron is such good going, you should be proud of yourself for getting so close when you were ill. Now I have space and time from my decision to quit I know it was the right call. At the time I felt like I’d failed, but thankfully I no longer do ☺️ Rest up and you’ll be back again one day 💪🏻
@@Caminohacks Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I'm resting up in Santiago at the moment. I'm grateful for the extra time here but I'm looking forward to going home on Wednesday 😁 Take care and remember - Camino is waiting for you!!
Glad to hear you’re resting up in Santiago. Safe travels home on Wednesday. Thank you, I’ll be back with another route video in late summer/Autumn ☺️
Dude, there’s no shame in being smart and listening to your body and inner self. You accomplished a lot. Go back, ideally with más tiempo, and finish up. Give yourself a pat on the back and carry on. I look forward to your next video🤙🏽
Thanks, Gregory! Appreciate you saying that. With the benefit of some time and distance from it, it was totally the right call and meant my Primitivo trip could start gradually. Thanks for watching and I hope to have the next video out at the end of summer/early autumn. Buen Camino, buddy
Take a day off. I would turn it into a regular vacation.
By cutting it short we thankfully got two rest days in Oviedo
It is interesting to me that (particularly this year) many people attempting the Camino are not really hikers and lacking the fitness and background to do this route. Reality, always, eventually sets in.
I’ve noticed the Camino can attract people who do not normally hike, which can be a good and a bad thing. It’s great that it appeals to such a broad spectrum of people, but like you note, without any training it can be tough going for them.
I carry extra rubber tips for people that I seem to see (hear) over and over each day because we walk the same pace. We both end up happy pilgrims!😂
You are a true Camino Angel taking away that annoying tik tak sound 😄
Thanks for sharing this vid man. I loved the S.Salvador, but at the pace you two hit it, I can definitely understand that it just overwhelmed everything else. I hope you'll go back one day. I did it in 5 days, and even though I was fine physically, in retrospect I wish I had taken more time and taken more breaks to enjoy the scenery. My longest day was a 38k day. I too wanted to get to Oviedo at a certain day so as to continue on the Primitivo. That day was beautiful until it just became a physical challenge. I think if I had started with that on day one it would have wrecked me too. All the best on the Primitivo, I look forward to seeing it! I loved both these routes and one day I want to go back and do it again (with modifications!).
Thanks! Yes, too far too soon and we paid the price for it. I may go back and like you say, take more time and not do such long days. Wow, 38km is a massive long days walking. I can imagine it went from feeling great to ‘I just want you to be there now’. Guessing you had a rest day after that? We had more time for the Primitivo after leaving the San Salvador so took it slow at first. It’s such a beautiful camino. I shot a lot of footage, so it may take me a while to edit it. I hope you get to go back and walk those two beautiful Camino’s again, my friend.
That’s great going, I think building up to the big day and then knowing you had a rest day put you in a better place than we were - I know we had to keep doing big days. In retrospect I’m so glad I called time on that.
10 hours! No wonder you quit. I made the same mistake on French simply because in March I /we hikers were trying to beat weather constantly and at 64 I finally had a sciatica attack 2 days out of Leon, the pain was knarly did a nearo in Leon than skipped up to Sarria where I will return April 2025! I did make it to Finisterre so very happy. The volume of "Cheaters" and Garbage after Sarria was unsettling . I left Santiago after 2 beers and some goodbyes the trail and garbage twiddled to almost zero! I plan to do the loop again at Hospital this time up to Muxia than down the coast to Finisterre, great "hippy" bar in Finisterre. Bartender is one hell of a chef! Good herb.
11 hours walking the first day and 10 hours the second - too much. It’s tough isn’t it, trying to push further and further. Ouch, I’m sorry to hear you had a sciatic attack, sounds very painful. I guess your bodies way of saying “no more”. Yes, the garbage is very sad to see from Sarria , no thought for nature and other pilgrims 😢 Cool that you’re going back! I think I know the bar on Finisterre, is it in the main square near the tourist office?
Don’t put limits on- just go start do what you can and go back another time
Thanks, Lenox 👍🏻
Knowing when to quit is smart. I thought a lot of people do this Pilgrimage in stages. You have no doubt learnt from your journey so far and will be better prepared for another try.
Thank you, Linda. Yes, I learnt a lot about myself by calling time on this Camino. I thankfully was able to take the lesson learned from this and do shorter days from Oviedo on the Primitivo
Great vid Thanks like the Francis it looks like tons of places to pitch my tent ⛺⛺
Thanks! You should be able to get away with camping as there’s more space and a lot less people on this route compared to the Frances
That's why I hiked Francis March 14th to April 20 than went back to Jean Port over Napoleon in fact I tented at. The Summit Brrrr and gusts@@Caminohacks
Impressive views to wake up to sleeping at the summit!
Piss ya pants soldier! ;)
😂 sarge?!
Lesson learned, mate.
Yep, big one learnt on the San Salvador 😬
Dan, your video about quitting the Camino is next-level. Yes, you had to quit, which stinks… but: you have put so much energy into the making of this beautiful movie, making us almost quiet passengers on your quest. Splendid work… the images, the narration, the music, it all just flows together. Being there for your introspection and doubt makes this a much more compelling proposition than a “oh ‘t was all great!” Camino movie. In my eyes, your reasoning was absolutely sound. And the landscapes look incredible…
Such kind, beautiful words, thank you, buddy. I’m not crying, who said I’m crying?! 😭 I’ve picked up so many things from your wonderful travel logs. I look forward to your next masterpiece, my friend
P.S and thanks for the tip on day 2 to film everything, as it was going wrong.
@@Caminohacks oh that’s great to hear, that my small tip made a bit of an impact! 😅
In my mind you walked a couple of days of the San Salvador before you crossed over the the Primitivo, no failure whatsoever. Unbelievable scenery, great footage. As you said Camino Community is a big part of the experience., enjoy!
Thank you, I really appreciate you saying that. The San Salvador hits you with such awe inspiring scenery on day 2. ☺️
The lack of community on the San Salvador was (in hindsight) a huge contributing factor to our decision to quit. We had exactly the opposite experience on the Primitivo (video coming soon, right Dan?) and it reminded me that the community is why I do caminos. The San Salvador is beautiful but too secluded for my taste.
@@dsus4th the Primitivo video will take a little while longer to edit, but yes it’s definitely coming (end of summer/fall). The lack of community did afford us more time and space to shoot video of just us and the landscape. The next video will be very different ☺️
@@dsus4th yes it certainly looked remote with some really tough climbs in just two days! Glad you enjoyed the Primitivo. I finished the Portuguese in June and was surprised how many pilgrims we met in Santiago who had just finished the Primitivo, they all loved it.
What did you think to the Portuguese Camino? Hope you enjoyed it. Maybe the Primitivo will have to be your next one :)
Definitely the right decision not to go on. I think the die was cast on the beginning of day 2 when you said you weren't enjoying it. That underpins everything - psychology, stamina, reflexes. But wow, that scenery though! Will you try again (with more days to complete it)?
Yeah, you're right, I tried to ignore it but it came back and when I voiced my concerns to David he was thinking something similar. They say the mind goes well before the body does. The scenery was mind blowing! Hmm, well I'll let you into a secret...after some rest, we walked the Primitivo and it was such an amazing experience, mountain views, but with a lot more pilgrims. Such a different exprience and it reminded of why I love the Camino so much, the community. So, I may go back to walk it one day, but set aside more than 4 days. Or, I might search a route with a few more pilgrims.
@@Caminohacks looking forward to seeing your footage from the Primitivo. How would you compare the landscape with the San Salvador (which looked mind blowing)?
There were some stunning days on the Primitivo, but not those wide vistas like on the San Salvador. There’s a day on the Primitivo where you’re walking above the clouds which was pretty special. The San Salvador tops it for breathtaking views, with the Primitivo in close second.
@@Caminohacks sounds amazing. I really hope you have the chance to go back and complete the San Salvador
@@christiankreps5920 thank you ☺️
only a prep for a primitivo, doesnt matter if you complete
Love it, thanks! Turned out to be great prep.
Great video and you have inspired me to add the San Salvador to my list. I would agree with you, that unless you are young and super fit 30k days are really, really hard. The Primitivo is a fantastic camino and I look forward to watching it, Buen Camino!!!
Hi John, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Yes, I had trained a bit prior to going, but in hindsight not enough for such big distance so early on. The San Salvador has such stunning scenery, I think you’d enjoy it…maybe don’t try do it in 4 days 😂 The Primitivo was amazing, I have so much footage so I hope to have a video out on that route later in the year. Buen Camino, buddy.
@@Caminohacks look forward to it. Do you think you could Camp along the San Salvador?
@@johnrodgers2018 There is quiet a lot of farm land along the way, but I think you could get away with it much more easily than on some of the more well travelled routes. I met a guy who camped along the Primitivo, so I if he can do it there I'd say you can do it on the San Salvador. You know the rule about pitching after dark and breaking down before sunset to get around the camping laws? That's basically a way to get around their no wild camping rules.
Me 2 That sign with arrows pointed 2 ways is a bit sketchy reminds me of Napolean before crossing over to Spain.
Luckily we had an app that pointed out that one of the ways the arrow was pointing to was so much longer, so we picked the shorter route
2 minutos escasos a Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia, patrimonio de la humanidad y meta principal de los Caminos. Sin duda el Camino portugués alcanza su máxima belleza al recorrer GALICIA. De todos modos gracias por visitar la tierra gallega, pero con la pena de los 2 minutos escasos a la maravillosa ciudad de Santiago.
Gracias por ver el vídeo. Sí, entiendo tu punto de vista de que sólo se dedicó una pequeña cantidad de tiempo a Santiago, y como espectador quieres ver más. Pensándolo bien, debería haber incluido más secuencias, pero como he incluido Santiago en muchos de mis otros vídeos, como la oficina del peregrino, el casco antiguo y la catedral, no se me ocurrió incluirlo esta vez. A menudo es difícil encontrar el equilibrio entre estar presente en el viaje y, al mismo tiempo, ser director de cine, acordándose de tomar imágenes adicionales de cosas que la gente nueva en el canal aún no ha visto. Pensaré en tu comentario la próxima vez que filme en el Camino, así que gracias.
Well done. A very tough experience and I appreciate your honest video. Stunning scenery. Hope you find your Camino joy on the Primitivo.
Thank you, Caroline. It was a bit scary being so open and vunerable, but I felt it important to I was honest about what was happening on the Camino, both on camera and in my head. It is such a beautiful route. I have a lot of Primitivo footage to edit, which was a very different experience :)
Hi Mate, It was a relief to hear at the end of your comments to say that you are still going to do the Camino Primitivo, I am very much looking forward to take time to watch (the views of San Salvador were stunning, I have second thoughts also to combine) thanks and have a great day
I was a bit bruised and battered by the time we rolled into Oviedo, but after a couple of days rest and some easier start days, we got onto the Primitivo. The San Salvador is a great way to get to the start of the Primitivo, but if you don't have your Camino legs I'd recommend trying it over more than 4 days, as the days are tough - but come with stunning views.
Wise decision, Dan...i just got back from a 3 month camino and your tips helped me do that. I had a bad fall, 2 weeks in...ended up in the hospital for a couple of days because of my injries, 10 days later i continued but not before i was ok. What i mean is, we have to know when to stop and when to go on and you did...💪
Hi Nancy, so pleased to hear my tips helped you on your Camino. Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear you had a bad fall on the Camino. How soon into your Camino did it happen? It sounds like it was a nasty fall if you had to rest for 12 days in total. But, happy to hear you were able to carry on. Thank you, yes, deep down I was worried that if I kept on like that it would impact my next journey, and I wasn't enjoying myself. At first it shocked me, because I love Caminos, so the walk that day gave me time to pick that thought apart and work out why I wasn't enjoying. It ultimatley helped me to make the call to stop.
@@Caminohacks the camino keeps teaching us, doesn't it 🙂 I had the fall about 2 weeks after i left home. I had a pretty nasty headwound, required some soutures there, had a concussion, broke my finger in 2 places. At first they thougt my eyesocket was fractured aswell but it was just a bad bruise so that was good 🙂 I took a 4 month leave of absence so i had a bit of extra time, so i continued and it was great...crossing France, after that i did the camino Frances and after Santiago i continued to Muxia and Finisterre. Did over 2500km, it took me about 3 months.
Yes, I love that the Camino gives us time and space to listen, whereas in our day to day lives we often ignore what life is trying to teach us. Ouch, that does sound like a nasty fall :( Good on you for resting, recuperating and keeping going. So you arrived on the Frances a battle hardened pilgrim! Wow, 2500kms!!!! And there's me complaining about a 35km day, ha ha. That is very impressive, well done you. A journey of a lifetime
@@Caminohacks It certainly was 🙂 Believe me, i have complained over shorter days then a 35k one 😁
Phew! I don’t feel so bad now 😂
Absolutely amazing. Yes its hard but you adventure tell you more then. But your stemna still amazing. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak Gilgit-Baltistan Barah Valley
Thank you. I have heard that both of those places you describe are stunning. One day I would love to be able to get out that way and experience the amazing landscapes.
No worries, health is paramount. The route will always be there if you ever desire to return. Great video BTW.
Thanks, David. Lots of lessons learned, and like you say it's best to put your health and happiness first. Buen Camino
Yes it is hard but you are the one that set the pace learn from it and move on. Good luck with your next Camino
It was an overly optimistic pace to try and get to Oviedo, lesson learned. Thanks, Martin.
I know you had timeline but do you think you did wayyyy too many miles on day 1? I always limit myself to 25 kilometers
At 64 and just did Francis to Finisterre tenting when feasible I'm literally frothing to do San Salvador April 2025 was going to finish section from Leon to Sarria but I'm changing my mind. The terrain is very similar to "my" California Sierras. I'm doing the John Muir for my 64 in September
Yes, I’m hindsight it was too far, we got in late and woke up tired because we had another big day ahead of us. Like David said at the end of day one, doing a 35km day in the middle of a Camino is so much easier as your body is used to the long distances by then. 25kms seems like the right way to go 😊
I’m sure you will have a brilliant time walking the San Salvador. If you have time, I’d recommend going onto the Primitivo too. I met a pilgrim who camped along that route. It’s got some stunning views too
Harsh but you gotta be realistic, the body is important to listen to
Very true, when you stop listening to the body is when injuries start to happen. Thanks 👍🏻
Really polished and emotive video mate. Congrats on this one. 😊 The photography is beautiful, so much attention to detail and I loved the ending where you are opening your heart about it while David showers vigorously in the background 😂😂
Thanks buddy, so pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Good old (well new) Go Pro capturing the stunning scenery. Ha ha, he got first dibs on the shower which when combined with feeling like I'd just quit, tipped me over the edge!
Long Camino days call for vigorous showers!
@@dsus4th a well earned one too! 😂
QUitting is not failing, quitting out of wisdom is brave and wise. 1 body, never feel ashamed to listen to it.
Thank you for saying that. It took me a while, but eventually I listened to what my inner voice was trying to tell me.
@@Caminohacks That's always for the best. The ways won't go anywhere and there is always tomorrow. But I feel you. I realy felt the pain you displayed right before the sigh after the fall.... Beautiful documentation btw. I was just looking into that route when your video poped up! "camino provides".
@@AmgedphaLimael Yes, it's good to be reminded there will always be a tomorrow and another chance to go again. I'm glad we made the call, as it gave us time to rest and go onto have a more relaxed start to the Primitivo. Thank you for your kindness. It is a stunning route, but maybe don't try to rush it like David and I 😂. The Primitivo is also stunning in places, although that's a 2-week walk.
Thank you for the videos! I watched all of them! Amazing job! Getting ready for my first Camino Inglés in late September and felt so good that soon I will be in your place! I had goosebumps when you arrived at Santiago, can't imagine how I m gonna feel!!!! Wishing you joy and many life changing caminos! Ultreia et Suseia!!!
Thank you :) How cool, your very first Camino!!! I am sure you're going to have an amazing time on the Ingles, and soon it will be your turn to walk into Santiago - even more goosebumps I reckon! Thank you, and I wish you a Buen Camino. Do let me know how your Camino goes
Great tips!
Thank you 😊
A lovely set of videos documenting your journey. My wife and I are walking the Ingles in September, our first Camino. We are very excited about it. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all :)
Thank you for saying that, and for watching :) I'm so pleased to hear you're going to get to experience your first Camino this year, the Ingles is such a lovely shorter Camino. Do be careful on the Hospital De Bruma stage, as that can be a bit of a bottleneck. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time. If you need any advice, please do let me know. Buen Camino
@@Caminohacks Thank you. We have pre booked accommodation, it was a condition my wife insisted on haha
@@ooberonfire Ha ha, good on your wife! No stress finding a bed for you two then. Have an amazing time and if you get a chance, do let me know how you get on.
I am doing my camino for first time, also visiting portugal and Spain for first time from USA. Any tips on how should I follow map? Is there map or GPS locations did you follow? If you have used cellphone and in case tracked GPS route through app, it would be great if you can share. And did you book for hostels ahead of time? If yes then all distances need to be planned out.
Exciting times, your first Camino! Which one are you doing? When do you start walking? The app is use for the live map feature is Wise Pilgrim, here’s a link to the Portuguese one - apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-portugu%C3%A9s/id983056779 You can plan your stages on the app and mark towns you start and want to stop in. You can also use a dedicated website to plan your stages, it’s featured near the end of this video I made - ruclips.net/video/EVIA1qzjXRE/видео.htmlsi=cls10HhnfUHW9TLr If you’re waking the Portuguese Camino you might want to book a day or so ahead if you’re staying ‘on stage’ as it can get busy in the summer, especially after Tui as that is the last 100kms. The Frances, for peace of mind you might want to book from St Jean to Pamplona and then it opens up. Let me know how you get on, if you have anymore questions then give me a shout. Buen Camino
@@Caminohacks thanks for your response man. No one I know has done camino before, even people hear for the first time, when I tell them so thanks for giving me all details. I am flying to Lisbon on 12th Aug and then will start from Porto on 13th or 14th Aug. I see there is coastal way and central way as well from Porto to Santiago. So I am not sure which one should I do it? (I am coming from Northern California in US so I can tolerate heat a bit better :) ) But I want to take spiritual variant as well. I have 10-11 days and then need to head back to Lisbon to meet family. And In order to book ahead of time, I would need to know exact number of kms/miles I can walk. I am fit and active everyday running & hiking, but never walked like this, so I also don't know how to break down into stages of days. I have several other questions, it would be great to get your help: - => Which cellphone carrier/provider should I buy when I get to Portugal and later can I use it in Spain, France & Poland? (Because that's where we would travel next) => Do they have laundry in hostels, so I can pack only a few pairs of clothes? => Does it rain in end of the Aug there? => In worst case, if I get delayed, how easy is to find hostel on the spot? How easy is to find directions? I like your routine of waking up earlier and finishing distance earlier, I might do it as well. Thanks Again.
Hey, both inland and the coast are beautiful, so I guess it’s which you prefer scenery wise. You can walk the coastal half way, then cut in like i did in the video to Valenca. That way you can experience a couple of days on the central before turning off onto the spritual route. Here’s a Camimo thread on eSIMs which should help - caminoways.com/esims-on-the-camino-de-santiago#:~:text=Benefits%20of%20eSIMs%20for%20Pilgrims%20on%20the%20Camino&text=With%20an%20eSIM%2C%20you%20can,emergency%20services%20at%20all%20times. They normally have washing machines yes, or you can buy travel wash and hand wash your gear - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037S0XZE/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_AVP9B8E2GD0406CT9FVD?linkCode=ml2&tag=dancamino-21 August should be good for weather, but take a lightweight poncho juts incase as some days could rain - amzn.to/4cZi7iy If you download the wise pilgrim app (or Buen Camino app) that will have all albergues listed. Municipal albergues cannot be booked in advance, so people just walk up and secure a bed on the day. After Tui it gets busier so you either have to be in town first or book if you want a bed in a private albergue. Waking up early, means you get into town quicker, secure a bed and can then relax and enjoy the afternoon ☺️