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John, thank you for you video walk on the Camino. I have now watched the complete set of videos. Hopefully I can walk it myself in 2026. Having avoided doing the Frances in preference of the Portuguese and Del Norte, I believe I need to start at St Jean Pied de Port. Thanks again

How nice it is that there is someone like you, John, documenting the entire journey. I just realized that I walked the Via Plata (from Salamanca) two weeks after you. So, I had exactly the same scenery at the same time of year. I'm watching your video now and I feel a warmth spreading from my heart. This was my last Camino so far (more than 10 in total); I've been struggling with an injury for two years, but I can't stop thinking about going again, as this is my calling. Your films are a balm for my wounds. Best regards and thank you :). My videos from that journey are on my YT channel if you would be interested in the other perspective on the same path (just short clips, no talking).

Meraviglioso docufilm con descrizioni importantissime sul Cammino della Plata! Grazie!!!

High speed of complete Napoleon Route from SJPDP to Roncesvalles

Enjoy watching this video brings back memories. We did the same trip at least once a year back in the 80s,when most of the highway on the Alberta side was just two lanes. It was great to get on the interstate on the Montana side. It was funny years ago, that it was Albertans that were clocked as the fastest going down interstate 15.

Hello! Is this the "Napoleon Route"?

Great job 👌

Thanks for posting - was considering doing the Klondike Loop this summer, and this was very helpful in getting a sense of the stretch of roadway between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Much appreciated.

Well that was a different 😮

Hola John. Desde Medellin Colombia te saludo. En mayo del 2023 hice por segunda ves todo el Camino Frances desde SJPP. Tus videos me ayudaron mucho como guia para salir de las poblaciones grandes, ya que cuando salia, me esperaba por lo menos una hora de oscuridad. Previo a esta aventura, los disfruté mucho en mi casa. Ahora estoy viendo estos de la Via la Plata, que espero poder hacerla el próximo año. Gracias por compartir todo el camino. Hasta pronto y Buen Camino en tu vida.

John, thank you. Awesomely beautiful, straight-forward account of day one. Your video answered many questions and gave my wife and I a boost of confidence. She had been of the opinion that after St Jean, Orisson should be our first night. No more. It’s Roncesvalles all the way! We have been working on getting fit, and God willing, we’ll be following your footsteps this coming September. Blessings to your good health.

Thank you so much for making these videos of the both routes to Roncesvalles. It has giving me a better picture of which route is doable for me. Is the Vancarlos way well marked. Thank you 🙏🏻😊

I just found myself in this video

Was für eine Kamera benutzt du für die tollen Aufnahmen?

👏👏👏👏super Aufnahmen 😊

Vielen dank für das beeindruckende Video, das ist unglaublich Anstrengend für dich gewesen. Ich werde das nie schaffen ,hatte aber die Möglichkeit durch den Film dabei zu sein 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

They did a very good job airbrushing the trash out of most ports. You are absolutely correct about a fluff piece.

John, thanks for creating all your Camino de Santiago videos. I hope to do this someday but after watching your videos (while riding my indoor bike) I feel like I have already been there.

The name of the town is Estella, not Estrella. The beer is Estrella. We really enjoyed your video series. Thank you.

Yes, thinking of doing it next year, but videos wouldn’t appear until late in the year.

Hello John, I've been following your Via de la Plata for a few months now, checking your detailed trip as part of my preparation for next year, it is so invaluable! I'm so happy you could finish the Camino Sanabres this year! this is the area (from Ourense to Santiago) that was somewhat confusing to plan, I'll check your videos with attention, and I'll bother you if questions arise! On another note, do you plan to do the Camino del Norte at any time? Renato

Thank you for more videos from the Camino. I think I have seen all your Camino videos. I like the fact that you don't have 8x speed like you did on the last ones and especially that most of the screen is video.

Thank you John for that fantastic and absolutely realistic picture of the route. I am happy I stumbled on this video before I leave two weeks from now. My biggest fear is losing my track along the route. I have a few questions and I will be very glad if you respond. Was the route well marked all along? How long did it take you? What was your age and fitness level when you walked? Any advise you would like to give a 70 year old with average fitness? Thank you.

Thanks for all the work, I really appreciate it!!! I've been looking for more info on this route and there isn't much. The views are not as far and wide, but wow! they are no less stunning than on the Napoleon route. Depending on the weather and time of year, I'd probably take this one. I wonder how you found all these secret little turns and paths, especially the last one after the parking spot - where you suddenly cross over a field and grass, entering the paddock and wander by the horses 😳 - but I guess there were signs. Big big thank you.

Thank you so much, this was special and truly interesting to watch.

Thanks a ton for this. While the Napoleon route is stunning as long as it's not foggy or rainy, for us older folks this route is definitely a good alternative and has great views as well. It's a different challenge to walk on pavement for so long and to watch out for cars the whole time, so both have their pros and cons.

You have to make the stopover at Orisson !

Whenever anybody asks me what the Camino Francès is like, I refer them to John's videos. Only slight negative is that, in some videos, the camera is pointing a bit to the left. Bravo and thanks, John.

My last Camino in 08/18, I took the Valcarlos route. I ended up injuring myself and I tore something where my leg meets my hip. I think I saw maybe 3 other pilgrims the whole time and got lost a few times. There are portions where there are no markers for a while. When i got to a section where it is like a shortcut to Roncesvalles, it was closed for a reason i can't remember. So there I was, on the side of the road and the sun going down, trying to figure out how to get a taxi or uber to pick me up because I was entirely spent and emotionally drained. Then a miracle. A taxi drove by and stopped. He picked me up and drove me to Roncesvalles and didn't even charge me. I was very close to crying tears of joy. I will be taking the Napoleon route this time and staying at Orisson when I go this August.

This is exactly the video I was looking for! Since I am unable to travel, i do it virtually thru You Tube. It is also my form of exercise. I am able to complete my 5000 steps in this video. I love the music! I dance to the music, I walk while viewing the scenery. What more can I ask for! I am looking forward to all the Stages until you reach Santiago. Great work, guys!!!

Are you always this quiet? Good trip though!

Big Finish !!! Thank You

BIG FINISH !!! THANK YOU

Now A Group Hike. Press On !!!

Arzua -- Almost the End. Press On Pilgrim !!!

Finally The Rain. You Have Been VERY LUCKY !!!

Walking, Walking, Walking - ULTREIA PILGRIM !!!

At 3:26 - The eye catching bridge at Portomarin and back up the stairs - to leave town. Nice Place !!!

At 28:19 - The Famous Stairs at Portomarin !!!

Another Nice Stage. Thank You John !!!

Sarria - AT LAST !!! WooHoo - 100Km to go

At 29:19 - The Fabulous Samos Monestery

Glorious Gilicia. LOVE IT !!!

Getting into the Beautiful Gilician Mountains. My Favorite Section Of The Camino

WALKING UP THE ROAD - Into The Mountains

Another Nice Weather Day - Blue Skies. Lucky You !!!

Buen Camino. ULTREIA Pilgrim !!!

At 42:11 - The Fabulous Templer Castle

The Trail Has Definitely Changed - No Smooth Hiqhway. Yikes !!!

A LITERAL Step By Step Video Of The Camino And All Its Stages. VERY Comprehensive !!!