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your right,to many people for the systeme to cope .

it's a very nice video. Thank you so much.

Walmart sneakers are surprisingly not bad for what they are. I have done this hack before too.

This is not a holiday, tourist route. It's a pilgrimage and should be treated as such.

Putting the seatbelt on the mug 😂😂❤

Well. There are people on the Camino on line groups who will belittle you for booking ahead. But I learned the hard way to book at least two days ahead. I did find people very nice. I am a slow walker. But I found it easier to go less distance and stay at some of the off towns. It was difficult for me to make it more than ten miles in a day. I stayed mostly in various albergues. But did stay in a fair amount of mom and pop places. But not often was I staying in the exact stage towns as listed in the guide book. And we ended up hiking with a group of people who were also doing about the same miles per day. And also staying not in the main stage towns. But in the inbetween towns. But I went end of October into November and still had to make reservations. A lot was closed due to the heating oil crisis ( the issues in Ukraine and Russia were causing huge issues and expenses in heating albergues, so an awful lot of the albergues that would normally be open that time of year were closed down ) I will be starting again April 10 2025. ( I injured my leg and ended up having surgery so had to return home ) from st Jean pied de port. And I will reserve for sure until I get to Pamplona. There I will stay in municipal albergue and reserve at least 2 or 3 days ahead. Keeping my slow pace so I can enjoy myself along the way.

It’s ok to say people were rude when they are rude. I experienced far more rudeness from locals than positive vibes and I was thrilled to get to Portugal and feel welcomed again.

I also had a "bad experience" on my first Camino in 2019. It was not what I expected/hoped and it was very expensive because I could not sleep in the dorms at all and I could not find anyone who wanted to split the cost of a room with me.

Thanks for being honest about your experience and sorry it wasn’t what you wanted.

Yeah, this video is nonsense. I was on Camino in May and it was lovely.

Thanks for telling the real aspects of the Camino that others are reluctant to tell, adding to recent anti-tourists protests in Barcelona, I'd rather spend my hard earned money elsewhere.

I can only travel in July, so I’m hoping it will be less busy due to the fact that is also peak heat. (Also worried about the heat-but I don’t have another time to go). I’m hoping that as a solo traveler I might have better chances at accommodations-I can always take the “last spot” if I’m the lucky one. However, as I’ve heard some of the statistics about the increased visitors, I feel like we’ve all ruined it for ourselves 😕

We saw ourselves on your video at the AltoDel Perdon, I am taking a photo of my husband who is towing a trolley. We only booked to Pamplona as we were also told no need to book ahead Big Mistake we were so stressed every night after Pamplona looking for accommodation. My husband had a heart attack walked for another 5 days ended up in Burgos what a nightmare that was. Yes it’s all about money €150 to see a Dr, €1000 have ECG, €25,000 to be admitted to UCI. Luckily we had travel insurance. It took the Australian Embassy to step in to stop the badgering of money by the Admin of the hospital while my husband was in UCI. What we went through at the Recoleta Hospital I would not wish on anyone, we left as soon as possible with horrible memories of Burgos & food.

Honestly, your “bad” experience wasn’t as bad as ours! We came here to learn about The Camino and instead watched you snore, watched you eat and watched you do PEEK-A-BOO from your airline seat. VANITY VLOGS disguised as TRAVEL VLOGS. The minutia of your lives…a RUclips staple!

Restaurants don’t open for dinner until 7-8 pm. Your packs were way too heavy. Research cultural norms and expectations. If you were blocking his door, I can never stand why he may have been angry.

I want to thank you for your honesty regarding your experience. Without knowing it, you have helped me prepare for some situations I haven’t anticipated. I have been to Spain twice in the past two years, but I’m traveling alone this fall to spend three weeks on the Camino. I have booked all my accommodations, but one never knows…I may show up and find my booking has been cancelled or whatever. I think you’ve prepared me to be open to frustration, fear, anger, and the range of possibilities of reality vs. fantasy of a perfect trip. Of course I’ve considered blisters, fatigue, bad weather, etc., but your honest video helps me pre-adjust my expectations and attitude. Thank you.

Good luck adventure

Looks like the first 5 days are busy, and the last 5 days are busy. I hiked the Appalachian Trail and many other long distance trails and I plan on taking my ultra lite tent. I won't worry about a thing! If you want a great adventure try Lalibela Ethiopia, Petra, Luxor Egypt, or Croatia with a rental car.

That is too bad the camino didn't work out , I hope you can do it again that day. I hear it can be really tough during high season.

Nice park, very nice Waterfalls. Thanks for the video. I will watch for more of your videos. 🙂👍👍👍

As a son of a hotel/motel maid strip the bed and put all the linens in a pile- gather your towels and put in sink-will save the maids time and they will appreciate it-thanks

First of all, thank you for sharing your experience on the Camino. I have some relatives that are about 1/2 way through, but 3 out of the 4 have fallen ill and they are in process of deciding whether to finish or not. Second, I totally heard those footsteps loud and clear at the end of your video!! 😳 That was crazy, it sounded like someone walking right up to you!! 👻😮 eek!!

I have been to Spain twice and both times I felt unwanted and unwelcome, especially in Barcelona, where we were even told to go back to our country. And we are Europeans like them. I think being from the US, with the different accent, behaviour ans attitude make you stand out and be singled out so unless you're with others like you, the locals are bound to be hostile to you. Very sorry for your experience but now that you know about this challenge take it in your stride and next time prepare for it.

What's also recommendable: Not to spend the night in the 'main-stages'' of the guidebook, but insted befoere or after. These accomodations are always less crowded.

Would you change anything about getting to Europe? I.g. A destination you would’ve changed? I flew from Denver to London Heathrow (absolutely horrible experience there). From Heathrow to Madrid. Plane to Pamplona and then a bus to Saint Jean Pied De Port. I WILL NOT take the bus!

Hi there. Did you take the Napoleon route? Where did you fly from in the states? I started my journey on May 12th and it ended a few hours later due to a foot injury. So, now I’m considering this a “do over..” plan things differently! I like the view in Biarritz. And was that a train you were on before the flight? 😁

Making the hotel bed. Prior military?

Sad to see you had a bad experience & several accommodation issues. We walked the Camino Frances starting Oct 16 2022 - Nov 19th 2022 (autumn colours & a lot less folk) & enjoyed every minute. We did however pre-book all of our accommodation well in advance (£40 - £75) per night (private rooms) as I suffer with sciatica & have a restless sleep most nights, which would disturb others if we stayed in Albergues. Weather wise, we had a lot of beautiful dry sunny days (20+C) a couple of cold frosty days (0C) on the Meseta & a few cool rainy days (6C) Galicia. Walking this time of year meant our packs weighted more than they would in peak season, as you carry some warmer items of clothing, mid layer, jacket, hat, gloves, waterproof coat & trousers, headtorch etc (10kg total). Our Camino experience was fantastic..... we enjoyed it so much, we returned Oct 2023 to walk the Frances again. Unfortunately our Camino was cut short at Logrono after we were both struck down with Covid......... Fast forward 8 months, I've booked to return Oct 20 (2024) to walk the Frances again, this time with my youngest son. I hope you find your way back to the Camino & give it another go. Consider Pre-booking private accommodation well in advance (6 months) it takes all the 'Bed Stress' out of the experience & you can still meet up with Camino friends to dine out or have drinks, we did. Also consider an autumn Camino, a lot less folk, spectacular foliage colours & walking watching beautiful sunrises (8.30am)

I'm not sure why you had issues with accommodations?? I started April 17, never booked ahead, and never had an issue. Did the entire Camino. You either started too late in the mornings or maybe didn't want to stay in municipals when needed.

I'm sorry for your bad experience. The Camino de Santiago, especially the French Camino, is no longer what it's supposed to be. There are many people who take it as a kind of amusement park for tourism and there comes a time when everything gets saturated. . There are cases that a travel agency organizes the trip for 30 or 40 people, reserving all the accommodations in advance, they are large groups that take up everything, they do not even carry backpacks since they are transported to the next hostel. They do not respect other pilgrims or the culture, traditions, or the local people. Wherever they go they destroy everything, leaving their garbage and dirtying everything. The consequence is that the local people are fed up and all the pilgrims pay for it unfairly. I recommend two things, first, avoid the French route, try the northern path or the primitive path, they are wilder routes that are more difficult due to the unevenness of the terrain and therefore much less people. Second: In Spain there are specific times for lunches. and dinners, lunch is served from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and dinner is served from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Small shops close from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (siesta) and close at 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Don't try to have dinner at 6:00 p.m. or lunch at 12:00 p.m. in a restaurant. You have to adapt to those schedules since Spain is not going to adapt to yours. And learn a little bit of Spanish since we have no obligation to speak English even if we know how to do it. Four words in Spanish are appreciated and will open many doors for you. Good luck and greetings from Valencia (Spain).

Yikes, I’m so sorry this was your experience.

Your first try.

Use of the Camino forums to get up to date current information is very helpful. Any start date after mid-April will be very busy. I'm sorry you had a negative experience.

Getting an app for the Camino will make the accommodations issue easier. Whichever you get will show the route; distance, towns, stages, and lodging. You will need to call to make a reserva/ reservation two or three days before you arrive to your destination each day. See what other pilgrims are using-don’t be afraid to ask. It’s better to have breakfast around 7:30 -8:00 am at a bar/cafe, buy fruit, snacks, and food when you see the stores/shelters/bars open. Dinner is served late due to the siesta tradition. A heavy backpack will make the walking more challenging. The Camino is a physical, mental, and emotional experience that comes with pain and joy; but it is an unforgettable and rewarding journey: I hope you try it again, buen Camino!

TRy the Portuguese Camino starting from Porto. we went end of April. We loved the coast. It wasnt as crowded. We booked all but two nights ahead. The locals were very friendly and helpful.

I'm so sorry for this bad experience for you. Maybe try Portuguese Coastal or another route? If you can book a few rooms in advance it might alleviate some of the problems. Good luck and don't give up!

Oh no! I am so sorry that this was your experience. Did you go in May? that is when I am planning next year. I wonder what time you left walking each morning? I have heard that you need to leave early so that you arrive at the alburgue early afternoon to get a bed.

We spent 9 weeks living in Pamplona this spring. Yes, figuring out when a restaurant has an open kitchen is a challenge. In Spain, meals are available midday, until about 3 pm then dinner starts up the earliest is 7 pm with many restaurants starting to serve at 9pm. It is frustrating that most restaurants do not show on their websites the times the kitchen is closed, nor on the restaurant hours as you enter the restaurant. My guess is that you were not being snubbed, that the locals knew when the kitchen closed and got their orders in before that time. There is no consistency as to when you can order a meal- each restaurant is different. Also, May is a busy month on the Camino. April, with the exception of Holy Week when many Europeans do a week long Camino walk, is a much better time to go. Try it again, it is an amazing experience.

Locals were not nearly as friendly as they were in the past. I think they are just sick of all of the pilgrims. I remember talking to a woman who was walking for the first time and she commented that the locals were not as nice as she had heard. And it's true. I was there in 2018 and 2022 and they were much nicer.

I ended up leaving after Leon.

Totally agree. It was just way too crowded this year. This was my third time and it was not the best.

Dude, what a cool experience :)

You are correct, 4 weeks is not sufficient to prepare for the Camino. Please do give it another go in the future.

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So cute❤❤❤❤❤

Please give these precious little floofers treats and scritches for me. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛👑✌️🖖

Do they sting?

I went there once!

I love going here

Cat licking its butt on ancient history.😅