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"Everyone lives two lives, the second begins when they realize they only have one." - Confucious
Who I was before my FND diagnosis is one story, but I'm not her anymore. I'm stronger. I'm braver. I'm more determined. This channel is to encourage those with chronic illness to live their lives, to chase their dreams and enjoy their achievements, and to raise awareness for #fnd / functional neurological disorder.
Who I was before my FND diagnosis is one story, but I'm not her anymore. I'm stronger. I'm braver. I'm more determined. This channel is to encourage those with chronic illness to live their lives, to chase their dreams and enjoy their achievements, and to raise awareness for #fnd / functional neurological disorder.
Camino de Santiago Q&A- Your BURNING Questions Answered!
Welcome to my Camino de Santiago Q&A video! I'm here to answer all your burning questions about this legendary pilgrimage. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just curious, I’ve got the inside scoop from my own epic journey to help make your adventure unforgettable. So, grab your hiking boots and let’s dive in!
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My Thoughts on the Last 100km: How The Atmosphere Changes- Camino de Santiago
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In this post-Camino de Santiago chat, I share my personal experience with the change of atmosphere upon reaching Sarria in an effort to help others to understand what they can potentially expect to encounter, and my tips to keep a level head and be able to stay 'in the zone'. Whether you're a seasoned pilgrim or planning your first Camino, this video provides valuable insights for anyone facing...
My Post-Camino Frances Packing and Gear Review (Did I Overpack!?)
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Join me as I review my packing and gear choices post-Camino Frances! Find out what worked, what didn't, and if I overpacked for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. In this video, I’ll take you through everything I packed in my REI Trail 40 backpack for this incredible journey across Spain, which took place from in September and ended on October 28th. From essential gear to the items I probably c...
How I Triumphed on the Camino de Santiago with Anxiety and FND
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In this episode, I delve into the practical strategies and techniques that helped me conquer panic and anxiety symptoms while walking the Camino de Santiago. Join me as I share the tricks I utilized along the way to navigate through challenging moments. From getting enough rest to learning that sometimes you have to adjust plans, I reveal the methods that empowered me to keep calm and carry on ...
Camino de Santiago Ep.18: I DID IT! I Hiked Nearly 500 Miles with Anxiety and FND. The FINALE!
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In the captivating final episode of my Camino de Santiago series, join me as I confront the ultimate test of resilience and determination. So far, I've faced terrible weather, illness, anxiety, FND symptoms, panic attacks, loneliness, discomfort, pain, and also, pure joy. In the final episode of my journey on the Camino Frances, I share the culmination of my transformative pilgrimage. Battling ...
Camino de Santiago Ep.17: Rain, Resilience, and The Persistent Pilgrim: The Penultimate Episode!
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In Episode 17 of Camino de Santiago, I confront the challenges of rain, wind, and the impending end of my pilgrimage. A persistent rock in my shoe tests my patience, and I navigate through a series of unfortunate events, including sickness and losing my bed at the albergue. With each step, I come to terms with the reality of my journey coming to an end. Join me as I weather the storm and reflec...
Camino de Santiago Ep.16: The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Way of Saint James
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In Episode 16 of Camino de Santiago, I journeyed through the rain-soaked landscapes of the Way of Saint James. Despite being constantly soaked, I experienced a deeply emotional moment as I laid my sins down at the foot of a cross known as Cruz de Ferro. Amidst the rain and solitude, I forged new connections with fellow pilgrims, forming bonds that will hopefully last a lifetime. Along the way, ...
Camino de Santiago Ep.15: The 'Here', the 'Now', and the FND.
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In Episode 15 of Camino de Santiago, embark on a deeply spiritual journey as I engage in heartfelt conversations with God, finding solace and peace in the 'here and now' amidst the challenges of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Despite enduring intense pain and FND flare-ups, I will discover profound moments of spiritual connection and healing along the Camino. Join me as I navigate the ...
Camino de Santiago Ep.14: Bidding Farewell to the Meseta on the Camino Frances
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In Episode 14 of Camino de Santiago, join me as I bid farewell to the rugged beauty of the Meseta region. Embarking on the journey from León to Astorga, I traversed the final stretches of this iconic section. Despite facing challenges such as foot pain and hunger, the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims and the breathtaking landscapes fueled my determination. Witness the highs and lows of the pilgri...
Camino de Santiago Ep.13: My Worst Days and the Strength to Continue On
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Camino de Santiago Ep.13: My Worst Days and the Strength to Continue On
Camino de Santiago Ep.12: Conquering the Meseta's Painful Path on the Camino Frances
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Camino de Santiago Ep.12: Conquering the Meseta's Painful Path on the Camino Frances
Camino de Santiago Ep.11: Calling it Quits on the Meseta?
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Camino de Santiago Ep.11: Calling it Quits on the Meseta?
Camino de Santiago Ep.10: Trudging in Pain
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Camino de Santiago Ep.10: Trudging in Pain
Camino de Santiago Ep.9: The One Where I Lose My Pants
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Camino de Santiago Ep.9: The One Where I Lose My Pants
Camino de Santiago Ep. 8: Anxiety Who? Thriving Mindfully and Doing the Dang Thing.
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 8: Anxiety Who? Thriving Mindfully and Doing the Dang Thing.
Camino de Santiago Ep.7: A Pain, a Palace, and Perseverance
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Camino de Santiago Ep.7: A Pain, a Palace, and Perseverance
Camino de Santiago Ep. 6: Quitter Turned Trailblazer - Anxiety's Nemesis
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 6: Quitter Turned Trailblazer - Anxiety's Nemesis
Camino de Santiago Ep. 5: Going Further. Going higher. Anxiety is not stopping me this year.
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 5: Going Further. Going higher. Anxiety is not stopping me this year.
Camino de Santiago Ep.4: Anxieties and the Path to Inner Strength | Alto del Perdon
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Camino de Santiago Ep.4: Anxieties and the Path to Inner Strength | Alto del Perdon
Camino de Santiago Ep. 3: Walking Mindfully & Finding Grace on the Camino Frances
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 3: Walking Mindfully & Finding Grace on the Camino Frances
Camino de Santiago Ep. 2: Conquering My Fears and the Pyrenees on the Camino Frances
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 2: Conquering My Fears and the Pyrenees on the Camino Frances
Camino de Santiago Ep. 1: Returning to Face My Anxiety on the Camino Frances
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Camino de Santiago Ep. 1: Returning to Face My Anxiety on the Camino Frances
Fall Packing List For The Camino De Santiago: What I Packed For My 2nd Pilgrimage
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Fall Packing List For The Camino De Santiago: What I Packed For My 2nd Pilgrimage
Fearless Returns: Discussing Anxiety, the Camino & Rediscovering Rollerblading (20 Years Later)!
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Fearless Returns: Discussing Anxiety, the Camino & Rediscovering Rollerblading (20 Years Later)!
MY CAMINO DE SANTIAGO JOURNEY: I Had to Quit - Mental Health Struggles 💔 | Raw and Honest Story!
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I Did a Sleep Study and the Results are Terrifying | Functional Neurological Disorder
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I Did a Sleep Study and the Results are Terrifying | Functional Neurological Disorder
Camino Countdown: Preparing for the Pilgrimage with a Walking Challenge!
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How I Matched With the Perfect Therapist and Getting Sleep Tested | Functional Neurological Disorder
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How I'm Stopping Chronic Illness from Destroying My Dreams and Goals
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How I'm Stopping Chronic Illness from Destroying My Dreams and Goals
FND-ing My Way Through Chloe Ting Challenge with Functional Neurological Disorder| Week 2
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I just found your posts on Find Penguins 😊 I used it last year in Europe and loved it!
I'm surprised the shampoo bar didn't last longer.
I've used Lush shampoo bars for really long trips and they've lasted well for me so it could have just been the brand I took this time not being the best, I also used it as body wash too though, so I'm sure that cut the life down a bit too
Congratulations!! You have a great sense of humor and I loved it. I cried, laughed and felt your pain. Thank you for Sharing your videos. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!
Such a great video, love the update pauses.
Thanks so much!
CONGRATULATIONS!! Thank you for sharing your journey! All our dreams are possible if we give it our all! May God continue to bless you! Muchas gracias! 🎉💕🎉
Yes! They absolutely are achievable, sometimes the process of achieving them is different than we expected, but the journey can be magnificent! Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you as well 😊
Congratulations for walking all the way to Santiago! That's such an accomplishment. I arrived in Santiago on October 27 2023 and was in a lot of rain the last few days. Way to go for filming those flooded roads. The worst I walked through was over my ankles for about 100 feet. And I kept my phone in my pocket so it stayed dry. I also saw the man and the little dog across from the church the last day and gave him a donation. I didn't want a trinket but he pushed one on me. No emotional experience for me. I arrived in Santiago. No tears or emotions. Just glad the long walk ended. And I wanted something good to eat from a bakery!
Thank you! And you finished 1 day before me! 😄 I felt so emotional walking into Santiago and then they were set up for a marathon at the cathedral - definitely changed the feeling I expected to have.
@@FNDingMyWay That day was a real soaker! I booked 2 nights in Santiago and wanted to explore but that heavy rain put a damper on things. You're lucky to get the bagpiper. I waited in that tunnel for a few minutes with dozens of others hoping the rain might let off a bit and the bagpiper wasn't there.
That ruined church was destroyed in war in the 19th century. I can't remember the specific details though.
Hi again....I felt exactly the same as you at one time. Since then, I have completely changed my attitude. Whether we like it or not the majority of the Sarria newbies are Catholics walking their Camino in what for them has become tradition. They are not weather worn or exhausted. They are fresh and gleeful. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims walked in very large groups. They would have thought nothing wrong with breaking into song and having a good time. We modern perigrinos think we know how it should be done. There is the belief that the Frances is split into three sections...the physical, the mental and the spiritual. I have learned that that is BS. I can experience all three on any given day. On my first Camino, walking from Poitiers (84 days in total) I did not feel superior to people who merely walked from St Jean. In 2007 I met a young French woman on the Meseta who was walking home to Paris after arriving to Santiago. She was doing the Camino in the real traditional way. Last year I walked for a while with a man from Poland who had walked from his front door and intended to return on foot. I say all this to point out that however we choose to walk, that is okay. I now look forward to mixing with the shiny, happy people from Sarria. The Camino should be seen as a metaphor for life. Roll with it.Take it as it unfolds and embrace it. My advice to people who want solitude is don't walk a pilgrim route to Santiago. Last year there were more than 446000 people received their compostela at the pilgrim office and an estimated 600000 in total who walked....not everyone, myself included, gets a compostela. Stay home and walk a hiking trail if you have an issue with crowds of people.
The journey some people are able to make it so incredible to me! Walking from Poland and back!? Wow! Such an undertaking. You make many many valid points, I'll be honest, I hadn't considered that they would have walked in large groups historically, but I have read about how dangerous the Camino could have be at times with robbery etc and it does make sense that they would have walked in large groups back then. I can also see how the groups would have sung together as they walked. The Camino was not thick with pilgrims until recently, and singing as they walked would have probably been a fairly intimate setting. I do see the difference in a group of people singing together and the power song can have, however I stand by what i said in the video, though, that blasting loud music from a phone or radio, not just on the Camino, but on *any* trail with other people around is disrespectful to those around you. Especially when headphones exist. I agree that walking the Camino can be a metaphor for life, and I tried to tell myself that once I found myself leaving Sarria- I don't have control over anyone or anything around me, just like with life. I had a lot of peaceful and incredible days walking, but now I found myself being pulled out of that zone I had managed to get into. But that's life, isn't it? Which brings me to the whole point for making this video- for me, even during Autumn when there were fewer pilgrims, from Sarria on was a completely different rodeo, one i was not prepared for. Does that mean I should have stayed home and walked a trail here? Absolutely not. And as judgemental as I may have felt at the time towards the other pilgrims, whom I felt then, were ruining my vibe, I realized they belonged there too, doing their Camino their own way, and it was up to me to shift my mindset and not let them affect me any more than they already had, so I put in my headphones and carried on. I understand that everyones Camino looks different, but respecting one another should *always* come first. However, like I said, we have no control over anyone else or anything else in the world, all we can control is the very second we are personally living in and how we choose to face it. For me, facing the change in energy on the Camino shocked my system and I had to figure out how to proceed with myself mentally. I'm not the only one who has felt this bring down their spirit, and it is something I wish I had been more prepared to experience. I love that you have managed to find the beauty in mixing with the "shiny people from Sarria", hopefully one day I can have that same experience. Thanks for sharing 😊
For most of its existence the Frances has been extremely busy with pilgrims. In medieval times, even greater numbers than the present day. It remained very busy until the Spanish revolution when Franco effectively closed it down. The modern Camino, as we now know it, was resurrected in 1985 when Don Elias Valīna Sampedro decided to take his old car and trace the route painting yellow arrows as he went. He had been a pastor in O'Cobreiro, and he went to study in the Fonseca college in Salamanca. He studied the history of the Camino and decided that he would undertake the task of kickstarting it again. He gained the support of people along the way and encouraged the erection of signage and way markers. Unfortunately he died in 1989 at the age of sixty so he didn't see the results of his efforts. In the time that I have been walking I have seen massive changes in the Camino experience, especially the Frances. In 2007 when I arrived to the plaza in front of the cathedral, I was the only person there with a backpack. Last September there were thousands. There were fewer in May this year due to incredibly heavy rain. I think that the guidebooks have distorted things greatly. They have introduced the notion of stages. Then there is the contrived idea of the physical, mental and spiritual sections. Many perigrinos take this quite literally and feel cheated if they aren't getting the full whammy in the correct order. For the people who are disappointed about encountering groups in and beyond Sarria, all I can say is it's a good job they are not on the Hajj. Last year I walked into Santiago with an English woman and an American woman. About three miles out we began singing 500 miles by the Proclaimers. We walked past a middle-aged couple who were disapproving. Some people need to get a life. As we arrived to the arch, my Irish friend Carmen. was playing the bagpipes to welcome the pilgrims. I wonder if the disapproving couple showed their displeasure at the sound of the pipes.
0:43 @@FNDingMyWayI'm not stalking you from afar. It's your fault....you were very honest about your feelings in a way that connected with me. The way that you dealt with your anxieties was great to see. I would go as far as to say that you are a very strong woman both physically and mentally. After your Camino experience, I think you should throw away your diagnostic labels and just accept your ups and downs as part of normal life. You proved that you can cope with adversities as good as, if not better than, most.
@harrykey2448 it would honestly a joy to meet you in person some day and talk about the Caminos history. You know so much about it and I feel like you would be an amazing person to learn about it from.
It would be good to meet you. Our paths could cross sometimes....stranger things have happened. I usually start walking the Frances around August 20th....after the rush but before the rains. @@FNDingMyWay
Did you stay in the albergue SCQ when you arrived in Santiago? I've stayed there eight times.A great place. In May I had to stay two nights in Sixtos as the SCQ was fully booked. It was okay except for awful piped musak.
Yes! SCQ! Absolutely loved it, so clean and friendly!
Did you stay on albergue SCQ when you arrived in Santiago? I've stayed there eight times. Last year I had to stay in Sixtos as the SCQ was full.
Yes, albergue SCQ! It was great and I was very fortunate that I was able to book a couple extra nights there on the spot as they werent too busy when I stayed.
Listen to The Camino Song by Suzi McGregor.
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Beautiful song! Thanks for sharing!
I thought you would like it. Best Camino song. She wrote the song whilst walking the Frances. .@@FNDingMyWay
Well done you. It was great that you beat your fears. I have done multiple Caminos so I know how big an achievement it was. I love your positivity and your sense of humour. Ultreia et Suseia.
Thank you! Did you do different ways for your Caminos? If so, which was your favorite? I'd absolutely love to go again and there are just so many options!
@FNDingMyWay My first Camino was in 2007 when I set off from Poitiers (I was living near Poitiers at the time) to Le Puy on to St Jean and ending in Santiago. I have done the Aragonese connecting to the Frances. I have walked the complete Frances four times.On August 20th I set off on the Frances once again from St Jean. In May I walked the Camino Fonseca from Salamanca to Santiago. I have walked the Camino Portuguese and the Camino Ingles (twice). I've walked on to Muxia and also to Finisterre. The Frances for me is by far the best. It has the history, tradition, infrastructure and the magnificent varied nature. The Frances has a magic about it that none of the others have. It is a genuine pilgrim route as opposed to being a mere hiking trail. If you would like to understand why it's called the Frances I suggest that you read The Four Roads To Heaven by Edwin Mullins. Most people assume it's called the Frances because it "starts" in St Jean. The reality is much more profound than that. Take care pilgrim.
Thank you for sharing your story! Wow! I'm just constantly blown away by how healing the Camino can be for people! Just out of curiosity, have you ever considered being on the Camino People podcast? It's such a wonderful place where pilgrims share their journey and what led them to it and the incredible wonders that come from the Camino. I recorded for it earlier this year and could get you in touch with the Podcaster if you are interested at all. Also I will absolutely read that book, thank you for the recommendation! I was wondering about the history along other ways, the Frances just was filled with so much history and so many ruins, my mind just kept wandering to what may have happened in the ruins long before my time. Absolutely loved it!
The ruined church in Viana collapsed as they were attempting to enlarge it. The structure couldn't cope with the extra stresses and collapsed beyond repair.
@@harrykey2448 ahhhh THANK YOU!! I never remembered to look this up when I got home.
Good job. You have a sweet voice. Keep smiling.
Thank you so much 😊
I have just been diagnosed with fnd and they are not sure on ms yet, I'm lied on the hospital bed writing this and I'm holding in the tears, my legs go numb and tingling, blurred vision, tired and the worst Is the blocked head feeling and the tremors/jolting.. I would really like to talk to others who have this as I'm scared right now, it's getting hard to walk and my life has suddenly changed, they say stress makes it worse but how can I not be stressed and upset
Not stressing about it is quite hard, for sure. Sorry you're having such a hard time with it, I will say working on my mental health has helped me a lot and also helped me to identify my bigger triggers (stress, anxiety, and overwhelm). If possible, I would absolutely recommend finding a therapist you can talk with and who can help with identifying your triggers and helping you learn how to handle them better. I spent many years avoiding my triggers and only getting worse, but when I started facing them slowly, my symptoms started being a lot more manageble. If therapy isn't something you can afford right now, I can recommened the channel Therapy in a Nutshell to you. Her video Mastering the Paradox of Acceptance and Change helped me so very much. I personally find that talking with others who have FND doesn't help me, but my symptoms can be triggered by seeing elderly people walk around or seeing someone have the shakes, so that could just be me. You've got this, keep your chin up! You can do hard things and it's just about reprogramming your amygdala again to remember how your body is supposed to behave. Go into everything you do with confidence during your healing process and I think you'll be amazed at what you are capable of changing. I went from avoiding stores because my legs would go too weak from the stress and overwhelm, and I felt embarassed to struggle with my gait in public, to walking 500 miles alone across Spain last year, so if I can do it, you've got this!
@@FNDingMyWay thank you, I really appreciate you messaging back, I will need to speak to someone at a cbt organisation and let some things out I have held in for a long time, they have gave me website to look at and a leflet that says fnd is not a physical illness, I will also look at the RUclips channel u advised x
About 2 months ago I had a bad episode and couldn't sat what I was looking at and found I have 3 lessions on my brain and one on my spine, was in hospital for 3 weeks then went home, was okay for a month like normal then I had a different episode and that's when they have said its fnd x
Thank you! I would like a cost breakdown too!
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing these wise words and tips. You should be very proud of your accomplishments!
Thank you so much!
What kind of smartwatch do you have? Thank you
I use an Amazfit GTR3 watch and it has incredible battery life!
@@FNDingMyWay thank you
Thank you. I would also like to see a breakdown of costs, thanks.
Noted! 😉
This was great! I’d love a budget breakdown video as well. Another question- did you spend any time in Santiago or anywhere else afterwards? Like a bit before you flew home? And did you have flights booked already with a set amount of time in which you could complete the Camino or did you want to book a return ticket after you were close to the end and knew when you’d need it? Thanks again!
Great question!! I did spend time in Santiago after- 2 or 3 days I believe. And then I flew to Madrid for another couple of days until my flights home. I did NOT book my return flight until I was nearing Sarria and could actually see the finish line, however I will say that it's important to make sure your passport allows you to do this. As an American, I could fly into Paris without having to have a return flight booked, however, I did have proof of onward travel ( train ticket to Spain) just in case though, but it's not like that for every country's passport or for every country of entry.
Moleskin!!! That stuff is life saver.
Thanks for your videos. I appreciate all of your honesty in how it really is out there and I enjoyed your videos
Glad you like them! 😊😊
Thank you so much. I would love to see a breakdown of expenses. Thanks.
Thank you. I really enjoyed watching your Camino videos. I haven’t done one yet but hoping to go next year solo. 🌸
I hope you do! It's absolutely an incredible experience!
Thanks for sharing about this! I’m curious if you think staying “off stage” (not in the main cities recommended by the guidebooks or apps) would impact the last 100km and avoid some of those big groups?
I don't know how helpful it would be during the busy season as I've heard that it can be hard to get a bed when it's so busy, seems like the crowds may be unavoidable then. I did stay offstage and I wasn't there during the busy season, but I still had my share of groups. The best way I found was just to get passed them or let them pass me and then have my solitude again. I do think I probably had to deal with less big groups staying offstage than I would have otherwise but 🤷♀️ I'm not sure how absolutely avoidable the big groups are, I'd just go into it knowing that I need to be flexible with my plan for those few days in terms of making space for myself
That’s interesting and good advice for it! Thanks for responding! 😁 I’ve loved watching your series and am sad it’s almost finished! Any plans for another Camino?
I will absolutely be doing another camino at some point! I'd already be there if my passport hadn't just expired 🤣🤣 I miss it qith every fiber of my being. There are several long hikes here in the states I want to do too, so we will see what comes next!
I had been waiting for this video, was very interested in your commentary, great idea using your packing video and then pausing, commenting, updating, sharing. Super helpful! Thank you very much. I find the "after" videos even more helpful than the "before" videos, the combination of the 2 was of maximum value to me.
So glad you found it useful! ☺️☺️
I missed the solitude from Sarria to Santiago and felt irritated. The school groups with music blasting was really unfair so I did what you did. Went faster or slower to lose the noise. A pilgrim that has walked for over a month is in a different mental zone once reaching Sarria.
Whats crazy is that for me, it wasn't the school groups blasting the music but the men in their 60s. 🤯 but yes, it can be a whole different mental zone reaching Sarria for sure!
I suspect many feel the same. I try not to judge in my life, but then I do. Doing my first Camino in 3 weeks. I work with children and teach a lot of social emotional learning,... I struggle with adults behaving badly. I expect them to be better, this is probably unfair of me sometimes. This will be a big learning of compassion for me, or I will just struggle lol Glad you shared
The large groups in the last 100km are school groups and other social groups and we need more and better connections to people so I both dislike and love them for three effects. But yes it does change the routine
Thank you for this video, I had heard that Sarria onwards is a circus and it didn’t appeal to me - but you’ve just reaffirmed my decision to take the Invierno route. I had doubts as I’ll arrive in Ponferrada in less than a week and so was running out of time to make this decision! So, Gracias!
So glad this could be of help! 😄😄 I'll be cheering you on!
I am very proud of you even though I don't know you I feel like I do!
Thats so sweet! I tried to be as authentic as possible in these videos so I'm glad you feel like you know me after watching them! There are so many people who make the camino look like an easy-peasy highlight reel and I didn't want to send that message, because at the end of the day- it's still life and life has ups and downs no matter where in the world you are.
Thank you so much for documenting your adventure it was such a wonderful help to actually see what it looked like and what you endured during it so I would know what to expect on my Camino. I am so happy for you for your accomplishments! You did a wonderful job! Thank you so much for your list of albergues that was a stressor for me and now I'm very confident that I will find a place for us to stay during our visit through Spain! There is no doubt that I will watch your videos over and over again to help me feel more confident before our travels along the Camino!
You've got this, you can do anything you set your mind to and I had such a magical experience overall, I have no doubt it'll be just as magical for you! There are so many good places to stay also, you can see the reviews on the pilgrim apps for the aubergues, the apps are so extremely helpful!
Hello, do you have a list of the albergues you stayed in? You did such a great job!
Thank you! I have the ones I liked in each video listed in the video descriptions, but to make it easier to find, I just went and added *all* of them to the description on Episode 18 😉
Again, grateful to see a video of yours, thank you for the data and comments about the challenges you have seen and had, about safety, footwear, the cold, being wet... Surely these are things to take into account... certainly my Future path will be with fewer difficulties, thanks to videos like yours... Good way in life, God bless you.
I really hope it helps you and others plan for a smoother journey 😊 If you find yourself having any questions, feel free to ask!
I love love love this video!! So very real and honest!!! Thank You!!
Thank you so much! This one was a doozy to edit, so Im glad people are enjoying it and finding it helpful! 😊
Hi Janelle! Thank you for sharing and also providing the links to the items to purchase. When it comes to money? Did you use a credit card to pay for the alberques? Or did you have to pay cash? And did your US debit card work in the bank machines? I’m sorry I remember you mentioning a bank machine on one your videos but I find the money so confusing. Lots of people on RUclips have different opinions but not sure if they trust worthy.
Oof, long answer coming in! Yes, my US bank card worked at atms, but not at *all* atms. If you try an atm and it doesn't like your card, it'll tell you that your card isn't accepted there. I wish I remember the atm line that always worked, but I can't remember the name. For aubergues, sometimes you can pay in card, sometimes in cash, sometimes you can pay online. What I did was get a "card" from privacy.com and used that on booking.com and also when the aubergues would ask for card info over the WhatsApp app, which is nice because it regenerates a new number each use and you can limit the transaction by amount or by business name, so you can feel safe messaging the card info. WhatsApp is encrypted anyway, so in theory it should be safe, but I like to be extra safe 🤣 Most of the aubergues on the camino app have a link to booking.com on them, but if they have a phone number listed, you can almost always message it via WhatsApp and get a reservation faster. There was only one time where I felt pretty stranded without cash but thankfully another pilgrim had ample cash on her and swapped us, letting us send her the money in USD back to her over venmo. There's always someone you'll meet who can help!
You did a great job!! You are so brave! What month did you walk?
I started in September and finished late October
I have a great water bladder, but I don't want to take it in and out of my pack, and cleaning it and drying it every few days takes time. Only use it on day trips.
Ooooh now you've got me thinking! 🤔 I could see it being more comfy to carry than my bulky Nalgene bottle on days when my bag was ported, probably would have been more comfy against my spine.
@@FNDingMyWay having said this, I am taking a playpus 2L container as my back up water source (anxiety), lighter than other options. I'm going for my first Camino this July,... thank you for your sharing. I may make few mistakes than I would have.
@somehappenings246 you're welcome and you've got this! Buen camino!!
Thank you for sharing this video. I finished the Portuguese route in March. I loved it. I would love to do the northern route, I’ve heard it is quite challenging. Buen Camino 😊
The northern route looks like pure magic! Definitely up there on my list too!! And congrats on your Camino 😉
@@FNDingMyWay thank you 😊
Just wanted to let you know I'm halfway through the Camino Portugués. Tomorrow I'll get to Vigo, Spain. Then, right at 100 km to go. You were (and are) such an inspiration to me. When I get exhausted, I try to work on a plan to refill my energy batteries. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring us all!
Awww thanks so much for sharing this and also, congratulations to you! You're doing it!! I hope the camino is treating you with beauty and magic and is everything you need it to be. You've got this! 👏
Please consider the Portuguese route from Porto, if you do another Camino. It's beautiful (and flatter) along the Litoral route. You hug the coastline of Portugal and Spain. Good logistics nearly everywhere. No promises on weather. We've had a few wet days, and I built in a few rest/laundry dry time days.
Wow! What a journey! All I kept thinking is that I am so proud of you! Well done. Thank you for sharing!
Aww Thank you so much! That's so sweet 🥰
What time of year did you walk your camino?
Mid September to Oct 28th
@@FNDingMyWay It has been great following along. Thank you for sharing. Has it been okay to return home?
I am sorry to correct you, but Alto doesn't mean stop but high point
Thanks for the comment. I know 'alto' means high, but I assumed the guy who told me this knew more than me because he was from a Spanish speaking country, so I never fact checked it. I just googled it finally and while the traditional meaning does mean "high", apparently it has this meaning too: " “Alto” means tall or high. But it is also an imperative or order telling you to stop. It is the same as “halt” and some Spanish speaking countries use “ALTO” in their stop signs instead of PARE."
Thank you. I really enjoy watching your camino. Well done
Thank so very much! 😊
@@FNDingMyWay thank you for sharing. And I even learnt something new about the word Alto, I wasn't aware of.
I've been watching this series over the weekend and think you're amazing! Thanks for sharing your journey. for your vulnerability, and humour. I was grinning and cheering with you as you stood in front of the cathedral. Well done!!!! 🎉
Aww thank you so much! That makes me so happy, thanks for cheering me on!! 😊😊
You’re great and thank you for the advice😊
You are so welcome!