Wow. This is the best hiking documentary I've seen - a real model for others to follow. Not a blow-by-blow "this was day 6...7...8..." but rather, a beautifully conceptualized, thematic approach that leaves space for the viewer's own thoughts. Brilliantly made and well worth watching! Thank you.
my wonderful wife Nick 🌻 and I walked the Camino Francés in 2015 to Santiago then on to Finesterre and Muxia then in 2019 we walked the Norte and Primitivo to Santiago and followed up by walking the English Way from Ferrol to Santiago - three times we have walked into Santiago together - sadly this year 2023 I lost Nick 🌻 to cancer on March 4th, we had been together for forty years, married for thirty seven years having three children together - I will again walk the Camino Francés in 2024 carrying Nick all the way in my heart - walking the Camino de Santiago was for Nick 🌻 and myself one of the most important and absolutely fabulous things that we shared together - hope to see some of you fellow pilgrims walking to Santiago in 2024 🇦🇺 🇪🇸 kd🌿
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.I hope you will find comfort and peace the next time you walk the camino.Much love,to you and your beautiful strength ❤🙏
You are very fortunate to had a beautiful fullfilling relationship, this is so very special, its so good to read about it and gives me hope that there is hope for me and others to search for the same at least for a little time we have left ❤
I have also lost a wife. I have three wonderful children and my own life to pledge to her memory. Bless you for your devotion to your own wife’s memory. They never die if we live them.
I'm 23 and finished the Camino in May. Hands down the best experience of my life. I wish anyone reading this the best of luck on their journey. Buen Camino!
I walked this in 2018 in 33 days. It changed me for ever; in abnegation lies our redemption. I salute all my fellow pilgrims and I salute all the kind-hearted people who provided succor to this weary sinner. Ultreïa ! Ultreïa ! E sus eia Deus adjuva nos !
Perfect summary of the Camino Frances. I walked the Camino Frances last year March/April and this year the Camino Portuguese September from Lisbon via Fatima. Loved every minute, the good times and the hard times. The Camino gives you the time for reflection, prayer and appreciation of life. Everyone who can should walk a Camino. Mark, Thank you for producing a perfect video,
This has got to be one of the best produced documentaries about the Camino I’ve seen. So inspirational. And nice to see regarding the French Way. Thank you for showing the many sights along the way.
It does stand out. Good photography. An adult’s way to look at a long challenge. My St. Thomas friend walked it 20 years ago and felt alone as an American. 🔯☕️I find it intriguing but as a Jew it would be unrealistic to actually try. It is a Christian thing, not for the people who do not find comfort in the Spanish Jesus. Still, I do want to visit and maybe walk a couple of days on the path closest to the sea. This is where the Jews would go to escape to France in the 1300s-1600s.
I just did the Camino in April 2023 for 35 days and this is by far the best video I’ve seen. Great work. I was so happy to go and would love to go again. It was such a wonderful time. Thanks for putting out awesome information !
Thanks for the positive comments. I have created a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle with bonus footage, more information and screen saver photos. Check that out here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
@@meekben thanks for the feedback. That’s great to hear. I loved walking and filming the Camino Frances. I’m delighted people are enjoying my documentary. Thanks again and Buen Camino.
Wow! This was worth the wait, my Camino friend! It brought back so many wonderful memories, thoughts of friends made along the way, and blessings received -- you are one of those!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless you!
Beautiful work Mark. I walked the entire French way in Sept/Oct '23. Your film brought back so many wonderful memories. I think about it everyday. Thank you!
I have walked the Portuguese twice and return in April 25 to,do the French way. For me the camino has taught me more about life and enjoying a simpler life. Buen Camino.
Thanks for that. I did the Camino Frances last year during the winter, watching this gave me chills and tears... I miss been there like I was made to live in it... Thank you for the beautiful reminder...
There are so many things that one experiences within on this Camino, there are no words to describe it. I loved it, and I can’t wait to do it again 🦾🙏🏻🔆😎🥰
Dear Mark, it is a great documentary. It is so nice to see all those copilgrims I met and made friendship with. Wanderful memory, thanke you. Mojca Kobal
I walked the Camino in 2015. This is well done and takes me back. What you said about feeling relaxed…. Spot on. I walked also the same person day as you. For anyone else. Walk it YOUR speed. Really get in harmony with walking effortlessly
My friend Da son is going to walk it in about a month. He told Me he’s seen many videos on RUclips. I sent Him yours. I made a dvd out of About 1400 still shots Set to music Have not watched for a while When it’s been 8 years for you This film is gonna blow you away
Love the cardboard "score card" of the crossed off days, at the end of your Journey: Great idea. So glad you documented it for yourself and any Loved Ones in your Circle of Family Members and Friends - you'll be able to view your film over and over! Thank you for taking us all along!
My wife and I bumped into you in May 2022 when you were researching the Camino for a video (this Video I assume!). Somewhere between Sarria and Santiago. So fun to see the final product!
Well done Mark. You summarized the Camino beautifully. I finished the Frances on 10/25/23. Your documentary brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
Thank you for taking me back to my Camino, Mark. This was very well made and worth the wait. Congratulations! Now i have a doco to share to friends who are curious and want to walk The Way!
Thanks Charina. I happy you enjoyed the documentary. And yes, please share this documentary with anyone who wants to learn more about the French Way. Buen Camino!
I walked this route in 2023 as well ... starting on April 13 and walking into Santiago on May 19. I enjoyed your film ... it brought it all back to me even though I think of The Way often and hope to be able to walk it again. Thank you for sharing your trip!
Thank you for taking us on your Camino Journey, Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary.We have just returned from doing the Camino and lived through it by watching yours. Buen Camino.
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The views were breathtaking. I also liked your interviews of other people, and that your vid isn't too long. I hope to do the Camino in future. Take care. Buen camino!
Wow, Mark, I so enjoyed your film. It brought back so many memories for me, and also made me aware of a lot of things I missed in my rush to secure a bed for the night at an alburgue. I would love to do it again, the way you did, with time to stop and see the churches and really enjoy my surroundings and meet the people.
Very inspirational documentary. I am not sure if i will ever be able to walk the French Way but I surely do wish it. Your storytelling is so peaceful and relaxing to watch that it felt that I walked with you all the way. Thanks for creating a memorable experience for your viewers.
I walked the Camino Frances Aug/Sep 2023. The experience was amazing. Something I will never forget. Thanks for posting and giving me great memories. Buen Camino!
I came to know about the Camino de Santiago after reading 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho. It was during my second reading of the novel, in july 2024, I found this great video. I am from Sri Lanka, and I would like to walk the Camino on the French way, one day. Thank you very much Mark for making this! 🌀❤️
Mark, what a wonderful documentary on the Camino! I plan to walk the French Way in Sept/Oct 2024. Thank you for the beautiful panoramas and history of the various small towns and churches. Buen Camino everyone and God Bless🙏
Thanks. That’s great you are walking the Camino Frances in 2024. I do have a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle full of bonus footage, videos and photos. It’s perfect for anyone who is planning a French Way journey. www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
I just recently have walked from Portugal (Asseiceira-Tomar) to Santiágo de Compostela and loved every single step of the journey! 493 kms,Blessed ones!
Thank you for this wonderful film of your journey. Your movie captures the spirit of friendship and community so well. The lived experiences and the reasons why people walk the Camino are heart-breaking and inspirational at the same time. I walked this way in 2019 at the age of 61 and I know that if I had walked this journey as a young man, my life would have been so different. It is life changing. I also recognise so well the contradictory emotions of the penultimate day - the excitement that I was about to complete my most amazing journey mixed with the genuine sadness that it was coming to an end. I remember the mists and beautiful views on that penultimate day and I remember noting that it was the Camino's way of showing it's gratitude that I had walked for 5 weeks (my reason for walking was a walk of gratitude that my elder son was still with me). I walked so slowly that day. I struggled with La Meseta, really struggled, but the journey through Galicia was incredible - literally waking on clouds. It will live with me forever. God bless you for reminding me of how wonderful we can be to each other no matter where we are from or what languages we speak.
I just want to add a story of 3 nights that illustrate how special this walk is. The first was in a small alburgue where a priest from New York (a priest walking the Camino barefoot) held the most poignant, informal mass in the front room of the alburgue. As a Catholic, albeit somewhat lapsed, it was powerful. The second was in Ages, population 60, where the pilgrims took over and the camaraderie between nations was joyous as we ALL drank, talked and watched the sun go down. The third was arguably the best night of my life where, after a long days walking in the heat, a fellow pilgrim picked up a guitar that was lying around and led the whole of the alburgue in a concert of singalong songs that lifted everybody. Truly, truly special.
The singalongs on the Camino were the best! Especially in some of those medieval churches where the acoustics made you feel like you were singing with angels.@@sdcareyuk
One of the best documentaires that I have seen. Great job! I made my own way to Santiago de Compostela. Cycling from my home in Belgium, hiking some parts and even kayak 20k. It has been great and I really miss the simple life of the Camino! All the best, Kaat
Thanks, this is a beautiful, very well-made documentary. We just walked the French Way in May 2024 for the first time, and we loved it. This video captures exactly what we felt. We had a lot of fun just watching it as it brought back fantastic memories. We are going to forward it to friends and family to give them an idea of what it was like. Thanks again. Christian & Emmi
The best Camino video I've seen, great job. The video is about the Camino and the people and the history, it's so much better than the self centered "OMG, look at me" or "useless shocking tips" videos out there. People wanting to produce travel and exploring videos need to watch your video first, it is truly top notch work.
Thanks Joao for the positive comments. I liked your interview. You should check out my digital download with extended documentary. I included more of your interview in that video. You can find that digital package here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/ Buen Camino.
Found your film and so grateful to see your beautiful production. My sister and her husband are doing the walk and I knew someone had it documented more fully than their abilities. Such a beautiful, quality production.
Best film from the camino, so far, I believe. You showed many of the high-lights, but nothing can make up for experiencing it yourself. I did the camino in two sections (2011/2012) except the Mezeta (Burgos-Leon), but still want to take the whole in one go some time. Thank you!
Great film, summed up the whole Camino Frances in half an hour, which I couldn't believe it's possible! Bravo once again! For me personally, it was very emotional to watch it, since the memories of my first (and so far only) Camino are still fresh (I finished my in August 2023 in 30 days) :)
Fantastic videography ! I very much enjoyed your documentary. Your narration and content has been wonderful, and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world.
@@originalskk thank you. I loved walking and capturing my journey. I’m looking forward to producing another Camino documentary in the future. Buen Camino.
I just finished walking the Camino Frances less than a month ago. It took me 32 days with two days of rest or 34 days altogether. Let me put it this way, it isn't a walk in the park. For its 477 miles or almost 800 KM, 300 plus miles are walking on rocks, stones, and uneven gravel roads. The trail is not paved with asphalt, it can be quite treacherous on one's feet stepping on pointed or jaded rocks. Besides walking on rocks, there are many uphill to climb and downhill to descend everyday. Some uphill climbs are very steep and strenuous. Aside from the hiking, then there is the external factor like rain. There were days I had to endure walking in rain with my socks soaked with water for four plus hours. Some of the things I took for granted became quite essential. After hours of walking in rain, the shoes were wet inside, newspapers were curled up and stuffed inside the shoes to absorb moisture. Keeping one's legs in good condition are important to continue and complete the journey. I saw many pilgrims/hikers who failed to maintain their bodies because of blisters or a sprained ankles. One of the hikers' blisters was so bad that her toes became infected and had to totally stop the Camino. My piece of advice is that if your toe is showing signs of aching, you must stop immediately to administer the toe. Don't be a fool and continue walking with an aching toe until you get to the next town. By then it is too late a blister has already formed. Wearing proper socks and prepping the toes before each walk is a daily routine. During my walk, I met a hiker who was confronted by a wolf while walking in the mountain. He was able to fend off the beast with his trekking pole. I also heard from other hikers that one hiker suffered a fatal heart attack while climbing a hill. I was told the hiker was 59 years old. The Camino Frances is a physical challenge. Before you are about to take the challenge, please make sure your body is up to the challenge.
Wow. This is the best hiking documentary I've seen - a real model for others to follow. Not a blow-by-blow "this was day 6...7...8..." but rather, a beautifully conceptualized, thematic approach that leaves space for the viewer's own thoughts. Brilliantly made and well worth watching! Thank you.
Thanks for the great feedback. I loved walking and capturing my journey for the world to see. Walking a Camino is an amazing experience. Buen Camino.
Well said!
very well said!
my wonderful wife Nick 🌻 and I walked the Camino Francés in 2015 to Santiago then on to Finesterre and Muxia then in 2019 we walked the Norte and Primitivo to Santiago and followed up by walking the English Way from Ferrol to Santiago - three times we have walked into Santiago together - sadly this year 2023 I lost Nick 🌻 to cancer on March 4th, we had been together for forty years, married for thirty seven years having three children together - I will again walk the Camino Francés in 2024 carrying Nick all the way in my heart - walking the Camino de Santiago was for Nick 🌻 and myself one of the most important and absolutely fabulous things that we shared together - hope to see some of you fellow pilgrims walking to Santiago in 2024 🇦🇺 🇪🇸 kd🌿
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.I hope you will find comfort and peace the next time you walk the camino.Much love,to you and your beautiful strength ❤🙏
Stop at every high cross and church and pray for her soul. Dont waste the opportunity.
You are very fortunate to had a beautiful fullfilling relationship, this is so very special, its so good to read about it and gives me hope that there is hope for me and others to search for the same at least for a little time we have left ❤
May God bless you and speed Nick’s soul to heaven!🙏🏼🙏🏼
I have also lost a wife. I have three wonderful children and my own life to pledge to her memory. Bless you for your devotion to your own wife’s memory. They never die if we live them.
I'm 23 and finished the Camino in May. Hands down the best experience of my life. I wish anyone reading this the best of luck on their journey. Buen Camino!
I walked this in 2018 in 33 days. It changed me for ever; in abnegation lies our redemption. I salute all my fellow pilgrims and I salute all the kind-hearted people who provided succor to this weary sinner.
Ultreïa ! Ultreïa ! E sus eia Deus adjuva nos !
I like this. Not making a big deal about things. There is always some place to sleep. Dont worry. Just open your heart and mind.
My wife and I walked the Camino Frances this year. It's in my heart now..
That is fantastic. Buen Camino.
Perfect summary of the Camino Frances. I walked the Camino Frances last year March/April and this year the Camino Portuguese September from Lisbon via Fatima. Loved every minute, the good times and the hard times. The Camino gives you the time for reflection, prayer and appreciation of life. Everyone who can should walk a Camino. Mark, Thank you for producing a perfect video,
@@PeterGhaleb-m5t thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. I hope to walk the Camino Portuguese in the near future. Buen Camino.
Sold. Bucket list. Doing it.
Thanks. Buen Camino
Amazing 🎉 felicidades 🎉 great film of the Camino . More success to you. Thanks for the invite.
Thank you
I did the Camino Francés in 1996. You brought me back, with all the emotions. I appreciate it!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
This has got to be one of the best produced documentaries about the Camino I’ve seen. So inspirational. And nice to see regarding the French Way. Thank you for showing the many sights along the way.
Thanks. Buen Camino
I have seen many El Camino documentaries but this one really stands out among them all. I really liked how you interviewed people. Thank you so much
Thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. Buen Camino.
It does stand out. Good photography. An adult’s way to look at a long challenge. My St. Thomas friend walked it 20 years ago and felt alone as an American.
🔯☕️I find it intriguing but as a Jew it would be unrealistic to actually try. It is a Christian thing, not for the people who do not find comfort in the Spanish Jesus.
Still, I do want to visit and maybe walk a couple of days on the path closest to the sea. This is where the Jews would go to escape to France in the 1300s-1600s.
WOW!!!!! GREETINGS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA. GREAT PROFESSIONAL VIDEO!!!! I’VE PASSED THIS ON TO MANY OTHERS!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Thanks. Buen Camino
I just did the Camino in April 2023 for 35 days and this is by far the best video I’ve seen. Great work. I was so happy to go and would love to go again. It was such a wonderful time. Thanks for putting out awesome information !
Thanks. I appreciate that. Buen Camino.
What was the weather like in April. I am going April 22 until May 29
100% one of the finest documented Camino short videos truly I will watch more of your videos great interviews with other pilgrims
Thanks for the positive comments. I have created a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle with bonus footage, more information and screen saver photos. Check that out here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
Probably the best video about of El camino Frances that anyone could watch
@@meekben thanks for the feedback. That’s great to hear. I loved walking and filming the Camino Frances. I’m delighted people are enjoying my documentary. Thanks again and Buen Camino.
Enjoyed this a lot. One day, through God's grace, I will do the Camino.
Thanks. I highly recommend walking on a Camino. Buen Camino.
Wow! This was worth the wait, my Camino friend! It brought back so many wonderful memories, thoughts of friends made along the way, and blessings received -- you are one of those!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless you!
Thanks Kathy. I'm delighted you enjoyed the documentary. You helped make my journey and documentary so special. I hope all is well. Buen Camino.
Nice to see you again, Kathy
The most professional vid I have watched, bravo!!
Thanks. I loved walking and capturing the Camino Frances. A trip of a lifetime. Buen Camino.
All the memories, thank you for this beautiful film! 🙏🏼
Thanks. Yes, some wonderful memories with some great people! Buen Camino.
Outstanding 👏 what a detailed documentary and absolutely beautiful cinematography!
Thanks. I loved capturing this Camino!
Thank-you for this great documentary. It was great to see all aspects of the Camino & how it provides. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Beautiful work Mark. I walked the entire French way in Sept/Oct '23. Your film brought back so many wonderful memories. I think about it everyday. Thank you!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
I have walked the Portuguese twice and return in April 25 to,do the French way. For me the camino has taught me more about life and enjoying a simpler life. Buen Camino.
I just came home after walking 120km from Sarria. I hope to walk the entire French Way soon. Thank you for this beautiful documentary!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Thanks for that. I did the Camino Frances last year during the winter, watching this gave me chills and tears... I miss been there like I was made to live in it... Thank you for the beautiful reminder...
Thanks. Walking the Camino Frances is an amazing journey. Buen Camino.
There are so many things that one experiences within on this Camino, there are no words to describe it. I loved it, and I can’t wait to do it again 🦾🙏🏻🔆😎🥰
Dear Mark, it is a great documentary. It is so nice to see all those copilgrims I met and made friendship with. Wanderful memory, thanke you.
Mojca Kobal
Thanks. Also, thank you for being part of the documentary. Buen Camino.
I walked this in 2012. Thank you for your beautiful reminder.
Thanks. Buen Camino.
I walked the Camino in 2015. This is well done and takes me back. What you said about feeling relaxed…. Spot on. I walked also the same person day as you. For anyone else. Walk it YOUR speed. Really get in harmony with walking effortlessly
Thanks. I agree about walking your own pace/speed. Buen Camino.
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Da son is going to walk it in about a month. He told
Me he’s seen many videos on RUclips. I sent
Him yours.
I made a dvd out of
About 1400 still shots
Set to music
Have not watched for a while
When it’s been 8 years for you
This film is gonna blow you away
Beautiful footage Mark!
So much work in it!
We are loving it so far … very well done!
👏🏻🍾
Thanks
Love the cardboard "score card" of the crossed off days, at the end of your Journey: Great idea.
So glad you documented it for yourself and any Loved Ones in your Circle of Family Members and Friends - you'll be able to view your film over and over!
Thank you for taking us all along!
My wife and I bumped into you in May 2022 when you were researching the Camino for a video (this Video I assume!). Somewhere between Sarria and Santiago. So fun to see the final product!
Fantastic Mark. What a journey! Loved it! Beth
Thanks
Saved this to watch later! I did the Camino Inglés last year and I’m doing the Camino Portugués in May. ☺️⛰️🙏🏼
That's great. I plan to walk the Camino Portugues in the next couple of years. Enjoy. Buen Camino.
Definitely a journey for the To-Do list. Thanks Mark.
Thanks Teresa
Well done Mark. You summarized the Camino beautifully. I finished the Frances on 10/25/23. Your documentary brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
Thanks. Buen Camino
Oh this is great! Thank you for this remarkable film, you've inspired and encouraged.
Thanks. Buen Camino
Thanks for sharing Mark! Brilliant! 👌
Thanks
Thank you for taking me back to my Camino, Mark. This was very well made and worth the wait. Congratulations! Now i have a doco to share to friends who are curious and want to walk The Way!
Thanks Charina. I happy you enjoyed the documentary. And yes, please share this documentary with anyone who wants to learn more about the French Way. Buen Camino!
This is a true documentary that is presented in an excellent manner. I just finished the Camino Frances, and just enjoyed watching this for memories!
@@aak8027 thanks. As you know, walking on a Camino is an incredible experience. Buen Camino.
I walked this route in 2023 as well ... starting on April 13 and walking into Santiago on May 19. I enjoyed your film ... it brought it all back to me even though I think of The Way often and hope to be able to walk it again. Thank you for sharing your trip!
Thank you for taking us on your Camino Journey, Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary.We have just returned from doing the Camino and lived through it by watching yours. Buen Camino.
Thank you. Buen Camino.
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The views were breathtaking. I also liked your interviews of other people, and that your vid isn't too long. I hope to do the Camino in future. Take care. Buen camino!
Thanks and Buen Camino.
Wow, Mark, I so enjoyed your film. It brought back so many memories for me, and also made me aware of a lot of things I missed in my rush to secure a bed for the night at an alburgue. I would love to do it again, the way you did, with time to stop and see the churches and really enjoy my surroundings and meet the people.
Thanks. I loved walking this Camino. I want to go back and just walk it, no big cameras.
Great rendition of the Camino spirit ❤
Thank you. Buen Camino.
Very inspirational documentary. I am not sure if i will ever be able to walk the French Way but I surely do wish it. Your storytelling is so peaceful and relaxing to watch that it felt that I walked with you all the way. Thanks for creating a memorable experience for your viewers.
Thank you. Buen Camino.
Agreed - fine point! He does seem so relaxed in his logical, calm approach to things, in general.
Te felicitó por este magnífico video, gracias por compartir. Buen Camino para todos los peregrinos.👏👏👏🍀🍀
Thank you. Buen Camino
I walked the Camino Frances Aug/Sep 2023. The experience was amazing. Something I will never forget. Thanks for posting and giving me great memories. Buen Camino!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Your documentary is authentic, pure and simple without being philosophical. The best Camino documentary by far.
@@eugenekwan5059 thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. Walking on a Camino is an amazing experience. Buen Camino.
I came to know about the Camino de Santiago after reading 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho. It was during my second reading of the novel, in july 2024, I found this great video. I am from Sri Lanka, and I would like to walk the Camino on the French way, one day. Thank you very much Mark for making this! 🌀❤️
Muy emocionante su Camino y su forma de explicarlo. Gracias.😊
Thank you
Great video Mark, really inspirational
Thanks
Thank you for sharing the video! Great video and great tips for those who want to go on El Camino. 💕🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Mark, what a wonderful documentary on the Camino! I plan to walk the French Way in Sept/Oct 2024. Thank you for the beautiful panoramas and history of the various small towns and churches. Buen Camino everyone and God Bless🙏
Thanks. That’s great you are walking the Camino Frances in 2024. I do have a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle full of bonus footage, videos and photos. It’s perfect for anyone who is planning a French Way journey. www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
The small villages of the interior of Spain are very underrated and I think that they are magnificent.
Great stuff Mark, congratulations 👍
Thanks
You’re Video is so fascinating, picturesque and you are a good Narrator and Historian
Thanks. Buen Camino
I just recently have walked from Portugal (Asseiceira-Tomar) to Santiágo de Compostela and loved every single step of the journey! 493 kms,Blessed ones!
Buen Camino
A lovely reminder of the most wonderful experience of my life which came to an end just a week ago. Buen Camino!
Thanks. Buen Camino
Thank you for this wonderful film of your journey. Your movie captures the spirit of friendship and community so well. The lived experiences and the reasons why people walk the Camino are heart-breaking and inspirational at the same time. I walked this way in 2019 at the age of 61 and I know that if I had walked this journey as a young man, my life would have been so different. It is life changing. I also recognise so well the contradictory emotions of the penultimate day - the excitement that I was about to complete my most amazing journey mixed with the genuine sadness that it was coming to an end. I remember the mists and beautiful views on that penultimate day and I remember noting that it was the Camino's way of showing it's gratitude that I had walked for 5 weeks (my reason for walking was a walk of gratitude that my elder son was still with me). I walked so slowly that day. I struggled with La Meseta, really struggled, but the journey through Galicia was incredible - literally waking on clouds. It will live with me forever. God bless you for reminding me of how wonderful we can be to each other no matter where we are from or what languages we speak.
I just want to add a story of 3 nights that illustrate how special this walk is. The first was in a small alburgue where a priest from New York (a priest walking the Camino barefoot) held the most poignant, informal mass in the front room of the alburgue. As a Catholic, albeit somewhat lapsed, it was powerful. The second was in Ages, population 60, where the pilgrims took over and the camaraderie between nations was joyous as we ALL drank, talked and watched the sun go down. The third was arguably the best night of my life where, after a long days walking in the heat, a fellow pilgrim picked up a guitar that was lying around and led the whole of the alburgue in a concert of singalong songs that lifted everybody. Truly, truly special.
The singalongs on the Camino were the best! Especially in some of those medieval churches where the acoustics made you feel like you were singing with angels.@@sdcareyuk
One of the best documentaires that I have seen. Great job!
I made my own way to Santiago de Compostela. Cycling from my home in Belgium, hiking some parts and even kayak 20k.
It has been great and I really miss the simple life of the Camino!
All the best, Kaat
Thanks. Buen Camino
Buen Camino! Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome! This brought back my walk memories from Aug/Sept 2023. Great documentary!
Thanks. Buen Camino
Thanks, this is a beautiful, very well-made documentary. We just walked the French Way in May 2024 for the first time, and we loved it. This video captures exactly what we felt. We had a lot of fun just watching it as it brought back fantastic memories. We are going to forward it to friends and family to give them an idea of what it was like.
Thanks again. Christian & Emmi
Thanks. Walking the Camino Frances is an incredible experience. Buen Camino.
Beautifully composed “necklace”. I’ve travelled along with you 👍🏽😍. Cheers Mark !
The best Camino video I've seen, great job. The video is about the Camino and the people and the history, it's so much better than the self centered "OMG, look at me" or "useless shocking tips" videos out there. People wanting to produce travel and exploring videos need to watch your video first, it is truly top notch work.
Thanks great to hear. Thank you. I loved walking this Camino and producing a documentary about my journey. Buen Camino.
Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your journey !
Thanks and Buen Camino.
Love it, love it, love it.
Simple and anthentic.
I can almost sense all those beautifull days again.
Thanks Mark, wish you the best.
Thanks Joao for the positive comments. I liked your interview. You should check out my digital download with extended documentary. I included more of your interview in that video. You can find that digital package here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
Buen Camino.
Downloading now 😁@@FlaglerFilms
This is the best camino video I have seen so far. Great work!
Thanks. I appreciate that. Buen Camino.
This is a really great, laid back, unassuming video. It has brought back big smiles and warm memories. Thank you Mark.
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beautiful and overwhelming. I hope to do my own Camino someday. thank you, Mark for this documentary...
Thanks. Walking the Camino is a wonderful experience.
Great work Mark
Truly a class act.
Looking forward to future works 👍👏✌️
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What a great day - thank you.
Such a speedy pace!
Nice to see the sun out for you 😀
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Brilliant documentary, we are doing the French Way next gear, gave us loads of ideas of places to visit. Thank you.
@@mickflynn9130 thank you. Buen Camino.
Such a beautiful film! Thank you !
Found your film and so grateful to see your beautiful production. My sister and her husband are doing the walk and I knew someone had it documented more fully than their abilities. Such a beautiful, quality production.
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And now I want to go back 😍
Wow, what an amazing place to walk! What an adventure! Good for you! Will be adding this to our bucket list!
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This was beautifully done.
I’m walking Mid September- October. And absolutely can’t wait!!!
Thanks. Enjoy your Camino walk. Buen Camino.
Absolutely fantastic depiction of the Camino. This brought back so many beautiful memories, thankyou. Im going again next year🙏🧡
Thanks. Enjoy your upcoming journey. Buen Camino.
Very well done. It makes me want to go back and do it all over again!
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Best film from the camino, so far, I believe. You showed many of the high-lights, but nothing can make up for experiencing it yourself. I did the camino in two sections (2011/2012) except the Mezeta (Burgos-Leon), but still want to take the whole in one go some time. Thank you!
Awesome piece of work, Mark! I cried several times through your movie! Some day, I'll be there. 1000 thx!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I loved walking on this Camino. I highly recommend this journey. Buen Camino.
Great film, summed up the whole Camino Frances in half an hour, which I couldn't believe it's possible! Bravo once again! For me personally, it was very emotional to watch it, since the memories of my first (and so far only) Camino are still fresh (I finished my in August 2023 in 30 days) :)
Yes, thank you, we just returned home last night from Madrid, and watched yours this morning 🙌🫶🙌
Very well done. One of the best I've seen.
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Fantastic videography ! I very much enjoyed your documentary. Your narration and content has been wonderful, and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world.
@@originalskk thank you. I loved walking and capturing my journey. I’m looking forward to producing another Camino documentary in the future. Buen Camino.
Great documentary. You've got me hooked. Thanks for taking the time to produce this. Just fantastic.
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Thank you for sharing the documentary!! My husband and I are planning to do the French way in a year or two. Buen Camino!!
Thanks for your documentaries. We started from Sarria last week, and we hope next time to start from St. Jean Pied de Port, France
Just loved this.. Thank you for a wonderful and informative video. So relaxing, felt like we were there.
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I missed one of the best and probably hardest stage of the journet, from Villafranca del Bierzo to O' Cebreiro. But I loved yout job, congratulations
This is 'The Best' You Tube video I've watched thus far ... I may have missed what month you started ... can you let us know?
@@michaelkillilea2592 thanks. I started in the middle of April and walked through May. Buen Camino.
So impressive. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤
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Beautiful and highly informed documentary. Great job!
For my return to this vid: 5:54 beautiful elevation shot.
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Amazing work … thanks so much for sharing … a great friend just completed the same route a couple of weeks ago and she said it was simply amazing
Thanks. Yes walking this Camino is an amazing experience. Buen Camino.
Inspiring work Mark!
Thanks
I just finished walking the Camino Frances less than a month ago. It took me 32 days with two days of rest or 34 days altogether. Let me put it this way, it isn't a walk in the park. For its 477 miles or almost 800 KM, 300 plus miles are walking on rocks, stones, and uneven gravel roads. The trail is not paved with asphalt, it can be quite treacherous on one's feet stepping on pointed or jaded rocks. Besides walking on rocks, there are many uphill to climb and downhill to descend everyday. Some uphill climbs are very steep and strenuous. Aside from the hiking, then there is the external factor like rain. There were days I had to endure walking in rain with my socks soaked with water for four plus hours. Some of the things I took for granted became quite essential. After hours of walking in rain, the shoes were wet inside, newspapers were curled up and stuffed inside the shoes to absorb moisture. Keeping one's legs in good condition are important to continue and complete the journey. I saw many pilgrims/hikers who failed to maintain their bodies because of blisters or a sprained ankles. One of the hikers' blisters was so bad that her toes became infected and had to totally stop the Camino. My piece of advice is that if your toe is showing signs of aching, you must stop immediately to administer the toe. Don't be a fool and continue walking with an aching toe until you get to the next town. By then it is too late a blister has already formed. Wearing proper socks and prepping the toes before each walk is a daily routine. During my walk, I met a hiker who was confronted by a wolf while walking in the mountain. He was able to fend off the beast with his trekking pole. I also heard from other hikers that one hiker suffered a fatal heart attack while climbing a hill. I was told the hiker was 59 years old. The Camino Frances is a physical challenge. Before you are about to take the challenge, please make sure your body is up to the challenge.
Very well done, thank you so much for being so inspiring!
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Wow, beautiful and very inspiring video. Done some of the Camino and even that was very memorable
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