Excellent point about the first Camino being special. I open to the possibility, but I doubt my second Camino will have the impact that the first one did.
Nice, clear answer. Thank you. Yes, I was surprised your favorite Camino was your first but as soon as you explained why it resonated. I've only walked one, the Portuguese Coastal Camino in 2023, but despite some blisters and a couple of times getting lost it was spiritual, fulfilling, and motivational for another. Camino del Norte this September here I come! Incidentally, your suggestion to keep footwear light weight because of bad knees was spot on. I would have gone with my heavy, sturdy, mountain hiking boots but instead wore Hoka's and my knees carried my through!
Good answer to the question Rob and I totally agree with you. My first Camino was the Frances from SJPdP and still the most memorable. I’ve since walked Norte, Primitivo and half the VdlP and have really loved the scenery and solitude and each time very different. I still recommend the Frances as a first Camino when asked.
Your last Camino was one Camino, even though it was on four routes. My current Home to Home will have been on over a dozen routes, but it's still just one Camino. My best Camino will always be my second one, the 1994 from Paris. 44 days 42K/day average, and best of all I converted to Christianity on that Camino.
Hi Rob, as usual a good thoughtful answer and it is true the first is the best in the spirit of being a new Pilgrim. Having done the Camino Frances in 2019 was a great experience in itself but with it under our belts we decided to tackle the Via Francigena. The first Camino built our pilgrim confidence such that we knew we could could handle that longer trail that has much less organized infrastructure. It took two summers as my wife had an ankle injury in Reims that ended the first session but it probably worked out better that way. It seemed to have the newness and discovery of the Camino Frances but we knew we had what it took to do it, which is the perfect combo. And it has a lot of whatever you are looking for over 2300 kms! We also found with the easy terrain for the first few hundred or so kms we didn't need to train a lot as you have suggested. As they say "Just start walking." You might enjoy it as we did did, given your philosophy. My wife kept a blog if you want a link.
My favourite one visually so far has been the Primitivo, I really enjoyed that one,even the bit after Melide when it got ridiculously busy 😂 the first couple of days on del norte is stunning but you're right the first one is the most memorable and that feeling when you reach Santiago is unique.
Awesome Video mate. I really liked your take on your favourite camino being your first love. I will be doing the VLDP next march, and that will be my first one. I can't wait to see what other questions you answer.
Thank you Rob. I like the rookie mistakes that you mentioned. you give me some reassurance as I am heading to Primitivo in three weeks and thinking to start slow/short stages...Thanks again. Buen Camino!
That would be wonderful--I love the idea of work-life balance. But I don't think I will be in a position to get away for over a month until I stop working end of 2025.
Hi Rob i have tried to send links to our Via Francigena blogs multiple times but I have not seen them show up so I'm wondering if there is another way I could get them to you.
One guy on YT has done The Frances three times in three years and I always got the impression he was trying to recapture the feeling of the first which never happened. I sensed some dissatisfaction with each next attempt and I thought he should do a different route.
16:29 Rob, thanks for this post. In this article, you mention that you took off body weight to improve your walk. Can you share your suggestions for me to lose some body weight, being excess fat. I feel that I need to lose 10 kg. Thanks.
Hi Rob, Thank you again for your insight. I understand there’s many many Caminos but it seems France/Spain/Portugal are what come to mind when someone says I’m walking the Camino! I don’t recall you mentioning the Portuguese which seems popular this year. Did you walk it or part of it?
Sorry Rob I asked this very question at the office ,walking from Santiago to muxia, finesterre back to Santiago DOES NOT qualify for a compestella by the Catholic Church at the pilgrim office. I was very disappointed in their answer too. Miki Goldie
@robscamino they (the official pilgrim office- in santiago) said the catholic church of Santiago does not now give out compestellas for it. ( as I was receiving my 12 th compestella, for the del Norte)...love
If you've walked a few Caminos, what was your best one, and why? 🙂
Excellent point about the first Camino being special. I open to the possibility, but I doubt my second Camino will have the impact that the first one did.
Pick a different route. I think walking the same route again can lead to 'expectations'.
Nice, clear answer. Thank you. Yes, I was surprised your favorite Camino was your first but as soon as you explained why it resonated. I've only walked one, the Portuguese Coastal Camino in 2023, but despite some blisters and a couple of times getting lost it was spiritual, fulfilling, and motivational for another. Camino del Norte this September here I come! Incidentally, your suggestion to keep footwear light weight because of bad knees was spot on. I would have gone with my heavy, sturdy, mountain hiking boots but instead wore Hoka's and my knees carried my through!
Buen Camino Chuck. 🙂
Good answer to the question Rob and I totally agree with you. My first Camino was the Frances from SJPdP and still the most memorable. I’ve since walked Norte, Primitivo and half the VdlP and have really loved the scenery and solitude and each time very different. I still recommend the Frances as a first Camino when asked.
THe Frances is still my favorite route so far, but if I ever walked it again it would have to be in the 'off' season.
I did the Frances two years ago as my first one. In three weeks I’m heading to do the Norte as my second one. Greetings from Sydney.
Lucky you! Buen Camino.
Your last Camino was one Camino, even though it was on four routes. My current Home to Home will have been on over a dozen routes, but it's still just one Camino.
My best Camino will always be my second one, the 1994 from Paris. 44 days 42K/day average, and best of all I converted to Christianity on that Camino.
Yes I agree, it was one. made up of different routes.
On the camino. Leaving sjpdp in 10m. Watching this while I'm eating my breakfast 😄. Thanks for all the tips.
Stop watching videos! You are there 🙂 Buen Camino.
Hi Rob, as usual a good thoughtful answer and it is true the first is the best in the spirit of being a new Pilgrim. Having done the Camino Frances in 2019 was a great experience in itself but with it under our belts we decided to tackle the Via Francigena. The first Camino built our pilgrim confidence such that we knew we could could handle that longer trail that has much less organized infrastructure. It took two summers as my wife had an ankle injury in Reims that ended the first session but it probably worked out better that way. It seemed to have the newness and discovery of the Camino Frances but we knew we had what it took to do it, which is the perfect combo. And it has a lot of whatever you are looking for over 2300 kms! We also found with the easy terrain for the first few hundred or so kms we didn't need to train a lot as you have suggested. As they say "Just start walking." You might enjoy it as we did did, given your philosophy. My wife kept a blog if you want a link.
Do please share the link!
My favourite one visually so far has been the Primitivo, I really enjoyed that one,even the bit after Melide when it got ridiculously busy 😂 the first couple of days on del norte is stunning but you're right the first one is the most memorable and that feeling when you reach Santiago is unique.
The Primativo is on my bucket list 🙂
@@robscamino the invierno and vdlp are on mine
Awesome Video mate. I really liked your take on your favourite camino being your first love. I will be doing the VLDP next march, and that will be my first one.
I can't wait to see what other questions you answer.
The VdlP as a first one. wow! I'm sure you'll love it 🙂
My best camino is the next one.
I hope so! Buen Camino. 😀
Thank you Rob. I like the rookie mistakes that you mentioned. you give me some reassurance as I am heading to Primitivo in three weeks and thinking to start slow/short stages...Thanks again. Buen Camino!
Buen Camino 🙂
Thanks so much Rob--I just need to get there and do the first one!
When will that be ? 🙂
I need to retire first before I can be gone that long--we are looking at 2026 or maybe even 2027.
Work life balance Pete. We work to live, not live to work..... 😉
That would be wonderful--I love the idea of work-life balance. But I don't think I will be in a position to get away for over a month until I stop working end of 2025.
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching
Hi Rob i have tried to send links to our Via Francigena blogs multiple times but I have not seen them show up so I'm wondering if there is another way I could get them to you.
Strange. You should be able to just add them on a comment here.
One guy on YT has done The Frances three times in three years and I always got the impression he was trying to recapture the feeling of the first which never happened. I sensed some dissatisfaction with each next attempt and I thought he should do a different route.
I don't think we can ever recapture the feeling of a previous Camino. But a 'new' route helps I think
16:29 Rob, thanks for this post. In this article, you mention that you took off body weight to improve your walk. Can you share your suggestions for me to lose some body weight, being excess fat. I feel that I need to lose 10 kg. Thanks.
I use Intermittent Fasting. But do seek Medical advice before trying it. ruclips.net/video/rKlKsp2krwM/видео.html
Hi Rob, Thank you again for your insight. I understand there’s many many Caminos but it seems France/Spain/Portugal are what come to mind when someone says I’m walking the Camino! I don’t recall you mentioning the Portuguese which seems popular this year. Did you walk it or part of it?
Yes, there are many routes, that end in Santiago. I haven't walked the Portuguese routes. They just don't appeal to me and I love Spain.
@@robscamino it seems as if there’s much to treasure about Caminos in Spain!
I just love Spain. 🙄
Sorry Rob I asked this very question at the office ,walking from Santiago to muxia, finesterre back to Santiago DOES NOT qualify for a compestella by the Catholic Church at the pilgrim office. I was very disappointed in their answer too. Miki Goldie
I'll check on that. Muxia-finisterra-santiogo should, as it's a walk of over 100 kms, on a recognized route, 'to' santiago.
@robscamino they (the official pilgrim office- in santiago) said the catholic church of Santiago does not now give out compestellas for it. ( as I was receiving my 12 th compestella, for the del Norte)...love
Wow. I wonder why?