Tips for Older Hikers and Backpackers on Camino de Santiago

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @michaelbird3887
    @michaelbird3887 Год назад +70

    I walked the Camino aged 70 with an artificial knee in 2015 and now tell everyone who will listen that it was the single greatest experience of my life. The Camino Frances is not a physical problem. It is a walk in the park, just a very big park. You do need mental strength. Don't get involved in detailed planning. The thing you need is time and common sense. (Remember if you have your bag carried you can no longer just call it a day when you want to!) My shortest day was 1Km, my longest about 26Km. Take it a day at a time. In the cities check in a cheap hotel and see the sights. I have never done a long walk before or since, you do not have to be a seasoned walker. It took me from 10th April to 4th June. I walked every foot and carried my pack. I had a stout wooden stick. I was encouraged by just about every walker I met and was humbled by the number of young Europeans who slowed in overtaking me (everyone did!) and walked with me for a few minutes, an hour, half a day, or who were happy to go out with me to eat and/or drink. If you feel unwell, if the weather is bad, if you like the look of a town or village, just take a day or two out. Remember the time Seniors have is a luxury for those with jobs and limited holiday time! The Camino is (or was) a very cheap experience and our income does not stop when doing it, as it often does for the kids! Those are the two big advantages - use them fully!!! Biggest advice: Don't start in France, go to Pamplona and out to Roncesvalles, skip stage 1 over the Pyrenees - it's the longest and hardest and not part of the "official" Camino anyway! You can use the stages from Roncesvalles to Pamplona as a trial, take a day or two out, revise your kit. You can buy anything you need in Pamplona, it is a Pilgrim town!! Second Biggest piece: Go in the Spring or early summer, before schools break. Failing that, mid September to early November. Avoid summer (hot) and winter(cold)!! Go alone. Enjoy!!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +1

      Fantastic advice! Thanks for your time and knowledge

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 Год назад +1

      @michaelbird3887, how heartwarming that so many people spent time walking and talking with you. I think that is what the Camino is all about. People connecting with others regardless of their age, income, nationality, etc. This is why I love to travel. You meet incredible people wherever you go. Blessings.

    • @Kathysart
      @Kathysart Год назад

      Thank you!

    • @Jezbeard
      @Jezbeard Год назад

      Thank you for your sound advice . We head off to JPDP next Tuesday we are looking forward to surrendering to what ever Camino gives and maybe takes from us. xxx

    • @lsbdabarkads2761
      @lsbdabarkads2761 Год назад

      Wow! Thanks!❤

  • @jmest3571
    @jmest3571 3 месяца назад +2

    One of my greatest achievements in life was introducing The Camino to my parents. They are now avid hikers and walkers; I am forever grateful for our experience in El Camino.

  • @HoosierOldLady59
    @HoosierOldLady59 Год назад +16

    Hey, whippersnappers! Great video. I’m on the Camino now, one day past León. I haven’t been watching any RUclips videos but obviously had to watch this one. I really like the wisdom of the guest speakers. I’ve got nothing to add except that, for those who are retired, bask in the opportunity to take as long as you like. It’s not a race! Buen Camino!

  • @helenwallis5914
    @helenwallis5914 Год назад +17

    Love this video. I am 71 and will be 72 when I walk my next Camino. Last year I walked the Via Francigena from Canterbury England to Aosta in Italy, and Lucca to Rome. I have also walked Caminos Inglese, Portuguese, Frances, Kumano Kodo x2 as well as walking across England, Scotland and long trails here in Australia. You are never to old to walk it’s just a matter of listening to your body. Carry very light weight in your pack and be open to changes that you may have to make along the way, all lessons for us in life. Buen Camino everyone and happy walking .

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 Год назад

      @helenwallis5914, you know how to enjoy life! How long did it take you to walk the Via Francigena? Curious as it is something I will do in a few years. I am a long distance cyclist but I can see the joy of long distance walking as well. Blessings and keep enjoying life!

  • @enricosanchez2346
    @enricosanchez2346 Год назад +16

    Hello! I was 70 yrs old last year when I did the Camino Frances SJPdP to SDC. Thanks to your tips I completed it in 36 days including 3 days off.

    • @mimig6511
      @mimig6511 4 месяца назад

      Was this your first Caminoor long hike? Husband and I both almost 70 want to do Sarria to Santiago

  • @estellagutierrez4615
    @estellagutierrez4615 Год назад +7

    This old lady (81 ) is on a roll getting ready for the great Camino.. August 7 is my Big day.. Buen Camino here I come. Thank you 😊

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +1

      Yeahhh! You are rockin! Less then 2 months left, keep us informed!

    • @estellagutierrez4615
      @estellagutierrez4615 Год назад +4

      yes I finished my Camino 81 years old... I carried my backpack at all times... yes I was blessed in abundance.. The Camino did provide for me.Angles were everywhere... It was a blessing well received...

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@estellagutierrez4615so glad to see your reply after you've done it. Congratulations! Take care. Buen camino.

  • @robscamino
    @robscamino Год назад +6

    Great to see these 'older' Pilgrims. I just walked 1200 kms on Camino aged 66, and much of that was with a 74 year old!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +1

      hi Rob! Congrats, which Camino did you walk?

    • @robscamino
      @robscamino Год назад

      @@caminotellers A bit of a Hybrid this time. VDLP Seville to Astorga, Frances to Ponferrada, Invierno to Santiago, then on to Fisterra and Muxia. 60 days all up.

  • @Kathysart
    @Kathysart Год назад +15

    Wow! I can do this! I was worried about my age, 75, but no fear! I’m going to start training… walking. Thank you so much for this encouragement.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +3

      You can do it!

    • @teresamariajaster1791
      @teresamariajaster1791 2 месяца назад +1

      Yes you can. I'm 64 and just walked from Leon to Santiago. I met so many people age over 70. Take care

    • @Kathysart
      @Kathysart 2 месяца назад

      @@teresamariajaster1791 you walked the Leon to Santiago!? 💙

  • @brianclose5763
    @brianclose5763 Год назад +11

    Hi everyone, walked Camino last year (May 29 days from St. I to Santiago, then on to Finistera), she 74, never booked a night in advance, only thought about a hostel lunch time (how I feel,weather\place worth stopping\ or carry on ). Usually started just before sunrise, fantastic time of day,then stop around 8.30/9 for coffee\chat\ another breakfast!! Started walking regularly 2020, 20 minutes a day target before breakfast 5\6 days a week. Steadily built this up to over an hour 2021.. Due to Covid went 2022, now walking up to 2 hours most days. Bag weight about 7kg/10% of my body weight. Tips, try out regularly cloths\shoes to see really comfortable, first few days walk steady as fitness improves more and more, equally listen to your body (before and during Camino). Good luck, Brian Close

    • @estellagutierrez4615
      @estellagutierrez4615 Год назад

      Thank you I'll listen to you now but I'll listen to my body 😉

  • @Joe-n5v1h
    @Joe-n5v1h Год назад +2

    Hello CaminoTellers - Joe from Kansas here. I am enjoying and look forward your new videos! Thank you!

  • @teresamariajaster1791
    @teresamariajaster1791 2 месяца назад

    I'm 64 and walked solo to Camino from Leon mid Sept to Oct 2. My first but hopefully not last Camino. Great experience and the best decission to take time off from work, so I had the luxury of time. I walked from 8km to 23km per day. Took time to explore, stayed two nights in one town to recover and drink tea. The beauty of it is that you always meet people to have a meal with or just a nice chat, some people I called Angels since they show up when you are down or need a help. Amazing. Pack just the essentials 10% of your body weight it's a lot especially when walking uphill. Take less as you can buy things on your way. Think twice when packing. Just walk and enjoy the beauty of fresh morning smell and birds singing. I always started my day with praying rosary for my family, friends or people I met on the journey do Santiago. Buen camino. 😊

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  2 месяца назад

      We loved how your attitude ❤️ your way of travelling is aligning with how we see the world and life! When is your next Camino?

  • @karenleonard1365
    @karenleonard1365 Год назад +4

    Thank you for this delightful video! (Not a "spring chicken" but inspired by these folks.) In 2014, when we walked the Frances, there was a Korean gentleman who was 90 years old. So inspiring!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      They are so inspiring, which paper do we sign to get at that age like them?

  • @carbonnieferrous2689
    @carbonnieferrous2689 Год назад +1

    The lady in her 70's was just lovely. So inspiring.

  • @Emy53
    @Emy53 Год назад +1

    These seniors are very motivating. I am considered a senior. I am healthy, not on any meds. I exercise regularly, and I want to do this journey, but not for religious reasons. I just want to do it fir my own personal fulfillment. I wouldn't mind doing a camino with a small group. Many blessings to all that do this especially the seniors.

  • @mishainwonderland8970
    @mishainwonderland8970 Год назад +7

    Thank you for the video, My mother is 73 years old and she wants to do Camino but she is scared because of her age. I will show this video to her.

    • @estellagutierrez4615
      @estellagutierrez4615 Год назад

      if she wants to go it's because the Camino is calling her .. I just finished my first Camino. I was blessed in abundance.. I'm 81, I didn't want to come. now I'm now home
      I was blessed in abu

  • @klauswagner2528
    @klauswagner2528 6 месяцев назад

    Very informative video all answers are correct. Training is the key.I did my first Camino 2010 as a 68 year old,and my second in 2018 76years old. Training is the answer....Buen Camino!!!!!!!KEEP ON WALKING SENIORS !!!!!!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks to you for the inspiration! Buen Cami o

  • @peeweeleynes
    @peeweeleynes Год назад +3

    I did it last year when i was 73. I did not have any major problem

  • @wheeliemum6253
    @wheeliemum6253 Год назад +5

    Yes! if you can do it do not put it off! No one knows how much longer they will be able to walk so use the health you have today and do it

  • @wewalknow
    @wewalknow Год назад +3

    Lovely video peregrinos ❤. Hope lots of people will see it. So much wisdom. ☀️

  • @TTraveller3
    @TTraveller3 Год назад

    Wonderful wisdom! Inspirational! The oldest person to walk the Camino is a 93 woman with her 60 year old daughter.... Many 80 year olds walk the camino. More than 100 people in wheel chairs complete the Camino each year.... Blind people walk the Camino.... People with terminal illness walk the Camino.... As the famous quote from the movie Shawshank Redemption said.... "Get about living or get about dying!".... Physical age is a state of mind! Just take one step and the rest will be history!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  11 месяцев назад

      when we did this video we were so inspired by the walkers that we finished it faster than usual just that everyone can see that "impossible" is only a state on mind. hugs

  • @kerryjlynch1
    @kerryjlynch1 Год назад +3

    Thank you, I needed this. I'm planning a one-week supported walk from with two young friends next year from Hondarribia to Guernika, but really want to do the whole thing. Although I'm a daily runner/walker & hike most weekends, being 68 has made me nervous because somehow I thought one had to do the whole distance in 30 days. Though I haven't been to Spain for over 25 years, but it is one of my favorite countries on this planet.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and at the same time helping others who are still in doubt! Big hug… and see you soon on the Way.

  • @BarbGrabill
    @BarbGrabill Год назад

    Hello from Iowa! Walking in 2024! Love your videos 🥰

  • @susanneschmidt6159
    @susanneschmidt6159 3 месяца назад

    I'm anxious and excited to start mine Vigo to Santiago de compastella end September for one week solo first timer at 63.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  3 месяца назад

      Hello, sorry for the late reply, we are on the Camino Retreat… how are you feeling? What actually makes you anxious?

  • @priscilabee583
    @priscilabee583 11 месяцев назад

    Such delightful testimonials!

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  11 месяцев назад

      it is indeed! and so encouraging!

  • @derbywinner6316
    @derbywinner6316 Год назад

    The ladies from Tennessee and Basque Country very encouraging people. Hopefully, I will be like walking the Camino 🔜 . Thank you for sharing this video

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      They are so inspiring 🤗 and you are too, it all starts with the first step!

  • @allenannett5534
    @allenannett5534 6 месяцев назад

    Very much enjoy your videos, informative and well presented
    . I just ordered your book and looking forward to read it as I prepare to walk the Camino from Porto in mid-September

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for connecting to the community, and thanks for getting the Journal! It will serve you as a good companion in preparation, walking and then digesting the Camino! Ask any question you might have, we are here for you!

  • @patrickmooney4135
    @patrickmooney4135 Год назад +1

    Excellent video. Thanks!

  • @wanderful_luna
    @wanderful_luna Год назад +1

    In September I will walk over the Pyrenees on my 59th birthday and head for Santiago and beyond to Finisterre & Muxia. I also love the idea of a camino in Japan so I'm very much looking forward to your upcoming videos.
    Buen camino :)

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +1

      Stay tuned! We are going to do live streams from the Japan pilgrimage from 2nd of September 🤗

    • @karlenemorris7627
      @karlenemorris7627 Год назад +1

      Sept 7, my daughter and I will start our Camino from SJPDP. It is my second Frances, I did the Portuguese last year. I am 74 yrs old. Maybe our paths will cross.

    • @CK-rq2kk
      @CK-rq2kk Год назад

      Oh, great, wonderful video!
      My twin and will celebrate our 60th birthday on the camino and we might meet you too, starting on the 8th sept. in SJPP. Buen Camino! 🙏🏻

  • @dawns7980
    @dawns7980 Год назад +1

    Great topic you guys!!!

  • @tombattisti8682
    @tombattisti8682 Год назад

    great job CaminoTellers. Respect your decision to pay attention to more "experienced" walkers

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      The most funny thing is that the „experienced” hikers are the best source of inspiration, as there is always some 70yd on the way with the great pace and big backpack that makes you feel ashamed of your little foot pain ;) more videos like this to come!!!

  • @janey7115
    @janey7115 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video. It is inspiring.

  • @sarahbodine7226
    @sarahbodine7226 Год назад +1

    Nice video! Very inspiring.

  • @nancycompagnie6500
    @nancycompagnie6500 Год назад +2

    love this...i'm turning 57 so if i'm lucky i have another 20 years of camino-ing 🙂

  • @anneokane7172
    @anneokane7172 Год назад +1

    Great video.

  • @stevenclark2894
    @stevenclark2894 5 месяцев назад

    EXCELLENT

  • @calaf1816
    @calaf1816 11 месяцев назад

    Hi, I am 70 years old.
    my first camino was 2019, second was 2022.
    this video instigate me go and do again. thank you.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your encouraging story! keep us updated

  • @Emy53
    @Emy53 5 месяцев назад

    Erika, you look very fit in this video, and you haven't changed much at all. I am watching this July 17th 2024. Ricky looks the same as well.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  5 месяцев назад

      We stoped the ageing process with Camino remedy!

  • @NickLivingLife
    @NickLivingLife Год назад +1

    Great!!!! 😊😊😊

  • @WoutervanTiel
    @WoutervanTiel Год назад +3

    What if the hokey pokey IS what it's all about?

  • @veniceeastgolfclub8176
    @veniceeastgolfclub8176 Год назад

    Bravo!! 72!!

  • @caminotellers
    @caminotellers  Год назад

    Get your CAMINO JOURNAL: caminotellers.com/camino-de-santiago-journal/

  • @michaelbird3887
    @michaelbird3887 Год назад

    I walked the Camino in 2015 when I was seventy, and the only thing you need to know is to TAKE IT EASY!

  • @monarjcounselor9045
    @monarjcounselor9045 7 месяцев назад

    Dear you guys inspire me... But in another country is too too much expensive... So I will try in India...still not done by myself...but yes in group I will try

  • @AdrianbCozad
    @AdrianbCozad 10 месяцев назад

    ❤Bucket list❤

  • @fredpadz4730
    @fredpadz4730 Год назад

    ❤ gogo simian crease bro…

  • @alsever7732
    @alsever7732 Год назад +1

    Walked 5 Caminos! At 69 I walked up to O' Cebrerio carrying 15 kilos without a break. Last year at 74, I walked the primitivo in 12 days. If you can walk across a WalMart parking lot you can walk the Camino. No TAXIS! AND no Pre-Booking!

    • @hansigrossini3123
      @hansigrossini3123 Год назад

      Disagree! The 'Camino Primitivo' is NOT a walk across a 'Walmart parking lot' - it is doable, but very, very hard. I am back home 2 months now and my knees are still hurting. I am 60 years of age and a former professional footballer. Motivation is a good cause, BUT stop telling people, that it is a 'walk in the park'. The 'Ingles', 'Frances', 'Portugues' are 'walk in the parks' compared woth the 'Primitivo'!!!

    • @alsever7732
      @alsever7732 10 месяцев назад

      @@hansigrossini3123 It is not that difficult!

    • @alsever7732
      @alsever7732 10 месяцев назад

      Walked the Sanabres in September at age 76!@@hansigrossini3123

  • @karllung2649
    @karllung2649 Год назад

    I am 61 and walked 60km in one day and nothing unusual happened, expect more tired than a normal day that I walk just 30km. The reason I did this is on my second last day (60km from Santiago), weather is excellent (cloudy, drizzles), but the next day (the planned last day) will be strong wind, heavy rain, and thunderstorm expected. I thus decided to walk was much as possible on my second last day and, eventually, I managed to reach Santiago at 10pm and totally avoided the horrible weather on the next day. I completed the 780km French way in 28 days.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      That’s an impressive story and the testimony that everything is possible! It’s also true that is easier to walk 60 in the end of the pilgrimage as the body already walked 700km. I think once I did last 40 k on the last stage and… we still arrived early to the Cathedral- must be a power of the Camino!
      Thanks for sharing Karl

  • @stefaniesteinberg3789
    @stefaniesteinberg3789 Год назад

    Love ist so much….❤❤❤

  • @ricardoalcantara3159
    @ricardoalcantara3159 Год назад

    Any recommendation on Travel/Health Insurance? Thanks

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      Check our live from the day 33, we talk about it!

  • @terryspeyer7430
    @terryspeyer7430 Год назад +2

    Ah, so now's the give away! I'm 69 been walking long distances since age 7, when I walked 13 miles to my Grandmothers. Since then, many, many walks. But the Camino will be the longest, hopefully not the loneliest‽

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 Год назад +2

      @terryspeyer7430, if you smile and talk to people, you won't be lonely. Sharing a common goal with others brings people together. Blessings.

  • @anaortiz1771
    @anaortiz1771 3 месяца назад

    Question, do you need a travel agency to help you with flight, ground transportation and accommodation? I would like to do the camino next year in april - may

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  3 месяца назад

      You can do all on your own, the Camino is made to do it without travel agents. Soon, we will start our “group zoom calls” where people from all over the world will be preparing for their camino(bookings, flight and transportation), to be announced in few weeks! However if you thing that getting all book is just the best option for you, send us a mail on caminotellers@gmail.com and we will suggest you the best travel agent we know 🤗

  • @miken7629
    @miken7629 10 месяцев назад

    Approaching 70 and section hike AT every spring as a test to see how I am aging, did 11 miles a day last year, going again next month. I am like an old car, got a lot of miles on me, occasionally something breaks, my "Check Engine" light is always on, figure the way I'll die is broken down and abandoned on the side of the road.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  10 месяцев назад

      What an inspiration, AT or PCT are above our possibilities, we are terrible campers!

  • @erikponce389
    @erikponce389 Год назад +1

    How many times have you guys walked El Camino?

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад +2

      Few days ago we met the person who walked Camino so many times that he forgot where he was from… we still remember… ;)

    • @calaf1816
      @calaf1816 11 месяцев назад

      @@caminotellers 😂very funny.

  • @seansixfive
    @seansixfive Год назад +5

    Travel light! A change of clothes and basic toiletry kit. 33l backpack should be fine. Listen to your body, not your ego!

  • @rickmarshall1237
    @rickmarshall1237 Год назад +1

    3 timer…best advice, “start walking like an old timer and finish like a youngster.

  • @bordercollieblue
    @bordercollieblue Год назад

    🥰

  • @robertmangosAkubraman
    @robertmangosAkubraman Год назад +1

    Guess I'm too young and crazy for this video

  • @mymaria888
    @mymaria888 Год назад

    You don't have a subscribe button?

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  Год назад

      Strange… it must be there under the photo!

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 4 месяца назад

    Age has nothing to do with health or agility. If you THINK you can do something, then you can do anything! Older people just take a little longer. 😊

  • @charlesrodriguez6455
    @charlesrodriguez6455 10 месяцев назад

    I turn 68 this month 2/25/24 and Im inspired to walk the Camino but I want to reach out to ANY Pilgrim who has walked the Camino but also if they have had a Stroke(s), are diabetic, and have had a kidney transplant. My feelings are that I want Me to tell me NO I cannot do this, Not my medical issues. I have had 2 strokes, one in 2007, and one in 2018, my kidney transplant in 2013. My diabetes was a result of the meds I take from my kidney transplant. oh in addition I have some degenerative lower back issues and scoliosis, curvature of my back. Ok, that enough, but my spirit to move forward to look into making this life journey on the Camino stays in my heart, soul, and mind. I search out for other who have similar health issues who have walked the Camino. I hope I can find such people. I will not be walking on my one and i know there are companies who can deliver my back pack to each stop i choose, so where there is a will, there is a way right? thank you and "Bien Camino" !

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  10 месяцев назад

      Hello Charles, thanks for your comment! ❤️ please check our live stream, we have mentioned your message so we invite you to read people’s comment on it: ruclips.net/user/liverso3gBS36yg?si=a-BNJmP3YtwklO2i
      You’ll find your mention at the end of the video!
      Hope it helps ❤️

  • @jmdinlove5454
    @jmdinlove5454 8 месяцев назад

    Another video about the Camino and no mention of God. What a shame.

    • @caminotellers
      @caminotellers  8 месяцев назад +1

      Are you sure you were listening carefully… every breath of the person and every step we do is a praise of Lord…

  • @BarbGrabill
    @BarbGrabill Год назад +1

    Hello from Iowa! Walking in 2024! Love your videos 🥰