I look forward to following your journey as you post more updates. I hope the journey is everything you are seeking. Thank you for sharing, very inspirational.
Hi Irina. I'm Brasilian and last year I do the Camino Portugues. This is the best journey in our lives. Best luck for you and i'm looking foward yours videos. I'm waiting you
Congratulations on your delightful video. I feel and recognise your excitement and nerves. I know you have packed far too much stuff! Less is most definitely more on Camino 😊 Layering is a key to packing light. You could have one short sleeve T and one long sleeve. Wear both if it's chilly. Quick dry so you hand wash after walking and it will dry overnight. Another light layer for evening/sleeping. Thin fleece, and I take 3x underwear and socks. If you find there's something you do later need, Spain has shops 😅 If you take too much, you can send the surplus to Santander, Correos will hold it for you until you arrive. Or use Casa Ivar. I look forward to your journey.
Great video! What an amazing adventure. I have watched a lot of videos about this trail. Such an amazing journey with historic scenery and spiritual places. New follower here. Crow✌️
Hello Irina. I am following your story and the beautiful images of your journey in your walk. The truth is that I like how you approach the place from your visual perspective, because I live next to where you have walked, you have passed through a not very high mountain with a church on that rock. I liked the route you have taken and that I walk it every day. Good way!!
@@walkingwithirina I also love Canada. I walked a few years ago with a wonderful Canadian who, like you, loved to come and walk the many roads of Santiago. bye
I'm sure you figured it out that you had way too much in your backpack, it took me a few days before I made the same discovery on the Camino Frances. I look forward to seeing how you did.
I am sure you will have an incredible journey and find those extra keys to unlock your new life! I am walking the Camino Portugués in Sept and document the journey as well. What a great first episode you have made!!
Hi Irina, what a wonderful adventure you have started😊 I can understand your sense of starting a new life (as I am currently in a similar situation), and I ask Our Heavenly Father for guidance for insight✝️🙏That's why I think it's super cool and daring that you are doing the Camino. I hope to learn from your experience and knowledge to get the courage to perhaps take such an action! I don't know how far you are with the Camino or where you are currently in Europe, I want to wish you lots of luck, strength and motivation from God🤍 May He watch over you and protect you in all cases. Set it up and I will follow your videos (otherwise can we follow you on another platform/social media)? Greetings, Samuel from the Netherlands
Hello Samuel! Thank you for your kind words and wishes! Hope you find what you are looking for 🙏 Please feel free to follow me on instagram (the link is in the video description)
Hope you have/had a great journey. The hard part of packing for the Camino, at first, is figuring out all the things you should buy. Then the hard part is figuring out what to take out, because you bought too much stuff. For anybody watching and planning a Camino trip… her pack is way too heavy. Too many clothes. Accept the fact that you’ll stink no matter what you wear and that’s fine. Don’t bring “extra” anything except maybe one extra pair of socks and one extra pair of underwear. Other than that, nothing “extra”. If you ever need more stuff, you can buy it on the Camino, but don’t bring it. Your total pack weight (minus water) should be less than 15 lbs. lighter the better. To put in perspective how much you really need… ultralight hikers who hike the pacific crest trail from Mexico to Canada have total base weights less than 10 lbs. I can tell Irina’s pack is easily over 20 lbs. and Pacific Crest Trail hikers need tents, sleep pads, cook systems, etc. but they are smart in what they carry and only take what they absolutely truly NEED. Any excess weight creates risk of injury to your feet, ankles, knees and back. Extra weight also slows you down and makes the hiking painful. Most Camino prep videos are by people who’ve never hiked long trails. Search for “ultralight Camino” to get good gear advice. Or ultralight hiking gear lists. Homemade Wanderlust is an experienced American hiker who did the Camino with an advanced knowledge of what to bring. All that said, the Camino and life are forgiving and everybody can learn and improve as you go along. Making mistakes is part of the journey. The most important part is attitude and Irina has a great attitude.
Thank you so much for this incredible input!!! I will definitely pack differently on my next Camino. It was a bit difficult to predict since I was going to walk during the season change. And no experience in long hiking at all. And you are so right, we learn from our mistakes:)
@@walkingwithirina you’re welcome. To reduce stink and to be lighter, get merino wool base layers and mid layers. They are antibacterial which drastically reduces stink. Stink is caused by bacteria. Your sweat doesn’t have bacteria. The mixing of sweat on clothes creates bacteria. So don’t wear deodorant (because that damages wool). Also, merino wool dries very fast which is important on the Camino. You can easily hand wash or no-wash for several days. The odor resistance of merino wool is magical. So you won’t need all those clothes, save weight, no need for deodorant, and you’ll be much lighter. Also, deodorants and perfumes attract men… and bugs. Mostly bugs. So ditch those. Merino underwear is available and merino socks. Merino socks can also go a long time before stinking. Effective layering systems save weight and keep you warm. But that takes research, esp getting a good outer shell for rain. In Spain, the Altus brand makes a good rain poncho that covers the backpack for rainy season camino and it’s also a layer of warmth. Everything you take should be reduced to the lightest, smallest versions you need. Small light stuff can get more expensive, but worth looking into. For example, your water bottle is heavy. You can get a plastic bottle water and refill it. The little things all add up. Old advice was to pack no more than 20% of body weight. But with modern technology and more knowledge, 15 lbs would be a reasonable max weight for a Camino pack. And under 10 lbs would be better.
I finished my Camino Del Norte in early September 2022. Such a beautiful experience
Gracias Irina, por haberme permitido compartir tu camino durante unos dias.
Gracias Agapito 🤍 it was such a pleasure meeting you on the Camino! Buen camino!
A beautiful woman on my beautiful country, enjoy! buen camino!💪
I have met many and so have I started walking the Camino with the same feelings as you. Just get up, get out and start walking. ❤ Buen Camino
Thank you for watching 🤍 Buen Camino!
I look forward to following your journey as you post more updates. I hope the journey is everything you are seeking. Thank you for sharing, very inspirational.
Thank you, Paul, for your support 🙏
Hi Irina. I'm Brasilian and last year I do the Camino Portugues. This is the best journey in our lives. Best luck for you and i'm looking foward yours videos. I'm waiting you
Thank you for watching! The best journey indeed!
Thanks for video of your Camino.
I start my Camino de Santiago, Portugal May 25, 2023
Hope to follow you and learn.
¡Buen Camino!
Ricardo
That's exciting! Buen camino!
Congratulations on your delightful video. I feel and recognise your excitement and nerves. I know you have packed far too much stuff! Less is most definitely more on Camino 😊 Layering is a key to packing light. You could have one short sleeve T and one long sleeve. Wear both if it's chilly. Quick dry so you hand wash after walking and it will dry overnight. Another light layer for evening/sleeping. Thin fleece, and I take 3x underwear and socks. If you find there's something you do later need, Spain has shops 😅 If you take too much, you can send the surplus to Santander, Correos will hold it for you until you arrive. Or use Casa Ivar.
I look forward to your journey.
Thank you! Will definitely pack a bit differently next time:)
Great video! What an amazing adventure. I have watched a lot of videos about this trail. Such an amazing journey with historic scenery and spiritual places. New follower here. Crow✌️
Thank you for following!
I can’t wait to see and hear the rest of your Camino story. I hope to be able to walk my Camino in April 2024. Best luck to you, beautiful lady!
Thank you! And I really hope you'll get to experience the Camino very very soon!
Was it cheaper to fly into Lisbon instead of Madrid?
@@seabeelarry yes, it was:) Montreal - Lisbon -Bilbao.
Hello from Australia. Looking forwad to watching you on the trail. Well done on giving it a read hot crack by yourself 😊
Hello Irina.
I am following your story and the beautiful images of your journey in your walk. The truth is that I like how you approach the place from your visual perspective, because I live next to where you have walked, you have passed through a not very high mountain with a church on that rock.
I liked the route you have taken and that I walk it every day.
Good way!!
Thank you for following this adventure! I fell in love with the countryside Spain 🤍
@@walkingwithirina I also love Canada. I walked a few years ago with a wonderful Canadian who, like you, loved to come and walk the many roads of Santiago. bye
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's an amazing trip
Thank you for watching 🙏
Great video! Thank you! Like! 🙂
Thank you!
@@walkingwithirina I thank you for your video! 🙂
I'm sure you figured it out that you had way too much in your backpack, it took me a few days before I made the same discovery on the Camino Frances. I look forward to seeing how you did.
Hey Irina, I hope the camino is going well! I look forward to seeing some more of your experience. Thank you for sharing. Katrina
Thank you! 🤗
❤❤❤Buen Camino!!!!❤❤❤
Buen Camino!
I look forward to following your journey. My husband and I start walking the Frances on June 1. Blessings!
That's exciting!!! Thank you for watching!
I am sure you will have an incredible journey and find those extra keys to unlock your new life! I am walking the Camino Portugués in Sept and document the journey as well. What a great first episode you have made!!
Awww thank you!
I can't wait to walk Camino Portuguese as well! Buen Camino 🥾
How did you end up with such a large Back Pack ? Crazy 😊
Hi Irina, what a wonderful adventure you have started😊 I can understand your sense of starting a new life (as I am currently in a similar situation), and I ask Our Heavenly Father for guidance for insight✝️🙏That's why I think it's super cool and daring that you are doing the Camino. I hope to learn from your experience and knowledge to get the courage to perhaps take such an action! I don't know how far you are with the Camino or where you are currently in Europe, I want to wish you lots of luck, strength and motivation from God🤍 May He watch over you and protect you in all cases. Set it up and I will follow your videos (otherwise can we follow you on another platform/social media)? Greetings, Samuel from the Netherlands
Hello Samuel!
Thank you for your kind words and wishes!
Hope you find what you are looking for 🙏
Please feel free to follow me on instagram (the link is in the video description)
Hope you have/had a great journey. The hard part of packing for the Camino, at first, is figuring out all the things you should buy. Then the hard part is figuring out what to take out, because you bought too much stuff.
For anybody watching and planning a Camino trip… her pack is way too heavy. Too many clothes. Accept the fact that you’ll stink no matter what you wear and that’s fine. Don’t bring “extra” anything except maybe one extra pair of socks and one extra pair of underwear. Other than that, nothing “extra”. If you ever need more stuff, you can buy it on the Camino, but don’t bring it.
Your total pack weight (minus water) should be less than 15 lbs. lighter the better. To put in perspective how much you really need… ultralight hikers who hike the pacific crest trail from Mexico to Canada have total base weights less than 10 lbs. I can tell Irina’s pack is easily over 20 lbs. and Pacific Crest Trail hikers need tents, sleep pads, cook systems, etc. but they are smart in what they carry and only take what they absolutely truly NEED. Any excess weight creates risk of injury to your feet, ankles, knees and back. Extra weight also slows you down and makes the hiking painful.
Most Camino prep videos are by people who’ve never hiked long trails. Search for “ultralight Camino” to get good gear advice. Or ultralight hiking gear lists. Homemade Wanderlust is an experienced American hiker who did the Camino with an advanced knowledge of what to bring.
All that said, the Camino and life are forgiving and everybody can learn and improve as you go along. Making mistakes is part of the journey. The most important part is attitude and Irina has a great attitude.
Thank you so much for this incredible input!!!
I will definitely pack differently on my next Camino. It was a bit difficult to predict since I was going to walk during the season change. And no experience in long hiking at all. And you are so right, we learn from our mistakes:)
@@walkingwithirina you’re welcome. To reduce stink and to be lighter, get merino wool base layers and mid layers. They are antibacterial which drastically reduces stink. Stink is caused by bacteria. Your sweat doesn’t have bacteria. The mixing of sweat on clothes creates bacteria. So don’t wear deodorant (because that damages wool). Also, merino wool dries very fast which is important on the Camino. You can easily hand wash or no-wash for several days. The odor resistance of merino wool is magical. So you won’t need all those clothes, save weight, no need for deodorant, and you’ll be much lighter. Also, deodorants and perfumes attract men… and bugs. Mostly bugs. So ditch those. Merino underwear is available and merino socks. Merino socks can also go a long time before stinking. Effective layering systems save weight and keep you warm. But that takes research, esp getting a good outer shell for rain. In Spain, the Altus brand makes a good rain poncho that covers the backpack for rainy season camino and it’s also a layer of warmth. Everything you take should be reduced to the lightest, smallest versions you need. Small light stuff can get more expensive, but worth looking into. For example, your water bottle is heavy. You can get a plastic bottle water and refill it. The little things all add up.
Old advice was to pack no more than 20% of body weight. But with modern technology and more knowledge, 15 lbs would be a reasonable max weight for a Camino pack. And under 10 lbs would be better.
Thank you for yet another valuable input!!!
Good for you for making the decision to do the camino! I wish you the best. I did the Camino Portuguese and it was so much fun!
Portuguese and le puy are the next ones on my list!
@@walkingwithirina I'll be doing the Norte next spring!
Hi
Best wishes.
Have a great journey.
Thank you Michael!
Buen Camino!
Buen Camino 🥾
Great.
Why are you walking that particular walk, the Camino?
Do you mean the Camino de Santiago or specifically Camino del Norte?
u should start from irun to san sebastian, its the best day
I knooow 😭 I've heard. I had a limited time and I really wanted to finish at Santiago. But I will definitely go back and start from Irun!
@@walkingwithirina its so nice that i always want to go there for a second time 😂
Хорошей дороги!
Спасибо
How much did your bag weigh? 💖🌷
What size is your backpack?
it says 45+10L
@@walkingwithirina😀 No wonder you could fit all your stuff in that big backpack 😄 my backpack is 26+3, Buen Camino out on the Norte!!
😂😂😂