Meeting other Pilgrims whilst walking the Camino, is one of the most rewarding aspects. Whether an extrovert or an introvert, you will have plenty of opportunity (if you want it)
Planning my first now and as I have watched many many RUclips videos for help, you are my go-to guy for 'everything Camino'. I like your style and insight. Thx Rob.
Appreciate your insight about the camino. Im planning to go on my own camino in the fall of next year. Hopefully the pandemic situation will ease up by then. Sharing your experience and tips are very helpful. ¡Muchas gracias!
👇 TIMESTAMPS (in case you want to skip) 👇 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Who will You Meet on Camino? Your new friends on the Camino de Santiago. 01:15 - 2 Types of People (Locals + Other Pilgrims) 01:45 - Locals 06:27 - Pilgrims 15:30 - Outro
I did the Camino September/October of 2018. I was also impressed by the quality of people. I met only 2 uh how shall I say, Unfriendly people on the Camino. I met both later in the walk and they had both mellowed out significantly. I think the Camino does that to people. I ended up meeting a lot of people who I still text with every now and then. For me the people were the best part of the Camino.
Thanks for another thoughtful video! The following are the nationalities of the Pilgrims I met on the Camino Frances in 2018, in approximate order of frequency.. I didn’t meet any jerks (or didn’t spend enough time with them to find out): Spain, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, Netherlands, France, Sweden, United Kingdom, Denmark, South Africa, Portugal, New Zealand, Finland, Croatia, Philippines, China, Bulgaria, Austria, Taiwan, Belgium, Czech Republic, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, China, Namibia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Singapore, Israel, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Japan, Ukraine, Luxembourg. Some of the most critical Spanish vocabulary: Por favor, Gracias, Baño, Café con Leche, Tortilla de Patata, Vino Tinto, Cerveza con Limón, Derecha, Izquierda, Banco, la cuenta. Menú del Día, Menú del Peregrino, ¡Buen Camino!
What a great list of Nationalities! On our last Camino, my wife insisted I learn more Spanish. Like I need a doctor, ambulance etc. Such a pessimist LOL
Great video Rob! If our borders open and we are allow to travel to Spain, I am thinking leaving in the middle of September as plan A. Due to work commitments Plan B is doing it from early November. You talked about statistics… I would like to see the numbers of pilgrims arriving in Santiago in the middle of December. I have to do some research about that.
You can look at the stats from the Pilgrim Office here. Current month, current year, or selected periods in the past.oficinadelperegrino.com/en/statistics/
So weird Rob how it’s like “oh we will hit Burgos in 2 days!” or “only 3 days to Leon!” then when there I can’t wait to leave …. I haven’t actually stopped in Pamplona either .. I find the locals in SdC the least friendly. I mean it must be overwhelming sometimes the number of pilgrims hanging around the streets of your home town…..
Yes, it's fun working out when we'll hit different towns. And they are nice for a night, maybe to get a nice meal or something. But I'm always eager to get out of town onto the open path again!
@@dgale1023 Be aware of the up to date rules at the time you are walking, regarding masks etc. Also I understand at this time that Albergues are operating at reduced capacity.
Rob, I think that the reason you don't run into a lot of "idiots" is because the Camino has a way to mellow people down. If you cannot relax on the Camino you would explode at home.
In peak times, Yes. But it's not as bad as it sounds. Those people will be departing over a 3-4 hour 'window' probably. Some will set out early, some late. I tend to start late, say 9am. So I might only see 4 or 5 people. Maybe there are 20-30 at Orrison when I get there for a break. But they accumulate at the end of natural 'stages'. Roncesvalles, Zubiri. Zubiri as a result can be a choke point in terms of finding a bed. Once past Pamplona, people are spread out more. They are walking different distances, starting different times, staying in different towns and villages.......
Meeting other Pilgrims whilst walking the Camino, is one of the most rewarding aspects. Whether an extrovert or an introvert, you will have plenty of opportunity (if you want it)
Planning my first now and as I have watched many many RUclips videos for help, you are my go-to guy for 'everything Camino'. I like your style and insight. Thx Rob.
Glad to be of help...
Appreciate your insight about the camino. Im planning to go on my own camino in the fall of next year. Hopefully the pandemic situation will ease up by then. Sharing your experience and tips are very helpful. ¡Muchas gracias!
Best of luck! Glad you found it helpful!
👇 TIMESTAMPS (in case you want to skip) 👇
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Who will You Meet on Camino? Your new friends on the Camino de Santiago.
01:15 - 2 Types of People (Locals + Other Pilgrims)
01:45 - Locals
06:27 - Pilgrims
15:30 - Outro
I did the Camino September/October of 2018. I was also impressed by the quality of people. I met only 2 uh how shall I say, Unfriendly people on the Camino. I met both later in the walk and they had both mellowed out significantly. I think the Camino does that to people. I ended up meeting a lot of people who I still text with every now and then. For me the people were the best part of the Camino.
The people you meet are usually really cool, in oh so many ways 🙂
Buen Camino
And to you 🙂
Thanks for another thoughtful video!
The following are the nationalities of the Pilgrims I met on the Camino Frances in 2018, in approximate order of frequency.. I didn’t meet any jerks (or didn’t spend enough time with them to find out):
Spain, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, Netherlands, France, Sweden, United Kingdom, Denmark, South Africa, Portugal, New Zealand, Finland, Croatia, Philippines, China, Bulgaria, Austria, Taiwan, Belgium, Czech Republic, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, China, Namibia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Singapore, Israel, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Japan, Ukraine, Luxembourg.
Some of the most critical Spanish vocabulary: Por favor, Gracias, Baño, Café con Leche, Tortilla de Patata, Vino Tinto, Cerveza con Limón, Derecha, Izquierda, Banco, la cuenta. Menú del Día, Menú del Peregrino, ¡Buen Camino!
What a great list of Nationalities! On our last Camino, my wife insisted I learn more Spanish. Like I need a doctor, ambulance etc. Such a pessimist LOL
Venezuela!!! 😀
Great video Rob! If our borders open and we are allow to travel to Spain, I am thinking leaving in the middle of September as plan A. Due to work commitments Plan B is doing it from early November. You talked about statistics… I would like to see the numbers of pilgrims arriving in Santiago in the middle of December. I have to do some research about that.
You can look at the stats from the Pilgrim Office here. Current month, current year, or selected periods in the past.oficinadelperegrino.com/en/statistics/
Also, be aware that in November, not all Albergues may be open, as some close for the Winter.
So weird Rob how it’s like “oh we will hit Burgos in 2 days!” or “only 3 days to Leon!” then when there I can’t wait to leave …. I haven’t actually stopped in Pamplona either .. I find the locals in SdC the least friendly. I mean it must be overwhelming sometimes the number of pilgrims hanging around the streets of your home town…..
Yes, it's fun working out when we'll hit different towns. And they are nice for a night, maybe to get a nice meal or something. But I'm always eager to get out of town onto the open path again!
Rob, are they walking now??
Yes, the Camino appears to be open again.
@@robscamino thanks Rob
@@dgale1023 Be aware of the up to date rules at the time you are walking, regarding masks etc. Also I understand at this time that Albergues are operating at reduced capacity.
@@robscamino Thank you Rob great info
Rob, I think that the reason you don't run into a lot of "idiots" is because the Camino has a way to mellow people down.
If you cannot relax on the Camino you would explode at home.
True. Hard not to 'chill' on the Camino...
300 a day? Yikes! 😆
In peak times, Yes. But it's not as bad as it sounds. Those people will be departing over a 3-4 hour 'window' probably. Some will set out early, some late. I tend to start late, say 9am. So I might only see 4 or 5 people. Maybe there are 20-30 at Orrison when I get there for a break. But they accumulate at the end of natural 'stages'. Roncesvalles, Zubiri. Zubiri as a result can be a choke point in terms of finding a bed. Once past Pamplona, people are spread out more. They are walking different distances, starting different times, staying in different towns and villages.......