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So pleased to hear that my video is helpful to you, thank you for letting me know. So many new pilgrims don’t realise that there are more options than just Sarria to Santiago. Do let me know if you need any advice

Hi jake, thanks for watching my 1-week Camino video and leaving me a lovely comment. Cool, you should have a great Camino experience on the Ingles! I'm excited for you 😊. Hospital De Bruma does get a bit congested, so if you want to stay in this little town either book at the private albergue via their website or get to town early to secure a bed at the municpal. Do let me know how you get on! Buen Camino

Thank you ☺️

And thank you for watching ☺️. It can be tough coming home after such an amazing camino experience. Have you started planning your next one yet? 😄 That can help with the post Camino blues. I combined the ingles and Finisterre/muxia routes too. Two wonderful short Camino’s that let you keep the magic going that extra bit longer ☺️

@@Caminohacks yes was already thinking about my next one on the plane back from Santiago yesterday 😬. Maybe the Primitivo? Any recommendations on a two week Camino?

The Portuguese is a lovely 2 week Camino, although it can get busy at certain times - plus you have multiple options: coastal, central and spiritual near the end of it. I’m set to do the Primitivo next month so will be able to tell you if it’s any good 😄. I have heard it’s beautiful, with some challenging stages.

@@Caminohacks Buen camino - I am looking forward to seeing your videos on it.

Thank you! I asked a very knowledgeable pilgrim I know that very same question and I was told it won’t qualify you for the traditional Compostela certificate from the Santiago pilgrim office. It would be a beautiful walk that would qualify you for the Finisterre and muxia certificates though!

Thanks buddy, appreciate you taking time out of your Camino to take a peek and leave a nice comment. It’s been a labour of love for these past few weeks. I shall be watching your latest video with my dinner in a bit. Looking forward to it ☺️

Just to clarify, I don’t eat my dinner at 4:45 🤣

@@Caminohacks You can eat when you like. I’m on Camino ….I’ll never be judgemental 😂

Good point, like a true pilgrim you’re probably on your fourth Camimo breakfast by now 😄

@@Caminohacks indeed I am. Carlsberg, probably the best 4th breakfast in the world! 😂

I totally understand your dilemma, you want to mark your birthday milestone with a special trip but being away that long from the wife and responsibilities at home is a big ask. I think adding on Finisterre and Muxia would add so much to your experience. You have the buzz and busyness of the Frances, then the more contemplative Finisterre and Muxia route. You’d be there and back in two weeks which could be done with a return flight to Santiago.

Thanks for watching. Hmm, that’s a difficult one as they all offer something slightly different. If I was looking for a complete camino experience then it’s the Camino ingles route for me. Have you walked a Camino before?

@@Caminohacks me and my girl friend will be doing our first Camino ever this coming September. Now that you mentioned Camino Englis offers a complete Camino experience, we are rethinking 😅. Were initially planned for Camino Portuguese starting from Oporto. (We only have two weeks time allocated including our flight travel to and from Asia) This is why I came across to your documentary which is very helpful for us. We still not sure if we are doing central or costal or combination. And as our first time experience we would like to make this experience memorable and probably come back for more. Do you have any recommendation for us? I almost watch all your videos and seems all the route you’ve taken were special and memorable.

You can walk the Portuguese in about 10 days from Porto, and the majority of people start there so it feels 100% like a complete Camino. It is totally doable for you and your friend. If you’re worried about having enough time, you can start a stage later to give yourself some breathing space (you can catch the metro out to the last stop and then start walking). An alternative could be the ingles and carry on walking to Finisterre and Muxia. That way you get a complete Camino experience, then get to walk to the coast and relax on the beach and see the KM 0 marker. The ingles is 5/6 days and Finisterre can be walked in 3/4 days. Maybe sit down and think about what you want to see and experience. The Portuguese from Porto will give you inland and coastal options, both of which are beautiful. The ingles isn’t as beautiful in my opinion, but I love the pilgrim spirit of this route. The walk to Finisterre is also a great way to unwind, meet pilgrims who have walked other routes and spend a day or two by the ocean at the end of your walk. Let me know if you need anymore advice ☺️

@@Caminohacks many thanks for your insight. I’m glad I bumped with your page and documentaries. I will surely comeback here and ask for any advice we could think of in the coming days. Really appreciated your advise.

Happy to help

I wasn’t 100% sure what the services were like on that route, so I erred on the side of caution and didn’t include it. Have you walked it? If you have, what are the last 100kms like for accommodation and cafes, restaurants and bars? Thanks

@@Caminohacks That's a fair point. I walked it 2 weeks ago (which is almost off season, I guess). All types of infrastructure is there, but it comes in much fewer options, so one has to research the stages a bit more carefully in advance. Also, Via De la Plata is far less walked camino, so the community experience may not be found here.

Thanks for getting back to me on this, I’m keen to explore this route. The video is aimed at encouraging people with less time and possibly less experience to walk, so maybe this route is one for the future. Have you walked The Aragonese Way? That’s one I’ve heard lots of great things about.

@@Caminohacks FYI "Days we spend" channel just did a fine video of their 100 km Ourense route. Looks pretty "user friendly" after all. Haven't heard of Aragonese, but I like what I'm seeing. However, next time, to change things up, I will aim for middle of the road, in terms of distance and community vibe. Probably Primitivo