I am so grateful to have found your RU-vid channel just a few days ago. I plan to walk for my 60th birthday next year. Your tips and notes I’m studying daily. Thank you so much for all that you’re doing. Can’t wait to keep watching your shows.
Hey guys! Love your videos, and really appreciate your sharing your trip with us. Since you were mentioning being tired/out of energy, I wanted to share some strategies that might help with that. You're walking a half marathon plus every day, so you need to fuel up during it! It's really helpful to fuel with smaller amounts every hour or so (around 100 calories), and alternate quick carbs (something like those gummies) with something with protein (like salami or granola or nut bars). They're easy to eat on the go, and will help you from getting too tired or worn out while you're walking. Plus, snack time is always something to look forward to! And when you get to your destination, try to drink milk within the first 30 minutes (preferably chocolate, but any flavor will work)--It's great at rehydrating you, replacing electrolytes after a walk in the sun, and giving you the protein you need to start your recovery. And if you're not, make sure you're stretching when you get to your destination--it'll really help the soreness and tightness! (Sorry if this is something you already knew but couldn't do because of the small towns you were encountering and I just prattled on unhelpfully--I just thought it might help you feel better if you didn't already know!)
Glad you found a place to stay! When we walked across England on the Coast to Coast trail we found a saying written on the dining room wall at a B and B we were staying at and we have taken it to heart on all our travels. “Wherever you are, be where you are, else you will miss your life.” Buen Camino!
I feel its a great idea to do this journey with a partner. I see how you both motivate one another and respect each others boundaries. I don't mind walking alone to reflect, but knowing that I am not alone.
Fasting is a good thing. I fast 16 hours, but I am not walking as much as you are. I am sure its a huge challenge if I were doing the camino....I would be hungry too... all the best.
Hello from the Pacific Northwest, USA. You have just gained another subscriber. Your video just popped up a few days ago. I really like you guys' energy (even when you were tired lol) and your honesty. I've watched soooo many Camino's videos and some were just too pretentious. So Thank you. :)
Hello and welcome aboard and thank you SO MUCH for subscribing! Thank you for the compliment - we really try to share the experience as honestly as we possibly can, even if we end up looking... well, pretty stupid and unprepared. Which isn't entirely untrue, lol. And agreed with a lot of Camino videos being very pretentious - it was really hard for us to connect with them as we were preparing to do this hike - they felt like a look back after they finished, not a retelling of the experience as it was happening. Either way, thank you again :)
Just watching your RU-vid video. I have really enjoyed it. It was so calming. Its great to see the little villages on route. I bet you miss it. Kath in Torrevieja, Alucante, Spain. Stay safe xx
Yeah, it's a tough situation - it would be nice to do more 'touristy' things at the end of the day as you're walking through all these places you may never visit again, but ... sleep is generally the only feasible option 😅
However, the nun seemed well trained! As an Italian I can say that the Spanish ham sandwich is as good as the Italian one (I can't say it's better because I'm Italian, you know ...) A little warning: that hairy worm at the end of the video is a Processionary maggot. I would stay away from it and not play it. Really very far next time.
Given the problems you encountered, Would you advise using a company like Camino Ways to assure/reserve a room each night and transport your pack ahead?
We originally went in thinking it was going to be 4 weeks or so, but ended up taking the train mid way. But we are traveling full time for the year, so had a bit of flexibility, aside from having to leave the Schengen zone
You guys made me laugh when I saw what you had for lunch more bread and potatoes 😂 Can you stay a couple of nights in one of the hostels to have a bit of a break?
It may have been removed as the creator of it unfortunately passed away late last year. It looks like the app may be coming back soon though! instagram.com/camino.ninja/?hl=en
Perhaps stay in town for a day or two extra to rest the body and prepare for the next walks? Why not enjoy the food and culture a bit more on this experience?
According to the Wise Pilgrim App it looks like you've passed a bunch of markets. All the videos I've seen and the blogs I've read, people stock up on items from the store and also stop at the cafes for tortilla, OJ, etc.. Have there been any donativo stands along the way where they have fruit and snacks that you can take and leave a donation?? Maybe it's all changed because of COVID??
There have been a handful of donativo stands, but only like... 2 so far. Not very common. Most of the markets are closed, most of the bakeries as well in the small villages. We definitely should be stopping at the cafes more
Gosh, your videos are exactly the opposite of the other videos I have been watching. While all the others are saying don't worry you will be able to find a place, you guys are making me think I shouldn't attempt the Camino. I mean if it is that hard to find a room, I am not sure I want to do this. I don't want to have to sleep in the street.
Keep watching! Things change after this point. Not to mention that the time we did it was a very, very weird time for the Camino in general. We also happened to be in Pamplona at a very, very busy time. And after this one day, it was never really an issue. It’s probably very different now with booking a place! :)
Thank you so much. This is my biggest worry in planning my Camino trip. Booking a day in advance is good? Are you walking 10 miles a day? I was thinking 12 - 15 a day. I’m somewhat fit and will begin to train next Spring for a Sept Camino. Want to go slow.
The only real day that we had trouble finding a spot was when we were going to Pamplona (but we learned that it was a really busy weekend, for some reason). Totally understand that! For us, it was more comfortable to book a day or two ahead, so we didn't feel rushed. We know some people who would walk and find accommodations when they arrived, but since we had heard a lot of albergues were requiring accommodations and/or were at reduced accommodations, booking ahead made us feel most prepared/relaxed. It seems the pandemic has changed a lot of the way things were previously done
You are just missing the meaning of the CAMINO.....It is a Pilgrims- way and not a Vacation.... not everything in your life is prepared and planed. To walk the Camino you have to be prepared mentally and physically. Means ....walking with your Packback longer stretches (up to 18miles.. taking with you, water and snacks and so on. There are always stops in between where you can find anything to eat. I walked the Camino Frances 2010+2018,but I never had any of your problems. It's maybe your attitude to approach the situation of the Camino .Santiago at his time had no support either.
We had to walk Roncevalles to Pamplona to in a day but thankfully we'd booked lodgings ahead, too much suspense not to. Great video, Ultreia et Suseia. Ponferrada has the best pinxtos/pinchos on the camino, the best is yet to come. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponferrada
Hi Pedro! Oh wow--Roncesvalles to Pamplona all in one day?! That's so intense, but congrats to you for doing this. Thank you for the tip!! We had some amazing pinxos in Logroño.
