Finding my Way
Finding my Way
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10 Km Hike with Kids
I love hiking with my kids. One day I will take then on the. Camino..
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Відео

Mozambique Adventure 2022
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Amazing adventure to friend’s place in Mozambique..
Kilimanjaro 2023
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After much reflection I realized that Camino Del Norte is probably not going to fit into my 2023. So, I decided that a 10 day Kilimanjaro climb would my my next goal.
Camino De Santiago - Gear Review
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This is a review of the gear I used for my 2022 Camino de Santiago Frances, what worked and what didn't.
Camino Final Days
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The most profound and EPIC journey I have every done!
Camino Day 30
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Final countdown!
Camino Day 29 - Melide
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Still crazy many people as we started late and the 100km pilgrims caught up with us. Did another 32km to get to Melide.
Camino Day 28 - Gonzar
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It raining….super amazing day
Camino Day 27 - Sarria
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Just a very chilled day (after a wild night), nice and easy 15km stroll
Camino Day 26 - Booking.com
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Thank you booking.com, it was nice sleeping outside
Camino Day 25 - O Cebreiro (Pyrenees 2.0)
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Last 8km is a serious uphill hike but so worth it. The town is amazing!
Camino Day 24 - Villafranca del Bierzo
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Thanks to a slight navigation error the stage was 29km instead of 23km….first 10km in urban areas.
Camino Day 23 - Cruz de Ferro then powered by Beer😳
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Ponferrada after visiting Cruz de Ferro. To hot not to drink beer…
Camino Day 22 - Just a seriously chilled day
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The walk to Foncebadon was just so much fun..
Camino Day 21 - To Astorga
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The last day of fairly flat terrain. Tomorrow is a 580m ascent.
Camino Day 20 - Leon to San Martin del Camino
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Camino Day 20 - Leon to San Martin del Camino
Camino Day 19 - Leon
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Camino Day 19 - Leon
Camino Day 18 - Meseta Revenge
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Camino Day 18 - Meseta Revenge
Camino Day 17 - Meseta with a tailwind
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Camino Day 17 - Meseta with a tailwind
Camino Day 16 - Still trying to conquer the Meseta
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Camino Day 16 - Still trying to conquer the Meseta
Camino Day 15 - Castrojeritz to Poblacion de Campos
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Camino Day 15 - Castrojeritz to Poblacion de Campos
Camino Day 14 - Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
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Camino Day 14 - Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Camino Day 13 - Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino
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Camino Day 13 - Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino
Camino Day 12 - One Horse Town to Burgos
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Camino Day 12 - One Horse Town to Burgos
Camino Day 11 - Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
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Camino Day 11 - Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
Camino Day 10 - Santo Domingo to Belorado
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Camino Day 10 - Santo Domingo to Belorado
Camino Day 9 - Najera to Santo Domingo
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Camino Day 9 - Najera to Santo Domingo
Camino Day 8 - Logrono to Najera
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Camino Day 8 - Logrono to Najera
Camino Day 7 - Los Arcos to Logrono
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Camino Day 7 - Los Arcos to Logrono
Camino Day 6 - Estella to Los Acros
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Camino Day 6 - Estella to Los Acros

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mrsesterhuizen5245
    @mrsesterhuizen5245 3 місяці тому

    Hi I need some advise from SA Pelgrims plse. Anyways I can connect?

  • @dunzhang2211
    @dunzhang2211 Рік тому

    Thx for sharing this gear review. How much did it cost to check in the walking sticks on international flights?

  • @janosvass5628
    @janosvass5628 Рік тому

    I watched every episode of your journey, I don't even know your name, but I feel I know you now.

  • @TonyMc70
    @TonyMc70 Рік тому

    I have watched your journey twice. I loved it the first time and it is even better now I have booked my Camino. I hope you are well. Tony, Scotland

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    Andre: like I said below, I retraced my steps (and yours) and started from the beginning of your videos. I had an extremely similar experience as you did. Bravo my friend for capturing the raw emotions and social aspects of the Camino. I have watched many Camino videos since completing my own last summer, but yours were the most real for me. I think you and I would have clicked well had we met. My fiancé agrees (she met me at the finish line). Sadly, I too am now leaving you and your friends behind. Buen Camino

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 Рік тому

      Who knows, maybe we meet on the Camino one day. Thank you dor following my journey.

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    It's too bad you didn't spend a day in Burgos. Loved that city. For me, part of the Camino was actually being a tourist (history buff here), so I took three days off at Pamplona, Burgos and Leon to explore. Maybe next time!

  • @susanharris3224
    @susanharris3224 Рік тому

    Wonderful Pyrénées! First time across, slept in Orisson, second time, having walked from Le Puy, went straight through to Roncesvalles. Dreaming of another crossing! Thank you for the happy memories!

  • @JaggieShuggie
    @JaggieShuggie Рік тому

    That was a job well done. Congrats. A privilege to watch and take in your advice

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I enjoyed the woods, the trees, the shade! I stayed at the same albergue....loved it...and they made the best pizzas there.

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I drank beer...every...single....day. I would never do that at home. But the thirst on the Camino is something else

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    The hardest part of the Camino for me was saying goodbye...especially an early goodbye. Hopefully you are still in contact with her

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I didn't stay in Logrono...I pushed on to Navarette instead.....the heatwave forced me to divide two long days into three smaller ones

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    You are bringing back a lot of memories :)

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    Another excruciating downhill past the metal pilgrims. By this time my knees were going to kill me

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I don't remember the noisy church - I guess I got lucky! Unfortunately when I arrived in Pamplona it was on a Saturday of a festival weekend and there was no place to stay anywhere - albergues, hostels and hotels. It was crazy. I had to take a taxi 10 km outside Pamplona to get a cheap hotel. The next day the taxi dropped me off at the town square. Beware of festivals in cities!

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I thought the 5km downhill on that gouged rock to Zubiri was worse than the uphill climbs. My knees were hurting badly - good thing I was wearing knee braces and had a staff! The river in Zubiri was amazing and you have some good shots of it.

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    I mentioned in the comments of your Santiago final video that I would watch from the beginning so here I am :) I started on May 26th and went the whole way to Roncesvalles as you did. What day did you start your Camino?

  • @markc8401
    @markc8401 Рік тому

    Hey Camino brother. I completed mine on July 2nd of 2022, and your experiences here at the end mirrored my own. I was a mental wreck. As much as it was exciting to finish, this Camino for me was about relationships/friendships. Normally I am an introvert and of course I started solo, but by the end I had a group of friends that was extremely difficult to say goodbye to. Thanks for your honesty and emotion. Strangely enough, I watched your last video...now I am going to have to retrace mine and your steps and watch from the beginning. Cheers man...oh and I am going again this year (September this time to escape the heat waves!) Buen Camino

  • @learntechwithruth2147
    @learntechwithruth2147 Рік тому

    Where can we catch that boat at? We are coming through there in May.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 Рік тому

      I am afraid you will have to take the clues from the Video. I can not remember the exact location now. Kind of why I made the videos..😁

  • @Cantairi
    @Cantairi Рік тому

    I have watched many videos on the Camino. I have to say there is something about yours that have moved me. I have walked sections of the Camino six times and I think you have captured the spirit and emotion of The Way so well. I saw in you a transformation from Day 1 to the final days. Well done and thank you. I am heading back to to a section in September, like you last year I walked in 42 degrees and it was a killer. Being from Ireland I am not used to that kind of weather. Many fields burst into flames and we had to make many a detour -- but hay that's the Camino. Buen Camino to you and "go raibh maith agat".

  • @DH-fv5un
    @DH-fv5un Рік тому

    Really enjoying your series. It's fun to see you stay at many of the same alburges as did I. I even sent a postcard to that little shop!

  • @ruthdederich3622
    @ruthdederich3622 Рік тому

    You are too funny!!! " I nearly died twice".

  • @dwainstromquist9116
    @dwainstromquist9116 2 роки тому

    Never done a hike before so lots of good information for me. I fly out May 15/2023 to start my Camino Frances. I have bought a few things so far and glad to see you have used them also. I have the different coloured sea to summit dry sacks and cloths line. Never thought about a ventilated so I will get one of those also a dirty cloths bag. Two of my biggest dilemmas have been sleeping and wet gear. I have a sleeping bag liner and light weight sleeping bag and a rain jacket and rain pants. Lot of people said just sleeping bag liner no sleeping bag and rain jacket no pants. I guess time of year makes a difference.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      For sure not waterproof pants, I had them but left them behind in the first few days. Liner is good enough as it is summer but if you are happy to sleep outdoors if need be then a full sleeping bag is obviously better. Enjoy the journey, it is amazing!

  • @thomaslandry403
    @thomaslandry403 2 роки тому

    At least you Got to see it, walked it in May fog amd rain

  • @lindad6223
    @lindad6223 2 роки тому

    I'm a stranger hoping to walk the camino next year. I really appreciate your honest and unpretentious presentation of your journey.

  • @jmdazsol
    @jmdazsol 2 роки тому

    Well done, brother peregrino. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @angloaust1575
    @angloaust1575 2 роки тому

    Such language! Lack of finesse!

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      I am an African, we don't have finesse. I had to google it just to know what it is...😂

  • @lgt391
    @lgt391 2 роки тому

    To me, this is the hardest stage of the whole camino.

    • @susanharris3224
      @susanharris3224 Рік тому

      oh, but so enchanting, didn't you think? Cebreiro in the rain was a bit... taxing however!

  • @rowenagargett4250
    @rowenagargett4250 2 роки тому

    OMG, I've just finished binge watching all your videos - I'm in New Zealand.... I've been sitting 'on the fence' not making a decision about next year and walking the Camino in full. Its weird cause after watching your vid's - and your humour and honesty - you almost have a kiwi personality 😉 Time to find a new adventure and get posting new vid's. 🍺🍺🍺

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed my journey. New one coming soon. Do the Camino, you won’t regret it!

  • @grahama9791
    @grahama9791 2 роки тому

    That's quite an impressive watch. Outside temp distance etc. Does it show altitude? May I ask what make and model. I'm enjoying your videos.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      It is a Garmin Fenix watch, yes you can set it to show altitude.

  • @Hallrud
    @Hallrud 2 роки тому

    My wife did it about 7 years ago. I hope to do it in a few years when I retire. I appreciate your good energy and humility. Have fun. I look forward to following your progress.

  • @Laura-rp5jh
    @Laura-rp5jh 2 роки тому

    Hi Andre, What a fabulous series of videos which I had to binge watch. Has anyone told you that you have a Daniel Craig (the last James Bond) vibe about you? Almost all the Camino videos I have watched the pilgrims seems to be grinding their way to SdC, however you had the most amazing pilgrim family. Hans what a trooper with the wrong footwear and blisters, Catherine - a delight, Ulrich the utmost human machine, so calm, always a smile. The meet up with Ulrich's wife at Leon was so special to watch. then walking alone for a while UNTIL... you joined the most fun and joyful group of pilgrims including Daniel, Conrad, Julia and the one and only Pamela who must be the only pilgrim that was bitten on her arse by a dog! On each video I tracked your progress on the maps in John Brierley's book and noted your boat trip from Boadilla to Fromista with interest and the alternative route you took to Sarria via Samos with an outdoor overnight stay. . So the keto diet was no possible but the journey was powered by cold beer! I would like your comments on what guide book/ apps did you find the most useful? What was the model of the Garmin watch did you have and would you use it again? How did you manage the money? Did you use debit/credit cards, take lots of cash and used ATMs? Once all the Covid restrictions are removed for the non vaccinated then I will be on my way and hopefully that will be before I am 80 (it is getting close!) Again, thanks for a fabulous series of videos recording such a unique and memorable experience. All the best

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Yes, I often get the Daniel Craig comments, I have some funny stories of me in China and Taiwan when people mistook me for the actor. I never used any guidebook, the most useful app was Camino Ninja, but Ulrich showed me Komoot which was nice to use as it gave the profile for each day and you can use it during to day to know how far you still have to go. I did see some nice guidebooks which I think is worth the weight. I used a Garmin Fenix 6 watch to track all my "vitals" so to speak. I am a big fan of Garmin Watches and I have all the data now in my history which is really nice to analyse for future walks. ATM's is really a Camino rarity, I did not carry allot of cash as I found that really most places started taking cards. What I did was to use my card every now and then and pay for my friends as well and they give me the cash, that was my way of getting cash. I think I only drew 200 euros at an ATM throughout the Camino. The Camino is really an amazing experience and I will for sure do it again, everybody you see on the videos were strangers to each other at the beginning of the journey, but ended up as a close family. I hope you get to do the Camino soon, Good luck. Regards Andre

    • @Laura-rp5jh
      @Laura-rp5jh Рік тому

      Hi Andre. Thanks for your long reply and as a result I have just bought the Garmin fenix 6 pro solar and now the challenge is to learn all its functionality. As we are all getting older every day I would highly recommend this book: Outlive: the science and art of longevity by Peter Attia. Great information and I will be upping my range of physical fitness activities to increase my longevity. Take care

  • @7iron58
    @7iron58 2 роки тому

    it gets worse after leon

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Nah, the last 10km before O’Cebreiro was ruff but otherwise nothing came close to the Pyrenees.

    • @lynngillogley1279
      @lynngillogley1279 Рік тому

      Nothing comes close to day one crossing the Pyrenees, and IMO the first 10km is the hardest. The guide book I used for my journey said day one was a Baptism of Fire and I have to agree. If you want to arrive in Roncevalles you have to just keep going. I can’t imagine starting the day at 5am though and regularly cursed pilgrims who shone a lamp on my bunk and rustled bags and “whispered “ at 5am. I just don’t see the point of walking in the dark. But each of our journeys is different.

  • @Gettinglostonthetrail
    @Gettinglostonthetrail 2 роки тому

    Tough day, but you did it. Beautiful view well worth the hike. You got great company to motivate you. Hope you had pulpo (octopus) while you’re in Galicia, so good. Thanks for sharing your journey. Epic hike today. Buen Camino!!!

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Thank you. I saw lots of the Pulpo but I am allergic so sadly never tried it.

  • @ДамаЖезлов-ъ9ы
    @ДамаЖезлов-ъ9ы 2 роки тому

    Way so short track during the day?

  • @hammockdweller
    @hammockdweller 2 роки тому

    I approve your choice of being a Fokker. In Dutch we have a saying “Ik ben niet gek, ik ben een vliegtuig“. I guess that's what the Meseta is doing to you. 😀

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Hahaha, thx. Yeh the Meseta made me hear Mariah Carey Christmas songs in my head🤪

  • @paulc7535
    @paulc7535 2 роки тому

    glad u shared your videos. anyone who watches them will want to go

  • @janetwolfblevins6314
    @janetwolfblevins6314 2 роки тому

    Where did you catch the boat? I’ve enjoyed your videos thank you

  • @theresaoconnor2554
    @theresaoconnor2554 2 роки тому

    I am a stranger who stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for your honesty and humour. It was an honour for me to watch your journey. ❤️

  • @paulc7535
    @paulc7535 2 роки тому

    if i had any doubts about doing the camino they are now gone.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Just do it! It will change your life forever…

  • @janetwolfblevins6314
    @janetwolfblevins6314 2 роки тому

    Happy Happy Birthday 🎉

  • @heinzguderian3267
    @heinzguderian3267 2 роки тому

    Thank you for bringing us along. I really enjoyed your videos. I’m planning on walking the Camino from St Jean next Sept. I’m very excited to get there. Thanks again.

  • @michaelsherlock3717
    @michaelsherlock3717 2 роки тому

    I have thoroughly enjoyed your journey, as a future pilgrim, I have watched a number of these, however, yours has easily been the most enjoyable. A mix of emotions, the social aspect and conclusion. Forget the air insurance business and become a travel blogger. Thank you.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. My love and passion is airplanes but I truly enjoyed this journey and will do it again. Who knows, I might follow your advice🤔😊

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      I have really been thinking about your comment! Sometimes all it takes is a few words to alter the entire course of your life.🙏

  • @markcasey6792
    @markcasey6792 2 роки тому

    You have to have done the Camino to feel what you do on the last day, other experiences come close but not quite the same. Great following you on your way, cheers 4 sharing

  • @marythereserenner1329
    @marythereserenner1329 2 роки тому

    What an amazing experience. We enjoyed watching your videos and seeing the friendships grow. Thanks

  • @Kim-tn3fv
    @Kim-tn3fv 2 роки тому

    Fantastic!!

  • @brandonfilmstv
    @brandonfilmstv 2 роки тому

    Thanks for posting these, I’ll be walking the same route in October & can’t wait

  • @jacobooysen7618
    @jacobooysen7618 2 роки тому

    Loved it when that stranger wished you said buen camino senor. Just so pure and open, not something you'll see in SA.

  • @me-lg1yw
    @me-lg1yw 2 роки тому

    You said you booked Orisson but did you pay for it In advance? I booked it in June for September and I had to pay the full amount in advance. It said it was nonrefundable also.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      I said I will pay at arrival. When I got there I canceled the booking. They did ask for advance payment but I did not do that.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      I booked Orisson because I was worried that I wont make the way to Roncevalles, but I reached Orisson by 8am, better to rake the rest of the day and make the whole way. It is hard but really not that bad.

    • @me-lg1yw
      @me-lg1yw 2 роки тому

      @@findingmyway4327 I don't believe I had any choice.

    • @me-lg1yw
      @me-lg1yw 2 роки тому

      @@findingmyway4327 I'm sure I can make it all the way but with a history of back problems I did not want to chance it the first day out. I hear people that go all the way to Roncevalles in 1 day are really sore the next day.

    • @findingmyway4327
      @findingmyway4327 2 роки тому

      @@me-lg1yw I guess it all depends on your own health.

  • @jacobooysen7618
    @jacobooysen7618 2 роки тому

    Lyk of jy ń moer lekker tyd het!