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I will be walking the camino in june 2025 with my son. Both of us want to do our part and collect trash from the camino. As you said it's a privilege to walk the camino.

Side note: I've just been reading about how heavily contaminated some outdoor weather hiking gear ( like gor-tex) is with pfas "forever chemicals". The less we buy of it, the less we self-contaminate and the faster the manufacturers change their ways and begin to produce chemically safe clothing.... so, win-win. Just a thought.

Since you have done a lot of the Camino, or all of it ? Which one is the most in nature most of the time? And which is the shortest? I will be a first-timer and an '😊older' woman on her own.

Portuguese litoral was lovely. Flat and easy. My first camino. I loved it. ❤

Any ideas on the campostela to finnisterre.?

I appreciate the shoe info. What about socks?

Yes, I do like your video. Very helpful thank you.

I just completed my Francis from Jean-Port to Finisterre, I disagree with everything you suggest! I am 64 and based upon your gear selection you obviously did not carry your own pack because it would have completely soaked thru. Anyone reading my comments Please do not purchase this gear not that it is not excellent gear but not if your doing the Camino in the traditional Way. Buy the Spanish made and purpose built and designed ALTUS Poncho as it will keep you and ! Your gear dry in horrific but challenging conditions in particular the 4 days of the Beautiful Mesita section. Buy your Altus prior to your trip as they could very well be sold out because that's how popular they are. Buen Camino PismoRichy back on Camino Primitivo April 2025.

Really enjoyed the video, particularly the diary. I’m 67 and my wife 70 and we are preparing for our first.

Is luggage transfer available from St Jean Pied de Port?

Love your videos. The Camino has been on my bucket list since 2016. Planning to do it next May possibly. A tip with the plug that I saw on another video. Use a silicone cup/ glass cover, fits most plug spots.

Hi, do You know the 2024 version of the umbrella? I am looking to purchase one, and I see so many options, I want to buy one that is like yours,

my husband and I did it in full in our 70s two years ago .1000 mile socks and good boots ment we did it in full without getting any blisters .We did train and travelled light.

Excellent advice

Thank you

Rest days. YES! Take a day here and there to rest and enjoy the village you’re in.

Just want to say thank you, I'm 71and I'm going on the 23th of August the French way.i walk every day 10k and 20k .I just hope I'll be ok, it's in my head 4years so I have to try.

We too, were shocked at the disgusting amount of toilet paper trailside when we walked the Portuguese Camino in 2019. It got so that could even predict the hidden spots along the trail where there would be piles and piles of toilet paper. This needs to be talked about more so pilgrims can be prepared. My wife has IBS so “emergencies” occur periodically and sometimes with very little warning. She treated it just like many people do when walking their dogs; she cleaned it up, put it in a bag and carried it until she could dispose of it properly. Thanks for doing this video. Let’s get the word out so the locals don’t start to turn on the Pilgrims and make journey harder. Bom Camino!

After watching this vlog I am feeling really pooped!

Thank you - really helpful to learn from your experience. As a future ‘senior’, budget conscious (have to be if its actually going to happen!) walker of the Camino there is a lot if stuff you could invest in and its good to know what the priorities are. I’ve got a bit of a tricky ankle / Achilles that’s a bit tricky and ‘senior knees 😂- so trekking poles seem an essential. Thanks

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You've got our attention! : ) No long speeches..just good experienced info and pleasant to listen to!

I'm 62 yrs old and will be walking the Camino starting next week...Rest assured UBER is just couple taps away....

Hi. You didn't mention the Camino Ingles, which is ~100 km and can be done in 5 to 7 days. The route is fairly easy too. It's also well supported. I think it's a good option for 1st timers who have limited time and/ or budget. Cheers!

Luggage transport is a fantastic idea! Planning on doing the Camino Portugues...

The guy says there is a lot of information on the internet about boots and shoes for the Caminos. Unfortunately most of it is rubbish. I never get blisters when walking up to 40 plus kms. My tip is when trying Camino footwear take out the insoles and stand on them. If your feet overlap the soles you can almost guarantee getting blisters Next you must buy your footwear a size bigger than your normal size. Your feet will swell whilst walking. Next, I suggest wearing toe socks with lightweight merino wool sock on top. This advice has stood me in good stead for many years. Lastly, amuse yourself whilst walking by counting the number of top brand shoes, such as Solomon, Nike and Merrell, you see discarded along the trail....all very narrow fit shoes. Ultreia et Suseia.

I am 75 yrs old and will fly into Seville next month in order to walk the Camino de la Plata. I walked my first Camino in 2007 starting from Poitiers. The Plata/Sanabres will be my 11th Camino. Last year I walked the Frances for the 4th time followed immediately by the Ingles. I always walk the complete route and always stay in albergues. I never train for walking a Camino believing that the walk is 90% in the mind. I frequently see people half my age giving up because they lack the motivation to push on through. I have had health issues but prefer to walk rather than sit at home feeling sorry for myself. After a long Camino I always feel physically, mentally and spiritually refreshed. In recent years there has been a growing number of people in their 80s and beyond walking Caminos. With some research you should be able to find a Camino that will suit your ability. Buen Camino. .

I started training now for my last 114km of the camino in Oktober. I agree. I couldnt walk much the last 3 month due to a nose surgery. I didnt get good air after it. After I started with 20km the first thing that happen my food nail got inflammation and i lost the nail. Never happen before on hikes. But I never walked 20 km only like 10km. So yes I agree, you learn all about food injuries and food care😂. I am 43.

Thank you for this video. My wife and I will be starting the Camino in May. I will be76 and she will be 66. We love walking. I find the more information a person has the better. Thank you again for the video and the comments as well.

What or where is the steep climb up on the plateau mentions in the video Can I really walk the Camino ?

Great description of the day!

thanks Sandy!

lol my biggest fear - I have the bladder the size of a baby - maybe I should wear a diaper lol

Is the peanut butter powder? If not you can’t carry it on. It’s considered a liquid.

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I've been using a singular wooden walking stick and have never tripped; I've tripped several times with aluminum walking sticks, bending the stick. At 78, I now prefer a walking stick to a cane. A walking stick maintains the center of gravity while a cane forces the person to walk into the cane, thus altering the center of gravity.

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I have discovered a better quality stand to pee device for women, I suggest you look for a 'pibella'. It's designed to seal well around the necessary area and not flood, compact to carry and is very easy to use and clean.

Hola pelegrinos me gustaria saber como fue el camino con agencia de Pudiense

I use trekking poles and they have to be checked and can not be carried on.

How are you charged to have bags transport ed? Per bag ? Size of bag? Weight of the bag ?

How did you take a pocket knife on the plane? Did you check your luggage?

Hello, thank you for your videos. So helpful. We would be very interested if you could do one on the Camino for more elderly walkers..ie late 70s and 80s. Based on any observations you might have.

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I don't know why there is snobbery about how people do the journey. Even in medieval times the journey would have been different for individuals. There would have been those with minimal resources and those that had pack animals or even a horse to ride. Pilgrim just means person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. Nothing about the mode and discomfort level.

Enjoying your videos and listening closely to your advice. Thank you!

Sir, thanks a lot for this. Most videos about preparing for the Camino don't talk about this and, in my case, it is a very serious thing because I'm a very private person and a woman, so it's serious business. This will be my 1rst time doing the Camino and I'll probably be going alone, I am a little scare but it is something I feel I have to do, specially at this time of my life. I'll follow your tips for sure.😊

Is it really obvious what path to walk, there's no chance of walking off track and then realising ''i haven't seen a yellow arrow for 50 now''/

We are seniors. Planning a 2024 Camino. Your tips are greatly appreciated. Thank you