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It was fun putting it together. It takes longer to get to my destination for sure, but it allows me to go slow and steady, take breaks, and enjoy the journey. Thank you for watching.

I have a lot of admiration for you. You taught me that everything is possible. 79 year “young” is still very doable to be on the Camino. During my Camino Frances I met a 85 years old man doing his 13 Caminos. How I like to do my Camino is go slow and steady to fully embrace my surroundings. I’m very excited for your upcoming adventure. I wish you a successful Camino. Thanks for watching. Buen Camino.

Thanks for watching. Personally I think April is a very good time to go, the weather is cooler, less crowd, no bed race, and you can take your time to fully enjoy your Camino. I struggled a bit on the Primitivo due to not being in my best shape, but it’s doable. Overall, looking back I cherished every moment while on trail. I hope the weather will be in your favor. I did the Ingles end of March and got lucky with the weather too. Super excited for you. Buen camino to you my fellow Peregrino.

I just read your comment to the other viewer that it was March 24th! The weather looks amazing!

Thanks for watching. I was too was nervous when I went end of March, but got really lucky with a lovely weather. Overall, some challenges on trail due to my low fitness level, but it’s absolutely beautiful and worth my daily struggles. End of March there are not a lot of peregrino on trail so no need for bed race. Take your time and really enjoy the way. Buen Camino.

Thanks for watching Gil. Hope you had a memorable and successful Camino. So far I’ve done 3 Caminos and still itching to get back on trail again. Something wonderful about the Camino that keeps on calling me back. Buen Camino to you my fellow peregrino.

Hi. Apparently there are bears along the trail. However, the bears are just afraid of you as you are afraid of them. Heard and saw a lot of birds, but nothing else. If there are bears then just hearing your foot steps are enough I think to scare them off. Overall, safe trail and well maintained.

@Gettinglostonthetrail thank you!! I am doing the trail in January so this video is really helpful!

I’m super excited for you. It was one of the most beautiful trail I’ve been on. You just got to be there to fully embrace the beauty because video really doesn’t do justice. Best advice is to take it slow. Hope the weather will be good for you. Enjoy! Thanks for watching Estefania.

I heard Camino Portuguese somewhat flat walking. I’m not an active person so I found the Kumano Kodo to be difficult. I was blown away with how beautiful the Kumano Kodo was. There are some section that definitely some training will help greatly, but not impossible to do. You just need to take more break. Definitely take your time and enjoy everything. You can shuttle your bag ahead if you already have accommodation. I did it last minute so I brought my UL tent, but most night I was able to find accommodation. My best advice, there’s really no need to rush it if you already have accommodation. It’s not like the Camino where you have to do bed race to find a bed for the night. Slow and steady. I’m super excited for you and truly do enjoy it. Thanks for watching Cheryl.

@@davebelcher3307 I went mid April 2024. Still early in the season. I did meet a few peregrino, but overall not a lot on trail. Lucky the weather was nice, no rain. Thanks for watching Dave.

@@alyssagoesoutside Thanks Alyssa! Indeed it was a beautiful trail. Got really lucky with a perfect clear sunny day. Overall, well worth each sweat. Thanks for watching.

Camino Primitivo: March 23rd - April 4th, 2023. Thanks for watching Patricial.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail thanks. Pleasure.

Thanks for watching. The Camino is indeed beautiful. I got really lucky with the weather. I went when there wasn’t alot of peregrino because it was early in the season. Overall, the Camino is a wonderful experience for me.

@@lifelonghoneymooners Thanks for watching. Indeed it was a beautiful hike, but brutal for someone like me who’s not really active. Congrats as well to you on summiting. Definitely a type 2 fun.

I didn’t have time to acclimatize properly so straight to the trailhead and started hiking. However, a few days before the hike I did take Diamox and drank unusual large amount of water. During the hike I put patches made for high attitude behind the ear, electrolytes, and ginger candy. I did feel it the last 1.9 miles struggling, but not as bad as how I imagined the first two summit. Overall, wonderful experience. All the hikers I ran into are very friendly and supportive. Thanks for watching.

Got really lucky with the weather. It was a perfect sunny day. The trail is just unbelievable, beautiful. Overall, well worth the hike. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching and your kind words.

Thanks for watching. I hope the information will be useful for future peregrino.

Thanks for watching. It’s the Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight Backpack. Super lightweight and hauls juuust enough for fast and light multi-day treks or ultralight overnights.

Wow, it’s coming up. I’m super excited for you. The Kumano Kodo is such a wonderful experience for me. Good decision on breaking down the hike. There’s no need to rush if you don’t have to. Really take your time to enjoy the trail. Now the trail is unbelievable. Nothing like the Camino, it’s so beautiful. Remember to bring your Camino Compostela, so when you collect stamps on the Kumano Kodo, you’ll finish the trail with a dual pilgrim certificate, pin, and some gift. You also get to beat the taiko drum at the shrine. I’m so excited for you. You won’t regret this pilgrimage. I hope the weather will be in your favor. Take care and enjoy your pilgrimage.

I love Altra shoes for long distance hiking. They served me well. For my up coming Kilimanjaro trip I’ll be wearing La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boots. Each type of shoes for different terrain. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. You’re absolutely correct. Not a busy road so we can hear car coming from far away.

Thanks for watching. Truly the Camino has a special place in my heart. I did 3 Caminos and still it’s calling me back. I’m happy to hear you’re doing it again next year. Buen Camino fellow peregrino.

Thanks for watching. I respect everything on the Camino. I want nothing more than to leave the Camino as pristine for other peregrino. In our country we have abundant of Dandelions growing on the grass. We would pick it and blow on it as if it’s bubble. I do it with my kids all the time. Sorry you found blowing Dandelions offensive. I’ll be more considerate next time. Buen Camino.

​@@Gettinglostonthetrail​@Gettinglostonthetrail Gracias por tu respuesta. Estoy segura de que es como dices y que eres respetuoso. Genial 🤗 Pero solo imagina que muchos peregrinos hicieran lo mismo y los cortaran... Mejor respetamos todo y todos 😉 Un cordial saludo. Buen Camino!

It would be nice to do the Primitivo on a horse. The trail was challenging, but I would say doable for a non active person like myself, if one train for it. Primitivo offered beautiful views with amazing people around the world. Overall, well worth the journey. Thanks for watching. Buen Camino.

It was a beautiful lake. It’s a small lake and you can even hike around the entire lake within a few hours. The kids enjoyed the boat ride. Overall, it was a beautiful day trip from Yellowstone. Thanks for watching.

Hi. I also have the DJI mini 2. I don’t think there are restrictions in Spain. I mostly fly my drone in the countryside where there are no buildings or important structures. I know a Camino UA-camr, Anton Hill (Hike the Camino), he took great drone footages for all his Camino. Have fun flying your drone, but be careful with high winds. I almost lost my drone a couple of times. Buen Camino.

If ever visit America, you definitely got to visit Yellowstone. Such a beautiful place. Enjoy The Way with your family.

Thanks for watching. Yes, it was a lovely dog. Can you imagine all the attention he gets daily, especially during high season of peregrino. Funny how he listened as though he understood what I am saying to him. Smart dog. Penaflor is just a couple of steps before Grado, wow, impressive. Must be a little adventure when you get to do it. How nice! 👍

Just saw your video of you giving the dog treats. It’s the same dog LOL.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail yes. Many Sundays that are not good for hiking on the mountains I walk these 20 km. And he is almost always there. But I have never seen anybody from the house. A bit later there's a house whose owner died some three years ago and his wife went to a residence for elder people. And all the cats that lived there are still there after all this time. They look really thin. I always bring a can of meat for them. Sometimes there are 3, sometimes 4. So I am entertained during my Sunday walk.

You are a good man. You walk with a purpose and I’m sure they look forward to seeing you again. What a nice mini Camino for you.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail I'm not good. It's simply that I know they are there. And you're right... I walk many mini Caminos 😂and make a lot of mini Camino friendships. They continue towards Santiago and I hurry to get the train back home for lunch. I really enjoy these days. I have met people from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Argentina... And I don't bother them for too long because I usually walk only for a while with them.

How fun, volunteering. Each year they change things to attract new visitors.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail i have an interview next week to see if i can volunteer again

How nice. You having the time to volunteer and enjoying doing it. Good for you. 👏👏👏

@@Gettinglostonthetrail i recently applied there, let's see how it goes

Thanks for watching. From chikatsuyu to Hongu Taisha, for a fit person probably 6-8 hours. I’m not fit or active so it took me about 12 hours. Some took the bus from Chikatsuyu to bypass the road walking. Also, I spoke to some that had to take the bus the last 7 km and continue where they left off the following day. When I arrived at Hongu Taisha everything was closed and had to come back the following day to get my certificate and visit the shrines. Tough and long day, but if you train before the pilgrimage then it won’t be so bad.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail thanks for the advice. i was looking to take the bus at the hosshinmon oji to kawayu and then the next morning take the bus again and restart at this point to finish the part and have the hongu taisha all open. as i'm going in november i think it's the best solution days are short.

Yes you could do that. To be honest, you could take the bus from Chikatsuyu to bypass the road walking, you will not be missing much. But if you’re determined to do it all then your plans will work just fine.

Hi. The Camino passes by small town too, but what’s beautiful to me is the green forest. I live in the city so seeing lush green forest is considered beautiful. Thanks for watching.

I understand what you mean. As for me, I’m NOT Catholic. I love to travel and immersing myself in the local culture while traveling. Bowing in front of Shrines is how I show my respect for their religion and culture. When I am at church with my wife and kids, I too bow to show my respect.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail okay 👌

@@COGmercythank you for pointing that out. I appreciated your comments.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail I work with a priests and people like Fr. Jose I can tell you it is a lot more than bowing for respect but you are very welcome. God Bless!!

It was a beautiful trail. Some challenges, but oh so worth it. Thanks for watching.

The trail unreal and definitely a must do. I was blown away with beautiful it was. I’ve seen older hikers on trail. I struggled a bit because I’m not active at home and yes it was tough on my legs LOL. Thanks for watching Neil.

You say about older hikers - i remember walking up misen on Miyajima. I was 31 i think - but not used to hiking and not dressed for it… man, those octogenarians etc were just breezing past me … the shame still haunts me 😂 on the ingles recently, as a 41 yo, everytime i saw anyone close to that age I noticed i sped up 😂😂😂 ptsd mate 😂😂😂

LOL that’s why I adopted “slow and steady”. I’m always last into town, Caminos and Kumano Kodo. As long as I have a bed at the end of the day, I’ll savor every moment on trail. Like you I’ve tried just to see how long I can stay ahead, 10 mins max for me and I’m left struggling behind them. Back to slow and steady LOL.

@@neilwatkinson22 “octogenarians” you can’t beat them, they trained year round. I met a man in Santiago de Compostela and he did the entire camino Frances in 28 days in rain and snow. Half of his backpack was filled with medicine and medical devices. “octogenarians” they are such an inspiration for me.

Farmer, what a journey it was. Beautiful trail with so much to see. Challenging and tough on the legs, but oh so worth it. There were some difficult sections, but doable. Overall, definitely a must for all peregrino.

The dual pilgrim was a motivator. The trail was so beautiful. I’ve never been on such a trail and was awestruck the entire journey. I’ll definitely will have to take my wife and kids to do it, so they can earn their dual pilgrim status LOL. Overall, I’m so grateful for such an opportunity to experience it.

With your experience with the AT and Camino Frances, you can easily complete the Primitivo shorter than expected. For a person who is not physically active I found the Primitivo to be challenging, but overall it was an amazing experience. The beauty of the trail is unreal, beautiful. I hope you’ll get to do it this October. Buen Camino to you fellow peregrino. Thanks for watching.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail thank you brother!!

It’s beautiful on the outside. So many details and things to look at. Sold out for the day so I couldn’t get a ticket to go inside. More reason to visit next time.

Great advise. I wanted to do the Parsons landing loop, but no tent space available. Had to start from Two Harbors due to availability. The trail was so exposed. Got to see a bison up close, it was in my path. Overall, good first solo camping and hiking experience. Thanks for watching.

Camino Primitivo: March 23rd - April 4th, 2023. Thanks for watching Carlo.

Casa de Aldea Araceli (in Berducedo). 50 euro a night. Restaurant and bar down on first floor. For a long day hike I think it's worth it to splurge yourself. I'm excited to hear about your upcoming adventure. Hope the weather is in your favor. Buen Camino.

My friend it’s good to hear from you. Hope all is well. I was lucky with a beautiful Camino. The weather was just perfect considering how early it was in the season. Thanks for watching Agenor.

Thanks Marianne for such kind words. We’re looking at Camino Porto. Heard it’s somewhat flat and along the coast. Now my boys are a little older they will have to walk the entire journey. What I look forward to is to spend 2 weeks as a family being together.

Thank you for such kind words. The Camino is a love hate thing. I absolutely love it. The suffering, pain, beauty, achievement, people, food, and so much more than just a walk. The family is planning another Camino in 2026. I really wanted to be that 76 years old man we met on Camino Frances working on his 13 Caminos, he’s my inspiration. Thanks for watching and “buen Camino”.

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Galicia. I love it too.

Thanks for watching Antonieta!

It was indeed a beautiful Camino. The weather was perfect considering how early I started in the season for a Camino. Overall, “the way” was more than what I expected. The family I walked with from Cape Town Africa told me about the unesco pilgrimage sister trail in Japan, the Kumano Kodo. Something I definitely want to hike and look into. My next adventure, the Kumano Kodo in Japan. Thanks for watching. Buen Camino.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail Kumano Kodo, that’s quite a shortish pilgrimage route near Kyoto, am I right? They also have a much longer one Shikoku. I once read about that one … is quite tough, I think. Kumano Kodo is shorter, but also contains mountains. I once did a very super dhort short pilgrim’s trail near Kyoto, but cannot remember where exactly. It involved a waterfall under which the pilgrim should wash off all the sins or whatever. It was far too cold 🥶. It was early March. Anyway, I then rented a bike and toured lots of beautiful temples outside Kyoto, where Roman letter style street signs had finished. It was as jute an amazing little tour through all those bamboo forests. Also I went hiking on an island opposite Hiroshima. I was the only hiker, and there were supposed to be some monkeys in the hills 🐒. Fortunately I did not meet any there, but I had a monkey problem near Kyoto in Arashiyama park. It was scary. A bunsh of monkeys tried to attack me and I was saved only by a large family also out for a walk here so we outnumbered the monkeys and they then withdrew. So, beware of the monkeys … wherever. I have had it with them. I don’t want to put you off, just beware of the monkeys. Otherwise I found Japan a true pearl. If you do go to Kumano Kodo, please post your beautiful videos!

The Kumano Kodo is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula of Japan. A “Dual Pilgrim” is someone who has walked both the Kumano Kodo and the Way of St.James (Camino de Santiago). To receive the Dual Pilgrim status, pilgrims must complete one of the options for the Way of St. James, and one of the options for the Kumano Kodo, then register at a designated site. I’m interested in being a dual pilgrim. The Kumano Kodo looks amazing from my research online.

@@Gettinglostonthetrail Thanks for the information. I did not know that. It does sound interesting. Good luck either way your further research. 🧐

I liked my “kilt” as well. I haven’t gotten a chance to use it in the rain, but I’ve been using it as a mat to take naps on the Camino. Sorry you lost yours, glad they are inexpensive and replaceable. Thanks for watching.

It’s pretty isn’t it?! Feel like you’re walking through an enchanted forest. I love it! It was a nice hike today. Also, I enjoyed it because it was done at a slow and steady pace. The birds were loud too.

Tres beau!!! Thank you for taking us along.

@COGmercy thanks for watching.

Thank you. You are very kind with your words. Rather than talking about the Camino, let me just show you the beauty of the Camino.

We all missed the Camino when returning back to home and can’t wait to get back on trail again. Thanks for watching.