Watched the whole thing over a couple of days! I was quite interested in the topography of the journey. It gave a good idea of both the scenic vistas and historical towns, but also the mundane aspects of long stretches of highways and modern industrial ugliness that lines the route. What potential pilgrims will make of that is up to them. Be it part of the experience/journey, or perhaps thinking it maybe not for them if all they seek are beautiful views. It all gives me food for thought in considering whether to do it or not. Thanks for the upload.
Hey David! Thanks for taking the time to watch the entire video - it’s quite the commitment ;) I completely understand what you mean about appreciating the topography of the journey. It's fascinating how the Camino de Santiago showcases such a range of landscapes, from scenic vistas and historical towns to those stretches of highways and industrial areas and urban sprawl. You're right that potential pilgrims will have different perspectives on these varied landscapes. Some might see the mundane aspects as part of the authentic experience, while others may prioritize beautiful views. It's all about personal preference and what one seeks from the journey. To me, they’re an essential part of it, and offer a nice contrast. It’s almost like the topography has its own kind of innate rhythm. I'm glad to hear that the video has given you some food for thought in considering whether or not to embark on this pilgrimage. It's definitely a decision that requires careful consideration - but once you’re hooked, the thought of it won’t leave you. The Camino de Santiago offers a unique blend of beauty and reality, and experiencing both can be transformative in its own way. Ultimately, it's about embracing the ups and downs, the picturesque moments, and the everyday occurrences that you encounter along the way. I hope this video has provided you with valuable insight, and thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! Buen Camino!
@@storiestellr I am also hearing that at least the Frances section is being a bit over run with pilgrims at the moment who are making up for lost time during the Covid shutdown years. To the point of perhaps leaving it for a year or two to hopefully thin out a bit before embarking on it.
@@The_Jupiter2_Mission that’s what I heard as well before I started my second one in May. And it was noticeably more packed. But then again, it kinda spread out once you walked past Roncesvalles. So it ended up being fine. on the other hand, waiting for you to just increases the anticipation 😜
Do you need to get vaccinated to get in France or in Spain..what's better to start from ...😊 You got the cam trail going there as well we just can't get oway from this ....😊
@@storiestellrhi I enjoyed watching your video,,, lots of people I have seen some videos so far I like yours if you want to be alone it's OK if not there are people in all ages I hope ??which month you were there the water looks good I am at the dreaming stage from Australia ewriting is so far I haven't seen any prices can you including some as well next time 😊😊
Los felicito por el vídeo!!y la historia. Hicimos el camino el año pasado y ahora este 13 de mayo volvemos a hacerlo ,vivimos en Argentina son 14000 km. Y cuando estamos allí nos iluminados gracias por tu historia.
¡Gracias, me alegra oír eso! Es fantástico que vuelvas a hacer el Camino a pesar de la increíble distancia... pero merece la pena, ¿verdad? buen camino!
Thank you for sharing your journey! It felt like I walked the Camino with you all :) I plan to do the Portuguese route from Porto with my partner--perhaps next year as I am still getting back on my feet from a sudden cardiac arrest last year. Eventually, I would like to walk from St. Jean Pied de Port. Your camino is truly inspiring. Thank you!
Very good! I watched all your vlogs but this really puts into perspective the length of the trip and how it was fairly "quiet" at the start and then your videos became more and more about your friends. Coming up on 7 years since my camino. I just love seeing these places.
Thank you so much for watching my videos and for your thoughtful comment. It's so wonderful to hear that they brought back memories of your own Camino. The people you meet and the friendships you make really do make the journey special, don't they? And the places along the way are unforgettable. I'm glad my videos have brought you a little joy and nostalgia. 🌟 stay tuned for my Camino, Take Two videos 😜
Your videos give me some wonderful hours where I feel like I'm on a journey with you. I will probably never have the opportunity to do this myself, and then this is a very good substitute. This video is so full of great pictures, and I especially appreciate that you include the industrial areas as well - they are part of the big picture. Thank you for sharing all this with all of us!
I’m glad you were able to walk vicariously through the videos! I’m glad they resonated with you. if you’d like to see an even more immediate series, check out the daily video diaries i’ve just published: ua-cam.com/video/Vzs5nzXoAtI/v-deo.html
Thank you, Gerrit, for your amazing film, which I have saved. I started on my Camino Frances journey along with my brother on the 26th of August, finally arriving on the 26th of September this year. Seeing the green vistas of your trek has made me decide to attempt another Camino, this time the Camino del Norte in the spring of 2025. The planning has already begun.............❤🇳🇿🇪🇸
hi John, thank you so much for your kind feedback. A Camino stays with you, beckoning for another one, does it not? a late summer camino must be great…. enjoy the Norte! buen Camino 🌞
Well made movie. I lived through my 1st Camino. Love to see your next one.im an avid Pilgrim since 2014 --2023. And preparing for next yr. May--june .51 days.Le puy--Stjpdeport and Spain . Anna Kapp SA.
Vielen herzlichen Dank! Bin vor Jahren den Camino Fr. und den Camino Po. gegangen. Dein Video hat mjch sehr berührt und es macht süchtig. Alles Liebe und Gottes Segen.
It is great you found a group of people you could be able to walk your Camino at the same phase. I wish when I am ready for this journey I find my kind of group/people/friends. Cheers from Poland!
Thank you for sharing your journey! I enjoyed every second of it! Watched it in one go. I have never done the Camino, your video inspired me so much. Thank you! I love the balance between the nature shots and human interaction. Well done!
thank you, Anastasia! I bet you’re in a very small group of people who’ve watched it in one sitting! maybe i’ll see you on the Camino some time ☀️ burn camino!
Super Film! Ich hatte ganz vergessen wie schön es entlang des Frances sein kann, wenn man ein Auge dafür hat und es wie du dann auch noch so geschickt einfängt. Danke fürs teilen!
@@storiestellr Jau, der ein oder andere Camino war schon dabei, aber niemals der selbe zwei mal. Bin jetzt bei Folge 2 deines 2023 Frances und bin auf dein Fazit gespannt.
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Im walking the camino in may and this gave such a good feeling of the experience of the camino. Never thought Id watch such a long youtube video, but over the span of a couple of days I kept coming back to it. Vielen dank!
hey, I’m glad you were able to mentally prepare (to a degree) by watching through the entire video… i’m honored! You have something beautiful to look forward to. Buen Camino! ☀️ PS here’s my second Camino. in case you’re interested ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
I really enjoyed this story. I’m doing the Camino Frances this April and May. I also plan on going to Fisterre for recovery! You really captured the culture of this walk, especially the friendships and camaraderie among fellow walkers. And the food and drink along the way looks fabulous! Thanks so more sharing your experience.
oh wow, you’ve got something really, really nice ahead of you! Thanks for the compliments, since what you write was my aim. I’ve been uploading videos from my second Camino as well, if you’re interested. Buen Camino! ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
@@storiestellr I will definitely check out your new video! I can’t wait for this experience. By the way, it was fun seeing that Boston Strong fellow! I’m from the area.
Very nice video, StoriesTellr, serious stuff. Sensitive, not a lot of talking, great photography, I loved your ironic comments. You grasped very well the essence of the long walk from Donibane Garazi (SJPP). I agree with you: it's all about friendship. Excellent. Congratulations!! Ultreia!
hi there, Glad you enjoyed it! and your remarks tell me that you you really grasped what I was trying to do with the video. I am gradually putting the videos of my second camino online, check that out to if you like. I experimented with the style a little bit. ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Congratulations on the journey, the Camino de Santiago transformed our interior, great memories, of the friendships made along the Camino de Santiago, I never tire of watching the videos of this incredible journey. I'm from Brazil's southern region, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. I loved watching your video, how it was, how the journey felt!! congratulations!!!
thank you so much for your kind feedback! yes the Camino has an amazing impact… it’s kinda crazy. Hello to Brazil! and if you’re curious about following my second camino, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Absolutely loved this film. Great cinematography , commentary, camaraderie and Camino! Really felt like we were walking along beside you, part of your Camino family. Thank you for this magical motivational video, and I hope you revisit your stick one day xx ❤
thanks for that nice compliment! i’m glad the film was able to convey what it was like… that was my goal. if you like, check out my second Camino: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Hi again Gerrit! I again watched this video. I first saw it about a month and a half ago, and it was the first featuring the camino Francès for me. (It's great by the way when all the smaller videos are all together in one long one because it's a lot easier to follow). So when I watched it for the first time, my jaw dropped, for many reasons: the landscapes, towns, cities, villages, the people, the sounds, and your comments! That's when it clicked for me. The call? Then, after many more hours of watching many other videos and a lot of reading, I watched it again this week-end with a different eye, and learned more stuff again. I first noticed that my DuoLingo courses helped a lot! I can now read the signs your filmed, the menu too, and some conversations in Spanish. And many other things: you guys like very long walks, the climate can be different from year to year, gear, alburgues vs hostels and Airbnbs, and so on. I also noticed you liked going to off-the-book cities, which I plan to do also, one reason being that it should be easier to find albergues. If you go again this year, I hope you'll film it also!
Hey Bruce! great that you watched it again, with a different eye on it… glad you liked it! your perspective really changes once you‘ve watched a few Camino videos (as have I before my first walk). Having a bit of Spanish at your fingertips definitely helps… and then, when you do the Camino yourself, the experience is something else altogether - no video can quite prepare you for it. I‘ve been putting together my 2023 Camino videos in short segments, I‘m not sure I‘ve sent them your way. I‘ll make one long one once I‘m done, too. Here goes: Camino de Santiago Revisited #2: One Camino Is Not Enough ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
@@storiestellr Hey Gerrit! Well, my reply has disappeared again. Maybe you got it by email again. Nevertheless, I already watched your videos on your Camino Francés 2023, and can't wait to see if your stick is still there! My fault if I said you should film it again if you went again this year. For some reason, this year meant next May! That would be your third Camino. Also, have you ever considered doing one of the Caminos in Portugal, or perhaps the el Norte? And thanks again for sharing your keen eye with the world. Much appreciated.
Very nice video :) It sure takes me back. I did my (first?) camino frances in may 2023 but stopped in Santiago. Hope to do the last bit to Finisterre maybe next year.
Hey Gerrit, hab dir auf deiner Reise nun noch einmal zugesehen und konnte mir am vergangenen Wochenende auch von deinem zweiten camino (jdf. bis O Cebreiro) ein Bild machen. Die beiden caminos scheinen mir in einigen Aspekten ziemlich ähnlich gewesen zu sein, und dann gabs auch ja wieder ganz ganz große Unterschiede bei deiner Reise. Danke für die vielen tollen Momente bei denen man zusehen kann, die Geschichten und ironischen Bemerkungen, die schönen Landschaftsbilder und last but not least die Tipps für gutes Essen am Weg.
Hallo Richard, herzlichen Dank für die netten Worte! ☀️ und fürs Dabeisein… genau, beide Caminos waren ähnlich, und doch komplett anders. Beide toll. Bin gerade verreist, aber komme in 10 Tagen wieder zum Schneiden 📷
Dein film ist aber sehr sehr schön !!! Ich wohne im SüdFrankreich, kann aber ein bischen deutsch.. ich bin auch ein pillgrim auf Camino Francès. Sehr hubschen Bilder. Ganz weinige Musik: selte heutezutage aber das klappt ganz toll !! Leise, Vögel, Natur = stimmung sehr cool ! Ich habe die fast 4 Stunden geschaut = wirklich BRAVO 👍
bonjour, merci bien pour ce gentil commentaire dans ma langue maternelle! C’est vrai que le chant des oiseaux des une des plus belles parties du Camino… Je te remercie d’avoir regardé le film en entier. je te réponds en français, parce que c’est une langue que j’adore (j’ai vécu à Paris pour quelques années). En fait, je pense faire le chemin depuis Le Puy ce printemps - la France profonde m’intéresse tant. buen camino!
I’ve watched many videos about The Camino and this has been the best. Great effort and well done! I’ve lived in Spain for 20 years and love the country and its people. I’d love to complete the walk….but at 73 perhaps it’s too late? But maybe….?
thank you so much! To be completely honest, 73 isn’t even near being too late. it’s only too late if you can’t walk anymore. so… if you can dream it, you can do it! see you there ☀️ buen camino!
@@storiestellr ……thank you. I’m seriously considering it….I’ve walked 8-10km every day as soon as I get up for years….so maybe I’m fit enough?…and if I doubled that over a whole day it may be feasible…..mmm. You’ve inspired me 👍🍷.
8-10 km a day? That’s a lot more than most people half your age do on a daily basis. Sounds to me like all you have to do is pack your backpack 😀 you don’t even need to ‘train’ double the distance. it’ll just happen. just watch your pace, that’s all. depending on where you are, you can also do shorter legs if you feel like it.
Thankyou storytellr, really enjoyed your journey, thought it was very well filmed and narrated too. Liked that you sent it out as one complete journey. Did you film the second Frances adventure? I’m off for my 9th Camino (4th Frances) in three weeks and now feel in the grove for it thanks to you.
hi there Steven, thanks for the flowers! Much appreciated, and I thought putting a movie of the entire experience together would make sense (even though sitting through the entire epic might not be everybody's coup of tea). I fiolmed the second one as well, will start editing soon! Glad to hear the movie inspired you to go again - 9 Caminos is huge! enjoy and buen Camino 🌞
Hi David - I started in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port around May 7th, and then spent around 37 days (including rest days) until Finisterre. Thanks for the kind words!
@@storiestellrthank you for your gorgeous video ! I started on may 1st 2022. What a difference a day makes (or rather some) on my Camino this year I met a guy who started just one day after me in 2022 and I did never meet him, neither any of his companions….. on every starting day there is a whole new world of people. Keep on the wonderful work and god bless ! Ade from Zermatt, Switzerland Martin
that's so true,@@martinrumfeld8593....I always liken this this rhythmic progression to an accordion, where the group expands and contracts across both space and time. And your window of people you will ever meet is 3, 4 days at best! You and I might have met, as well, and yet - we didn't. Thanks for the kind words! Also check out my 2023 Camino if you like. Grüezi nach Zermatt (und an die Air Zermatt) 😆 ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Thank You for sharing your Camino. Buen Camino! i'm planning my walk and am wondering when you filmed this as everything is so green and lush! i would like to go at such at time. also where can i find information on how to plan? Thank You!
hi, I started in early May both times. UA-cam is a great source of info for getting an idea of what to pack, which route, etc., and so is reddit. this thing here is a good example: www.reddit.com/r/CaminoDeSantiago/s/KlwdLvXTzM - buen camino!
thanks!@@loreeraine7273 I did my second Camino with an iPhone 13, I think it looks even better - check it out if you like: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
One of the reasons why I'm reading all these comments is to see if anyone has a suggestion for the wind noise on your footage. Maybe there's an app for that.😄 I'm gearing up to do the Camino Portuguese along the coast so wind noise is inevitable.@@storiestellr
yeah wind noise is a stubborn thing, alas. I managed it a little better on my second Camino, but largely in post production (check out goyo.app , for starters )@@loreeraine7273
Very nicely done Totally reminded me of my 4 Camino’s Pampalona to Santiago SJ P to Estella SJP to Logrono SJP to Burgos What time of year did you go? Buen Camino Mark P sr
a few days in Finisterre is such a good way to unwind and process the whole thing. I really liked my hotel, Bela Fisterra www.belafisterra.com - enjoy the Portugues! Buen Camino
I booked the one in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in advance...and Roncesvalles, I think. The rest were booked as I went, sometimes with a little advance. I wouldn't book too many in advance though, because I have to find out what your rhythm is first.
well...have I got the video for you! :)@@andrewcowley7299 here's my recommendation for clothing and stuff. do watch other packing list videos too, though, to get an overview. Buen Camino! ☀ ua-cam.com/video/8PYMEyvRfq4/v-deo.html
I'm very disappointed. I had to turn off this video after 3 segments. it's a video about other people. it's not your story. there's no reference to God. You don't carry a Bible. You go into churches to get a "good stamp" ... it's not the meaning of a pilgrimage.
2:08:23 Ugh...one of those rude obnoxious pilgrims blaring his music on the trail. Dude, nobody else wants to hear it. Buy some earphones, but if you do don't get run over because you didn't hear the cars or bicycles coming. I've walked the Camino multiple times, multiple routes and have always encountered a wannabe walking DJ pilgrim. 😆
dude there was no one around for miles, hence he took the liberty to get us going for the long stretch with some music, that’s all. although in general, I agree with your point.
Watched the whole thing over a couple of days!
I was quite interested in the topography of the journey. It gave a good idea of both the scenic vistas and historical towns, but also the mundane aspects of long stretches of highways and modern industrial ugliness that lines the route.
What potential pilgrims will make of that is up to them. Be it part of the experience/journey, or perhaps thinking it maybe not for them if all they seek are beautiful views. It all gives me food for thought in considering whether to do it or not.
Thanks for the upload.
Hey David! Thanks for taking the time to watch the entire video - it’s quite the commitment ;)
I completely understand what you mean about appreciating the topography of the journey. It's fascinating how the Camino de Santiago showcases such a range of landscapes, from scenic vistas and historical towns to those stretches of highways and industrial areas and urban sprawl.
You're right that potential pilgrims will have different perspectives on these varied landscapes. Some might see the mundane aspects as part of the authentic experience, while others may prioritize beautiful views. It's all about personal preference and what one seeks from the journey. To me, they’re an essential part of it, and offer a nice contrast. It’s almost like the topography has its own kind of innate rhythm.
I'm glad to hear that the video has given you some food for thought in considering whether or not to embark on this pilgrimage. It's definitely a decision that requires careful consideration - but once you’re hooked, the thought of it won’t leave you. The Camino de Santiago offers a unique blend of beauty and reality, and experiencing both can be transformative in its own way.
Ultimately, it's about embracing the ups and downs, the picturesque moments, and the everyday occurrences that you encounter along the way. I hope this video has provided you with valuable insight, and thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Buen Camino!
@@storiestellr I am also hearing that at least the Frances section is being a bit over run with pilgrims at the moment who are making up for lost time during the Covid shutdown years. To the point of perhaps leaving it for a year or two to hopefully thin out a bit before embarking on it.
@@The_Jupiter2_Mission that’s what I heard as well before I started my second one in May. And it was noticeably more packed. But then again, it kinda spread out once you walked past Roncesvalles. So it ended up being fine. on the other hand, waiting for you to just increases the anticipation 😜
Do you need to get vaccinated to get in France or in Spain..what's better to start from ...😊 You got the cam trail going there as well we just can't get oway from this ....😊
@@storiestellrhi I enjoyed watching your video,,, lots of people I have seen some videos so far I like yours if you want to be alone it's OK if not there are people in all ages I hope ??which month you were there the water looks good I am at the dreaming stage from Australia ewriting is so far I haven't seen any prices can you including some as well next time 😊😊
Beautiful people with beautiful faces doing a beautiful walk. Absolutely loved this, thank you.
hey thanks! 😊 glad to hear that…
I walked two more Camino after this one check out the video documentaries about those if you feel like it …
It's wonderful. I intend to do again in 2024. ❤
oh, you did! awesome...yes it's a little addictive
Schön die ganzen Einzelnen Episoden zusammen schauen zu können.
So gut zusammen geschnitten und es ist so als ob man live dabei gewesen ist.
danke für das schöne Kompliment! Genau diesen Eindruck möchte ich vermitteln
best Camino video I have seen, beautiful imagery and gives a real feel for the day to day experience thank you so much
thank you so much, Bridget! Yes that was my aim - to show what it's actually like
Los felicito por el vídeo!!y la historia. Hicimos el camino el año pasado y ahora este 13 de mayo volvemos a hacerlo ,vivimos en Argentina son 14000 km. Y cuando estamos allí nos iluminados gracias por tu historia.
¡Gracias, me alegra oír eso! Es fantástico que vuelvas a hacer el Camino a pesar de la increíble distancia... pero merece la pena, ¿verdad? buen camino!
Thank you for sharing your journey! It felt like I walked the Camino with you all :) I plan to do the Portuguese route from Porto with my partner--perhaps next year as I am still getting back on my feet from a sudden cardiac arrest last year. Eventually, I would like to walk from St. Jean Pied de Port. Your camino is truly inspiring. Thank you!
hey Brian, that’s great to hear - and what a way to celebrate an epic comeback! congrats… and you’ll love it!
@@storiestellr- from your experience, what month is good to do the Camino Frances?
Very good! I watched all your vlogs but this really puts into perspective the length of the trip and how it was fairly "quiet" at the start and then your videos became more and more about your friends. Coming up on 7 years since my camino. I just love seeing these places.
Thank you so much for watching my videos and for your thoughtful comment. It's so wonderful to hear that they brought back memories of your own Camino. The people you meet and the friendships you make really do make the journey special, don't they? And the places along the way are unforgettable. I'm glad my videos have brought you a little joy and nostalgia. 🌟
stay tuned for my Camino, Take Two videos 😜
Epic 👍🏻
...literally :)
Your videos give me some wonderful hours where I feel like I'm on a journey with you. I will probably never have the opportunity to do this myself, and then this is a very good substitute. This video is so full of great pictures, and I especially appreciate that you include the industrial areas as well - they are part of the big picture.
Thank you for sharing all this with all of us!
I’m glad you were able to walk vicariously through the videos! I’m glad they resonated with you.
if you’d like to see an even more immediate series, check out the daily video diaries i’ve just published: ua-cam.com/video/Vzs5nzXoAtI/v-deo.html
@@storiestellr I'm already on day 9 😍
@mortenfoss1303 😜 cool, enjoy!
Thank you, Gerrit, for your amazing film, which I have saved.
I started on my Camino Frances journey along with my brother on the 26th of August, finally arriving on the 26th of September this year.
Seeing the green vistas of your trek has made me decide to attempt another Camino, this time the Camino del Norte in the spring of 2025.
The planning has already begun.............❤🇳🇿🇪🇸
hi John, thank you so much for your kind feedback. A Camino stays with you, beckoning for another one, does it not? a late summer camino must be great…. enjoy the Norte! buen Camino 🌞
@@storiestellr Thank you, Gerrit.😎
Well made movie. I lived through my 1st Camino. Love to see your next one.im an avid Pilgrim since 2014 --2023. And preparing for next yr. May--june .51 days.Le puy--Stjpdeport and Spain . Anna Kapp SA.
thank you! A Camino from LePuy sounds extremely tempting, actually …. Buen Camino, Anna ☀️
I've been looking at Le Puy now....haha! ok not sure if you've seen my second one, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Vielen herzlichen Dank! Bin vor Jahren den Camino Fr. und den Camino Po. gegangen. Dein Video hat mjch sehr berührt und es macht süchtig. Alles Liebe und Gottes Segen.
Danke, Elfriede! ja, ist wirklich eine extrem schöne Sache, der Camino…
It is great you found a group of people you could be able to walk your Camino at the same phase. I wish when I am ready for this journey I find my kind of group/people/friends. Cheers from Poland!
…don’t worry about it, it’ll happen automatically 😜
buen camino! ☀️
I love all of this, your photography and content is incredible. I’m planning on walking it in 2025.
Thank you for the inspiration!
thank you Suzann, what a nice thing to say! and you have something great to look forward toto ☀️ buen camino!
Thank you for sharing your journey! I enjoyed every second of it! Watched it in one go. I have never done the Camino, your video inspired me so much. Thank you! I love the balance between the nature shots and human interaction. Well done!
thank you, Anastasia! I bet you’re in a very small group of people who’ve watched it in one sitting! maybe i’ll see you on the Camino some time ☀️ burn camino!
Super Film! Ich hatte ganz vergessen wie schön es entlang des Frances sein kann, wenn man ein Auge dafür hat und es wie du dann auch noch so geschickt einfängt. Danke fürs teilen!
gern geschehen freut mich sehr, dass dir der Film gefallen hat.. du bist also auch mal gegangen, stimmt’s?
@@storiestellr Jau, der ein oder andere Camino war schon dabei, aber niemals der selbe zwei mal. Bin jetzt bei Folge 2 deines 2023 Frances und bin auf dein Fazit gespannt.
@Muffin1280 da kannste in der Tat gespannt sein… 😀 - frohes Watchen!
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Im walking the camino in may and this gave such a good feeling of the experience of the camino. Never thought Id watch such a long youtube video, but over the span of a couple of days I kept coming back to it. Vielen dank!
hey, I’m glad you were able to mentally prepare (to a degree) by watching through the entire video… i’m honored! You have something beautiful to look forward to.
Buen Camino! ☀️
PS here’s my second Camino. in case you’re interested ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
I decided i'll walk the Frances again, in may as well - see you there (maybe)! 🌅
I really enjoyed this story. I’m doing the Camino Frances this April and May. I also plan on going to Fisterre for recovery! You really captured the culture of this walk, especially the friendships and camaraderie among fellow walkers. And the food and drink along the way looks fabulous! Thanks so more sharing your experience.
oh wow, you’ve got something really, really nice ahead of you! Thanks for the compliments, since what you write was my aim. I’ve been uploading videos from my second Camino as well, if you’re interested. Buen Camino! ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
@@storiestellr I will definitely check out your new video! I can’t wait for this experience. By the way, it was fun seeing that Boston Strong fellow! I’m from the area.
Seamus - he's the best 😅@@itsalovelyride8559 enjoy the videos and the walk!
Very nice video, StoriesTellr, serious stuff. Sensitive, not a lot of talking, great photography, I loved your ironic comments. You grasped very well the essence of the long walk from Donibane Garazi (SJPP). I agree with you: it's all about friendship.
Excellent. Congratulations!!
Ultreia!
hi there, Glad you enjoyed it! and your remarks tell me that you you really grasped what I was trying to do with the video.
I am gradually putting the videos of my second camino online, check that out to if you like. I experimented with the style a little bit. ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Congratulations on the journey, the Camino de Santiago transformed our interior, great memories, of the friendships made along the Camino de Santiago, I never tire of watching the videos of this incredible journey. I'm from Brazil's southern region, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. I loved watching your video, how it was, how the journey felt!! congratulations!!!
thank you so much for your kind feedback! yes the Camino has an amazing impact… it’s kinda crazy. Hello to Brazil! and if you’re curious about following my second camino, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Absolutely loved this film. Great cinematography , commentary, camaraderie and Camino! Really felt like we were walking along beside you, part of your Camino family.
Thank you for this magical motivational video, and I hope you revisit your stick one day xx ❤
thanks for that nice compliment! i’m glad the film was able to convey what it was like… that was my goal. if you like, check out my second Camino: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Excelente video. Gracias por compartir tu Camino. Desde Medellín Colombia "Buen Camino en tu día a día".
michas gracias! 🌞 🇨🇴
Well done gentlemen! What a feeling! I was there 2 weeks ago and I will definitely go back!
thanks! I did actually go back 😝 check out ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.htmlsi=EcyfsGplpq94VtFa if you’re interested
Vielen Dank, dass wir dich begleiten durften. Du bist eine tolle Frau und hast eine sehr erfrischende, authentische Art. Bleib, wie du bist!
hallo Anja, auch als Mann nehme ich das Kompliment gerne entgegen! ;)
Thank you
my pleasure I’m glad you liked it ☀️
Hi again Gerrit! I again watched this video. I first saw it about a month and a half ago, and it was the first featuring the camino Francès for me. (It's great by the way when all the smaller videos are all together in one long one because it's a lot easier to follow). So when I watched it for the first time, my jaw dropped, for many reasons: the landscapes, towns, cities, villages, the people, the sounds, and your comments! That's when it clicked for me. The call? Then, after many more hours of watching many other videos and a lot of reading, I watched it again this week-end with a different eye, and learned more stuff again. I first noticed that my DuoLingo courses helped a lot! I can now read the signs your filmed, the menu too, and some conversations in Spanish. And many other things: you guys like very long walks, the climate can be different from year to year, gear, alburgues vs hostels and Airbnbs, and so on. I also noticed you liked going to off-the-book cities, which I plan to do also, one reason being that it should be easier to find albergues. If you go again this year, I hope you'll film it also!
Hey Bruce! great that you watched it again, with a different eye on it… glad you liked it! your perspective really changes once you‘ve watched a few Camino videos (as have I before my first walk). Having a bit of Spanish at your fingertips definitely helps… and then, when you do the Camino yourself, the experience is something else altogether - no video can quite prepare you for it. I‘ve been putting together my 2023 Camino videos in short segments, I‘m not sure I‘ve sent them your way. I‘ll make one long one once I‘m done, too. Here goes: Camino de Santiago Revisited #2: One Camino Is Not Enough
ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
@@storiestellr Hey Gerrit! Well, my reply has disappeared again. Maybe you got it by email again. Nevertheless, I already watched your videos on your Camino Francés 2023, and can't wait to see if your stick is still there! My fault if I said you should film it again if you went again this year. For some reason, this year meant next May! That would be your third Camino. Also, have you ever considered doing one of the Caminos in Portugal, or perhaps the el Norte? And thanks again for sharing your keen eye with the world. Much appreciated.
Quite the bromance with Mike with the stick and green bandana. "There he is again" I keep saying. 😅
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@@storiestellr Lovely group of people you encountered. Lucky you!
A very good production.
thank you! check out my 2023 Camino if you feel like it, I put even more work into it ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.htmlsi=ysRavwQXJlJH5L1M
excellent video thanks. I watched twice. from Buenos Aires.
Glad you enjoyed it! twice means you *really* did enjoy it... thanks! :)
such a great video well done i am doing it in june thank you so much.
thank you! buen camino, you’ll love it 🌞
Thank you...buen camino
my pleasure, glad you enjoyed!
@@storiestellr yes was nice....iam on the camino now.....i love it......to the end of the world.....🕉
@dragohm3520 oh wow! i’m jealous… buen camino! ☀️
Very nice video :) It sure takes me back. I did my (first?) camino frances in may 2023 but stopped in Santiago. Hope to do the last bit to Finisterre maybe next year.
thank you! I’ve got to say, the bit to Finisterre was one of my favorite segments…it had its own kind of intensity.
Hey Gerrit, hab dir auf deiner Reise nun noch einmal zugesehen und konnte mir am vergangenen Wochenende auch von deinem zweiten camino (jdf. bis O Cebreiro) ein Bild machen. Die beiden caminos scheinen mir in einigen Aspekten ziemlich ähnlich gewesen zu sein, und dann gabs auch ja wieder ganz ganz große Unterschiede bei deiner Reise.
Danke für die vielen tollen Momente bei denen man zusehen kann, die Geschichten und ironischen Bemerkungen, die schönen Landschaftsbilder und last but not least die Tipps für gutes Essen am Weg.
Hallo Richard, herzlichen Dank für die netten Worte! ☀️ und fürs Dabeisein… genau, beide Caminos waren ähnlich, und doch komplett anders. Beide toll. Bin gerade verreist, aber komme in 10 Tagen wieder zum Schneiden 📷
Precioso el vídeo del Camino.
gracias 🙏 ☀️
Qué bien recuerdo esa interminable recta antes de Calzadilla de la Cueza. Veo que ahora hay "atracciones" a la orilla de la ruta.
sí, pero es casi interminable de todos modos;)
Dein film ist aber sehr sehr schön !!! Ich wohne im SüdFrankreich, kann aber ein bischen deutsch.. ich bin auch ein pillgrim auf Camino Francès. Sehr hubschen Bilder. Ganz weinige Musik: selte heutezutage aber das klappt ganz toll !! Leise, Vögel, Natur = stimmung sehr cool ! Ich habe die fast 4 Stunden geschaut = wirklich BRAVO 👍
bonjour,
merci bien pour ce gentil commentaire dans ma langue maternelle! C’est vrai que le chant des oiseaux des une des plus belles parties du Camino… Je te remercie d’avoir regardé le film en entier. je te réponds en français, parce que c’est une langue que j’adore (j’ai vécu à Paris pour quelques années).
En fait, je pense faire le chemin depuis Le Puy ce printemps - la France profonde m’intéresse tant. buen camino!
Very Well Done. Thank You !!!
thanks John! 🤩
Spero che un giorno farò questo cammino ,, bellissima video,, complimenti.😊
fatelo, ne vale davvero la pena! E grazie per il complimento ☀️
buenísimo me ha encantado!!!!
muchas gracias ☀️
congratulation. hello from ecuador
thanks! ola
I watched for four hours, it was really awesome!🤣🤣🤣
watching it takes almost as long as walking it! 😂
Light my day. ❤❤❤
that’s beautiful.. I might use this phrase for one of the upcoming episodes of my second Camino ☀️
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I’ve watched many videos about The Camino and this has been the best. Great effort and well done! I’ve lived in Spain for 20 years and love the country and its people. I’d love to complete the walk….but at 73 perhaps it’s too late? But maybe….?
thank you so much! To be completely honest, 73 isn’t even near being too late. it’s only too late if you can’t walk anymore. so… if you can dream it, you can do it! see you there ☀️ buen camino!
@@storiestellr ……thank you. I’m seriously considering it….I’ve walked 8-10km every day as soon as I get up for years….so maybe I’m fit enough?…and if I doubled that over a whole day it may be feasible…..mmm. You’ve inspired me 👍🍷.
8-10 km a day? That’s a lot more than most people half your age do on a daily basis. Sounds to me like all you have to do is pack your backpack 😀
you don’t even need to ‘train’ double the distance. it’ll just happen. just watch your pace, that’s all. depending on where you are, you can also do shorter legs if you feel like it.
hi Emlyn, how’s the walking going? it’s not at all too late to tackle the Camino… if you can walk, you can do it ☀️
I would like to walk this, and be part of your travel group. Thank you for sharing. I'd have to fly across and over, from California.
You should! it’s worth the long flight for sure…
Beautiful and relaxing
thanks! that’s the spirit ☀️
Thankyou storytellr, really enjoyed your journey, thought it was very well filmed and narrated too. Liked that you sent it out as one complete journey. Did you film the second Frances adventure? I’m off for my 9th Camino (4th Frances) in three weeks and now feel in the grove for it thanks to you.
hi there Steven, thanks for the flowers! Much appreciated, and I thought putting a movie of the entire experience together would make sense (even though sitting through the entire epic might not be everybody's coup of tea). I fiolmed the second one as well, will start editing soon! Glad to hear the movie inspired you to go again - 9 Caminos is huge! enjoy and buen Camino 🌞
Does anybody know which month(s) this is filmed? - many thanks in advance.
Love the simplicity of this video.
Hi David - I started in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port around May 7th, and then spent around 37 days (including rest days) until Finisterre.
Thanks for the kind words!
Magical! ❤
it truly is 😍
thank you
Great footage of the Frances. What months did you walk? I enjoy your info on albergues, hotels and cafe/bars.
thanks! ☀️ I walked from early May to early-mid June
What date did you start please? Fabulous video. Thank you for sharing your lovely experience 🤍
thanks Alexandra! 😊 I started on May 7 or 8, 2022 (and around that same time a year later once again)
@@storiestellrthank you for your gorgeous video ! I started on may 1st 2022. What a difference a day makes (or rather some) on my Camino this year I met a guy who started just one day after me in 2022 and I did never meet him, neither any of his companions….. on every starting day there is a whole new world of people.
Keep on the wonderful work and god bless !
Ade from Zermatt, Switzerland
Martin
that's so true,@@martinrumfeld8593....I always liken this this rhythmic progression to an accordion, where the group expands and contracts across both space and time. And your window of people you will ever meet is 3, 4 days at best! You and I might have met, as well, and yet - we didn't. Thanks for the kind words! Also check out my 2023 Camino if you like. Grüezi nach Zermatt (und an die Air Zermatt) 😆 ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
Thank You for sharing your Camino. Buen Camino! i'm planning my walk and am wondering when you filmed this as everything is so green and lush! i would like to go at such at time.
also where can i find information on how to plan? Thank You!
hi, I started in early May both times. UA-cam is a great source of info for getting an idea of what to pack, which route, etc., and so is reddit. this thing here is a good example: www.reddit.com/r/CaminoDeSantiago/s/KlwdLvXTzM - buen camino!
@@storiestellr Thank You ! i will check it out!
Taking my chances. Just wondering if you have a quick list of the each day route please. Thank you
the chapters are basically analogous to the days
Longer than „Oppenheim“ - I need some popcorn and a softdrink 😎
😂 that’s a comparison I did not expect to see 😆 - ok, here’s some 🍿🥤 - enjoy! ☀️
furthermore, I have to dress up: Trail-runner shoes, rain coat and sun cream 😊
@@lumic8982 indeed - I’m working on my inevitable Packing List video, so i got you covered 🤩
I'm impressed how much beer you were drinking
😄 I don’t even like beer very much, but that Achievement Cerveza after a day of walking sure was delicious
Enjoying watching this, what gear did you take for the footage? love the simplicity of it!
thanks! 😊 I shot this on an iphone pro max 11 📱
That really surprises me because I thought you MUST have something more than an iPhone! Good job!@@storiestellr
thanks!@@loreeraine7273 I did my second Camino with an iPhone 13, I think it looks even better - check it out if you like: ua-cam.com/video/otfPjDrcscw/v-deo.html
One of the reasons why I'm reading all these comments is to see if anyone has a suggestion for the wind noise on your footage. Maybe there's an app for that.😄 I'm gearing up to do the Camino Portuguese along the coast so wind noise is inevitable.@@storiestellr
yeah wind noise is a stubborn thing, alas. I managed it a little better on my second Camino, but largely in post production (check out goyo.app , for starters )@@loreeraine7273
Very nicely done
Totally reminded me of my 4 Camino’s
Pampalona to Santiago
SJ P to Estella
SJP to Logrono
SJP to Burgos
What time of year did you go?
Buen Camino
Mark P sr
thanks! i walked from May 7 ( and did it again a year later)
what date did you exactly start please? thank you
the first week of May
Would you personally recommend night walk going to the iron cross?
it’s a trippy experience for sure - it really depends on the circumstances I’d say… who you’re with, where you’re at, etc.
Just starting to watch. Which month did you start?
we started in early May
…enjoy the movie 🍿 ☀️
I love that you stayed a couple days in Finisterre. Were you happy with your hotel/albergue? (name?)
a few days in Finisterre is such a good way to unwind and process the whole thing. I really liked my hotel, Bela Fisterra www.belafisterra.com - enjoy the Portugues! Buen Camino
And as a last tip. Walk one more day on to Muxia the next time.
😂😂 you may be on to something…
good idea, going on to Muxia
- see you there!
Looks cold. What month did you start? Nice. 😊😊
it was cold only in the beginning, early May
Did you book in advance the hostal, albergues or as you?
I booked the one in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in advance...and Roncesvalles, I think. The rest were booked as I went, sometimes with a little advance. I wouldn't book too many in advance though, because I have to find out what your rhythm is first.
Much appreciate, thanks!
What time of the year did you go?
we started around May 8
@@storiestellr Thank you!
When did you begin
around May 7, 2022 (this video, my first Camino)
Thanks, I am considering starting mid April next year and wondering about clothing
@@storiestellr
well...have I got the video for you! :)@@andrewcowley7299 here's my recommendation for clothing and stuff. do watch other packing list videos too, though, to get an overview. Buen Camino! ☀ ua-cam.com/video/8PYMEyvRfq4/v-deo.html
What month was this
May
May I suggest editing for length?
as the Camino is epic, so is the movie about it ;)
I'm very disappointed. I had to turn off this video after 3 segments. it's a video about other people. it's not your story. there's no reference to God. You don't carry a Bible. You go into churches to get a "good stamp" ... it's not the meaning of a pilgrimage.
oh yeah, so you get to decide what a pilgrimage is, huh? typical God-fearing, bible-carrying church fan then, I see... with a tolerance of zero.
3:13:04
2:08:23
Ugh...one of those rude obnoxious pilgrims blaring his music on the trail. Dude, nobody else wants to hear it. Buy some earphones, but if you do don't get run over because you didn't hear the cars or bicycles coming.
I've walked the Camino multiple times, multiple routes and have always encountered a wannabe walking DJ pilgrim. 😆
dude there was no one around for miles, hence he took the liberty to get us going for the long stretch with some music, that’s all.
although in general, I agree with your point.