DAY 1. Camino del Norte. Santander

DAY 1. Camino del Norte. Santander - Boo de Pielagos

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Күн бұрын

Getting ready for my first solo walking adventure. Packing my bag and arriving at Santander, where I start my Camino Norte.
Filled with anticipation, excitement and being ready to embrace the unknown. Sharing my preparation and thoughts along the way, I'm inviting you to follow this adventure with me!
Day 1. Short day. Santander - Boo de Pielagos. 14 km.
00:00 introduction
00:44 feeling excited and anxious
01:12 I'm doing Camino Norte and Camino Primitivo
01:45 first time travelling solo
02:05 why am I doing this Camino?
03:48 packing my bag
06:00 the trip begins
08:24 starting my Camino in Santander
10:52 arrived at a hotel. Impressions of the first day
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@Paul-lf1bq 11 ай бұрын

I finished my Camino Del Norte in early September 2022. Such a beautiful experience

@user-ls1fh1sb3c Жыл бұрын

Gracias Irina, por haberme permitido compartir tu camino durante unos dias.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Gracias Agapito 🤍 it was such a pleasure meeting you on the Camino! Buen camino!

@paulwalker5221 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to following your journey as you post more updates. I hope the journey is everything you are seeking. Thank you for sharing, very inspirational.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul, for your support 🙏

@allayuzko8174 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see and hear the rest of your Camino story. I hope to be able to walk my Camino in April 2024. Best luck to you, beautiful lady!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I really hope you'll get to experience the Camino very very soon!

@seabeelarry Жыл бұрын

Was it cheaper to fly into Lisbon instead of Madrid?

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

@@seabeelarry yes, it was:) Montreal - Lisbon -Bilbao.

@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! Like! 🙂

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS Жыл бұрын

@@beyondirinasfootsteps I thank you for your video! 🙂

@vr6227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's an amazing trip

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏

@gjmarvin1 Жыл бұрын

I am sure you will have an incredible journey and find those extra keys to unlock your new life! I am walking the Camino Portugués in Sept and document the journey as well. What a great first episode you have made!!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! I can't wait to walk Camino Portuguese as well! Buen Camino 🥾

@lindawok2464 Жыл бұрын

I have met many and so have I started walking the Camino with the same feelings as you. Just get up, get out and start walking. ❤ Buen Camino

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🤍 Buen Camino!

@katrinapeacock8317 Жыл бұрын

Hey Irina, I hope the camino is going well! I look forward to seeing some more of your experience. Thank you for sharing. Katrina

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@RC-qf3mp Жыл бұрын

Hope you have/had a great journey. The hard part of packing for the Camino, at first, is figuring out all the things you should buy. Then the hard part is figuring out what to take out, because you bought too much stuff. For anybody watching and planning a Camino trip… her pack is way too heavy. Too many clothes. Accept the fact that you’ll stink no matter what you wear and that’s fine. Don’t bring “extra” anything except maybe one extra pair of socks and one extra pair of underwear. Other than that, nothing “extra”. If you ever need more stuff, you can buy it on the Camino, but don’t bring it. Your total pack weight (minus water) should be less than 15 lbs. lighter the better. To put in perspective how much you really need… ultralight hikers who hike the pacific crest trail from Mexico to Canada have total base weights less than 10 lbs. I can tell Irina’s pack is easily over 20 lbs. and Pacific Crest Trail hikers need tents, sleep pads, cook systems, etc. but they are smart in what they carry and only take what they absolutely truly NEED. Any excess weight creates risk of injury to your feet, ankles, knees and back. Extra weight also slows you down and makes the hiking painful. Most Camino prep videos are by people who’ve never hiked long trails. Search for “ultralight Camino” to get good gear advice. Or ultralight hiking gear lists. Homemade Wanderlust is an experienced American hiker who did the Camino with an advanced knowledge of what to bring. All that said, the Camino and life are forgiving and everybody can learn and improve as you go along. Making mistakes is part of the journey. The most important part is attitude and Irina has a great attitude.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this incredible input!!! I will definitely pack differently on my next Camino. It was a bit difficult to predict since I was going to walk during the season change. And no experience in long hiking at all. And you are so right, we learn from our mistakes:)

@RC-qf3mp Жыл бұрын

@@beyondirinasfootsteps you’re welcome. To reduce stink and to be lighter, get merino wool base layers and mid layers. They are antibacterial which drastically reduces stink. Stink is caused by bacteria. Your sweat doesn’t have bacteria. The mixing of sweat on clothes creates bacteria. So don’t wear deodorant (because that damages wool). Also, merino wool dries very fast which is important on the Camino. You can easily hand wash or no-wash for several days. The odor resistance of merino wool is magical. So you won’t need all those clothes, save weight, no need for deodorant, and you’ll be much lighter. Also, deodorants and perfumes attract men… and bugs. Mostly bugs. So ditch those. Merino underwear is available and merino socks. Merino socks can also go a long time before stinking. Effective layering systems save weight and keep you warm. But that takes research, esp getting a good outer shell for rain. In Spain, the Altus brand makes a good rain poncho that covers the backpack for rainy season camino and it’s also a layer of warmth. Everything you take should be reduced to the lightest, smallest versions you need. Small light stuff can get more expensive, but worth looking into. For example, your water bottle is heavy. You can get a plastic bottle water and refill it. The little things all add up. Old advice was to pack no more than 20% of body weight. But with modern technology and more knowledge, 15 lbs would be a reasonable max weight for a Camino pack. And under 10 lbs would be better.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for yet another valuable input!!!

@MrRick1969 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video of your Camino. I start my Camino de Santiago, Portugal May 25, 2023 Hope to follow you and learn. ¡Buen Camino! Ricardo

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

That's exciting! Buen camino!

@joseantoniogoncalvespinto404 Жыл бұрын

Hi Irina. I'm Brasilian and last year I do the Camino Portugues. This is the best journey in our lives. Best luck for you and i'm looking foward yours videos. I'm waiting you

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The best journey indeed!

@courtnayzeitler8564 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to following your journey. My husband and I start walking the Frances on June 1. Blessings!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

That's exciting!!! Thank you for watching!

@travellingwithcrowsfeet Жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia. Looking forwad to watching you on the trail. Well done on giving it a read hot crack by yourself 😊

@tonettesbest Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤Buen Camino!!!!❤❤❤

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Buen Camino!

@bill13900 Жыл бұрын

Good for you for making the decision to do the camino! I wish you the best. I did the Camino Portuguese and it was so much fun!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Portuguese and le puy are the next ones on my list!

@bill13900 Жыл бұрын

@@beyondirinasfootsteps I'll be doing the Norte next spring!

@javirodz-gatech Жыл бұрын

Buen Camino!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Buen Camino 🥾

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Жыл бұрын

Great video! What an amazing adventure. I have watched a lot of videos about this trail. Such an amazing journey with historic scenery and spiritual places. New follower here. Crow✌️

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for following!

@zarks1412 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful woman on my beautiful country, enjoy! buen camino!💪

@juanmarincueto5827 Жыл бұрын

Hello Irina. I am following your story and the beautiful images of your journey in your walk. The truth is that I like how you approach the place from your visual perspective, because I live next to where you have walked, you have passed through a not very high mountain with a church on that rock. I liked the route you have taken and that I walk it every day. Good way!!

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for following this adventure! I fell in love with the countryside Spain 🤍

@juanmarin-tl1xk Жыл бұрын

@@beyondirinasfootsteps I also love Canada. I walked a few years ago with a wonderful Canadian who, like you, loved to come and walk the many roads of Santiago. bye

@carolinesaunders6656 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your delightful video. I feel and recognise your excitement and nerves. I know you have packed far too much stuff! Less is most definitely more on Camino 😊 Layering is a key to packing light. You could have one short sleeve T and one long sleeve. Wear both if it's chilly. Quick dry so you hand wash after walking and it will dry overnight. Another light layer for evening/sleeping. Thin fleece, and I take 3x underwear and socks. If you find there's something you do later need, Spain has shops 😅 If you take too much, you can send the surplus to Santander, Correos will hold it for you until you arrive. Or use Casa Ivar. I look forward to your journey.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will definitely pack a bit differently next time:)

@michaelcatolan7762 Жыл бұрын

Hi Best wishes. Have a great journey.

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael!

@andyalam5074 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes for you. Let’s finish this walk 🍷

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Vino Tinto 🍷 siii

@mvanertcg Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you figured it out that you had way too much in your backpack, it took me a few days before I made the same discovery on the Camino Frances. I look forward to seeing how you did.

@Rkolb2798 Жыл бұрын

How did you end up with such a large Back Pack ? Crazy 😊

@veen8510 Жыл бұрын

Hi Irina, what a wonderful adventure you have started😊 I can understand your sense of starting a new life (as I am currently in a similar situation), and I ask Our Heavenly Father for guidance for insight✝️🙏That's why I think it's super cool and daring that you are doing the Camino. I hope to learn from your experience and knowledge to get the courage to perhaps take such an action! I don't know how far you are with the Camino or where you are currently in Europe, I want to wish you lots of luck, strength and motivation from God🤍 May He watch over you and protect you in all cases. Set it up and I will follow your videos (otherwise can we follow you on another platform/social media)? Greetings, Samuel from the Netherlands

@beyondirinasfootsteps Жыл бұрын

Hello Samuel! Thank you for your kind words and wishes! Hope you find what you are looking for 🙏 Please feel free to follow me on instagram (the link is in the video description)