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@johnavery5384 10 сағат бұрын
I have a couple of small flashing lamps about the size of a€2 coin and twice as thick. They can be clipped onto your backpack or held in your hand. I brought them in the UK from Alpkit but I am sure you can get them elsewhere. They weigh very little and are visible from a good distance.
@robscamino 9 сағат бұрын
@@johnavery5384 very good idea!
@dannyredbard4596 Күн бұрын
Great information. Thank you. 👌🏼
@robscamino 16 сағат бұрын
@@dannyredbard4596 glad it was useful.
@linjicakonikon7666 Күн бұрын
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul". Apokatastasis 🌿All will be well.
@linjicakonikon7666 Күн бұрын
"And though I oft have passed them by, the day will come at last when I shall take the Hidden Paths that run West of the Moon, East of the Sun." -Tolkien / Lord of the Rings
@FarmerLynneSaskatchewan 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It's a great video as usual!
@kimchapman5720 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! I feel more relaxed about my planning!
@robscamino 16 сағат бұрын
@@kimchapman5720 great. That's the purpose of the channel
@antheawilliams3515 2 күн бұрын
Hi, a fellow Aussie, 56 just at the research stage. Have found many answers except about food, I'm VERY intolerant to gluten and milk products and wondering if I'll have to go to expensive restaurants to eat? I don't need special gf food, just meat or fish and salad or steamed veg, or rice, corn tortilla, fruit etc. Thoughts? Thinking about the Portuguese and CF routes.
@Anhalterify 3 күн бұрын
Had to laugh so hard... sorry. Just did the Primitivo in May and discussed at length afterwards that it felt like a really beautiful hike to Santiago, but not like a pilgrimage on the Frances. Glad to hear that others have the same feeling!
@JenniKaristo 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the good video! I'm going to walk Invierno at the end of September and I've been thinking about walking in pre dawn, because the sun rises even later in autumn. After reading about the robberies in Ponferrada, I'm a little worried.
@yournextjourney3786 4 күн бұрын
You’ve piqued my interest. I finished my second Camino Frances in May and love walking at 6:30 AM or earlier. I’m always amazed by the birds and look forward to the sunrise. My next Camino was going to be from Porto, and I was considering adding the Ingles. Now, you've got me interested in the Via de la Plata! How does its infrastructure compare to the Frances? Thanks for the reply!
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
The VdlP is very different to the Frances. (1) It's longer ... 1,000 kms. (2) Some of the stages can be longer with no means of making them shorter. Though I managed to keep under 27 kms. (3) There are few intermediate stopping points, cafes etc. So you usually carry all your food and water for the day. (4) There are not many other Pilgrims, so great if you like solitude This video might be of interest. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLehktNhkpvbqXU.html And I have a daily blog here. robscamino.com/category/camino-via-de-la-plata/
@thisisreallyverysilly 5 күн бұрын
I think in the Sarria to Santiago chunk it's basically required if you want to have a good experience. I left one day at 8:30 and it was basically torture wading through hundreds of fellow pilgrims. Next day I left at 6:30 with head lamp and had a stellar day ahead of the wave. I definitely recommend an early start in the last 100km. Obvs this won't be necessary further out.
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
Yes, that last section can be busy!
@gregoryhageage6362 5 күн бұрын
Rob, thanks for covering pre-dawn starts on the Camino. Certainly, there are some not necessarily downsides to beginning in the early hours, but if you prep properly and practice situational awareness, the upsides, as seen in your video, are numerous and outweigh all the rest. 🤙🏽
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
I loved it. I only tried it to beat the hottest part of the day, which was 3-4 pm on that route (VdlP and at that time of year) Then I found most other Pilgrims were doing it too! I hadn't seen anyone else really, prior to starting early.
@geoffwaters9612 5 күн бұрын
Hi Rob, I did the Camino Francais again last October and started walking every day around 6.00am. Amazing feeling walking in the dark then watching the sun come up. Best morning was walking into Ages with a full moon , turned off my head torch and walked by moonlight. Magical. I also put reflective tape on my walking poles and a strip of tape on the back of my shoes. Good for walking in the dark and also for recognising your shoes when they are in the shoe rack at the albergue.
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
Yep, I'm a convert now!
@TonyMc70 5 күн бұрын
I walked from Samos before dawn. What a day.
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
That must have been nice
@michaelpowell2717 5 күн бұрын
A reflective pack cover helps the traffic see you. The Spanish police rightfully take a dim view of roadside walking in the dark, speaking from experience... Darkness can hide waymarks and yellow arrows. That said, it is a fantastic time of day to walk. Cool mornings full of birdsong. 'Catching the dawn' is a great feeling. Keep up the good work, Rob.
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
Yes, it takes a bit of care. I wouldn't do it along a busy road. Where I had to start along a road in the dark, it was always a quiet road where I might only see 1 or 2 cars. Usually none.
@npmcstravick 5 күн бұрын
Loved walking pre-Dawn. It's magical, walking Into the raising sun, the colours in the sky, the sound of nature waking the warmth on your face just as the sun breaks the horizon.
@robscamino 4 күн бұрын
100%. On the VdlP you have the sunrise to your right mainly (East) as route mainly heads North. The sun is generally passing behind you to the West. So an umbrella works really well. On the Frances, as you are heading West, the sun rises behind you, and passes to the left (South) and it moves to the West (ahead of you). I always found the left side of my face was getting sunburnt. Till I started taking an Umbrella!
@npmcstravick 4 күн бұрын
@robscamino I have some wonderful photos and memories of the sun raising behind my left shoulder on the Frances, you always need to look back to appreciate where you have came from.
@Silvia-gz4rp 5 күн бұрын
I used your routine last year and it was magical. Prepping for new Camino and training now, same routine! As always thank you Rob!
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it worked for you 🙂
@Silvia-gz4rp 5 күн бұрын
Hi Rob, Love it. Getting ready for Primitivo and Fisterre, short version. Now, how about curious animals? Last year, Portuguese Camino, I brought a whistle with me just in case.
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
Animals at dawn were amazing..... But dogs? Hmm. Lots and lots of dogs on the VdlP......
@mtmoonan 5 күн бұрын
Thanks Rob😎
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
My pleasure. Any excuse to talk about the Camino! 🙄
@peterfontaine4627 5 күн бұрын
I always was at the trailhead pretty early for hiking for many years, though I have found that has become harder to do as I've gotten older! Might be easier on the Camino maybe? Just need to get out of the albergue and onto the path, versus getting up into the mountains.
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
Very easy on Camino. Roll out of bed, get dressed, grab your pack and walk from the front door........ 🙂
@colinallen861 5 күн бұрын
Thanks from a fellow aussie! Being 66 and preparing for my first, and also managing a few joint deteriorations, very helpful indeed... particularly after having watched a couple of these videos done by 30yo's who havent yet discovered that joints do degrade over the years!
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
LOL. Joints are my biggest problem. But it's helped, for me, by (1) Reducing bodyweight (2) Reducing Pack weight (3) Not pushing too far or too fast.......and most importantly, (5) Of of local Red Wine to lubricate the joints!! 🙂
@paulafitz532 5 күн бұрын
Thank you Rob. It’s seems the head lamp and reflective tape were put to good use!
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
Yes, lots of use!
@ceeemm1901 5 күн бұрын
I just looked up sunrise for Madrid 20 July- 7.02am. First light is usually about a half hour before. 8.15 is a little late. But an early start is always fantastic. It eases you into the day. Thanks Rob, cheers
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
Where did the 8:15 come from? If sunrise is 7:02 am you would have enough 'twight' to walk from about 6:30 am. Ah I see the 8:15 in the transcript. Getting my times muddled. Let me check. That was on 30th March, so sunrise was 7:11 am. Got my times muddled. Should have been 7:15 am.
@ceeemm1901 5 күн бұрын
@@robscamino Haha, sorry Rob I thought you were walking now for that vid. Im a bit of a weather geek, so it perplexed me with your Sunrise judgement ( I never trusted Kochie anyway) so I'll just give this vid an A-, haha. Buen Camino brother...keep up the great work, Cheers.
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
@@ceeemm1901 Kochie? 🙄
@ceeemm1901 4 күн бұрын
@@robscamino "Sunrise"="Kochie"...morning TV infogossip?..get it?....never mind, haha.
@marythereserenner1329 5 күн бұрын
How often did you have to bring your own food?
@robscamino 5 күн бұрын
On 2 days I stayed in places with no food available. Villavieja and Solden. But I knew ahead of time that I would need to bring a dinner & breakfast with me. (research on Gronze reading the comments mainly) And walking the VdlP prior to this I had formed the habit of always having a backup small snack meal in my pack even if it was just a banana and some nuts and chocolate..
@marythereserenner1329 5 күн бұрын
@@robscamino Thanks, it’s definitely good to know. We are hoping to do this Camino next.
@pando56 5 күн бұрын
I had limited time to do my camino, 30days. So I had to do 40k a day. I wake up around 4am ish and started my hike at 5am. Finished my camino 1 day early. June 12 to June 30. SJPDP to santiago. Celebrated my bday in santiago 7/1. Had time to hike to muxia and fisterra. Also got to run with the bulls in pamplona after. Was very peaceful hiking alone before the sun comes up. The hike was supposed to be a challenge for me but I miss a lot due to my fast pace.
@yournextjourney3786 4 күн бұрын
40k a day. Did you enjoy it? Yikes!! 😳
@yournextjourney3786 4 күн бұрын
You’ve piqued my interest. I finished my second Camino Frances in May and love walking at 6:30 AM or earlier. I’m always amazed by the birds and look forward to the sunrise. My next Camino was going to be from Porto, and I was considering adding the Ingles. Now, you've got me interested in the Via de la Plata! How does its infrastructure compare to the Frances? Thanks for the reply!
@robscamino 6 күн бұрын
Have you walked on the Camino pre dawn? Would you try it? I found it magical.
@hollyhayes2618 7 күн бұрын
Planning my first camino and this was truly helpful. thank you for being willing to share this
@robscamino 7 күн бұрын
It's often the little things that people worry about 🙂
@dittanymorgan7039 8 күн бұрын
Interesting. I never go into churches because I have a phobia of statues, yes, you are allowed to laugh, I do. I still get those moments though. On the Frances they were revelatory. Not so much on the primitivo. Those are the reasons I walk on the caminos now. Thanks to you and others I did that first one and addicted now
@robscamino 8 күн бұрын
I understand what you mean. I generally get those 'moments' on a quiet Camino path or hill top. I'm so glad you got to do that first one 🙂
@dittanymorgan7039 8 күн бұрын
@@robscaminome too
@salvatoregranata7878 8 күн бұрын
Ants travelling good sign of no rain
@galahad6001 9 күн бұрын
I am all those stereo types you mentioned .. but for sure I was called... When I lay in bed recovering from cancer .. Im now 10 days in on the Norte ..
@robscamino 8 күн бұрын
I hope you're having a wonderful Camino. It's such amazing medine for the body and spirit.
@Xp8w10Triple 9 күн бұрын
Thank you
@robscamino 8 күн бұрын
Glad you found it useful. Feel free to ask questions or suggest video topics. It helps me come up with video ideas!
@salvatoregranata7878 9 күн бұрын
Its good to see a person that passionate about the Camino Santiago
@robscamino 9 күн бұрын
I think there might be a few of us! 🙂 This was 5 years since my last Camino and 3 years in planning during Covid. I was so 'desperate' to get back to it. Nervous, excited...so many emotions. But within hours.......I was 'home'.....
@colinallen861 9 күн бұрын
Why not just try to get them through security and if they say no, just put them in your pack and put the whole pack into checked baggage, then you don’t need tubes. Likely I’ve missed something though!?
@robscamino 9 күн бұрын
Good question. That's certainly one approach. Some people just check in all their gear. Many people though, want to hang on to their pack, as carry-on, just in case it gets lost or delayed. Poles are easy to replace. But in my case, gear I have collected over 10 years and that is no longer available, would be a loss I would not want.
@anneokane7172 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Rob for all the information & advice. Brilliant video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@robscamino 10 күн бұрын
Glad it's useful. 🙂
@debsmith8102 11 күн бұрын
How old are you….I’m 75 and beating if I’m too old to do it
@robscamino 11 күн бұрын
67. But I've wallked with lots of Pilgrims your age and over. If you are reasonably healthy, and walk within your capabilities, you'll be fine.
@debsmith8102 11 күн бұрын
@@robscamino thank you♥️♥️👍
@stinaolsen6909 13 күн бұрын
I guess the answer is no, but the stone cabin with threes out of the roof (4m15s) had a sign from the Norwegian Olavsway - do you know why? (Unless its on the Camino de San Olav from Burgos to Coverubias, but I dont think you have been there (yet)? Pilegrimsleden = Camino. Herberge = Albergue.
@robscamino 12 күн бұрын
It was actually a Donativo Albergue on the VdlP in Fuenterroble . I suspect that the various name plaques might be related to those who helped in construction or funding? alberguedefuenterroble.wordpress.com/
@robscamino 12 күн бұрын
Here is your answer about the Stone Cabin. www-mundicamino-com.translate.goog/una-casa-noruega-en-la-via-de-la-plata/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
@stinaolsen6909 12 күн бұрын
@@robscamino wow -thats amazing. Thanks alot for you research 👏.
@encouragesolutions2595 13 күн бұрын
I went on the Frances last June. I left SJPDP on a Tuesday as I had a theory that people would finish work on a Friday, travel on Friday night/Saturday and be ready to start on Sunday/Monday. It worked for me. Never had a problem and got accommodation easily. Occasionally the "weekend starters" would catch up but were never in numbers that made a difference.
@robscamino 13 күн бұрын
Good tip. I used to do that on the Frances. Seems to help.
@michaelpowell2717 14 күн бұрын
Ah, memories. I recognise some Albergues that I slept in.
@robscamino 13 күн бұрын
There were some great ones on that walk !
@michaelpowell2717 13 күн бұрын
@@robscamino Via de la Plata
@robscamino 12 күн бұрын
@@michaelpowell2717 Yes, many are from the Via de la Plata
@Irishpewtuber 14 күн бұрын
They all look like really nice spots to stay at. You really have sold the invierno to me now.
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
I think here are 3-4 on there from the Invierno. I have only walked the Frances (3), Invierno, VdlP and Fisterra so far. But I thought these were fairly representative of the accommodation on those routes. Maybe in the back of my mind I was hoping to show those planning their first Camino, not to bother about 'Hotels' but to look at and embrace a variety of accommodation types. Mix it up. 🙂
@Irishpewtuber 14 күн бұрын
@robscamino I mixed it up big style back in May. Not intentionally, just took what ever accommodation was left. Be it a bed in an albergue, a private room in a hostel or casa rural. The invierno I think will be my next adventure in Spain. The Frances has become a victim of it's success me thinks.
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
Just be aware on the Invierno, that you do need to plan your stages a bit more carefully than say the Frances. There is 'enough' infrastructure, but not 'lots' of choices. These were my stages. I wanted to keep under 25 kms / day. (V) = in video. 1 - Villavieja 16 (Municipal Albergue) - Amazing!! (V) 2 - Las Medulas 12 (Hotel Medulo) 3 - Sobradelo 19 (Bar Mar) 4 - A Rua 20 (Hostal Niza) 5 - Solden 19 (apartment) (V) 6 - A Labrada 22 (Pension Pacita) 7 - Monforte 20 (Hotel Cardinal) 8 - Vilarino 19 (Casa Rural Torre Vilarino) 9 - Penasillas 22 (Hotel Vilaseco - 2kms before village) (V) 10 - Rodeiro 17 (Hostal Carpanteiras) (V) 11 - lalin 22 (Hotel Pontinas) 12 - Bandeira 22 (Victorino Hotel) 13 - Lestado 20 (Rural Hotel) 14 - Santiago 14
@Irishpewtuber 14 күн бұрын
@@robscamino got'ya. I just go for the walk. Getting to Santiago isn't a priority for me.
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
Yes I agree. I only spent 3 days on the Frances last year. I loved it of course. But gee it was busy....... And without being a grumpy old man, I think it's changing. Becoming very commercial with tour companies, luggage transfers etc etc Sadly I think that all starts to undermine the essence of the Camino. Letting go........trusting in the Camino.........and finding a sense of freedom. But hey, if it helps others walk a Camino that would not have otherwise. Then in my mind that's a good thing. 🙂 That's the great thing about the Camino. There are routes to suit all tastes........ My next one will certainly be more remote. Maybe the Madrid....... I love being alone in the landscape, to just............be. 🙂
@fishnmick9570 14 күн бұрын
I’m a terrible sleeper so prefer private casa rurales etc. staying in private hotels does not detract from meeting people
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
True. I get that. I'm a bad sleeper. And I was of the same mind on my first 3 Caminos. But on this last one, I 'promised' myself to try lots of different options. So I tried lots (maybe 20) Albergues. And what did I find? 1. I slept just as well. I've had very noisy private rooms! 2. The privacy thing is really a non issue. Everyone is discrete. Like you, if I stay in private rooms I still meet loads of people. But I found mixing it up a bit was really good. And in many places last time (because of the routes), Albergues were the only options! 🙂 Some Albergues were really memorable, because of the building, location, hosts, other Pilgrims, all manner of reasons. If using private rooms I now try to keep the budget down a bit. Because (A). I need to. and (B). some of the worst nights sleep have been in very expensive places! I have learned that a good nights sleep has nothing to do with how much you pay for the room / bed. i.e. Worst night sleep (160 euro) never again.......... Best nights sleep (10 euro) including a wonderful mountain view!
@fishnmick9570 14 күн бұрын
Yes agree. I wouldn’t say o had a good night sleep in all hotels. At one we wanted to leave at 3 am as the bed was so bad :)
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
Almost done that myself a couple of times. Thinking "If I can't sleep. I might as well walk"! But that was noise from other rooms or outside. I had a couple of Albergues last time..........all to myself. Magical. 🙂
@shaunminehan 14 күн бұрын
love a 7 euro albergue you get all to youself.... although impossible on the Frances still can do on quiet routes off season!!
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
7 Euros? No, this one was expensive! 10 Euros. Though of course we are OK to leave more. 😉
@paulafitz532 14 күн бұрын
Thank you Rob. Good to have your video pop up in my feed. I was wondering if maybe you were on another Camino! 😊😊
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
I wish!! Just busy at work sadly....... 😥
@paulafitz532 14 күн бұрын
@@robscamino 😊😊😊 Darn work! 😂😂😂
@mtmoonan 14 күн бұрын
Thanks Rob!
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
There were a couple of fancy places last time.........I left those out. 🙄 Though I have to say, I enjoy the more simple accommodation!
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
Do you have a favourite accomodation place to recommend?
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
This is probably my all time favourite! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppZlocap2s2UcmQ.html
@robscamino 14 күн бұрын
What type of accomodation do you like or are planning to use on Camino?
@shaunminehan 15 күн бұрын
and re breakfast - easy as to get 8kms done and stop at a bar for breakfast along the way. El Dia is such a great cheap supermarket chain in medium to large towns for snacks, cheese, bread.. sometimes ALDI!
@robscamino 15 күн бұрын
Very true Shaun. Breakfast after a fews kms always tastes better 🙂
@shaunminehan 15 күн бұрын
on the Frances I mean there is so much accomodation you can really book as you go - its too inflexible otherwise (what if it pelts down rain for 3 days??)
@robscamino 15 күн бұрын
Certainly lots of options on the Frances..........
@thisisreallyverysilly 16 күн бұрын
I am worried about the "alone in a crowd"...I have traveled extensively solo (all seven continents, hundreds and hundreds of days) but there is a massive difference between going to dinner knowing you are going to be solo and being surrounded by a bunch of people all planning a fun evening and not being included (or potentially included as this is a worry more than anything). I also don't want to be included out of pity. All of which, of course, are my own issues but that is my biggest fear about Camino #2 (I did a G Adventures tour for my first one so was always on the same path/hotels with the same people every day)
@robscamino 15 күн бұрын
I think if that is your concern, maybe consider. (1) Staying in Albergues. (if you didn't before) It can make meeting other lone Pilgrims easier. (2) Staying in smaller 'intermediate' locations away from the masses. (3) Engaging with other lone Pilgrims whilst walking. (4) Picking a more remote / less busy route.
@thisisreallyverysilly 16 күн бұрын
How often does one get a haircut? I am a "every six weeks" kinda guy....that should cover the majority of the Camino experience for the vast majority of people.
@robscamino 15 күн бұрын
Me too. It's more the shaving thing. I stopped shaving 9 years ago on my first Camino...
@ER-im7md 16 күн бұрын
I did the Frances two years ago as my first one. In three weeks I’m heading to do the Norte as my second one. Greetings from Sydney.
@robscamino 15 күн бұрын
Lucky you! Buen Camino.