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@KendraKoopman 11 күн бұрын
My daughter (also named Samantha) and sister are on this same hike right now and should be doing day 5 when they wake up. These videos are so great. I feel like I can experience this along with them on some small level. Thank you so much!
@SamanthaPlavins 11 күн бұрын
Oh, thank you, Kendra! I'm so glad they're meaning something to you. The whole trail is spectacular. I am sure your daughter and sister will have some crazy stories to share! Big hugs!
@Soloyathra 20 күн бұрын
❤👍👍👍
@priskawillumsen1333 2 ай бұрын
Hey Samantha, enjoying your journey 👌But would it be possible for you to make a Camino playlist in order to make it more 'accessible' to viewers? Thank you (o:
@jo-annelennard 4 ай бұрын
Amazing and inspiring Sam!! You are a force to be reckoned with and can do anything you set your mind to!
@rmguffey55 4 ай бұрын
Rock On Samantha!
@steveclayton4249 5 ай бұрын
Hi Sam, hope youre keeping well. Just getting everything ready to do the Camino Frances fly out 13th May, start 14th May. Thought of you and your wonderful vlogs 4 years ago. Im 51 now and ive taken a sabatical from work due to both parents being ill. Theyre okay now but its given me the chance to take 5 weeks out. Buen Camino Steve UK.
@janetryan5566 5 ай бұрын
Awesome review, and yep I was going to take the dirty girl gaiters so they are now off my list!
@Hal_Jr 9 ай бұрын
Hi, Sam! I’m just now coming across your channel and this post. If I may, I want to say 2 things: 1) thank you so very much for your incredible post. It’s very helpful to me in my planning my upcoming CF. And 2), you (and this vid) are an amazing example of how the Camino provides. I attempted to do my first Camino two years ago but never got further than SJPdP… the night before my departure, I received word my dad had died and I immediately returned home. On that attempt I had not done a great deal of research on accommodation. This trip was different… I’ve lately been scouring YT and other sources for recommendations on places to stay (with limited success.) This morning you magically popped up in my YT feed and this video was an incredible gift! I am so grateful. And now a question regarding the Donativo you shared. I’m 67 yo, and I’m wondering about sleeping on mats. Were the mats sufficient to provide a good night’s sleep? A silly question perhaps, but at my age it’s a concern! Any feedback would be appreciated as I would truly like an experience like yours, but not at the expense of my back! Apologies for the long comment, but thank you in advance. Buen Camino!
@SamanthaPlavins 9 ай бұрын
Well hello!!! What a lovely comment to receive ❤️ firstly, let me offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I lost mine last year and know what that feels like. Secondly, your kind words have touched me! I must return for a “tune-up” on the Camino. It’s been nearly five years. Craziness. And now to your question-I think you will sleep just fine. Are the mats super comfy? No. But it’s a trade off for all the other spiritual gifts that place offers. My friend John slept there that night. He was 65 at the time and reported a fine “enough” sleep. I HIGHLY recommend you do not miss this donativo. The most special place of all my stays. Buen Camino to you!
@philiptobin1540 11 ай бұрын
What an inspiration you have become to so many, keep chasing your dreams,there is nothing you can not do.Philip
@wronskiwhispers 11 ай бұрын
Geddi, Freddie and James!! Omg I'm so stunned to see their faces. They were my guides on my climb and they were the absolute best! Thank you for the opportunity to see these lovely men again. The trip was life changing!
@SamanthaPlavins 11 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh!! Weren’t they the best?!! And agreed. A truly life-changing, mind-bending, heart-expanding experience. I felt so safe and secure (and supported) by those guides. Thank you for posting that!!
@spiritzweispirit1st638 Жыл бұрын
Maybe life will make more 'clarity sense' now, for you? _ Hope your lucky about that, myne never did _
@sarahy5540 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and for being so open, honest and vulnerable. Looking for a different path-YES! However my family situation is keeping me tied down and I am unable to travel where I once used to travel solo annually pre-COVID. I feel like my adventurous spirit is dying since I haven’t flexed those muscles in a very, very long time. Everything you said truly spoke to me; I also have that same poster (“This is your life”) in my room! The time will come when I’ll be able to strike out on my own, but for now, life is what it is for which I’m definitely grateful. Thank you so much! ❤
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah! I simply love what you shared here. Wow! We have the same poster!! A friend of mine gave me a greeting card with the manifesto on it and I knew I needed to put it on my office wall. That was 2014. (How the heck did all that manage to seep into my nervous system... so much that I actually listened to it lol!??) I hear what you're saying with being tied down by family situation. Family will always, always come first. I recently lost my dad and just prior to all that, everything ground to a halt. Nothing else mattered. I'd give anything to have more time with him, including all the travel in the world. But life will find a way to get you onto your new path... I just know it! It seems to me that everything is timed to be at the moment when we can handle it. I could go on and on, I'm just really happy that someone out there resonated with what I had to say. Huge hugs from my little desk in Canada to wherever you are in the world.
@sarahy5540 Жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaPlavins Totally agree on your point that we are given what we can handle at the moment although I must say it’s been very challenging. Appreciate your response. Mahalo from Hawaii!
@michaelcollins5218 Жыл бұрын
I would love to do that
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, this new path I'm on is... exciting and challenging and not easy and rewarding. Hahaha. If only I knew how it was all going to work out. Would I want to know? I'm not sure.... The mystery of life endures! I appreciate you watching this. Please know that if you have the passion and the idea and even just a kernel of support from people around you, you CAN strike a new path.
@robcreel4257 Жыл бұрын
Certainly something to think about. Thanks for posting this.
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, thanks so much for taking the time to watch this. If it spoke to you in any capacity, that's awesome!
@eddiealexander5276 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, I did the climb last week and firstly congratulations on achieving the climb. The feelings echoed my whole experience as well. The spirit of my mum was with me the whole way, just encouraging me to put one foot in front of the other, the fact that I was also 1 ht behind my group, my lead James and second lead Alex stayed with me to make it encouraging me all the way with positive vibes. also the same sense of elation felt after first reaching Stella then the march to Uhuru. As i was one of the last to summit we were able to linger for ages and i even had time to try and phone my wife. Unbelievable feelings. I saw my group coming down when i was going up and they cheered me on. Then the descent and the lovely tipping ceremony. I was elected to make the speech to the men and women who made it all possible. The quote from Kerouac sums it all up. Sitting here watching such an emotional and beautiful video and work looming next week, none of it seems to matter. We climbed that mountain! Thank you and god bless you
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Eddie! Oh my goodness! We shared SUCH a similar experience, right down to being one of the last to summit.... and your mum silently encouraging you. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful recollection. I can imagine this week back at work has been tough. (Re-entry usually is!) In some respects, I found Kili to be a bubble I'd like to live in forever. No dinging of my phone. No-one pulling my sleeve. Just being one with nature. Congratulations on your climb! And I hope work has been gentle with you. Really appreciate your share here, and the kind words.
@eddiealexander5276 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for replying, I really wasn't expecting that. As a substitute teacher( I retired last year) I know all about someone tugging my sleeve for attention😃. Kids are such great listeners, and even if one has been inspired this week to do something like climb Kili, then my work and journey continues and hasn't ended with the Uhuru summit. I'm hoping to go back to Tanzania soon though not to climb again but hopefully in an education capacity. I feel I need to put something back into the country and people who are so special to me. God bless you again and keep on the journey xx@@SamanthaPlavins
@louiseparisotto3630 Жыл бұрын
I had tears in my eyes watching as you summited, seeing the night sky, listening to the chants/songs and listening to all your experienced. Such an accomplishment. Congratulations! and thanks for sharing.
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Hello Louise! It was magical, truly magical. Thank you for watching and I'm moved that you were moved! Life is short and we need to grab it when we can. Wherever you are in the world, please know it meant a lot to me that you checked out this journey... x
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Agan-Very Nice Series _ Really Enjoyed The Entire Experience. !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Big Finish Thank You Sam Great Series- Very Authentic- .Buen Camino Indeed !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Fixed Previous Post. Ultreia Pilgrim !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
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@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 6:39 Book The Paradore in Santiago - It is Amaziing . Really A Special Experience !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
ULTREIA SAMANTHA - You Have Been A Super Trooper. As Someone Said - " The Camino Is Not For Wimps- It's The Real Deal" BUEN CAMINO !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Sarria _ 100KM to go to Santiago. MANY Pilgrims start here to get their Compostela so it gets Really Busy. Need 2 Stamps A Day To Qualify - Very Important. !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 10:46 _ More Pilgrims On The Cowmino - MOO !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
The Glorious Galician Mountains - My Absolute Favorite Section Of The Camino. Tough Climb - Next Time Take The Horse Up The Hill !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
VillaFranca - A Beautiful Little Town- Not To Be Missed !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 1:27 - The Famous Templar Castle at Ponferrada. A Lovely Place to Visit and Tour the whole thing !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 4:22 - The Famous Cross Fence - Hundreds of Crosses. !!!
@louiseparisotto3630 Жыл бұрын
The song being played at the 9:00 min. mark is beautiful! Such different terrain from a couple of days ago and interesting to watch.
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
No More Masetta - WOOHOO !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Astorga _Cathedral Is Worth Tje Visit !!! -
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
ULTREIA - PILGRIM !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy Leon - A Really Great City. !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Earthquake - Only In My Mind and Mini -Meltdown. The Camino is Mentally Tough !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
The LONG HOT Maseta - !!! Trek On Pilgrim
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 3:04 - A Festival in town !!! Plus a 43K Day !!!. Yikes
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Nice Stay In Burgos- Wonderful City. It is the hometown of El Cid - He is buried in the Cathedral !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Burgos Is A Great Town - Fabulous Cathedral !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
60 k super windy day.Nice Group Walk !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 5:52 - A Totally Abandoned Town. Pretty Modern Too !!!
@louiseparisotto3630 Жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying these videos - thanks for sharing.
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Oh! I'm so glad! Will you do Kili one day, or have you already?
@louiseparisotto3630 Жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaPlavins - no plans to climb
@soulsnotsmiles336 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! From the cruz de ferro to KIlimanjaro you really do just go from strength to strength. From that almost introverted woman I first saw (on video) in St Jean look at you now, an absolute go getter who really does have no limits. Its always a pleasure to see your journeys Sam and I absolutley look forward to seeing the rest of this one. You really do walk the walk. Thank you so much for sharing and for the continued inspiration.
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Paul!!! How ARE you?! I love that you watched this. Is Kili on your list?! Yes, hard to believe it's been four years. I do think back to those hesitant first steps on the Camino. I had no idea how life would unfold, I just knew things needed to change. Still growing into my own skin! Your encouragement is so special. Thank you 🥰
@user-em3xm5no6n Жыл бұрын
Beautiful place
@Wild__FPV Жыл бұрын
What an incredible journey you've captured in this video! Your expedition is an inspiring reminder that adventure and self-discovery go hand in hand.. 🌄✨
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this.
@rmguffey55 Жыл бұрын
Alas, even in this world of fluid gender identification, I doubt I would be welcome. Sounds wonderful though! Thank you for opening my eyes to a beautiful place I had never heard of. And good luck on your venture! Skål !
@SamanthaPlavins Жыл бұрын
Your message here made me smile... Thank you so much for this! Yes, my husband feels the same lol. And Lofoten Islands are incredible. So much solitude and peace!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 8:43 - A Really Rough Section Of The Trail. !!! YIKES
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 8:40 - The Santa Man !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
Tough Day Pilgrim. ULTREIA - You Will Get Further !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
At 2:50 - The World Famous Wine Fountain ( FREE) at Irache !!!
@reed0199 Жыл бұрын
I assume that Day 4 was a Zero Day !!!