2018 Pilgrimage to Santiago - Camino Francés journey alone (ENG)

Zen with Jen: about walking an 800 km pilgrimage through Spain, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. Including all the lessons one might learn along the way.
Have you already seen my other camino vlogs?
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Camino Frances 2021: • 2021 Pilgrimage to San...
Camino Frances 2023 (group): • 2023 Pilgrimage to San...
Mee op pelgrimage met mij? www.holyshit.nl/pelgrim (Dutch spoken)
Liever alleen, maar wel goed voorbereid op reis? Ik maakte een online module over specifiek de pelgrimstocht naar Santiago de Compostela: www.holyshit.academy/pelgrimeren-naar-santiago-de-compostela
Buen Camino!
Love, Jen.

[@sdcareyuk]

I can't believe I have only just found this video. It's beautiful, you're beautiful and you brought all the emotions of walking the Camino right back for me. It's now 4 years since I walked the Camino and I again feel overwhelmed by the divided, polarised, unequal society I live in - the Camino is equality, the Camino is kindness, the Camino is understanding and the Camino is a reminder that we are so much more than our monetary value. I am now 65 and your lessons are as true at my age as thy are at yours. If you receive what you give, as I think you do, then I hope you are happy and living your life with passion. God bless you.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Oh myyyy.. your message just got to me on the perfect timing because I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. This first camino has been years ago and I have never felt stronger in my life than after walking this one. I am currently pregnant and I feel the same thing about society and a longing for simple life. The hormones are intense at times and this is a good reminder to watch my camino lessons again. Thanks

[@SilverlineNL]

“The Camino is something that calls you and you should feel privileged if the Camino calls you”. Wow, I felt that one in the core of my being. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Amsterdam!

[@daleghim3234]

Lesson number 7 @13:10. WOW, it's DEEP. "Don't judge your past choices: You NEEDED it at that time." Jen, you'd make a great therapist. Thanks again for your insight.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dear Dale, so welcome and thank YOU for watching and connecting :) I am a therapist actually. xxx

[@gogoshire]

I start my first Camino in early May and every night before bed, I look through KZbin for Camino videos so I will be jazzed to wake up early the next day and get some miles in with my boots and pack so I’m physically prepared as possible. Your doc was fantastic. I loved hearing your beautiful lessons- I watch w lot of videos by Esther and Abraham Hicks and your lessons are very similar to Abraham’s. Everything about choices and vibrations and the purpose of life - it was all so moving. Thank you for putting the together. I can’t tell you how much it touched me.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks for taking the time to make this beautiful reply - on my birthday! :) I just read out loud your reply, made my day. From where do you start your camino? xxx

[@gogoshire]

Jenneke van Genechten I start from SJPDP in May 2 or 3 or 4. I teach for a university in the states and I will be working remotely, so since I’m starting during my students’ finals week, I’m s it’s unclear on the start date, but I will be in Spain already as I’m going to celebrate a milestone birthday with friends the previous week. I’m just happy every day thinking about it. 😀

[@gogoshire]

Oh - and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🎊🎁🎂🎈

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@gogoshire That sounds great!! However, working during the camino is not the best idea ;) I tried that (I have two companies) but I let everything go in week 1. Buen camino!

[@brendaprobasco5913]

Thank you...haven't gotten there yet, but your video has been the best yet. Truly, truly touching. Really, really real and exactly why I will get there. The Camino calls me and I so hope to see you there.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Brenda, thanks for getting back to me about this video and I'm genuinely touched by you being touched. It called you!! YIHAA! Buen camino 'sister' :)

[@b.4103]

Wow, wow, wow! Met deze bijzondere dame ga ik volgend jaar de Camino wandelen. Bedankt Jenneke, prachtig! 🥰

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hiehaaaaaa jaa zo leuk!

[@NurseJacqueline]

Jen you are very beautiful inside and out! I have watched so many videos about the Camino and yours has touched me the most. I love your soul. Thank you for making this important vlog! I will someday walk the Camino way! I hope I learn a piece of what you learned. The Camino is calling me loud and clear!!!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Woww your message melts my heart! Thanks for writing this, Jacqueline, i appreciate it. So when are you planning to walk it?

[@ggerales]

Jen , you have a beautiful soul. Hope to cross path one day and if not, you have touched I think many, including me. Thanks for your moving video..

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Oh wow, you just touched me with your message. Thank you so much! Where do you live?

[@allenchurchill4841]

It was nice to watch an honest seeker with an open heart. A Catholic would say the Holy Spirit was with you on your Camino. Congratulations on your accomplishment.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks so much. I definitely felt contact with the source.

[@ianbuckley7274]

After loosing my wife in October last year I have planned my Camino in August. Thank you for your insight into your experiences I am now looking forward to my own spiritual journey x

[@holyshitcoaching23]

I'm sorry for your loss. :( Thanks for the kind words. This is going to help you heal Ian, buen camino.

[@FactorVidaMarcoSilvaCoaching]

Thank you so much Jenneke for this amazing video and congratulations on capturing the Camino Spirit!! Loved your authenticity, hopeness, emotional maturity, how you connect with others, insights, lessons of life (to which I can relate)... I just Love the Camino and what it entitles! Also did that same route in 2004 and it literally changed my life. It made me emotional when you said one should feel privileged when the Camino calls, and it keeps calling even after doing it 6 times now. Lot's of Love and blessings to your beautiful soul!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Wowww! Six times? You rock! I hope it keeps calling you over and over again. Thanks for the kind words

[@marystofanik6391]

What a beautiful and heartfelt video Jen! I loved the photos, videos and personal glimpses. You are so genuine and it's really a touching video that you so kindly shared with us. All the best!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Mary, thank you for watching and your kind words, they touch me! Have a good year. Love, Jen

[@linnea5618]

Amazing! I think you really captured the essence of the Camino. I did my 888km walk from SJPDP to Finisterre in five weeks starting at the 5 of June this year. Your video brings back so many memories and today it is exactly four weeks since I finished. I also find it really hard when people ask "how was the Camino?" because I really can't sum up five weeks into a sentence. The Camino for me is more of a feeling. Thank you for sharing!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks so much for sharing this, Linnea! You went to Finesterre, amazing. Congrats :) I arrived back in Holland half of June, so you just started then. Thanks for watching!

[@bernie6956]

Thanks for sharing your amazing journey and the beautiful lessons learned. You are a lovely lady inside and out.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

[@ianhogarth8446]

Just got back from my Camino , where I achieved a peace that had eluded me for some time . Your film has helped me to remember this now I am struggling to return to some of my stresses, and love the lessons. There is a lot I need to let go of to keep that feeling I got . Thanks for one of the better films I have seen

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Great to read this! Makes me smile, thank you for that. Happy to hear you had such a peaceful journey. Stay centered xxx

[@sunnyonpaws864]

Absolutely brilliant! I walked Camino de Santiago in 2017 and now watching your video made me so emotional... remembering my own trip and seeing the similarities in your experience. Such a joy to know that there is this area in the world where people can go so deep within themselves.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

So nice to hear from you, Elena! Thanks for sharing that you went through the same experiences, I love that! It's sometimes hard to explain it to people who haven't walked it. Stay centered

[@bernie6956]

A very well done overview of the Camino, your views and thoughts. You are lovely inside and out. Hope to see more of your videos.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

That's so sweet, thanks so much! I also made one about the Portuguese route! xxx

[@WalkingEng]

Such a great narrative. You opened my eyes to some of the value and emotions to expect. Thank you for this beautiful and really impressive story.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Aww.. so welcome! Thank YOU! :)

[@samross4055]

What a beautiful summary of the Camino. So many camino truths and realisations I also came to. Buen Camino fellow pilgrim.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

buen camino beautiful lady!

[@ForestMyths]

Jenneke, Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your lessons... you are intelligent, funny, lovely and soulful... I hope I meet people like you when I take my Camino journey next year. Bless you. Buen Camino!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

This just made my day.. thanks, David

[@maryguerin336]

Thank you Jen for the fantastic Vlog! We have recently returned from a mini-Camino this year. Even though we only walked from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella we had a beautiful experience and met fantastic people from all over the world. We absolutely support your wise lessons and would love to bump into when we do our next Camino adventure in 2021 ! Love Nick and Mary from Australia. PS Mary cried (tears of joy) watching your vlog.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dear Mary and Nick, I'm so excited! How long did you walk on your camini? ;) And are you doing the big one in 2021? I'm pretty sure I'm going again next year. I cry too every time I watch it. Thanks for that, makes my heart smile. Love, Jen

[@nickgray3550]

@@holyshitcoaching23 Hi there! We've changed our minds and are now returning in May / June 2020 to walk from St Jean Pied de Port !! Looking forward to it! Love Mary and Nick

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@nickgray3550 WOW amazing! I wist you the most incredible journey xxx

[@lidyteeuwen5231]

Wat een fantastische weergave van een prachtige reis. Mooie overdenkingen over hoe jij het ervaart. Super gedaan.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dankje Lidy! :) :)

[@astpet100]

Prachtig, prachtig Jenneke. Woorden schieten mij tekort, te omschrijven wat het met mij doet bij het zien van deze reportage.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dank voor je mooie woorden, Peter :)

[@markwalsh6714]

Amazing video. Loved it. Really has inspired me to do the walk. Love the Camino tattoo at the end. More pain for the feet !

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Mark, I was just online when you sent me your message. Thanks for the compliment! I'm going again this year. My feet are soooo strong

[@darrelallan2958]

What a wonderful philosophical human being. I can’t wait to walk the Camino…..

[@d-kuabab5303]

Liebe Jenneke, dein Film hat mich sehr beeindruckt. Deine Emotionen habe ich als ehrlich und absolut authentisch empfunden. Weil ich nächste Woche meinen Camino starten werde, habe ich deinen Film sehr gerne angesehen und wurde meine Vorfreude auf den Camino noch gesteigert. Danke!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Vielen Dank für dein message (haha my German is not so gut ;)). I wish you the buenest camino and hope it will be as magical for you as it was for me. xxx

[@killeenstraide1]

Such an amazing accomplishment, and what memories you have. Well done. xx

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you so much xxx

[@Johnwilldo]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing the thoughts that emerge from such an adventure. Lots of wisdom from such a young and beautiful lass. I am planning to walk the camino in the spring of 2020.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Well thank you, John! Lovely to hear you're going to do it too! I hope it brings you what it has brought me :

[@georgetastoica3761]

Love your journey ! Well done ! I do need your " lessons " . You are a beautiful young lady , in and out !!! Peace and Blessings !

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Wow :) Thank you, Georgeta! Enjoy your day today. Hope the sun is shining where you are.

[@dorpie]

Lovely video. You revealed more about the camino in half an hour than many do in hours.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked it.

[@Gordonhaymes]

You have an amazing gift in making people smile.... Thank you for sharing

[@holyshitcoaching23]

If that's said by a grumpy old racer, it MUST be true! ;) Thanks so much :)

[@sdfry40]

Wonderful video! You are are beautiful spirit! Thank you for sharing this!! I’m planning my own Camino in 2021.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

*Blushing! Well thank you for making my day :) Good! I hope this will be lifechanging for you!

[@ceadeses]

What a beautiful video I think you gained much awareness which is the key to life!Thank You.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi dear Marc, Thanks for taking the time to respond to my video. Happy to read this, makes my day. Have a great day yourself! Love, Jen

[@ksh7011]

Jen, thank you very much for your inspirational video. When you cried after you saw a bottle of water and a banana left behind for you by someone whom you met along the way of your Pilgrimage to Santiago, I also couldn't hold my tears. Exceptionally, this video is very emotional. None of the videos of Pilgrimage to Santiago on youtube is inspirationl than yours. I am planning to do the Pilgrimage to Santiago once I retire in the nearest future. Wish you the best and happy new year. Greetings from California, USA

[@holyshitcoaching23]

I cannot hold my tears also every time I see that part of the video. Sometimes, I watch parts of it, just to remind myself of how I was feeling there. :) Thanks for your super kind reply! How about go this year instead of when you retire? (even if it's only for a week?) Love, Jen

[@ksh7011]

Jen, you really make me cry and weep at this very moment. I couldn't even type. Yes, Jen, you're my inspiration. I will do it in this coming October. I am an US government employee and only allow 5 weeks paid vacation each year. However, each time allow maximum only 2 weeks. That is why. But I will take your advice and will move on. Perhaps, only a half of the Pilgrimage of Santiango this year and the rest of it next year. I will let you know what happen in November. You're my inspiration. Thanks million.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dear you, what is your name? My heart is filled with joy to read that you decided to go for one week! You know, it doesn't matter if you break it into 10 pieces or if you walk this camino at once. Every time you go and walk a part of this path, you walk a part of your own path and that's beautiful. I will go in june this year, but also only for one, max two weeks. And i'm sure it will fuel me again!

[@carvsdbogota]

the lessons are so beautiful and depth full, congrats to you, for that amazing journey.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks a lot, Carlos! :D

[@alaskanpilgrim2099]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience. I just returned from my camino 2 weeks ago. it was wonderful and taught me so many lessons. Great job! xoxo

[@holyshitcoaching23]

You're so welcome! So what's your biggest lesson?

[@alaskanpilgrim2099]

@@holyshitcoaching23 there were so many lessons along The Way, but I would say, the biggest lesson is that we already have the answers inside of us. We just need to slow down and listen. I've learned that life is about connection and love. That's it. Buen Camino!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@alaskanpilgrim2099 beautiful! Thank you. Very true :)

[@grahamarcher2729]

Wonderful video! I walked the Camino three years ago and I still dream about it. I am going back in a couple of weeks from now to walk it again.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you! How nice! Good for you! Buen camino.

[@elizabetheden6688]

Thank you for making this, it has been helpful. I plan to do this on my own this spring.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

So welcome! Good luck with it and have fun :)

[@renejanuary3994]

What a beautiful video. Thanks for your honesty in sharing. Im walking parts of the Camino soon and am eager to have my experience and lessons. A really great video...Thank you!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Rene, how kind of you to write me a message, thank you! :) What parts are you going to walk?

[@renejanuary4708]

Im starting in Pamplona on 18Sept...both excited and nervous for travelling alone but totally convinced that Ill enjoy every moment!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Nervousness will be gone as soon as you set foot in Pamplona! :) BUEN CAMINO!

[@steveclayton4249]

Hi Jen, congrats on a great vlog. I'm doing the Camino next April-May and your film has made me more excited for it. Regards Steve UK x

[@holyshitcoaching23]

So nice to hear that! I get excited too everytime someone talks about it. Maybe I'll also go next year april-may! Buen camino xxx

[@la-gl4uh]

Hello Steve, how was the weather during Apr-May when you did you walk?

[@davidmgordon8347]

Goedendag von Seattle (USA), Jenneke! Thank you for an excellent video that shows your Camino experience especially well. Your lessons are both personal and universal... and rather inspiring. Sorry our Ways did not intersect, it would have been great to meet and chat with you, however briefly. Perhaps next year. My sister wants to make the pilgrimage after hearing me go on (and on and on) about it. She and I will start in SJPdP come August. I must break in a new pair of shoes before then. Buen Camino!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

What a lovely comment, David! Thank you :) Great to hear that you fell in love with the camino too. Have a very good one with your sister (how special)! Love, Jen

[@chrisvanhaevere8052]

Thx for sharing. Inspirational! I hope to do the camino once in my life...

[@holyshitcoaching23]

It's fairly easy, if planning is the problem! Because you can also go for one week. Or is the 'hope' in being able to go linked to another aspect of your life?

[@paulcunliffe4434]

Brilliant vlog video , loved every minute of it. Thank you so much. I start my first Camino on September 7th 2018 and you are an inspiration

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you for the kind words, Paul. Made my day :) I wish you a camino with all the things I experienced and more! Where do you start?

[@paulcunliffe4434]

Hi Jenneke I start at St Jean Pied de Port and hope to go all the way to Santiago and Finisterre

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Great! I wish you a very buen camino!

[@VMOMM1]

Love the Camiño, love this video. Thanks!!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks a lot, have a good day :) xxx

[@santiblzquez.2927]

ufff...You made me cry too. BONITO Y SENSIBLE VIDEO. GRACIAS

[@holyshitcoaching23]

[@garyellison830]

What a fantastic, honest log of your Camino. So looking forward to doing mine next year.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you Gary! Will it be your first?

[@garyellison830]

Hi Jenneke, it will be. Been drawn to it for a while now. Really enjoyed your blog and wise words!

[@JacqueslemacFrance]

Thank you for this video. I hope to walk the same walk in 2020 and hope my journey is as precious as yours.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

I wish you an amazing camino! :) love, Jen

[@karinabelmarbelmar2717]

Congratulations is a really a good video and your thoughs about the Camino is exactly how I feel it by myself, I did it from Saint Jean to Finnisterre in the last April and was the best experience in my life and the best part was the lovely people I have known. I'm from Chile and is not easy (if you are not a rich guy) get the money to travel to Europe and all the pilgrims asked me why I was doing the Camino in my first visit to Europe? jajaja I said to them because it worth, every kilometer and every pain in my body, gave me the best time and the oportunity to live such an amazings moments and memories life. thanks for share your moments. kind regards Karyn

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you Karyn, for your kind words. I walked also in April this year! Well... I started on the 30th. So actually May, I walked. So lovely to hear your experience on this! love, Jen

[@markjohnson-russell2964]

Hi Jenneke Thank you for your video. My wife and I (Donna & Mark) had dinner with you in Zubri that night--what a party that was. Your video instantly brought back the joys and the simplicity of the Camino. You shared so much from your heart thank you. PS you might want to watch the KZbin video 'thoughts on the Camino'

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Mark and Donna, of course i remember you! You both wrote in my book :) How have you been?! And how did you find me?? Love, Jen

[@mysterytomastery1]

I could say a million words so I'll summarise... Thank You! Best Camino youtube experience available.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

thanks a million times then! :) :) x

[@mysterytomastery1]

Jenneke van Genechten I am walking later in the year and currently researching. Have watched a LOT of footage. You answered many questions and your Lessons are quite profound. Simply amazing insights that the whole damn human race need to indulge in. :-)

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@mysterytomastery1 great to hear that. I watch it sometimes to remind myself of them, because in the stress of daily life I tend to forget. Have a great, insightful, playful, beautiful camino X

[@mysterytomastery1]

Jenneke van Genechten ❤️

[@lisaaustin1042]

thank you for sharing such a personal experience. You should be very proud of yourself!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Lisa, I was very proud during and right after the camino, and still am sometimes! It's funny how things like these fade away into our daily lives again. I miss the camino and everything that comes with it a lot. Thanks for your kind message :)

[@lisaaustin1042]

@@holyshitcoaching23 and so continues your journey...

[@MiguelJimenez-rh8yx]

Awesome video... I love all your insights (lessons) and it brought me a lot of memories from my own Camino... Congratulations!!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you for taking the effort to send me something! :) When was your camino?

[@MiguelJimenez-rh8yx]

@@holyshitcoaching23 Just a few months ago, from May 26 to June 27. This journey change my life. I imagine you thought, as I did, that this is something more people should know about, so you did this amazing video and I'm writting a book.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Sounds great Miguel! I want to write a book too, actually :) But I'm currently looking for a publisher for the first book I wrote. Have a good week!

[@rhunl]

Lovely vlog Jen, really great!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks so much! :)

[@joecox2877]

I love your video it really touched my soul and I am planning my Camino NOW!!! You are Beautiful and Awesome best wishes))

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Awww!

[@zippsy]

A lovely vlog. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for caring.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks for responding

[@federicobarrio6086]

Hi from Mexico, only if you do it you can really understand what The Camino is all about. I have done it 4 times and hopefully will do it again on 2019 with my youngest daughter Daniela (22). Every time its different even if you do exactly the same route. Thank you for sharing, beautiful post.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hello there! How special that you will do this with your daughter! She's lucky to have a dad like that. Thanks for your message and I wish you both the most amazing camino :)

[@BJJNINJA215]

Really enjoyed this - Thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities so unabashedly - it really added to the authenticity of your experience and made me feel a direct connection to you😎

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks so much! I just got back from my second camino yesterday. It was awesome and horrible.

[@BJJNINJA215]

@@holyshitcoaching23 will you also post these experiences on KZbin?

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@BJJNINJA215 Yes I will!

[@BJJNINJA215]

@@holyshitcoaching23 awesome! Very much looking forward to it....

[@johnhopkins975]

Thank you, Jenn. Just beautiful, wise, and true -- like you!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks for the compliment, John!

[@johnhopkins975]

@@holyshitcoaching23 You're welcome!

[@guusbeeld]

Dear Jen, I am Dutch too, but answering in English, because, this journey from you and your insights are universal, thank you for sharing, and inspiring me again...Last week the Camino is pulling in again. I walked the Camino in 2016 and have now at this time an exhibition in the townhouse of Odijk, maybe we could drink a cup of coffee an can I show it it to you...Greetz Guus van Gunst

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dear Guus, I had to look up where Odijk is (Utrecht!). That is amazing, congratulations! If you want, add me on Facebook (Jenneke van Genechten) so we can talk about it there. :D Thanks for the sweet response, I cannot wait to do the French route again. Xxx

[@gfree8037]

I enjoyed this immensely

[@holyshitcoaching23]

I'm glad to read that, George!

[@hikingmarie9]

You rock! You are beautiful, intelligent and funny. I appreciate this video; it is excellent! I will walk in the fall of 2020 with my son who will be 12. This is best video I have seen; you should be very proud of yourself. Cheers!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hey Marie, you are so sweet! Thanks for what you wrote. And how amazing that you're gonna walk with your son! Incredible! Your son is lucky to have a mom who let's him do stuff like that on an early age :) :) Buen camino!

[@spathrose1921]

Wonderful,loved every bit of it , I am preparing for May 2020

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Glad to hear that! Good luck preparing and buen camino!! I might go again too next year.

[@spathrose1921]

Jenneke van Genechten May be we may meet while walking I will start on 2 May 2020 ... I can email you the details /..

[@squizzyt8698]

Thanks Jen...I needed this... :-)

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thank you too... kind messages like these remind me of what I already learned.

[@WWGoneWGA]

Hi Jenneke, what (a) wonderfull vieuw(s) to the Camino and so emotional too in the good way You made me cry because I felt your emotion too Now I know I Will walk the Camino Frances again, as i did in 2009. Thank You.. Keep on following your heart. You are so pure! I am from the Netherlands

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hoi Frits, wat lief dat je dat zegt en dat je 'm opnieuw wil lopen! Yes! Ik ook, ik weet alleen nog niet wanneer en vanaf waar. De Portugese route lijkt me ook interessant. Liefs, Jenneke

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hallo Frits, dank voor je fijne berichtje, doet me goed. Heerlijk dat je hebt besloten 'm weer te gaan lopen! Maak er wat moois van. Liefs

[@yaeltamir944]

thanks for all the info and insperation im planing on doing it on 2021

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Oh that's so cool, me too!! When are you leaving?

[@cjexplores]

What a wonderful way to share your adventure. I'm struggling to put it all into one so I have made daily videos so far. I really enjoyed the way you put this together though, nice work x

[@cjexplores]

P.s.Camino Lesson 20 is my favourite 🎉🎉 congratulations! And buen camino x

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi dear pilgrim and friend, thanks for the compliment! Why don't you keep the footage for yourself and pick the best parts from each day to make the compilation? love

[@wilbertolugo8700]

hey awesome video!!!. truly enjoyed it. many blessings hugs and smiles in the end we are one i am because you are.Buen Camino de la vida.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

We are one, all of us! :) Thanks for your message! Love, Jen

[@franshamer1431]

dear Jenneke, so beautiful to watch and read your experience and feel grateful that i can meet you in my life.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Ohh lieve Frans

[@900castillo]

I love this beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your experience. I will be doing my first Camino in April/May 2020.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi there! I'm so excited for you! I just finished my vlog from this year, will upload it today. Love, jen

[@michelebeunen]

Wat een prachtige reis heb je gemaakt!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Als je dat maar weet! Ook bijzonder om weer terug te zien. :)

[@peterspencer396]

Well done! You're very sweet, and kind.... great job.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Ahhh :) Gracias!

[@davidpribul6685]

Mittlerweile habe ich schon so viele Camino Clips gesehen aber dieser ist der beste. Ich bin selbst gerade erst zurück vom Frances und Fisterra und Muxia. Ich kann nur vor Freude und Rührung mitheulen

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi David, since my German writing skills suck, I'm gonna answer you in English. How was your camino?! Was it your first? Thanks so much for the compliments, it touches me :) love xx

[@davidpribul6685]

Jenneke van Genechten hey jenneke, que tal?for me it was the second camino. Last year in may the camino del norte complete, in September the part from Irun to Bilbao for a second time and now in October/November frances from sjpdp to burgos and then Santiago over Fisterra to muxia. It was other than I think before but the start and the end was better than I can wish. Maybe I stay for Sylvester in muxia. It was a powerplace for me. You can find me on FB

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@davidpribul6685 I'm thinking about walking Santiago-Finisterre-Muxia coming year. It's a very short one though, hope it' just as powerful as the other one. Wil try to find you on fb!

[@DianneSheridan28]

Watch your blog before walking and after walking...so many similar emotions at the same places. Thank you.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Happy you recognize much in it, Dianne. You're a rich person.

[@gjbs55]

Wonderful! Quite inspiring. We’re off to do the Camino next month. Thanks for your video.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

You're so welcome! Do you start from St. Jean?

[@gjbs55]

Jenneke van Genechten Unfortunately not. We start at Villafranca Del Bierzo on to Santiago. Work cant afford a longer trip for us.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

That's a great place to start! :) Enjoy the silence there, before entering the last 100km. BUEN CAMINO!

[@gjbs55]

¡Gracias! Jenneke! I did hear that from Sarria to Santiago it gets busy!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Very true.

[@killeenstraide1]

Congratulations Jen. Xx

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks, Josephine!

[@kogerzsuzsa]

Thank you Jenneke, it moved me a lot. Brought back memories from the early 90's when I did the trip. Loved the insights. How is life after all this? Take care

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hey Zsuzsa, I'm wondering: do you think the camino changed a lot since the 90s? As far as you can judge from the video. Thanks for your words :) My life has been great after. I mean, not every day of course, but I managed to enjoy the simple things in life more and take more rest. Feel very positive! love, Jen

[@fannydantilenrando]

A really good video 🙏 thank you Jen ! I really enjoyed watching it !!! I will go on a part of the Camino (via Podiensis) in August from le Puy en Velay to Figeac (hopefully) . I will remember your lessons !

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Fanny, that's so nice to hear :) Thanks! Where do you start?

[@fannydantilenrando]

Jenneke van Genechten le Puy en Velay 😉

[@holyshitcoaching23]

oh @@fannydantilenrando haha. Sorry, I don't know it. :)

[@fannydantilenrando]

Jenneke van Genechten don’t be sorry it is said to be beautiful !! I’m reaaaaaaaalllly looking forward to seeing this Camino !!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@fannydantilenrando i wish you the most beautiful camino! x

[@stevenvanverre5140]

Thanks for sharing. Respect... 😉

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@gigiv6537]

Prachtig filmpje, ik sta ook op het punt om te vertrekken. Vanuit belgie te voet vertekken. :)

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Wauw! Nou, buen camino gewenst dan! Liefs

[@adammurphy9408]

Great video. Finished a few days after I finished my second Camino (Frances)

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Adam, you did the Frances twice? Good for you! I'm thinking of doing the Portuguese route this year. And: it's winter! Wasn't it cold??

[@adammurphy9408]

@@holyshitcoaching23 Yes mam. I am going back to do Portuguese and Primitivo in June, can't wait. Have you heard of the My Camino podcast?

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@adammurphy9408 no I havent! What is it?

[@adammurphy9408]

@@holyshitcoaching23 just a Camino Podcast. Check it out, you may be interested in going on it and telling your story.

[@marcvandegiessen9211]

Prachtig Jenneke, indrukwekkende vlog!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Dankje Marc!

[@maike2356]

Echt fijn even dit, jouw filmpjes kijken. Ik liep deze route in april/mei 2017 en hoop in het voorjaar van 2021 de Portugese route te gaan lopen. Hopelijk zonder ambulance! Pfoei wat een ellende joh voor jullie maar zo knap hoe jullie ermee om zijn gegaan. Zo had je het natuurlijk niet voor je gezien allemaal... ik voel me nu extra dankbaar voor slechts 1 blaar op mijn tocht. Alleen de eerste dagen door de bergen. Daarna niets meer. Dat is echt een zegen en dat realiseer ik me nu weer even extra. Dank voor beide video's! Ik dacht heel vaak wow, wat een knappe vrouw! Dus dat zeg ik maar even tegen je :) Lieve groetjes uit Groningen! Oh trouwens, hoe vond jij de etappe vanaf Roncesvalles naar ehm.. 18 km verderop? Ik dacht echt dat ik het niet zou redden.. ik kwam die dag echt bijna niet door en kon niet meer op m'n benen staan. Terwijl de afstand heel erg meeviel. Alle herbergen bleken ook vol en toen parkeerde er ineens vanuit het niets een taxi naast het terras. Wij zagen dat ook als een teken ;) zomaar in een keer door naar Pamplona, het kon echt ff niet anders. Daar twee nachtjes in een hotel bijgekomen en weer verder gelopen maar ik hoor nooit iemand over hoe zwaar die eerste etappes zijn. En misschien ben ik ook wel de enige die het zo heeft ervaren hoor. Dat kan heel goed... maar ben wel benieuwd naar jouw ervaring :-)

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Wat een lieverd ben jij, Maike! Thanks voor je superleuke reactie en eigen verhaal. Ik vond het stuk van Roncesvalles naar Zubiri (als ik het goed heb?) eigenlijk wel meevallen. Ik had een goede dag, met fijne mensen, fijn weer en een goed audioboek. Superleuk hostel ook in Zubiri. Maar er waren dagen bij dat ik de tong op de knieën had, terwijl anderen easypeasy doorliepen. De eerste etappe though, daar had ik me wel enorm op verkeken! Lekker uitgebreid geluncht bij de eerste (en enige stop), op dat punt nog voordat je écht de bergen in gaat. Ik had geen idee wat nog moest komen en toen kwam ik bij Roncesvalles compleet uitgeput en was er geen slaapplaats in het klooster. Huilend in een taxi naar een hotel. Ik besloot pas vanaf dag 3 te gaan vloggen in het Engels, dus vandaar dat je van dat moment geen beeld hebt gezien. Knuffel! (voeg me gerust toe op fb)

[@giopomerol3952]

Wonderful heart felt story. Well done. The only thing that disappointed me was that you ended up taking a cab while walking through the Messeta. That is a real pity; for me at least, that section of the Camino was the part where I really learned a lot about solitude and silence and the deeper meaning of all those signs that you see along the way that say "Don't stop, keep walking".

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Gio, thanks for your message. I'm sorry I disappointed you ;) At that time, I really just couldn't continue. I was drained, empty, emotional, tired... but hey, next time I'm prepared! Gives space for 'improvement', although I can actually be fine with having done this because I listened to what my body needed. Love xx

[@giopomerol3952]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Hope you get another opportunity to walk the Camino and experience the full Meseta (or indeed another route....I highly recommend the Northern route). Its true, the Meseta can be seen as a limbo stage and a very difficult one at that, especially if your not physically and mentally in the right shape. To my bewilderment this was the most profound and therapeutic stage. I shed many a tear not because of any pain but because the silence was deafening; the wide-open spaces frightening because all you could see in front of you was celestial horizen after horizon. It was so hard to pick anything in the distance and make it a short term goal to walk towards:. A tree? A shinny object? A poll? That 200 kilometres seemed like 4,000. The heat was also unbreakable no matter what I tried to do to defend myself. I vowed there and then I would never do another Camino as long as I lived (I've done 2 others since!!!!!!!). Yes you must listen to your body. It's a question of prevention v's intervention. Everyone to their own in how they handle this. In any case it was your camino and you obviously savoured it. Its never a question of how many kilometres you walk- but what you got out of each step that counts, no matter how thunderous, small or big that step is. Again, well done. I really liked the easily explained messages in your video. Thats something very difficult to do. BTW I look forward to your next Camino!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

@@giopomerol3952 Hey there :) After your message, I'm very determined to walk the Meseta next time. Thank you for that. When I'll do it, I'll make another video. And this time I'm prepared ;) Have a good week!!

[@pajamaca]

i cried with you

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Sending love xx

[@clydemeeks9614]

Nicely done.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks!

[@andersnrregren9087]

Leave for via de la plata in 3 days your videos help the time fly thank you for that. Btw you look so good out there evin in birdpoop

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Well thanks a lot; i think birdpoop will be my new make up then ;) And: thanks for the kind words!

[@jimkwan1807]

Good job. proud of you.

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks :)

[@yadirasantiago8405]

I really like this video 👍

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks

[@mariansubtirel863]

great leasons!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Thanks a lot!

[@paulak7656]

This video had me crying! Thank you so much for charing and being so real. I'm still thinking about walking the Camino in August/September.. How much time would you recommend on planning for it?

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Paula, Thanks for your kind message, it touches me. Sometimes, when I walk it, it makes me cry again too. Note: august is very hot! Maybe september would be better. I'm going in June, and i already know I will be sweating a lot ;) If you want to walk the same route as I did (Frances, 800km), you can do yourself a favor by taking 5 weeks. It can be done in 4 (or even faster) but it's so nice to just walk and pause whenever YOU want to and spend some time in Santiago afterwards. Buen camino! xxx

[@paulak7656]

Hi Janneke, Thanks for your quick reply and the tips! I’ll probably have to start at the end of August and then walk throughout September, just because it’s the only time I can get off for many weeks in a row.. But I’ll prepare for a lot of sweating 😅 Thanks again! 😊

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

Now the CAMINO DEL NORTE encourage

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Who knows! I will walk it some day. did you?

[@lanahutchison8637]

Jen, great video! Can you tell me the calendar date you started in SJPDP in 2018?

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Lana, I'm not completely sure but I think it must have been 1 or 2 May

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

Very nice video is magic

[@holyshitcoaching23]

thanks a lot!

[@robdoncker6836]

hai Jenneke bedankt voor je vlog het bracht mij weer terug naar mijn camino 2016. Thank's

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Leuk om te horen Rob! Met liefde gemaakt. Hoe was je camino?

[@robdoncker6836]

ik ging totaal onvoorbereid maar het was de beste reis van mijn leven volgend jaar wil ik de noord route gaan lopen oh ja ik loop heel veel dus dat was het probleem niet maar ondanks dat had ik daar heel erg veel last van blaren nogmaals bedankt voor je video en ja de liefde straalt eraf;)))

[@peregrinaciones]

BUEN CAMINO

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Buen camino!

[@carmendavies6064]

Thank you!!!!!so much for being so vulnerable, sensitive, and open I will do el camino could share the time when it's not too hot☆♡☆♡☆♡☆you do have sisters and brothers ❤ 💙 😉 ♥ 💕 💜 all over the world 💙 ❤ 😉 ♥

[@holyshitcoaching23]

I feel so blessed with all these people reaching out to me, Carmen! So bizarre! Never thought this video would go across the world and attract so many beautiful people. Thanks for this beautiful message

[@carmendavies6064]

Well you are beautiful too and I'm so glad that you had the camino experienced, shared your time with all of us keep on sharing your thoughts and feelings please. We do care sending you love

[@peter737]

Hoi Jenneke mooi om te zien de plaatsen waar je geweest bent ook gepasseerd ben. Ik heb in april nog de Portugese route gedaan ook mooi minder druk dan de Franse weg echt een aanrader groeten Peter

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Peter, wellicht doe ik Portugal volgend jaar. Zijn er genoeg faciliteiten onderweg?

[@peter737]

Hoi Jenneke voor de Portugese route zijn er faciliteiten alleen niet zoveel als in Spanje je moet echt jou dagelijkse afstanden doen maar slaapplaatsen vind je hoor. Persoonlijk heb ik meer het echte Camino gevoel gehad bij deze Tocht. Grtz Peter

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Bedankt Peter! Fijn om te weten :)

[@camillaappelgren9204]

Hi there! Doing my Camino after a very rough time.. time to reset my mind ;) what’s the name of the albergue in La Balsa? It looked amazing!!!

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Good for you!

[@sergiowecker1]

Jenneke...you understand the camino...just feell...camino is life....you are beautifull

[@holyshitcoaching23]

And you Sergio are so kind! :) This means you must have walked it...?

[@sergiowecker1]

@@holyshitcoaching23 Im a simple peregrino...dreamer...look my video ...when discovery my camino...blesses kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZyvkpmAgcSkaas

[@nancypolancoalmonte288]

hi, nice video, now I know I would love to do this soon, what was your budget without the airline tickets?

[@holyshitcoaching23]

Hi Nancy, That's great! Hmm... difficult question. I have no clue actually: I spent about €3000,- in total: gear, flights, holiday on Ibiza afterwards, sleeping, food,... But it can be very cheap! You can do it for about €25,- a day (even less if you're on a tight budget). :) xxx