Camino de Santiago - Camino Frances | 500 Miles (800KM) | September - October | 33 Days

👣Why walk 500 miles (800km) on the Camino de Santiago?
I began a 33-day foot journey in September 2019 across Spain to answer that question. What began as a curious case for adventure ended with a newfound appreciation for life through moments of deep reflection and connection. What started out as a solo trip ended with a new Camino family and friends from around the world.
Starting in St. Jean Pied de Port and ending in Santiago de Compostela, the Camino Frances (French Way) is a journey that takes you over the Pyrenees through the rustic Spanish countryside and into the cities while consuming a lifetime's quantity of coffee, Spanish bread, and red wine. But more than anything...it is a journey of personal discovery, human connection, and community.
Here is that journey of adventure, community, and connection. Enjoy and buen camino.
David
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💡INFO:
Dates: September 2 - October 4, 2019 (33 days)
Location: St. Jean Pied de Port (France) to Santiago (Spain)
Estimated Distance: 800+ km (500+ miles)
Total Actual Distance: 945 km (per Apple Watch)
Total Steps: 1,300,000
Daily Costs: 30€/day (3€ Breakfast/5€ Lunch/2€ Beer/10€ Dinner/10€ Albergue)
Weight of Backpack without Water (Day 1): 7 kg
of Rest Days: 1 (León)
of Blisters: 3+
of Café con Leches per day: 3
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MUSIC:
1. Once again (www.bensound.com/royalty-free...)
2. Run into My Open Arms - Airae (www.epidemicsound.com/track/X...)
3. Welcome to the Durmstrang Express - Christian Andersen (www.epidemicsound.com/track/q...)
4. A Temporary Solution - Infinity Ripple (www.epidemicsound.com/track/G...)
5. Colossus - Dream Cave (www.epidemicsound.com/track/v...)
6. She is Everywhere - Clarence Reed (www.epidemicsound.com/track/D...)
7. Broad Horizons - Francis Wells (www.epidemicsound.com/track/D...)
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TECHNOLOGY:
Shot with iPhone 7 📱
Edited with the LumaFusion App on iPad Pro (2018) 💻
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[@markdonovan1540]

Great vlog of The Way, brings back many wonderful memories. There are many videos of the Camino Francés, but I like this one especially for its focus on the many different people you encounter along the way. You have shown what it looks like to walk through the countryside and mountains, the communal meals and albergue experiences, the meet ups in cafés and pop-up stops (small paradise moments in the middle of nowhere), some historic monuments in towns and villages, the many smiles that often accompany the pilgrim's journey (despite the various hardships of long distance day-after-day walking), the feeling of community and sharing, the sunrises and sunsets, the types of terrain and paths that are walked. Excellent editing and choice of music, congratulations David, not only on achieving your aim of walking the Camino, but on having an open heart and mind to engage with your fellow pilgrims along the journey and share it here, thank you. Buen Camino

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much Mark. Yeah you got it-it was truly the people and the feeling of community and sharing that made the Camino for me. I miss the random encounters and the meetups in cafés, and I'm trying to incorporate more of that in my daily life whether it's at work or with friends & family. Again, thanks for your kind words, and I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Buen camino and happy 2020!

[@lm9976]

Mil gracias amén amén hermoso vídeo yo nomas de mirar la Fe y de mirarlos a ustedes lloro de la emoción 🙏🙏👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lm9976]

👄👄👄👄💙💙👄💙👄💙👄💙👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lm9976]

🙏🙏👍

[@reneegalan]

Maravilloso, me gustó muchísimo, espero por el camino de Portugal, podrá ser ? Gracias por compartir,

[@rollwithme7943]

While I was recovering from amputation, I was thinking about walking on the camino with my new prosthesis. One day, I will make it happen. Thanks for sharing this video. :)

[@hidavidwen]

Wow I am so glad to hear you are thinking about this. I just got a hit of inspiration. Towards the end, there was a film crew filming a group of 10 people with limited mobility complete the Camino. It was inspiring to see the community effort. Check out the documentary "I'll Push You" if you get the chance (great inspirational documentary about the Camino). I can't wait for you to get out there, let me know how I could help!

[@rollwithme7943]

David Wen Thanks for your reply. I will definitely check out the documentary. I am just curious whether you are considering to post more footage from your previous trip.

[@hidavidwen]

Hey @@rollwithme7943! How are you doing? Sorry for the late reply as it's been quite hectic with all this going around, and I just thought of you. I just posted a new video about the Camino detailing all my costs & expenses with some pics & videos about food & albergues (accommodation). I come from a Finance background so I tracked everything via spreadsheets. May or may not help you but just thought to share with you. Let me know if you have any questions now or in the future! Video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6vHfImAaa5nb80 Take care, David

[@kenanderson2059]

Think Positive and Be Positive!!! You will be given the gift to do a Camino. My prayers are with you!!!

[@KENNETHFRANCISRODRIGUES]

No limits to the spirit.

[@ferdinand551]

I walked the camino 2008. I got tears of joy in my eyes again, when I saw your movie. Now I am sure, I will walk it again next year! Thanks a lot, David!

[@michaelking9772]

My Granddaughter is into her 6th day of the Camino heading for Los Arco's .!!! Following her adventure every day as she keeps us updated on her pilgrimage..God keep her safe.!!!

[@TheMarcelo1711]

Congratulations. You had captured the essence of the Camino in these images: Friendship, fraternity and spirituality. I did the same way in September 2015 in 34 days. Ultreia.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Marcelo! Wow so 4 years ago and you got that right...friendship, fraternity, and spirituality. It's amazing how much can happen in 30ish days...even more memories and connections than years could bring. Buen camino and Ultreia =)

[@manuelgobel6186]

I was on the camino 4 times now, and right now - due to the worldwide situation - I am trying to keep up good memories of the way. Your video helped me a lot and in the end I even could cry some tears of happines, because I felt the pure joy of reaching Santiago again. Thank you very much for this beautiful video! Ultreia!

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Manuel for your beautiful words. I am so happy to hear that. Me too..I am so happy that I completed this last year and it brings back a lot of good memories. I hope this worldwide situation will end soon for all and we can get back on the Camino and with life. Ultreai!

[@artschoenwetter9467]

I completed the Camino in 2015 and plan to do it this September. How difficult is it now with the Virus? Are you still able to easily find food and pensions?

[@anacasanova7350]

Muy emocionante video. La música ayuda.😁🇪🇸💞

[@MathildeMaria19]

I walked the Camino Frances in July 2019. It was no doubt the most amazing trip I have ever experienced. Every time I want to tell people about it I find it impossible to find the words to describe it properly. It's simply magical. This video gave me tears in my eyes - thank you for capturing a good portion of the trip, allowing me to relive it a little!

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Mathilde - thanks for sharing and so happy to hear your words. It was an amazing experience, right? Can you believe it's been a year already? I hope you are doing well and continue having positive spirits!

[@antoninodiazrodriguez]

Precioso y emocionante!! Mi padre tiene 13 compostelanas. 13 caminos completados. El camino francés varias veces, el portugués, todos...y desde Sevilla, desde Triana, ruta de la plata hasta Santiago. Tiene 86 años. Y con pandemia, el año pasado, cuando se pudo, regresó a Santiago para ver a “su amigo”.

[@hidavidwen]

Wow-una inspiración-tu padre! 86 años...13 compostelanas. Wow. Muchas gracias Antonino y espero que estes bien y tu padre pueda regresar pronto!

[@elliealvarados6523]

Algún día lo haré

[@whiteivers0n]

como que “su amigo”???

[@hamishjohnappleby3825]

Short, sweet, simple - not preachy or pretentious - a great insight into all the basic facets of the Camino - Excellent!

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Hamish!

[@sabineuhler5775]

Hey David! Not sure if you remember me, but my friend Emma and I walked with you a few days. We walked with Barb from Canada for a large part of the last half. Just found this video and it took me right back. Thank you so much for capturing all these moments, I love being able to show my family!

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Sabine and happy new year! Yes I remember! What a small world it is (especially with the internet). So glad it brought back some good moments (we need a lot of it nowadays). Hope you're well and doing safe! - David

[@pepiherrero9803]

Precioso el camino ❤️,preciosa España ❤️

[@genitorey]

Nada más emotivo que la llegada a Santiago de un peregrino.

[@hidavidwen]

Sí, sigo siendo emocional cuando pienso en los recuerdos!

[@MarcF.Nielssen]

Many fond memories returned when I watched your video. I walked 2300 km from my home in Zurich in 2002. During my first month, until Le-Puy-en-Velay in France, I met just two other pilgrims. And these days the Camino Frances seems a lot more busy.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Marc - wow 2300 km. I can imagine how much less crowded it was back then. But glad to hear that the journey/experience itself seems to be magical whether it be in 2019, 2002, or 1972. Take care! - David

[@MarcF.Nielssen]

@@hidavidwen I tried to walk to Santigo once more in 2016, but had to take a break when I fell ill and later had to abandon after reaching the Camino del Norte. In case you're interested - information and pics are on: Facebook: walter.jakobcamino

[@alvarojoda3158]

Caminante no hay camino,se hace camino al andar.el ser humano es amor !!

[@mariliakoch8028]

Thanks!!! I did the Camino in May 2019, and this was the best memory in images I've ever had since! I found myself walking. Thank you so much!

[@hidavidwen]

Aw thanks for the comment Marilia. Wow almost 2 years ago...I'm glad it helped bring back some memories. Hope we can get out there again soon. Take care, David

[@jojanew]

I was walking the Way on 9/11/2001 Todays pandemic is mimicking some of the feelings I had then. This video brought all the tears back, yet it brought back the joy of the walk and the pilgrims also. I learned deep in my soul what a pilgrimage meant that day.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Jane - thank you so much for stopping by. Wow, I cannot imagine walking on 9/11/2001, but it's amazing to hear that almost 20 years later...this pilgrimage still resonates with you. It's only been 6 months for me...and it brings back a lot of good memories and lessons to reflect on especially during such times. Can I ask you what the Camino has meant to you these past 20 years? Hope you take care, Jane!

[@jojanew]

@@hidavidwen Wow, this is quite the question, and I'm not sure I even know how it has affected me for 20 years. I was raised a Catholic, but fell away from religion in pursuit of science, so at first this trip was just a hike. But arriving in Compostella and attending mass where my name was read off, was an otherworldly experience. And people were so kind, asking after my family and being consoling. I couldnt get home which is anyones first instinct. So I continued to hike. And then things in general got back to "normal". I stayed in Europe for another few weeks, and then resumed life at home. I think I realized that ordinariness is such a blessing, time to walk and reflect is a gift, meeting people of many countries who give me perspective on my American life is an amazing joy. And I realized that we humans are in this experience of life together. Fast forward to today, and the pandemic, and again one must realize that some things do not respect your station in life, wealth, status, job or accomplishments. The virus can take anyone, we are all vulnerable, all pilgrims, all equals and therefore need each other. I needed comfort whilst in Spain, and I need it now. And also I have given comfort, to refugees, to neighbors, to strangers, to the "least of us". That is what I think I relearned 20 years ago, and continually relearn. We need each other. Oddly, I learned this as part of my church as I grew up, but continued the philosophy as a spirituality as I aged. Yikes, this was hard to try to consolidate my thoughts in an answer to your question. I feel as if I have only touched on the surface effect that this walk had on my life. Thank you, you have really made me search deeply into my soul for answers to your question. Cheers to you, and may you have many more long distance walks. They are magic. I guess I should say that I have walked many long distance paths in the US, Europe, Asia, SE Asia, and somehow the simple act of putting one foot in front of another is a religious experience.

[@hidavidwen]

@@jojanew Wow thank you so much for sharing, I've read this 2x already. I'm so grateful to hear your reflections of the Camino and life in the past 20 years. "And I realized that we humans are in this experience of life together." That is something that I've realized as well...and I've learned so much from people from all walks of life so far that have enriched my life or changed my perspective. Thank you, Jane.

[@celestesim1639]

Nowadays i really miss that time i was there for Camino. Thank you for making film about Camino. Your film help me to remember my precious memory as a pilgrim.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Celeste - happy new year! You're welcome. Yeah...I do miss the Camino, the people, the food, the learnings...when did you go and do you want to go back one day?

[@celestesim1639]

@@hidavidwen Hi David! Happy New Year too :) I was there from December 2019 to January 2020. It was awesome. Whenever I do miss the camino, I used to watch video i film on Camino. I would like to say that your video is so impressed to make me think about why i was there and what i kept in mind on the the way again. Thanks✨ Anyway, I really want to come back there one more time! What about you??

[@hidavidwen]

@@celestesim1639 Oh wow, you went a few months after I did. I'll be back as well one day...I want to do the Camino Portuguese...maybe this year or next?

[@celestesim1639]

@@hidavidwen I heard the way on Camino Portuguese is really wonderful and there are less people than Camino de Compostella. If I could go there one more time, i would like to go to the way from Leon to Santiago de Compostella. At that time, I should go to unexpected training in Singapore, so I jumped that way taking Bus, not waking myself😂 Is it possible to go there with pandemic..?

[@hidavidwen]

@@celestesim1639 I know some people are still going and plan to go so yes...but of course it will be a bit different but hey...that's the camino!

[@msk-if1tz]

Glad you made it. I respect people who record their camino journey because I know how hard it is even just walking the way. Walked the camino in 2017. During the trip, I met wonderful people, After coming back to my country, I got baptised. Now I've been learning violin to take it with me on my second try.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much. Wow that is very inspiring to hear. I'm also trying to do more things in my life now after the Camino. Buen camino!

[@123benny4]

David. I did the camino 10 years ago now. It was a life changing experience. You never walk alone. Thanks for sharing with us. People you meet along the way are amazing. Lost a couple toe nails. I took rest days in Leon, Burgos, and Santiago. Completed the journey in just 28 days. The camino gives you a new perspective on life for sure. Buen camino.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Benny, thanks so much for your comment! Wow 10 years ago. I also made rest days in Leon and Santiago and agree that the people you meet along the way are amazing. It's only been a few months for me post-camino but so happy to hear that it still resonates with you...10 years later! Buen camino =)

[@123benny4]

@@hidavidwen It becomes a part of you. Stays with you forever. All the best to you!

[@reed0199]

The Best 15 Minutes Ever. THANK YOU. Crying Tears of Joy 😂😂😂

[@hidavidwen]

You're welcome, John. Thank you. And buen camino =)

[@ChefQuArO]

i made my camino in the same days, just started august 28 and arrived in santiago september 27...i saw a lot of videos about the camino, expecially the french way, and this is one of the best i've ever seen. buen camino peregrino!

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words. Wow almost around the same time, congratulations and buen camino! Also, I hope you are doing well and take care.

[@FABM27]

@@hidavidwen when is the earliest one can start? Can it be done in April?

[@hidavidwen]

@@FABM27 Hi -- yes people do start in April. I've heard that the weather can be cool and rainy. Days with rain. Days with clouds. Days with sun and clear skies. So I suggest you bring clothing for rain, for sun, and for clouds...and you will be fine and enjoy =)

[@vdevicente6546]

Spain is just wonderful.

[@hidavidwen]

Yeah Spain is so beautiful! I hope you take care.

[@anarosamausane6595]

Unid de los días más bonitos que recuerde Yo hace 5 Años salí de ese lugar para empezar mí caminó.hasta fenesterra 33,dias maravillosos.🌻👍

[@hidavidwen]

Wow 5 años! Que maravilloso! Una experiencia de para toda la vida, buen camino Ana =)

[@anarosamausane6595]

@@hidavidwen.. hola, sí y todos los días añorando bolver a ese Lindo caminó algún dia,,🌞🌻

[@sebsch2515]

I walked the Camino in 2018, I meet with my wonderful wife on the first day at the breakfast table. Thanks for the memorys😊

[@hidavidwen]

Oh wow that is amazing to hear Sebastian! I love hearing stories like these on the camino :) you’re welcome

[@aseuvella6102]

WHAT a BEAUTIFUL country SPAIN is!🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@hidavidwen]

Very beautiful! I love Spain and can't wait to go back. Happy new year!

[@aseuvella6102]

Happy new year to you too David, keep editing such beautiful videos!!

[@demilsongomes8111]

Que LINDO e emocionante. Um sonho que habita meus sonhos desde criança. OBRIGADO

[@linamaria3553]

it never gets old!!! I cried seeing all the hugs!! I can't wait to do it again and again and again!!! great video!! I was there in August 2019 I walked el camino del Norte!!

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Lina and yes-it never gets old! It's been almost one year for me and hope to see some of them this weekend for a mini reunion. I would love to the Norte soon as well! Buen camino!

[@lancerooney1785]

Thank you so much for preparing and posting this wonderful video. My wife walked the Camino France alone in 2013 while I was working and after hearing all about her experiences, I've so wanted to walk it myself but not yet had the opportunity to do so. Your video has re-lit my fire. Thankyou xxxx

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much Lance for your kind words and glad it re-lit your fire. Wow 2013, I can imagine she also had a great experience. I hope you may get the opportunity to go one day, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Buen camino and happy new year!

[@sergiowecker1]

Um belo registro de uma grande aventura...o caminho é a vida... vivida...e fez-se um peregrino

[@CaminoGuide]

As a Camino KZbin channel, it's great to see Camino video have so many people interested. You have really helped to spread the word about the pilgrimage with a great video!

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Jeremiah. It was such a wonderful experience, and I hope more people are able to experience it. It's great to see what you're doing in spreading the word and guiding people as well. Buen camino and hope you take care! - David

[@follow_the_yellow_shell]

bought it back for me especially seeing all the places in my memory. well done

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much Mark. Glad it brought back some memories...it's something special and glad we can have these memories for years to come. Take care and happy new year!

[@rubenmunoz2100]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you have shown much more with images than with 1000 words.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Ruben - you're welcome and I'm so happy to hear that =) - David

[@AccumbensNucleus]

One of the best Camino videos around. Not too personal, not too impersonal; just right. Really gives the sense of the Camino as I remember it (SJPP to Santiago 2019)

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much for the kind words, really appreciate it! Happy to know you also walked in 2019, buen camino!

[@dianawen8915]

Thanks for including your budget for the trip, super helpful. Looks to have been a fantastic journey filled with many kindred souls.

[@hidavidwen]

Yeah it's a rough estimate, but I tracked everything to the penny. I need to ask you about your PCT itinerary some time =)

[@sdcareyuk]

Loved this. I walked the Camino from August 28 to Sep 29 2019 and this brought back so many wonderful memories. The Camino changed my life; I hope you found it live changing too. Thank you for making this film.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much! Wow we probably missed each other by a few days! It was a great experience, and I'm still thinking about the memories and lessons. Can I ask how it changed your life? Take care!

[@sdcareyuk]

@@hidavidwen I suffered from low esteem and I wanted to know, as a solo walker, whether I would be seen and whether I'd leave footprints. I met so many wonderful people and had so many incredible conversations on my journey. On my last night in Santiago, I had a meal with people who had become really close to me. At the end of the meal I was told that I had been seen and that I'd left huge footprints. We hugged and cried. One of the most emotional and happiest nights of my life. I truly wish I'd taken this journey when I was a much younger man.

[@hidavidwen]

@@sdcareyuk Wow thank you so much for sharing. Sounds very familiar-these wonderful people and incredible conversations. It was incredible to just share and be open in such a safe space (the Camino)...I am trying to mimic and recreate that in "society," but I've found it really hard to do...

[@larswetterstrom7209]

Thanks - brought me back to these places with so much memories. Its a concentrate which omits all the hard work and suffering which is also a part of the Camino and which makes for all the happyness and crazyness never forgotten.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Lars. A lot of great memories indeed. It was a mix of pain and happiness all in one...unforgettable. Happy 2020 and buen camino =)

[@kenanderson2059]

Great job on this video!!! It is so uplifting during these difficult times in the world today. We all need to do a Camino and treasure every moment.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Ken, I really appreciate it =) Yeah you are so right...we need to treasure every moment in life...you never know when it will be taken away from you. Glad to know this helped you a bit and hope you take care.

[@yuoalsa1505]

Me ha encantado tu video, muy emocionante, gracias por compartirlo.

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias! Si fue una experiencia emocional y estoy muy muy agradecido. Feliz 2020!

[@delphinelesterlost3285]

The Camino looks like such a wonderful experience beyond the hiking part... definitely on my bucket list

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Delphine - it is a wonderful experience indeed. Haha "beyond the hiking part" - well if it makes you feel any better...the hiking feels a lot easier when you walk and talk with new friends from around the world (or you might just reflect for the entire time) and also when you can look forward to a nice glass of wine plus a hearty Camino meal waiting for you at the end of the road =) I hope you make it out there and take care. - David

[@jimlopezcreations3375]

Stunning! I will watch again. Makes me long to get back real soon.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much! Yeah I am also thinking about my next trip...perhaps another Camino coming up =)

[@jeanmariepineau8533]

Merveilleux souvenirs. Je vous ai croisé tous les jours entre St jean Pied de Port et Burgos et suis trés heureux de vous retrouver. J'ai hâte de faire le reste du chemin. Buen Camino.

[@hidavidwen]

Wow c'est incroyable d'entendre Jean marie! J'espère que vous allez bien. Buen camino!

[@fatimadouro8948]

Conhecer realmente um pais é caminhar pelas pequenas cidades do interior. Casas, ruas, monumentos, campos, animais, alimentos, pessoas ... é nesse conhecimento que aprendemos mais sobre nós mesmos, sobre os outros e sobre a diversidade do planeta em que vivemos. Sorrisos, abraços, igualdade, conquistas diarias, noites, dias, montanhas e planicies, caminhos retos, caminhos tortuosos ... os sabores das aguas e dos vinhos. Finalmente, chegar e ser recebido por Tiago de braços abertos.

[@bradkh1]

Amazing video. You captured the essence of the camino in just 15 minutes. I will do this one day.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I'm happy that you enjoyed the video...but the experience itself is so much better! I hope you make it one day, when are you thinking you will do it?

[@bradkh1]

@@hidavidwen well its my 50th in October and I was thinking of trying to do it then, if things normalize. I only have a week to walk though (maybe ten days total with the travel) so I would have to do an abbreviated trip. I think something is better than nothing -- and to at least get a taste of it.

[@damjanakulot1512]

una película maravillosa ... recuerdos, recuerdos, recuerdos ... ... agradecido, agradecido, agradecido ...

[@hidavidwen]

muchas gracias, espero que estes bien =)

[@gojasan961]

Exactly what we did. Perfect. Thank you !

[@stuartknight2174]

Wow ... .that really brought it all back to me from my trip last year... tears streaming down my face which probably means that its time to do it again ! Thanks

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Stuart! I know what you mean...I'm looking forward to another "walk" again and definitely another Camino on my list for the future. Which one would you do? Happy 2020 =)

[@estefaniarodriguez3765]

I love this! Makes me bring back memories from when I went on the Camino in late June 2019 :)

[@pamelafreitas9119]

Espetacular!!!🌄

[@waltercarrara3711]

Una delle esperienze più bella in vita mia . Mi ha cambiato.

[@hidavidwen]

Sono felice di sentire. Anche io. Buen camino!

[@craigrandall5091]

Beautiful tribute, David. Great to see the little vignettes of friends and fellow pilgrims traveling together, apart, and then together again in the Praza do Obradoiro as the joy and euphoria of a camino well-traveled settles in. What a special intersection with Justin and Patrick there at the end, too. When I cycled the Camino in 2002, we traveled alongside a group of wheelchair-bound pilgrims and heard Mass with them together inside the cathedral. Inspiring. Gracias y buen camino.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Craig. Wow what an amazing experience you also seemed to have back in 2002. It's happy to see that it's still a memory that seems quite vivid to you today. Hope you are well and take care. - David

[@noonep11]

Great memories, finished April 2019, well done. "If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That's why it's your path". Joseph Campbell

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Pedro! Almost a year ago, congrats! Love Joseph Campbell. Here's another one that is a favorite and a theme of my Camino: "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” Buen camino and happy 2020!

[@franciscocastanoquirce4037]

Muy bonito, c'est un très beau film.

[@hidavidwen]

Merci beaucoup Francisco! J'espère que tu vas bien.

[@PardeSorrisos]

Magnífico El Camino 💙

[@rhaveena]

I walked the Camino exactly one year before you! Amazing to see all the paces I've been to. The memories are flooding in :) I'm dreaming of walking again soon even though it doesn't look like it will be possible this year (maybe next?). This video helps cure my longing for a moment, thank you for posting.

[@hidavidwen]

Aw thanks for your comment Emma. Whenever you walk it again, I’m sure you will have an amazing time. I also look forward to walking it again one day too. buen camino and take care!

[@lauradibenedetti3913]

We are going to be walking in September this year and this video really got me SO excited to start our adventure. Thank you for posting this bc it showed what I can expect.

[@hidavidwen]

Oh I’m so excited for you Laura! You’re welcome and buen camino, have a great time :)

[@maurovaldivieso9318]

Vaya de seguro el trayecto más hermoso que he visto, justo, sencillo y resumido, felicidades captaste la escencia del perigrinaje más que nada lograste transmitirla ...

[@amarim3]

Beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing 🙏👣🙏👣💗

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much Magdalena, appreciate it! And I hope you have a wonderful new year! 😃

[@robsonwilligprade6619]

Que lindo! Deve ser uma grande emoção!!!! Um dia ainda farei este Caminho!!!

[@hidavidwen]

Obrigado Robson! Um dia você vai! Feliz 2020!

[@jirijanecek8126]

so beautiful, thanks David, I love watching stuff like that, definitely inspiring, well done

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Jiri - thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad it resonated with you and was inspiring. Take care of yourself! - David

[@robscamino]

What a great record David, that really captures what the Camino is about.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Rob. Wow I checked out some of your videos, very informative and comprehensive. I hope you continue sharing this to the world =)

[@robscamino]

@@hidavidwen Thanks David. It's fun to make them.

[@McKibbin120]

From one David to another, thank you so much for this video. Brought back so many happy memories of our Camino in July/August 2018, so many memories flooding back, you stir my heart and I hear the faint call of the Camino. Lovely shots and impression for others to get a feel of the Camino and possible encourage them to go. Thank you again.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi David, thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words. So happy to hear this brought back a lot of good memories, especially during these times. Hope you take care!

[@elcamino4799]

What a wonderful short film! A video that summarizes only the essentials without clutter... Great scenery, lovely villages, beautiful people, tasty food... And simple yet profound, very short but enough... I walked along Camino Frances a few years ago as well. At that time, it was never easy for me to walk long hours every day, but I came back to Korea with many wonderful memories. I've often missed there since then. Last month, I finally decided to go back there in a year or two. I've just started studying Spanish to make my determination clear. Also I'm writing my plan here to cheer up and support myself. Lastly, maybe I should practice walking often. My next camino, here I go!!!

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks! Yes I also still have many great memories…they will be here for life! I hope you go back and have a great time. Buen camino!

[@elcamino4799]

@@hidavidwen Muchas gracias. Buen camino!

[@fishingpinky3165]

I walked in 2015 at 55 years old. Going back in 2022. Great experience

[@hidavidwen]

Congrats! Yes I would love to go back and do a camino in the near future. Buen camino!

[@mindyourown1898]

just wow! 😍😍😍

[@josevicentetorres3274]

Maravilloso. He llegado 6 veces a Santiago y no será la última. Buen vídeo. ULTREIA.

[@hidavidwen]

Buen camino!

[@reginaalvesbyfrynn]

Vendo e me emocionando, o caminho proporciona contemplar a natureza e as maravilhas que Deus fez para todos os seres humanos, isso é demais, não tem palavras para definir, E não importa o chegar, importa estar consigo mesmo, o caminho para contemplar e descobrir a essência do nosso "eu"...gratidão pelo vídeo ♥️🙏

[@Fer-mf6fi]

Emocionante, que llorera. Este año hice una parte con un buen amigo y fue increíble. Buen camino.

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias y espero que estes bien. Buen camino!

[@joseluisromero2878]

España es un país acojedor y maravilloso .

[@hidavidwen]

Hola Jose! Sí, estoy de acuerdo...me gusta muchismo España y me encantaría volver!

[@joseluisromero2878]

@@hidavidwen En España siempre seras bienvenido un saludo .

[@tolamoon]

Very nice flashback :)

[@conescalas2939]

Your video is beautiful, it made me really emotional and reminded me of my very own Camino. Lovely!

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that. It was a great experience and glad we can celebrate together. Take care!

Muy buen vídeo, lindo recuerdo, enhorabuena por esta maravillosa experiencia, Buen Camino, saludos.

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias! Y buen camino amigo =)

[@niamh5200]

Thank you for making this video! I walked my Camino October 2018 and watching this beautiful video brought up so many fond memories (and some tears!) Ultreia

[@hidavidwen]

Just saw this and thanks for your comment Niamh, it lights up my day especially during this time. I hope you are doing well and Ultreia =)

[@clecimariaavanzi4650]

Emocionante!

[@martaileanaruizreyes124]

Así es. Hermoso, único, tú y nadie más aunque no es del gusto de todos pero si de muchos y el MIO es lo que vale. Buen camino !!! 💜🤗

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias Marta 😁! Fue una experiencia única para mi y estoy muy agradecido. Buen camino y Feliz Año Nuevo!

[@martaileanaruizreyes124]

@@hidavidwen Gracias 🤗buen camino y buen año nuevo 2020. Saludos de Guatemala

[@vanessasullivan8065]

Fantastic video David! We were on the exact same time line and are even in this video 😁 What a treat to see so many of the faces we were walking along with. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it for all to see!

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks for the kind words, Vanessa! And WOW! Where are you in this video? What a small world but what a great time, yeah?

[@vanessasullivan8065]

@@hidavidwen At 1:47 I am in a teal jacket on the right side of vid talking to my husband. I might be in the back ground numerous other places because so many of the moments you have, I remember the exact people and places you have captured. For example, in Larrasoana, I was sitting at the next table over with a group while you were at your table. It's wild to see this all from your lens and recognize it. What a treat!

[@delshaffer-livingincharles4496]

Love love love this video, David! I walked it in 2009 and was in tears watching this. What an amazing experience! So glad I can relive it through your video. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever done.

[@hidavidwen]

Oh that makes me so happy to hear! Wow, 2009...I think that was actually around the time I first heard about the Camino. I hope you're doing well and agree-one of the most amazing things I've done as well =)

[@delshaffer-livingincharles4496]

@@hidavidwen how did you film this and edit it? My wife and I are doing the Virtual Camino now through the Conqueror App. It is very cool and has streetview tool!

[@hidavidwen]

@@delshaffer-livingincharles4496 I filmed using my iPhone 7 and edited using my iPad (LumaFusion app). I got the music from Epidemic Sound (a subscription for licensed music). Nothing too fancy. Oh thanks, how are you experiencing the virtual camino? I have a few friends doing it as well

[@chriswilcocks8485]

Wonderful. Brings back memories. Also the days we could hug.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Chris - thanks so much. Brings back good memories indeed especially during these times. Hope you take care!

[@oscarjuarez2758]

I enjoyed watching your video! Great job capturing the Camino!! I also like what you said about how it started as an adventure and ending up being a time to reflex on your life. The Camino is your Camino, and you make it, what ever you want it to be, but if you don’t take advantage of it for personal growth, it’s really a wasted opportunity! Thanks for bringing back some great memories! Buen Camino...

[@shaunhamill2080]

Buen Camino, perigrinos. God bless and protect along the way, that journey of life.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Shaun, I really appreciate it. Buen camino and happy new year!

[@shaunhamill2080]

Just watched this again, David. I have water leaking from my eyes. Powerful journey. I have an itch to do again. God bless, peace and light.

[@voyagedelavoix115]

Brings tears to my eyes, so beautiful !

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you so much. I hope you take care during these days =)

[@amarim3]

Thanks David... have wonderful year ahead 👣👣👣🙏

[@satyawanshelke1152]

Santiago is lovely nature great freak all the best 🤞🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@hidavidwen]

It is lovely indeed! The nature. The people. The towns. I miss it a lot. Thanks Satyawan and happy new year!

[@johnlloyd3279]

A wonderful montage of a wonderful experience, one that I made a year before you and was going to repeat this spring! I'm in the process of making day-by-day clips now, to remind me of the glorious steps along the Way. Until we can all walk again, revelling in lovely films like this is the next best thing!

[@hidavidwen]

Hi John - thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate it! Yeah it was a wonderful experience, right? Glad that we have these memories and clips to look back on...and to look forward to! Take care!

[@mariatorres-ps7he]

Gracias. Que emoción!

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias! Y Feliz 2020!

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace. Loved watching this . It felt like l was walking it myself..Terrific.

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Mark - glad to hear you enjoyed it. I miss the camino and hope to be back soon =)

[@mariacobianrodriguez7449]

Que bonito ¡ Santiago Apostol ¡yo soy gallega ¡y me encanta mi tierra ¡❤❤❤❤🌾🌷🇪🇸

[@hidavidwen]

Hola Maria! Que suerte! Sí me encanta mucho y me gustaria regresar un dia =)

[@marcosf6878]

Bellissimo e commovente. Soprattutto la seconda parte.

[@thomasquinn284]

Beautifully knit together. Superior job. Thank you so much.

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Thomas. I hope you are doing well and safe wherever you are.

[@ghmaguire7557]

What a wonderful video. I really enjoyed it, wonderful scenery, lovely villages, towns and cities and great company. I have been walking various caminos every year since 2011, until this year. I have walked sections of Camino Frances 5 times, including walking from StJPdeP to SdeC once. I had booked to walk from Burgos to Sahagun in April, but unfortunately I had to cancel. I am so saddened about how tough it has been for so many people in recent times. I hope that things will continue to improve and that the camino routes can open up again, for the benefit of everyone, locals and pilgrims. How I love the camino, particularly meeting people from around the world.

[@hidavidwen]

Wow thanks so much for your comment. Now that I've done my 1st time, I understand why people go back again and again. Meeting people from around the world. I also hope for the best...for the Camino, the locals, and everyone around the world in general. I hope you take care and buen camino!

[@teresantiago414]

Muy emocionada al ver tu vídeo, gracias por compartir.

[@hidavidwen]

Muchas gracias! Fue una experiencia muy emocional y estoy muy agradecido por la experiencia, nuevos amigos, y vida en general. Feliz 2020 =)

[@teresantiago414]

David Wen Feliz 2020 para ti también. Vuelvo a ver tu vídeo y me emociono hasta las lagrimas, mi esposo y yo fuimos este mayo pasado pero el tiene problemas en las rodillas así que solo pasamos algunos días en Santiago de Compostela disfrutando de la experiencia de otros. Felicidades.

[@barbaramelendez-rapp193]

Absolutely inspiring! Thank you!

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you barbara!

[@grahamwheatley7089]

Wow David, that’s such a great video. It is exactly what I remember from my Camino three years ago. I recognise so many places. Not just towns but auberges and views, bridges and the rainy Iron Cross. Communal meals, the companionship and kindred spirit of all of us doing the same thing and having fun together. Thanks very much.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks Graham for the kind words! Yeah they're good memories to have and good memories to look forward to again (hopefully soon). Take care, David

[@junho1000]

This is just amazing! You walked Camino the very time I walked there! This reminds me of my Camino family.. Miss them so much!

[@hidavidwen]

Hi Junho - oh that's nice that you walked around the same time. That felt like such a long time ago...great memories and great people! Hope you take care

[@demilsongomes8111]

How beautiful! This way inhabits my dreams since childhood. One day I'll have money to make. Thanks for the video

[@hidavidwen]

Thank you Demilson! That is amazing to hear that it has been your dream since childhood. I hope you make it one day...you will! =)

[@josemanuelmoralescarballo4861]

Magic moments!! 🙏❤️ Thank you

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much Jose, hope you're doing well!

[@aleografics311]

That music really knows how to accompany that long and wonderful journey.😊

[@hidavidwen]

Buen camino!

[@vanessaroeder]

What a beautiful video. Even cried in the end 😆. I miss The Camino every single day, since I walked the Frances back in 2016. Can’t wait to go back.

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks so much Vanessa. Me too. I hope we can all go back soon. Until then, I hope you take care of yourself!

[@renatamontenegro8198]

De todos os vídeos que assisti esse foi o mais inspirador. Parabéns!!

[@hidavidwen]

Renata-muito obrigado! Eu realmente gostei disso. Feliz Ano Novo!

[@Nicolas-ep5zj]

Very nice, thank you David.

[@santinobel8854]

A fantastic journey !!!