Camino Frances - First time in St. Jean Pied de Port

[@robscamino]

some clips of my first time, then Pat's. Where did you start your first Camino? Was it exciting? Were you nervous? Or maybe you are planning your first Camino? Where do you plan to start from? 🙂

[@DavidHRyall]

I did my first 4.5 years ago along the Norte (started in Irun). Doing my second in one month, starting in St Jean Pied de Port. Thanks for all your videos, they have been helpful to remind me of things I'd forgotten and teach me things I didn't know 🙏❤️

[@DavidHRyall]

Oh and if you wanna do one of your random interviews with a fellow pilgrim, I'd be delighted to do a zoom call with you while I'm on the journey for your channel if you like? Could be cool to chat a couple of times along the way, share feedback about how it's going

[@robscamino]

@@DavidHRyall I love that St Jean start. Very jealous. You'll love it ! 🙂

[@robscamino]

@David Ryall I might take you up on that. Are you on Ivar's Forum. We could message there.

[@DavidHRyall]

@@robscamino Sound good, I wasn't on his forum but have now joined 🙂 My username is DavidR

[@carolinesaunders6656]

My first start was Porto. I took the metro 10km to avoid the walk through the city. I popped out right onto the Camino and saw my first yellow arrow directing me....that was a great thrill, I was finally walking a Camino. Then some Bicigrinos rang their bells and shouted Buen Camino as they passed on the road. My heart feels warm just remembering how wonderful I felt right then.

[@robscamino]

That first day is amazing isn't it? 🙂

[@margaretmarydempster4738]

Love these videos and hope there are more along the way! Gives one a sense of being there and what to expect. Thanks Rob.

[@robscamino]

I'll have a look back through the archives.....

[@robscamino]

as it was Pat's first time we just walked to Orisson, then got a lift back down to St Jean, and on Day 2, started where we left off.

[@gingerc5292]

A few years ago, I had severe plantar fasciiitis in both my feet and could barely walk. My podiatrist gave me 3 cortisone shots in each foot and its been an amazing blessing. I also stopped running, but have started doing a bit of running and lots of walking again after purchasing awesome shoes from a shop called Orthofeet. They've made all the difference! I feel for you walking the Camino with foot pain🤥

[@robscamino]

Some of us are given extra burdens to carry on Camino........for whatever reason......... It just makes the challenge more interesting 🙂

[@gingerc5292]

@@robscamino Thanks for your videos Rob! I begin my Camino October 18 and am a little nervous because for the past 3 months I haven't been able to train because I'm frantically trying to renovate an apartment attached to my house so that I can get it rented before I go. Anyway, your videos are great for letting me know what to bring, etc. I plan to watch more of them very soon😁

[@robscamino]

Don't stress about training too much. As long as you are 'active' that helps. And start slow and steady.

[@gingerc5292]

@@robscamino Thanks Rob!

[@peterfontaine4627]

Planning to start from Lisbon! I believe the monument is in the courtyard of a cathedral in the city. Right now, I feel like the Portuguese is going to be my first Camino. If I do end up doing the Frances, then it will be St Jean Pied de Port.

[@robscamino]

I think both are good choices for a first one 🙂

[@Lautaro_Guindulain]

Great video!!! I'll be there in 12 days!

[@robscamino]

Oh Lucky You! Buen Camino 🙂

[@jacklonergan9991]

Go enjoy Rob!!

[@robscamino]

I did 🙂

[@anneoestreicher7333]

Could you explain your water hookup? Specifically what you use to attach it to your backpack straps and the hose you connected? This is one thing I am still trying to work out for my Camino next year - the best way to carry water.

[@robscamino]

As with most things...........I have a video on it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIimZn6CiN9nbKM

[@joanbelmont5450]

♥️♥️♥️

[@robscamino]

Thanks

[@cathy5986]

Hi Rob. Thank you for all of your informative videos. Question. I have viewed an older video relating to rain gear, and was impressed with the rain jacket you use. Could you advise the make/model? Do you both wear the same? Kind regards .. 😊

[@robscamino]

They are quite old, 2015, bought from Kathmandu in Australia. No longer made I think. But they are basically a very light 400 gm, gore-tex type jacket. I like that the hood has an adjustable peak on it. I'm sure if you look around there are many similar models. They were not cheap though! And Yes, we both wear exactly the same gear. 🙄🙄

[@cathy5986]

@@robscamino gotch ya, thank you. Bahahaha .. you are not alone, my husband and I often 'wear/use' the same thing!!!

[@robscamino]

@@cathy5986 Well, I mean the sizes are different! She's half my size. LOL. But same brands/styles. 🙂

[@linfung4297]

Safe travels Rob. Which month did you start this camino?

[@robscamino]

Those clips are from 2 different Caminos. Departing almost on the same date. 27th and 25th April. Both very different. The first one was warm, blue skies, great visibility, and a few patches of snow still on the top. The second one was low cloud, cold, windy, rain, and about 100 metres visibility at times! Across the top, we just kept going to keep warm! Though it was still great of course 🙂

[@robscamino]

I've found late April to be a good start date from St Jean. Not too hot, not too cold. Though the first one by mid to late May was getting quite warm. 30C + on a few days. A late April or early May start seems to be the peak time!

[@linfung4297]

we are planning to start in mid april 2023.

[@robscamino]

@@linfung4297 That could work well. But you never really know what the weather will be like 'on the day'. And there is always the risk of the Napoleon Route being closed by Snow, even though it officially opens on 31 March I think. I always research the historical weather to get an idea of what it 'might' be like. And check the forecast when you visit the Pilgrims office in St Jean too of course!

[@britchie7224]

What time of year was this Rob?

[@robscamino]

End of April. 28th I think.

[@MassiveCarbonFootprint]

camina bien

[@robscamino]

thanks

[@georginasawyer6524]

good on you ... i have a great idea for another the camino that nobody has covered yet ...how can i send you a private message ?

[@robscamino]

Rather than share emails and phone numbers here, the easiest way is to use a private message on Ivar's Camino Forum. My user name is Robo