Day 0: Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | Camino Frances 2019 | Camino de Santiago

[@robmathesonphotographer7581]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, especially showing the travel from Madrid, and the sights around SJPDP. Looking forward to watching the entire series as I am beginning to plan my Camino for spring or summer of 2025. Very well done and informative.

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos. Buen Camino!!

[@BDETravels]

Just to clarify and help your audience, in my video at 2:06 minutes to 3:10, I showed that there is a bus from the Pamplona airport to the bus station in Town. But you have to wait, sometimes about a half hour after you arrive. The yellow signs behind you in your video are the bus schedules (not that they are completely reliable 😊) The bus costs 1,35 euros and it stops at the bus station... The pilgrims office in Saint Jean Pied de Port opens at 7:30 am, it is in their website and it is located at 39 Rue de la Cittadele. In one of my 360 videos, I explained that after people get out of the bus, they have to make a right turn at hotel Des Remparts to get to town. Saint Jean Pied de Port is a beautiful city and I recommend getting there early just like you did. 😊 👍 Ultreia y Buen Camino!

[@brendaoquin]

Thank you for these details. Hugely helpful.

[@BDETravels]

@@brendaoquin thank you, I’ll upload our last journey in the next month. There are many other tips in the series. Rachel’s videos have many tips also. I’ll invite you to watch the interview with Rachel in my channel, you will enjoy it.

[@antheablackmore5838]

What a fabulous start , your video is brilliant ! Gives us such a flavour of the magical journey ahead , feel very excited for you ❤️

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much! 🙏👣

[@jessicaoliviatravels]

What a priceless view and moment! Your first day and the beauty that surrounds you! BREATHTAKING! Praying for you! God bless!

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you, mama! 😊🙏❤️👣

[@nancystaves5395]

Hi Rachelle! I am so excited to be taking my first Camino trip next spring! I randomly came across your Camino videos earlier this spring while searching for Utah National Parks hiking videos. I was hooked immediately, and have watched all of your videos twice, trying to absorb as much information as possible. Typically, I'm a planner, but for this trip, I'm only planning the first 3 nights of accommodations (Gite Makila and Orisson!) and then will go with the flow. I appreciate your sharing every aspect (packing, albergues, food, spiritual moments, physical challenges, meeting new friends, etc.). Looking forward to this new adventure! Buen Camino!

[@IllGetThere]

I’m 2 years too late, but I hope you had a wonderful Camino!! Thank you for your support and I hope the videos helped. Buen Camino!

[@maryurquidez5850]

Like your videos, please keep showing the albergues you stay at. The info will be helpful for when I start my camino.

[@IllGetThere]

Will try to as much as I can. Thanks for watching! 😊👣

[@ralphgschmidt3545]

I think that you and BDE Travels are the top videos for the Camino in 2019.

[@BDETravels]

Ralph G Schmidt Wow, Thank you! We are all here to share our experiences with others and to learn from each other.

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏👣

[@giovannimirkopolicardo6709]

Bellissimo video Grazie 🌻

[@IllGetThere]

Mille grazie!! E Buen Camino!

[@banitesscruz9771]

I know I'm a year late but thanks for sharing. Stay healthy and safe. God bless!

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much for watching!! God bless you, as well!

[@teej4114]

Hi Rachelle. Many thanks for the efforts that you and other Bloggers make to provide the rest of us with such useful information. I start from SJPP on Saturday 21 Sept. But today I take the ferry from Plymouth in the UK to Santander and then make my way slowly over into France.I wish you all the best for your Camino. I can't wait to start mine.

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much! I’m so excited for you to begin your Camino. I wish you a wonderful journey! Buen Camino! 👣

[@rockislander5857]

When you walked into the grocery store Brown Eyed Girl was playing -- maybe that was your dad singing to you.

[@IllGetThere]

Whoa! I need to rewatch it and listen closely!! Thank you!! 🥹❤️

[@momquilts]

Good luck on your first day!💖

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you! It was wonderful!!! 👣

[@mashalemmash]

....il cammino di santiago partendo da saint jean pied de port ha un energia speciale.... grazie per averci fatto vedere la vita di questo paese sui pirenei, é un sogno❤

[@LosPeregrinosdeCamino]

You finally did it. God bless. Dunno if you happen to meet some Filipino priests in Pamplona for their advance studies. They said St. Francis Xavier’s family had some sort of a castle near Pamplona. Our 4th camino is coming up next year for the Del Norte route.

[@IllGetThere]

Wonderful! I didn’t meet them there but did stumble upon a group of Filipino pilgrims who had a special mass in one of the chapels at Burgos cathedral. The priest was Filipino and the mass was in English so I stayed for the last part after communion. 😊 The Norte is definitely on my list. 👍👣

[@maryurquidez5850]

Thank you, will watch to the end.

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️🙏👣

[@traveller9292]

What coincidence, that's the exact bed I had in April last year when I stayed at Makila

[@alenakoriavaya7347]

Would you recommend flying into Madrid and taking a train from Madrid to Pamplona or flying into Pamplona via Madrid?

[@ellyh4994]

So glad you are in your way - ready to follow you from our armchairs! whilst planning our trip next year. Buen Camino!

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much for watching! And Buen Camino! 👣❤️

[@cindylopez4883]

Could you please list your travel costs? Thanks!

[@IllGetThere]

Thanks for the suggestion! Will try to include them either in the description or the vlogs. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@waynethomas5742]

Congratulations!!! We’re looking forward to following you along your journey. Dale from Dale’s Outdoor Adventures gave you a shoutout. We’ll be watching both of your vlogs and taking in all of the valuable information. Buen Camino

[@IllGetThere]

Oh, wow! Thanks from coming over from his channel! Love his Camino vlogs! 😊🙏👣

[@aspenvallee2914]

About how long did it take you getting off the plane in Pamplona to the bus station? There’s a flight landing at 1:20 and a bus leaving at 2:30 and I’m trying to figure out if I’d make it.

[@IllGetThere]

If I remember correctly, it’s not too far, and if everything works seamlessly, you could make it. But if it were me, I would want a little more time to account for possible plane delays, baggage claim (if you are checking a bag), or if the buses to the bus station are not running (which happened to me). You will also need to buy your bus ticket to Saint Jean at the bus station unless there’s a way to purchase ahead of time. I was able to get a taxi to the bus station, but it took a little extra time. My strategy was to book an early morning flight to Pamplona to try to make the morning bus to Saint Jean-that way, if I missed that first bus, I could always take the afternoon bus. Hope that helps. Buen Camino!! 👣

[@aspenvallee2914]

@@IllGetThere There’s very few options right now for flights From Madrid to Pamplona and buses from Pamplona to St. Jean. I’m hoping they’ll open more up later. I am not planning on checking a bag and I guess worst case scenario I could stay a night in Pamplona. Thank you so much! I’ve loved watching your vlogs. Did you use your phone or a camera?

[@aspenvallee2914]

@@IllGetThere Also, how much cash did you carry? Do places take credit card? And did you book ahead a lot or wing it?

[@IllGetThere]

@@aspenvallee2914 Some of the larger albergues in larger cities to credit cards, but I would take out and carry no more that 200€ at a time.

[@IllGetThere]

@@aspenvallee2914 It was a mix of booking ahead and winging it. I tried to book ahead if I had a really long day ahead and knew I would get in later in the day-to ensure I had a bed.

[@1121gsm]

Very nice video. Maybe I missed it but where did buy your trekking poles? Was there a prohibition on flying with poles? I'll be watching. Good luck.

[@IllGetThere]

Got mine at the pilgrim shop across from the pilgrims office. They have all the basics you light need. Mine were 18€ each. And there are restrictions on flying so you need to check them or risk get them confiscated.

[@soulsnotsmiles336]

Another Brilliant Vlog ( you really are rather good at this ya know Rachelle) Can't wait to 'join' you for the rest of your journey, I am sure it will be equal parts frustrating, inspirational and incredible.Buen Camino :) (P.S at risk of being slightly innaporpriate, how do you get to look that good on Jet lag and no sleep.... no bloody justice I tell ya) :)

[@IllGetThere]

Haha, thank you, my friend! And thanks for your support! 🙏👣

[@ponderinghiker]

You need to bump your volume up. Way, WAY to low... inconsistent sound.... suggestion? Scrub through when done and ensure volume is consistent throughout. Enjoyed the video but not the sound fluctuations.

[@IllGetThere]

Thanks for the feedback. Always scrub through and sounds fine, but maybe sounds different on upload. Editing everything on my phone on the fly.

[@marcklecka9974]

Rachelle - Hola! I keep looking for your Day 1+ posts, but I am guessing that you are focused on each day's experience, as rightly you should, and may not have time to post. As much as I enjoy viewing good KZbin Camino content, and reliving the journey, I recognize how vlogging can be a distraction. Buen Camino ... and Ultreia!

[@IllGetThere]

Thanks so much for your support! It’s the WiFi that’s presenting a challenge since the uploads are taking hours. I’m editing on the fly and will try to get some out soon! 😊👣

[@marcklecka9974]

@@IllGetThere Enjoy each step. We'll all enjoy your post trip chronicle ... although, the trip actually never ends. :)

[@ChristinaBates408]

Hi Rachelle, I'm so excited for you beginning your Camino! You reached out to me a couple months back when I was walking the Camino and I'm just so happy to follow your journey now. Remember it's the journey, not the destination. Embrace it all. Smile, cry, laugh, feel all the feels! If you can manage to call the night before to book your next Albergue in the next town, I'd recommend doing it. That way as your walking you don't feel rushed to have to "get a bed". One last tip, I noticed from your video. Be careful to never put your backpack or poles or hiking gear on your bed. It's a great way to possibly transfer bedbugs. Rather be safe than sorry. If you need any other tips or have any questions feel free to reach me on my Instagram @SimplyTheBates Buen Camino!

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you so much for your comment!! Total noob faux pas with the bag-hasn’t happened since! 😉👍 As much as I didn’t want to book ahead, I’ve been starting to do that so I can enjoy my day at a comfortable pace. The Camino has been amazing so far!! I’m loving it so much! 😊🙏👣

[@ChristinaBates408]

@@IllGetThere Haha I'm happy you're enjoying it! Good luck and Buen Camino! :-)

[@PierooriginalItaly]

🍀👍

[@IllGetThere]

Thank you! 🙏👣