Hiking the Camino Primitivo in May 2024 / Oviedo - Santiago de Compostela

[@gailerart3792]

Your video was a lot of fun to watch. I also hiked the Primitivo in May for the second time (2023 as well) so watching made me feel like I was still there walking. You were lucky on the Hospitales as it was covered in heavy cloud on both of my hikes. Thanks for the memories.

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks for watching, I enjoyed reading your comment.

[@bratbratranec]

Walked Camino Frances this June, loved your video, makes everything come back, considering Primitivo way for next year.

[@robinfrench1914]

Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for commenting. I'm sure you'll love the Primitivo. Buen Camino.

[@julierawlins5984]

Appreciate the videography perspective making the focus the experience without distractions.

[@robinfrench1914]

@@julierawlins5984 🙏

[@elhuertodeaguagua6934]

Enhorabuena has plasmado el espíritu del auténtico camino ese camino lo hice en 2011 y quiero repetirlo como ya te he dicho anteriormente en 2025 también en mayo

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks for saying so, I appreciate it. Buen Camino for 2025.

[@MM-ts7zu]

its just perfect, the silence, the views. You made a beautiful piece of art. thanks for the video...

[@robinfrench1914]

This was a lovely comment to read, thanks so much.

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

🐝thanks for the great video🌻

[@brentneck2214]

Great video. I just finished the Primitivo as well.

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks for your comment. Buen Camino.

[@gunw58]

Congratulation!!! Great video. Santiago de Compostela is always in my dream since 15 years ago. The journey I really want to do it before my end. I'm in my mid sixty and I have to do it, before too old and couldn't walk anymore. I plan to do it in 2026, if there is no such thing up front. I'm going the Camino Primitivo also. Your video really made my spirit up. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey. 🙏♥

[@robinfrench1914]

@@gunw58 thanks for watching and it was so nice to read your comment. You’re going to have such a good time when you walk on the Camino!

[@12elcid]

Very good video, showing the beauty and tranquility of the Primitivo very well. And .... without mindless commentary from wise nosed Americans. Top marks for doing the Hospitales route. That's the toughest stage of all camino's.

[@gerd-uwegeiger5653]

Ich bin am 2. Juni 2024 losgelaufen in Oviedo, über Muxia bis Fisterra. Vielen Dank für das Video, so konnte ich alle Wege nochmals ansehen. Buen Camino...

[@robinfrench1914]

Must have been nice to run through this landscape. Thanks for watching. Buen Camino

[@karimakaddur9146]

Buen camino ❣️

[@pruebapruebaprueba4520]

Un precioso viaje.Magnifico.

[@robinfrench1914]

muchas gracias.

[@lakesandfells]

I love the style of this video

[@robinfrench1914]

That makes me very happy to hear. Thanks for watching and your comment too.

[@e.kadventure]

Very cool video! Love the info!

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks for watching man, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@elhuertodeaguagua6934]

Qué tal el camino de alojamientos quiero hacer el año que viene en mayo

[@jjg5812]

MAGNIFIQUE

[@huelvasenderismotour]

Tiene muy buena pinta el entorno del Camino Primitivo. Hace unos años hice el Camino Francés, y me encantaría hacer algún día el Primitivo desde Oviedo hasta Santiago de Compostela. Enhorabuena por el vídeo. Un saludo desde Huelva. 😊✌️

[@robinfrench1914]

I'd really recommend to walk this route - we both loved it. I hope you get the chance soon. Thanks for your comment my friend.

[@rickhough]

I really like how you show the stamps and the alburgues! I'm doing the Salvador and Primitivo in a couple weeks

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks for watching and your comment. I hadn’t heard about the Camino Salvador but I just looked and that’s sure to be great. Have a good time.

[@kenthompson5758]

Must have just missed you on the primativo. Left Oviedo on the 20th of May. I remember all the mud and rain on the first 3 days. That dog was friendly. There were lots of ppl from all over. AU ussie here, NZds and even a guy from Norway taking a 20kg pack.

[@robinfrench1914]

Ah yes we must have just been a day or two behind you. By the sounds of things we were lucky because we hit the road just as the rain stopped. Thanks for your comment.

[@stroke6234]

Great video! I am doing the Primitivo on August and I'm not sure if I will go on public or private albergues. How crowded did you find the Camino?

[@robinfrench1914]

@@stroke6234 hey there, that’s great you’ll have such a good time. In May/early June it was quite busy but never felt crowded. We always stayed in municipal albergues. It never felt like there was a ‘bed race’ - though they did fill up as the day went on. If you walk at an average pace you shouldn’t have a problem finding a bed in the municipals. If you’re slower maybe booking can give you some peace of mind. I think though you’d be very unlucky if you turn up in a town and couldn’t find a bed anywhere - if the municipal is full there will almost certainly be other albergues with space. Worse comes to worse you could jump in a taxi somewhere where there is space. I love the public albergues because it feels authentic - and I met lots of interesting people. I also like the flexibility that comes from not booking - you just go with the flow. When you arrive on the Primitivo and you’re actually on the ground I think you’ll quickly be able to gauge what works best for you. It’s hard to imagine when you’re at home planning, but when you’re there in person, it’ll all fall into place. Buen Camino!

[@nirish25]

Who is videoing you?

[@robinfrench1914]

It’s me !

[@joshuamhardwick]

I see a woofer, I click like 8:12

[@robinfrench1914]

Some good woofers on this trip.

[@placidobaamonde6374]

Y al final sólo poco más de 1 minuto para Santiago de Compostela. Una pena.

[@katsura44]

I don't understand how you can be videoing yourself - surely somebody is walking behind you with a camera?

[@robinfrench1914]

That’s right, I am walking behind Phoebe with a camera.