Old Fat Guy with Medical Issues Does the Camino

[@jzdwit]

You are very courageous! Well done and inspiring.

[@LCSorto]

thank you for sharing hoping 2025 is the year that this walk will happen for me 🥰

[@mickcope]

what an amazing video. Love it. thank you for sharing it

[@NormanCummins-ho3qd]

Your awesome! I also did my first Camino23, 59 years, Cancer, Cpap, 320 pounds, and by myself. Yep, I made it and return to do another Sept 2024. God is good

[@alexandrajourdren]

I loved this video, in particular the way you stress the importance of respecting an individual's Camino. No two people are the same, so no two Caminos will be the same. Your enthusiasm, recommendations and honesty about the tough parts made seriously interesting viewing. Thank you!

[@billkrueger9305]

great stuff...well said and congratulations from a 3x pilgrim...keep on walking!

[@mariamabey6039]

I use a CPAP and it’s so fantastic to hear someone else tell it for real. You are an inspiration. I also feel I don’t need to start at beginning and also can take various modes of transport mix it up with walking all depends what I can cope with. Again thanks for the honesty a great video. All the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Walk1000miles]

Love the video. Canadian nurse here, loved the honesty and great to see you do this

[@kimmartin5108]

Congratulations Peregrino! What a wonderful achievement,and to share with your son. It amazes me what we can accomplish;when we’re brave enough to try. I did my second Camino this year at 69 years old. I was a bit nervous about it. I went slower when I needed to. It was great. I’m already thinking about it again. I wouldn’t be surprised if you do it again!

[@holloffamevideosamples6253]

When I was struggling in the early stages, I talked with many other peregrinos who were on the second, third,, seventh caminos, and I thought "Oh, my gosh, there's no way I'm doing this again!" But now, after finishing, I'm thinking that I could absolutely see myself doing it again. I won't go so far as to say I definitely will - there are just too many parts of the world to see and only so much time left - but if given the chance (esp. if my wife wants to go), I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@OZinRetirement]

What a great trip! Willpower & humour overcomes any obstacle…doubt you’re still 40lbs overweight, enjoyed the video

[@tontobean1231]

I was also about 40 lb overweight with sleep apnea I lost the weight got in good physical shape and its long gone

[@HalvardSkjauff]

There is no stopping you..... awesome 💪

[@AnhWright]

I love it!!!! Congratulations.

[@erwindekker8184]

Fu..cheating! your the best my friend! its easy for a 20 year old with training all over...you did it with all these physical problems, that makes it even more special!

[@gabebarreiro]

Way to go! Your story is inspiring. I’m so happy you had that time and journey with your son! Press on!

[@eleanorcramer7986]

I appreciate your tour and all the modes of execution . Isn’t it about contemplation and expansion? It does test the endurance while allowing participants to consider reasonable options. You are a winner on your personal journey. You can be proud. It’s an inspiring account. Thanks for sharing. My first experience was reading Shirley McClains account while we toured a bit of Spain. Since then I’ve followed maybe a half dozen other pilgrimages along that trail/ path. You are in good company.

[@joshubrook324]

Well done ❤

[@ShawnJardine888]

La Fuente in Ligonde is amazing! I served for a week there in 2016. We cooked and were there to support pilgrims every night. No reservations so if you want to stay there be early and get on the list. You won’t regret it. Thanks for your inspiring video!

[@paulafitz532]

Thank you. Congratulations on completing your Camino!!!

[@DianeCaulfield]

thanks for the inspiration i also have a Cpap and was just about to through in the towel until i ran across your video im going to rethink thanks for posting i needed to see this god bless

[@MrsBrent]

Thank you for charing your experience and journey!

[@lizdg3892]

One thing I learned doing the Camino was drink electrolytes as well. It’s hot and you sweat out so much. They carry you through it. It’s a beautiful trip. We are all challenged on it. You do it the way you need to do it. It’s all good. A beautiful experience. I miss it. You do form small hiking families. Don’t always walk with everyone but you end up at the end of the day together for drinks and great food. PS Burgos was beautiful. We took a zero and toured the Cathedral. Gorgeous.

[@charlenekeillor1373]

Thank you for sharing. You did your Camino your way, that is special 🌸

[@mvanertcg]

I so appreciate what you did. I did my first Camino in 2014, I did partial Caminos in 2016, 2018 and 2024. Medical issues were part of my Caminos too but I will never forget the good and the bad and I reccomend it to everyone.

[@OlhaPolishchuk-u9m]

Вы вдохновляете своим примером. Спасибо за такой прекрасный рассказ о Пути.

[@lorrainehannon7631]

You did it yourrrrrrr way!!! That is the way to go! I really like your story. Thank you.

[@recumbenthelsingborg]

You deserve all respect.

[@fr.jeffreyedmunds353]

Well done.

[@andreafluffkitten]

Nice seeing a successful Camino that isn't the usual generic ones.

[@Adrandoms]

Respect

[@asprelskcalling1151]

So proud of you❤

[@anindyaroy7715]

You are my man … love from India 🇮🇳

[@AnaSILVA-lj7fv]

Congratulations.

[@hansthorsten6264]

I love your video.

[@knutselaardre1272]

First of all: 61 is NOT old. Secondly, pay close attention to the thrombosis in your leg. I had the same problem (2 times) and after tests it turned out that I have Factor 5 Leiden which makes my blood clot faster. This is hereditary and my brother and sister also have it (both had a pulmonary embolism). So GET TESTED. I am 69 and am going to do the Camino by bike starting from my home (+- 2400 km). Cycling is much better for the blood circulation than walking. I used to walk a lot and long distances (17x Dodentocht in Bornem, 100km). I still regularly walk 20 to 30 km but more than 5 days in a row would not be wise with my condition. Thirdly and not least: respect for what you did. Keep moving (walking and cycling), you will feel younger and you will do the next Camino WITHOUT the bus.

[@holloffamevideosamples6253]

Indeed they did a check on me, and I do have Factor 5 Leiden (and I notified relatives about it). And about 15 years ago, I had a pulmonary embolism. So I expect to be on blood thinners the rest of my life. But I do try and live a pretty active life, so it's not something I worry about. I pay attention to it, but not overly worried.

[@knutselaardre1272]

@@holloffamevideosamples6253 👍but you are not old 😉

[@NoCarNancy]

Have you tried biking?

[@goldrosinchen7652]

Did you watch the video???

[@christineleneghan7661]

Ultreia!

[@soulburst]

It’s supposed to be hard.

[@NoCarNancy]

Old? You're only as old as your environment

[@jmdinlove5454]

Did you cheat? Well, yes. You shipped your bag ahead, biked, rode horses, taxis , and the bus. Be honest. Did you sacrifice in the name of Christ, or did you go on a vacation?

[@Jackie-v3z5e]

Give the guy a break ,he has a lot of health issues.

[@yvesleflaneur]

horses, donkeys 🫏 and boats 🚤 are not considered „cheating“ ps: about the bus 🚌 theme you are completely right for me real cheating is luggage transport