Walking the Camino de Santiago: Our Hardest Day on the Camino, Tips and Prices, & The Halfway Point!

[@mythriftedhomeandgarden830]

Thank you for naming the albuerges, jotting down your daily expenses and sharing your experience. Give us future peregrino idea what to expect. Such a pleasure watching your Camino video.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

You're welcome! Hope it helps you with planning and Buen Camino!

[@brigidhull9525]

Hey we met you both ( briefly) on the trail, i was so excited when I came across your episodes! We waved at your drone at one point lol Love your channel! 🥰

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Awww hello again! So glad you found us. Thanks for watching!

[@MrJaimecoady]

I started in SJPDP on March 1, 2023, and was able to find places to stay most nights without reservations. I finished during Holy Week, and reservations were definitely needed. Heading to Finestra no need for reservations. Summer is a different story. Thanks for the videos. Very real.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thanks for watching!

[@tanyawesolowski8876]

I was there in June/July 2023 and had no problem finding a bed. I only got as far as Burgos though. I love the Albergue monastery and hope to stay there when I resume my Camino next year.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

There was just one little stretch where we had trouble finding bed in late April/early May. After that, it got way better. I think it was just that few albergues didn't reopen after covid and they weren't ready for the amount of people in 2023,

[@iluvturtles0229]

looking forward to the next installment

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Hopefully coming on sunday!

[@leonalii1533]

Are you doing this in August 2023? Or published in Aug and walked earlier this year? Just wondering bc you are talking about early ( in the season)... Edit: it seems like May... it would be useful to have the dates in the description...thank you....

[@lostamonglocals5382]

We walked from the end of April to mid June. 😊

[@josi2899]

Hey you two, been binging on yur Camino adventures, however, I'm trying to establish the dates you are walking. Some videos show 4 weeks ago, others 1month ago....hmm. Would like to use your documentation as a reference point to plan out my 2024 camino.. luv ya ❤❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Hey there. KZbin sometimes does crazy things with dates. 🙄. We walked from April 23rd to June 12th. Since we had scheduled work days, it took us 49 days. Thanks for watching.

[@Writerdane]

Camino magic at work.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

@Writerdane it is pretty magical! Though bits were frustrating, we had the best journey.

[@JuanAmeritano-yj5xt]

I walked at the same time of year in 2010 and had zero problems finding a place to stay. Also I had many days of freezing, cold rain followed by some very hot days. For me, the meseta is the true essence of the Camino. Those who bypass it miss out. Might you think that you didn't do enough preparation. There are other cities that parallel the route where you can find accommodations. Plan do my 3rd camino in 2024 on the Via del Plata. Before I started the Camino Frances, I took my suitcase with all the clothes I wouldn't need and shipped it ahead by parcel post from France to Santiago. Right outside of Astorga is a small pueblo called Castrillo de Polvazares which is very special and unique. It's just a short detour off the Camino. By the way, red is network in Spanish. Duh! Makes sense know, huh? There is so much more to Spain than the Camino.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

The Camino in 2010 and in 2023 are two very different trips. 2023 was the first time year post covid travel and lots of marketing caused record numbers in 2023. We also agree the meseta is one of the best parts! We loved it. We also shipped baggage forward to the end, which was a great service. It's true. There are towns off the Camino that offer accommodation. Most nights, we couldn't find rooms though, they were not close enough to walk. There were no taxis, or we called ahead, and those were booked too. Some of the albergues were still closed post covid. Some old ones decided not to open back up, so I think it was just a perfect storm in 2023 that made it hard in some sections. Hopefully, next year, it will settle down. Good luck on your next Camino. Enjoy amazing Spain!

[@ronlulich3694]

Her leg pains may also be caused by her backpack, it is not the kind of pack that you should use on such a long hike. Also, you should be using 2 walkinig poles. The poles help you going up hill, and down hill. Using just one throws you off and may also be a cause of your pains.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thanks for the perspective. 😊 We did try a lot of the things you mentioned(2 poles, swapping packs, etc). Ultimately, it was from a pulled muscle in her hip flexor that she got the first day. It's an injury she has had recurrently since a bad pull in high school. We just couldn't stop long enough to let it heal properly this time.

[@luxetveritas605]

What proportion of pilgrims you've talked with have done the Camino Frances multiple times? Many KZbinrs and subscribers of the Camino Forum brag about how many times they've done CF (others paths as well but mostly CF). That's commendable of course but are they taking up a lot of albergue bed space?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

That's a good question. I'm not sure about proportion. It would be a total guess if I threw out a number, but I will say it seems to be an adventure that draws people back time and again. We met at least 2-3 people every day that had done it multiple times. These guys usually do stay in albergues because it's the most economical and traditional experience. However, tons of people on their first journey come with a tour company like Camino Ways which books them in hotels, and doesnt utilize albergues, so it probably evens out.

[@hoteloasismerzouga]

Nace, wether hav à good time

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thank you!!

[@AmyDeerie]

What is the name of that albergue? Or which town/village was it in? :)

[@lostamonglocals5382]

If you mean the one at the end, it's Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun.😊

[@AmyDeerie]

Heh never mind, i continued watching and got my answer 😅 I’ll add it to my google maps!

[@AmyDeerie]

@@lostamonglocals5382no actually it was the amazing ruin monastery in san Anton! But I’m only a third of the way through the video 😄 I love seeing the off-the-beaten-path albergues

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Oh yes!! That place was amazing. Highly recommended if you don't mind roughing it a little!

[@Angela-ne9cy]

I've noticed an interesting phenomenon among Camino KZbin series: so many of them focus on the hard stuff and show very little of the positive. You talk about the positive. But rarely show it. Is the Camino really not worth it? It doesn't seem that enjoyable or fulfilling...

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Hey there. I would definitely say the Camino is worth it. We hate that we cant show more happy moments. Unfortunately, We lost alot of phone footage due to a backup mishap. It had a most of our personal moments on it with other pilgrims, but we also rarely record these moments because most people, especially pilgrims, don't appreciate the moment being spoiled by our camera. The high points of the Camino are definitely the people you meet and relationships you make. That aspect of travel is always hard to show because we refuse to always have our camera in people's faces. Everyone takes something different away from it, and there are certainly days that just feel miserable, but all in all, you feel accomplished in the end. Hope that makes sense😊.

[@houghi3826]

Go see a doctor if you are in pain with your leg. Don't be the typical American and don't go. Do not try to figure it out yourself. You tried that and it did not work. You will not go bankrupt and it might save a LOT in the future. Pity you did not do that in the bigger city of Burgos where it would have been easier to find a doctor who spoke English.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

You're correct.🫣 It was such a weird injury. It kept tricking me into thinking it was better, and I knew it was nerve pain radiating from a pulled muscle, not much to be done except quit, and that wasn't an option. It did eventually chill out, but I should have seen a physio in Burgos.