Walking the Camino de Santiago: Part 1- Camino Frances- Crossing the Pyrenees

Walking the Camino de Santiago is a once in a life time experience. In this week's episode we tackle the hardest part of the Camino Frances, the first two days up and over the Pyrenees Mountains and the descent into Zubiri. The South of France and the North of Spain are some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world! The first phase of the camino isn't easy, but it's so stinking pretty! In this series, we'll show you the best albergues on the Camino, where to stay, and share all our Camino tips too!
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[@TammyTravelsTheWorld]

I'm hooked from the beginning - "I just rolled deodorant all over my face" LMAO! Something I would totally do.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

I never use roll on sunscreen, but that's all the store had, and it didn't take me long to mess that up!🤣

[@byrdsonawire]

Just started watching your journey, and love reminiscing about my own in 2022. So sorry to hear about your leg. It’s a lot of miles those first few days for sure. Onto Part II of your videos and I hope you feel better for the rest of your trek. Thank you for sharing!!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Aww thanks guys. It certainly was an amazing adventure!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

This looks like an incredible journey! We love following along on your adventures!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

It was! Thanks guys.

[@hjahansouz]

Great journey! I really enjoyed watching this video. I plan to watch them all. Thank you,

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.

[@cookbookdiary9534]

Wow what a wonderful time you had ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

We definitely did. It was all in all a pretty great journey

[@lesliecruzrogers]

Great video, I met you guys walking the Camino Frances. Look forward to seeing more. Buen Camino 🙏🏼

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Hi Leslie. Thanks so much!! Hope you're doing well.

[@leskemp33]

Very informative and beautifully shot. Thank you!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thank you very much!

[@GladysandKenny]

Hi Ryan and Abby it’s been to long. Happy to see you guys are exploring again. We need to catch up on your adventures. Wow this video is so inspirational!! Most people done understand the energy and strength it takes to do what you guys have accomplished!! One can see and experience so much by walking!! It brought make many memories of our hikes. Ryan the best part was the ticket! Looks like you enjoyed it! Abby you are brave!! The look on your face you had me (Gladys) shivering 🥶 girl I felt the cold water!! Great video! Cheers to adventures!! Stay safe, healthy and happy ❤ ~Gladys and Kenny

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thanks guys! It was truly a journey. I think we're ill processing it in some ways. We're looking forward to perusing all the footage and reminiscing as we make this series. It was an awesome exlerience

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Thank you for taking us on your Camino. Great information and enjoying the journey. Buen Camino ❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thank you for coming along!!

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

@@lostamonglocals5382 6 weeks and we will be on the Camino. Will Watch the next episode 👍🏽

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Oh wonderful! Are you doing the Camino Frances?

[@the.vandersons]

Great video! ❤❤❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thanks guys

[@cookbookdiary9534]

Well explained ❤❤❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandonstoa1297]

I learned about this journey through Rick Steve's Europe watching from a prison cell. I told myself that i will one day do this. I am moving towards this reality by my actions today. Seeing others on the Camino inspires me to keep walking towards my dreams and goals. Thanks for sharing your experience. I will be there soon!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

That's awesome dude. Keep working! We have no doubts you can accomplish it. Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!

[@MrHoutstoker]

we are all locals

[@cookbookdiary9534]

Beautiful abby❤

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Thank you so much

[@trendingwwwandw]

excellent video New Sub from Arizona USA 🔥

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Awesome! Thanks alot!

[@ramadhaniayumurthi5007]

Haii i’m from indonesia, i really enjoy watching ur video❤its really inspiring me to become a pilgrims too.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Oh that's wonderful! Thank you

[@estellagutierrez4615]

The less the better

[@erikolson360]

They say you can divide the Camino into 3 parts. The first is physical, the second is the mind (aka the meseta), and the third is the spiritual. Is that something you experienced?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Yes and No. I think 500 years ago, yes, but today with good hiking gear and shoes, the first part isn't too bad if you're in decent shape (as long as you don't pull a muscle). It's mostly just sore muscles and blisters for some. The middle was hard on some people. I waltzed through the meseta with ease. We actually found it to be the most social part of our trip, but I can stay all day in my thoughts pretty easily. There were so many groups and tours and people the last part from Sarria that there wasn't much spiritual about it. Many used Santiago as a celebration party or were just worried about getting their certificate. Some had profound spiritual experiences though, so I guess it depends on the state of your heart, what's going on in your life, and how hard the journey was for you. I think it's physical, mental, and spiritual the whole way through for different reasons each day

[@jww1022]

Which month was this, esp the part where you were crossing the pyrennes? Would you advise a particular month for doing it?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

@jww1022 We started in late April. May is the most popular month I believe. If we did it again, we would probably wait until mid-May or so to start. Hope that helps.

[@jww1022]

@@lostamonglocals5382 Is mid may better than late Aug or early Sep for any reason? Thanks so much btw

[@lostamonglocals5382]

August is one of the busiest months and may still be quite hot, but if you go at the end and mostly walk in September, I can't think of any real perks differences. Oh the wine harvest is usually in September and that comes with local festivities

[@estellagutierrez4615]

Do have to cross over the stream on those big blocks... No other way... It was at end of your video?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

I do not recall any other way except walking through the water itself

[@Patrick-qs5vm]

I need help with this,I'm starting my Camino in late August my biggest fair is will I be able to find a place to sleep in a private room, for personal reasons I can't stay in albergues were there is lots of people.can some one let me know please.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

In our experience most people who stayed in hotels utilized one of the Camino Organized companies to book all their hotels through in advance. If it's important to have private rooms, you may want to book ahead on your own or with Camino Ways or another company.

[@Patrick-qs5vm]

@lostamonglocals5382 thank you,my problem with that is I'm 71 and don't know how far I can go.if I book in advance im putting myself under pressure. Thank you again for your reply 🙏

[@abhy301]

Do you know you two look-alike two famous people: Arnold Vosloo from the Mummy Returns and Ellie Goulding.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Never heard that one before, but we'll take it!😊

[@iluvturtles0229]

You two are so cute. Girlfriend you are a hoot! I love it. What month did you start?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Aww thx. We started at the end of April 2023.

[@estellagutierrez4615]

U do not need all that expensive stuff u just dont need the less the better honest

[@lostamonglocals5382]

We didn't really purchase anything for the trip except a small backpack for Abby and two $7 walking poles, (aside from walking shoes and a couple t-shirts because didn't have those things in our normal full-time travel bags). We agree though. We found we had everything we needed without buying much extra.

[@lauralane1760]

Did you learn a little Spanish before your trip?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

We know a very little from time spent in Mexico and previous trips to Spain, but it's pretty pathetic.😬 It never hurts to learn a few phrases though!

[@lauralane1760]

@@lostamonglocals5382 I will try to learn some. Very nervous. Thank you for sharing.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

@lauralane1760 on 90% of the Camino you will be totally fine in English and hand motions. There are a couple of small towns that are harder but the great thing about the Camino is you're never alone and there's always a bilingual friend nearby😊