Walking the Camino solo vlog, 5 day Camino from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

[@DaintyDiaries]

I have a some shorter highlights and epiphanies on this story on my Instagram if you want to just see the highlight ❤ instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MzE1MTg5MzczMDM2MTY3?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@Anne_FitzG]

Congratulations, Catherine. You ought to be very proud of yourself! You’re some woman! That’s a fantastic achievement 🙂 Even through your poor sore feet trauma you managed to smile. Fascinating video, I was engrossed all the way through. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwwww I appreciate that so much ❤ thank you x

[@zoeemiko8149]

To those who think in terms of miles 25km is nearly 16 miles .. each day! Our girl is getting a serious workout! I would have loved to do this walk with you!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for converting ❤ I never know what it is in miles

[@oliviakoutsky5622]

Thank you so much for sharing! Beautiful videos and narration.

[@MM-4568]

I’m doing this walk alone in September 2024. I’m so nervous/excited. You’ve really inspired me. Thank you for sharing your pilgrimage. 🩷

[@DaintyDiaries]

Buen Camino, have an amazing journey x

[@JillCooper-oy8dl]

This is the 3rd time I've watched this video and each time I get such a chuckle from your honesty about the whole experience. Discovering the kettle near the end which causes you to say: "This is a good day" just makes me smile. I found your channel from this video back in 2022 - and really enjoy your content.

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, the joy of seeing a kettle!

[@dianepereira1860]

What an incredible experience! Thanks for sharing it with us!! 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks Diane ♥️ happy I get to share 🥰 thanks for stopping by xx

[@irena8307]

I plan to do this walk next October 2025 and loved following your adventure. I didn't know anti-blister socks existed so thank you for that information lol

[@catherinemccauley2137]

Amazing just watched all your beautiful journey. Well done … I do it in six weeks time, my first Camino alone and Sarria to Santiago. So proud of you beautiful Jackeen. I live in Liverpool but from Dublin. Can’t wait to do my walk. Slainte 💚🙏

[@DaintyDiaries]

Beun Camino! Late August/Sept is a beautiful time to too it, weather is so nice and cool in the mornings x

[@GladysGladiolusgarden]

Love it everything was wonderful

[@simondalessandro6391]

My son has just completed it and I’m picking him up in a couple of hours. This was a great video to get an idea of what he achieved and I’m looking forward to my trip soon

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw I hope he enjoyed his trip, gift him some cosy slippers, im sure his tired feet will love them

[@caracarnj]

Thank you very much! I enjoyed your video and will learn from it when I go for the Camino walk next year!

[@MrsTitina]

El Camino is one of our most important traditions here in Spain. So happy you shared our culture ❤

[@harryinns1692]

Had to comment Catherine, I’ve done the Camino twice and although I’m in my sixties I’ve always had a hankering to do a wee bit again, so had a hunt on about a week’s worth, settled with sarria to Santiago, seems spot on, leaving round about the 25th September, anyhoo your blog/ vlog was the first i hit on YT, loved it, made me cast my mind back to my first one and the leap you take in yourself to give it a bash, anyway well done, highly entertaining and enjoyable to watch, Buen Camino Catherine

[@fionasantos6125]

Omg!!!! I cannot believe you done El Camino de Santiago...I live en Galicia en La Coruña....Hope the Camino was a great experience for you.. Northern Spain is not well known but I highly recommend good views and GOOD FOOD! THANXS FOR SHARING AND SHOWING THE KZbin COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE ALL AROUND GALICIA. Galicia and Ireland are cousins at 💖

[@natvtxn1213]

Oh my gosh Catherine, you are so brave and adventurous! Thank you for taking us along on this journey. I can imagine how memorable this was for you. You kept going through pain and emotions and reached your goal. So proud for you to get that certificate girl!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww Norma 🥹🥹🥹 thank you ❤

[@mariasabado8720]

Congratulations!!! You did it😊. Thank you for sharing. Pls let me know where you get your Walking Notes? That's so wonderful wonderful to have that kind of guide.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Of course, I got them from Magic Hill, the tour company that I booked with x

[@lisaolshove3847]

I loved your vlog! Thank you for sharing! We are doing the same route this June. Blessings to you!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Beun Camino, I hope you have a wonderful journey x

[@an9559]

Amazing Catherine! You did it! I felt everything with you, I was delighted by the lenght of this video, so we could relate with yours experience... I did 5 days pilgrim path here in CZ with 8 others and it was as amazing as yours journey, except we had cold and rainy weather this whole time! And we slept in tents 😢there was tears and 5 blisters also included! But! I want to do it again! Totally! I'm happy for you and I hope that yours next journey will be also documented. I wish you and Blondie beautiful autumn 💕Anet

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh wow you camped, that is amazing! A proper adventure you had!

[@susanfresneda2213]

I have been a fan of your podcast for a long time. Thank you for showing us the pain ( your feet and hips) and the pleasure of walking in Spain’s Camino!🇨🇦

[@julierawlins5984]

Thank you for posting this. It will help me with planning my trip. Great enthusiastic energy!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful! x

[@juneboothman3049]

Amazing ❤

[@abigailelverd2568]

Great vlog and insights, hats of to you for doing it in the 5 days!.👏...I'm planning to do my first in Sep 2024.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Buen Camino, I hope you have a lovely walk x

[@ellyh4994]

What a joy to share your experience on a chilly January morning - thank you! We walked the Camino from SJPDP this spring, which was a wonderful experience we took six weeks.....xx

[@suzanossino2684]

I'm so happy for you! What an amazing adventure!! Thank you so much for letting us tag along with you. ❤️👣👣

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww thanks Suzan, thanks for watching ❤

[@vickiwood9192]

Congratulations on earning your certificate! An adventure you'll always remember.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely ♥️ such a special experience! Thanks so much for watching Vicki xx

[@CVenza]

Lovely walking trip. I am so happy you attended a Mass Catherine. May God always be with you young lady. 💙

[@wildflowerwind6941]

That is amazing. I could never walk that far.

[@marymichel9620]

Thank you Catherine for being so authentic and open to what solo experiences teach us about ourselves,others and life in general. "The Way" was one of my favourite films. Buen Camino!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Wasn’t it such a lovely movie! Made me cry ❤

[@larrymattiasen5514]

Wow congrats for doing the Camino! Kathleen here viewing on 16Feb23

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Kathleen x

[@DIYbri]

You’re so cute ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your adventure!!

[@matisse0711]

Catherine kudos for your dedication and perseverance! Really enjoyed watching your journey. You are an amazing and very talented young woman. Wish you continued success, health and property. Hope to take on the spiritual path myself in the near future.

[@geraldinelau2806]

Wow .. that's so inspiring. I'll be walking solo from Sarria to Santiago end of May this year (6 days) and am getting a bit anxious of travelling across the continent from Asia to Europe alone and doing this walk alone (not knowing what to expect). Your video gives me the courage as well. And hopefully and praying hard that won't get blisters. Thank you so much for the awesome sharing.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw this gives me joy, you will have a wonderful time. You are never alone on Camino, and you will have lots of people to chat to along the way if you wish to. Everyone is really friendly. I recommend proper walking shoes, as I was wearing trainers, so walking shoes seem to hep more with blisters and thick blister socks too.

[@carenfullard7217]

Hi Catherine, I have been watching your videos for a while now and love you, but I have to say after watching this one I love you even more. You are so real and sincere. Thanks. I am from South Africa and I am inspired to also want to go and do the Camino. Thank you for the hard work and quality videos you provide 💓

[@DaintyDiaries]

Wow, that is so kind of you, and I really appreciate the support x

[@doreenb3411]

I watched the whole thing and enjoyed every minute. I hope your sore muscles and feet have healed. Thanks so much for sharing this journey. It was so very nice.

[@trishgreen3499]

What a beautiful video you always take me to the most amazing places 👏🏻👏🏻💕💕🙏🙏☘️☘️☘️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it Trish x

[@aislingaine22]

Beautiful video thank you vlogging it all , just booked to do it next year can’t wait 🎉

[@DaintyDiaries]

Buen Camino, have a great trip x

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Want an amazing journey - both spiritually and physically. I love how you went to center yourself and to be alone with your thoughts, and yet you were with a community of others who eagerly helped you over any bumbs in the road. This is pretty much humanity at its finest. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking, we’re never really alone. Always a kind hand in real life to help us x I think sometimes it’s easy to forget that when we spend too much time online ❤

[@idelsiurquijo7259]

Amazing trip! What a wonderful experience thank you so much for sharing with us! Congratulations Pilgrim!❤

[@dorothyway9762]

I watched your entire wake with joy. Watch every one of your blogs and laugh with you. Bless you.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww, I appreciate that x

[@trishadams9132]

Well done Catherine, that's an amazing achievement! and a brilliant vlog. This is something I have wanted to do but never knew you could book your stays in advance. As someone with a disability now I know I can organise it to suit the amount of walking I can manage each day. I've learned more from your 1 hour video than I have from the hundreds of Camino videos out there, thank you so much x

[@DaintyDiaries]

aw so happy you enjoyed it! Yes, customise it to your needs, I know Bronagh in MagicHill does custom camino trips, were you can shorten the days you walk and do 10-15km instead of 22-27km

[@diannerumsey2171]

Thank you. What a lovely opportunity and experience

[@janewebster3663]

Loved your video. I’m hoping to do the walk in April starting in Sarria and I can wait

[@DaintyDiaries]

Buen Camino x

[@ersiliahowe2894]

That was a wonderful trip I took with you just now!!! I loved every bit of this vlog!! Congratulations!! We’ll done!!❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathrynsuarez1695]

Aww this was great thank you,my husbands family are from Santiago Compostela and I have been many times. The old town is so beautiful and the surrounding forestry.

[@margaretreid8692]

Catherine well done! That was a mega walking trip but oh so beautiful, I really enjoyed sharing these moments you so kindly shared with us. The certificate is awesome too and will look beautiful framed and hanging in your home. 🚶‍♀🚶‍♀👟🧦🍾🥂 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it Margaret! X

[@deborahrainey4810]

Thank you for sharing your experience Catherine, you have a lovely character, it is refreshing to listen to you - thank you I love your gardening videos too.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Deborah! That is so kind x

[@ellenmorrell8332]

You are amazing! My legs could not do hills nor valleys! Beautiful scenery!😘❤️

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Loved this one year later. powerful woman Catherine 👏👏👏👏👏💐 Beautiful armchair travel Tks a mil 🥰

[@juliannerohm1297]

Catherine, she's a Legend!

[@jaysnider3560]

What a wonderful video! I plan to walk the same route in May and was excited to hear you mention your trip in a previous video. Your experience and spirit provided even more information than I've learned from the zillion other videos and books I have devoured. And I really appreciate seeing the places that you stayed at night. Congratulations, seasoned Pilgrim... you did a great job!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww I hope you have an amazing trip! And May is a lovely time to do it too ❤

[@milkshake123abc]

Wow Catherine! What an accomplishment! Congratulations! I hope you receive many blessings for your act of devotion. The churches and countryside there is just stunning. What an amazing adventure.

[@dienacameron5200]

Thank you Catherine, for a beautiful glimps into Spain. Such beautiful stone cottages and landscapes and the CHURCH'S, WOW!! Simple stunning, and yes, I think your last hotel room is haunted!!! What a fun trip and you must be so very proud of yourself, YOU DID IT!!!!😁😍💗

[@PDNB214]

Congratulations! Your so brave!🙂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you!!

[@brigidkeogh416]

Congratulations Catherine and thank you for sharing with us. I did this exact trail 10 years ago at 60. Im doing it again for sure. Brought back so many memories. 🙏🏻

[@jeannesmith5272]

Wow, That is incredible to do that at 60. You are amazing!!!

[@coralwebb4245]

Very impressive Catherine, your poor little feet. My feet were hurting just watching you 😩😣. What beautiful scenery and lovely rooms you had. Enjoy a well earned rest 👍🏼🐨

[@gloriagalarza4915]

Hope she herself knows how cute, honest and articulate this young lady is. Buen Camino and thanks for sharing!

[@DaintyDiaries]

That is so kind, Buen Camino x

[@lavinapoppleton1396]

I was walking beside you in spirit the entire way Catherine…my feet got sore part way through the second day! 😉Goodness, it was wonderful having you share your experience. Meeting a walking buddy is definitely helpful…you are a wonderful tour guide. You got the cheeky thumbs up from me!

[@triciacarolkilbride2993]

OMG Catherine fair play to ya ... that was some journey and your poor feet! One brave woman! Would love to walk the Camino but at nearly 64 with MS and arthritis..think it would be beyond me but, never say never! Thanks for such am interesting, upbeat, informative vlog..enjoyed every minute of it..felt I walked it with ya! 💜💜

[@paulineward2068]

Well done Catherine, that was fascinating. Thank you for sharing your experience. I feel exhausted just watching you while I'm lying on my settee. You are a great guide x💕x

[@lyndasmith593]

Well done. Watching people along this walk is absolutely mind-boggling to me. And listening to your comments and your observations is really helpful. Thank you for taking us along this was a much easier way for me to travel and see 😃

[@angeliahairston1593]

So inspirational

[@lynnepalmer854]

Whoa, that's quite a walk, and quite a week! Congrats, Catherine! 🏆🥇

[@priscilla2152]

Catherine you must be so proud of yourself, what a journey! Thank you for posting this trip.👍❤

[@victoriafleming8215]

☕️ I love re-watching this video… I find it so relaxing… 🤍

[@DaintyDiaries]

🤗

[@carolineterzaghi5113]

Oh Catherine, thank you so much for sharing, that was really lovely! Well done you ❤ I have been to Santiago and I agree about the haunted thing - I wasn't in your hotel 😊.

[@karencurtis6141]

Congratulations, this was so lovely and when you do your next walk please video it again 🤗. No way could I do this but thanks to you I feel blessed to have seen some of the journey. Plus listening to your adventures is always amazing. You really did well to walk with sore feet , if my feet are in any discomfort I’m a bear with a sore head 😖. The churches any where do draw me in , even as a child a could fine a church and feel so happy. Most kids would be at the arcade on holidays but If I went missing I could easily be found. Never mind fashion a white pair of crock’s on that last day was all you needed to go to Mass and enjoy getting gifts. Thanks so much for sharing this first of many I hope x Take care and huge hug for Blondie xx

[@joeielee1024]

I walked this route in 2019. Way to go girl!

[@LittleOwl178]

Congratulations Catherine! What an achievement. Your willingness to take on such adventures solo is an inspiration. I was amazed to see bananas growing in Spain (just past the grapes growing on the pergola and near where you said "pumpkins"). I hope your feet healed well.

[@yelenasheyser1991]

This was amazing to watch. You are such an inspiration. Congratulations on completing this!

[@peacelilydotcom6535]

Loved this video so much I shared it with a friend and we've decided to do the walk in April next year!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw love hearing that, I hope you enjoy it, highly recommend watching the film "The Way" I rented it on Apple TV

[@elizabeast4]

I’m so inspired by this! I plan on doing this walk next year. Thank you for sharing this, it appeals to me on such a deep level and I’d never heard of it until I watched this video ❤❤ Now I just have to start walking daily so I won’t hurt myself when I do the Camino. I love watching your videos, they are so lovely and calming 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, little and often with walking is the trick, and then a few weeks before, try doing some hikes if you can to get used to the ups and downs, as I found my hips would hurt, but it was because I hadn't used those muscles before x

[@elizabeast4]

@@DaintyDiaries that’s a great idea ❤

[@heidiavera5071]

I always love when you go on a trip this one was so special thank you for the bird’s eye view of Spain! So proud of you

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathleenlankford6027]

Walking with blisters, you are a determined women. Love your videos❤

[@joywhitley3141]

What a wonderfully fun adventure! ❤ Thanks so much for taking us along!!!

[@annetteneuenfeldt5533]

You are such an amazing person. I know you were a blessing to each person who met you. Great accomplishment!

[@marianraftery]

Watched this TWICE, and loved it even more second time round. Would love to see a follow up regarding the items you took with you, I.e day pack, and what worked best. What you would do again, and what you would change.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes! I am thinking of doing another one, maybe in Spring? but not sure yet, maybe the Portuguese route

[@robinsnell7249]

Just so honored to be along with you on your journey. Hope your feet are healed. The scenery is beautiful.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Robin! appreciate you watching and commenting x

[@debj4829]

Thank you for sharing 💖💐🇦🇺

[@cg9616]

I’m a lot older than you Catherine but doing exactly the same this May. So a big thank you for your posting 🇮🇪

[@DaintyDiaries]

I hope you have an amazing Camino experience, Buen Camino x

[@aleciahansen7859]

I did the camino six years ago and it is an amazing experience! I went with a friend but I wish I had done it solo! So glad you did this. 💗🧡💗

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m sure it was just as amazing with a friend ♥️ total bonding experience! Thanks for stopping by Alecia ♥️

[@little_misscrafty]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Inspirational and uplifting, as always Catherine 🧡🍂

[@carolynmangipudi9898]

Congratulations Catherine! What a fantastic accomplishment. I felt as I could have been with you and shared the scenery, the pain in hips.legs and feet with the emotions as the trip came to a close. May God answer your wishes and prayers. Bless your soul. You are a trooper for taking this journey solo. My nephews girlfriend has just started this same journey you have just ended. Thank you for sharing and bringing us along.

[@christinasmyth5674]

I have always wanted to do the Camino , now you have given me the courage ❤

[@elenaizquierdo9060]

SPAIN IS SO BEAUTIFUL❤🌳🌲🌻☀️

[@reed0199]

Very Nice Viseo. Thank You . !!!! Buen Camino

[@colleensainsbury9022]

I loved sharing your journey with you. I have always longed to do the pilgrimage, but alas, no euro. So journeying along with you was very special. Thank you so much from South Africa🙂

[@traceygartrell3419]

Thank you for sharing

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

Wow! What an incredible journey! CONGRATULATIONS Catherine! So proud of you and your dedication to do this pilgrimage. Thank you for sharing this lovely story 🧡

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Denise! x

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

@@DaintyDiaries You are so welcome 😊🤗💗

[@horrisajones8933]

Awesome experience 🤩

[@joserobles8186]

¡¡Buen camino peregrino!! 😊

[@linzertube]

✨🌸What an accomplishment and a lovely experience, all rolled into something that’s got to be good for the soul. Good for you, Catherine! I’m sure that you’ll never forget it.👏🤩✨🌸

[@debbiemunn3556]

Congratulations Catherine ! What a beautiful journey...thank you for sharing it with us!

[@annh8921]

Thank you Catherine for sharing you Camino.x

[@imeldacarroll5824]

Thank you Catherine for sharing ur journey aw u needed a big hug when you were emotional you're a great example to all Ur young followers..as an elder 🍋 I love Ur videos. Stay safe 💛

[@virginiahutchinson7974]

You've inspired me. Trying to convince my dad (who's 80!) to join me, but come May, I'm doing this. Thank you for such a wonderful vlog!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Yay, good luck on your journey, Buen Camino

[@anniedavis4569]

Beautiful video Catherine I’m going to do the Camino next month solo not sure which one

[@DaintyDiaries]

Buen Camino x

[@dawndonly1489]

Congratulations. What an accomplishment. So inspiring!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@mirandapanda8228]

I do so admire you Catherine. I struggle to keep motivated to walk my dog a mile each day, let alone what you did on your camino! 😂 xx

[@lindaroyal8161]

I finally got to watch this one - it's a bit longer than your usual ones. This was a beautiful spiritual journey, I can see why you wanted to experience the adventure. The certificate is beautiful & hope you frame it for display. I'd never heard of this pilgrimage walk before so appreciate you sharing the experience. And....yes the last hotel was probably haunted; if it was a former hospital, lots of energy in that building. Lovely towns and villages. Great video.