Camino de Santiago - Camino Frances | 500 Miles (800KM) | September - October | 33 Days

👣Why walk 500 miles (800km) on the Camino de Santiago?

I began a 33-day foot journey in September 2019 across Spain to answer that question. What began as a curious case for adventure ended with a newfound appreciation for life through moments of deep reflection and connection. What started out as a solo trip ended with a new Camino family and friends from around the world.

Starting in St. Jean Pied de Port and ending in Santiago de Compostela, the Camino Frances (French Way) is a journey that takes you over the Pyrenees through the rustic Spanish countryside and into the cities while consuming a lifetime's quantity of coffee, Spanish bread, and red wine. But more than anything...it is a journey of personal discovery, human connection, and community.

Here is that journey of adventure, community, and connection. Enjoy and buen camino.
David

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💡INFO:
Dates: September 2 - October 4, 2019 (33 days)
Location: St. Jean Pied de Port (France) to Santiago (Spain)
Estimated Distance: 800+ km (500+ miles)
Total Actual Distance: 945 km (per Apple Watch)
Total Steps: 1,300,000
Daily Costs: 30€/day (3€ Breakfast/5€ Lunch/2€ Beer/10€ Dinner/10€ Albergue)
Weight of Backpack without Water (Day 1): 7 kg
# of Rest Days: 1 (León)
# of Blisters: 3+
# of Café con Leches per day: 3

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MUSIC:

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TECHNOLOGY:
Shot with iPhone 7 📱
Edited with the LumaFusion App on iPad Pro (2018) 💻

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[markdonovan]

Great vlog of The Way, brings back many wonderful memories. There are many videos of the Camino Francés, but I like this one especially for its focus on the many different people you encounter along the way. You have shown what it looks like to walk through the countryside and mountains, the communal meals and albergue experiences, the meet ups in cafés and pop-up stops (small paradise moments in the middle of nowhere), some historic monuments in towns and villages, the many smiles that often accompany the pilgrim's journey (despite the various hardships of long distance day-after-day walking), the feeling of community and sharing, the sunrises and sunsets, the types of terrain and paths that are walked.
Excellent editing and choice of music, congratulations David, not only on achieving your aim of walking the Camino, but on having an open heart and mind to engage with your fellow pilgrims along the journey and share it here, thank you. Buen Camino

[rollwithme]

While I was recovering from amputation, I was thinking about walking on the camino with my new prosthesis. One day, I will make it happen. Thanks for sharing this video. :)

[sebsch]

I walked the Camino in 2018, I meet with my wonderful wife on the first day at the breakfast table. Thanks for the memorys😊

[ferdinand]

I walked the camino 2008. I got tears of joy in my eyes again, when I saw your movie. Now I am sure, I will walk it again next year! Thanks a lot, David!

[manuelgobel]

I was on the camino 4 times now, and right now - due to the worldwide situation - I am trying to keep up good memories of the way. Your video helped me a lot and in the end I even could cry some tears of happines, because I felt the pure joy of reaching Santiago again.

Thank you very much for this beautiful video!
Ultreia!

[antoninodiazrodriguez]

Precioso y emocionante!! Mi padre tiene 13 compostelanas. 13 caminos completados. El camino francés varias veces, el portugués, todos...y desde Sevilla, desde Triana, ruta de la plata hasta Santiago. Tiene 86 años. Y con pandemia, el año pasado, cuando se pudo, regresó a Santiago para ver a “su amigo”.

[michaelking]

My Granddaughter is into her 6th day of the Camino heading for Los Arco's .!!! Following her adventure every day as she keeps us updated on her pilgrimage..God keep her safe.!!!

[MathildeMaria]

I walked the Camino Frances in July 2019. It was no doubt the most amazing trip I have ever experienced. Every time I want to tell people about it I find it impossible to find the words to describe it properly. It's simply magical. This video gave me tears in my eyes – thank you for capturing a good portion of the trip, allowing me to relive it a little!

[hamishjohnappleby]

Short, sweet, simple - not preachy or pretentious - a great insight into all the basic facets of the Camino - Excellent!

[TheMarcelo]

Congratulations. You had captured the essence of the Camino in these images: Friendship, fraternity and spirituality. I did the same way in September 2015 in 34 days. Ultreia.

[msk-iftz]

Glad you made it. I respect people who record their camino journey because I know how hard it is even just walking the way. Walked the camino in 2017. During the trip, I met wonderful people, After coming back to my country, I got baptised. Now I've been learning violin to take it with me on my second try.

[reed]

The Best 15 Minutes Ever. THANK YOU. Crying Tears of Joy 😂😂😂

[jeanmariepineau]

Merveilleux souvenirs. Je vous ai croisé tous les jours entre St jean Pied de Port et Burgos et suis trés heureux de vous retrouver. J'ai hâte de faire le reste du chemin. Buen Camino.

[benny]

David. I did the camino 10 years ago now. It was a life changing experience. You never walk alone. Thanks for sharing with us. People you meet along the way are amazing. Lost a couple toe nails. I took rest days in Leon, Burgos, and Santiago. Completed the journey in just 28 days. The camino gives you a new perspective on life for sure. Buen camino.

[mariliakoch]

Thanks!!! I did the Camino in May 2019, and this was the best memory in images I've ever had since! I found myself walking. Thank you so much!

[franciscocastanoquirce]

Muy bonito, c'est un très beau film.

[lancerooney]

Thank you so much for preparing and posting this wonderful video. My wife walked the Camino France alone in 2013 while I was working and after hearing all about her experiences, I've so wanted to walk it myself but not yet had the opportunity to do so. Your video has re-lit my fire. Thankyou xxxx

[CaminoGuide]

As a Camino Youtube channel, it's great to see Camino video have so many people interested. You have really helped to spread the word about the pilgrimage with a great video!

[bradkh]

Amazing video. You captured the essence of the camino in just 15 minutes. I will do this one day.

[celestesim]

Nowadays i really miss that time i was there for Camino. Thank you for making film about Camino. Your film help me to remember my precious memory as a pilgrim.