1 | Camino Francés | Grueling climb over the Pyrenees

MERCI

I will watch all the videos... I did the Camino in July-August (2018) and I was looking for information for my photos and I found out your videos.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
And I am looking forward to see all those footage from the drone... It's a different perspective.

By the way... The red and white and blue stripes that you see (saw) in some parts of the Camino... They are routes.
In case of the white-blue-white it means that you are in a European long-distance paths (or only E-path), and there is one called E3 path that covers many countries in Europe, and it goes along the Camino de Santiago.
The red-white is another long-distance footpath, but this one doesn't cover so many countries in Europe. The name of this one is Grande Randonnée (or Gran Recorrido, or simply GR). In this case you/we walked in the GR65.

There is another curiosity with the indications. You might see along the way some blue arrows (I think I saw it in Santiago de Compostela or on the way to Finisterre/Fisterra).
Well, some people say that is to indicate the Camino backwards... Others believe that is to indicate the route to Fátima (in Portugal).

Sorry for the long comment...

Ultreia!

Love you videos, thx!

So far I am loving your videos. What time of the year did you walk?

I have watched your whole trip and loved every minute of it. I walked the same route in May 2016 except I walked on to Muxia before getting a bus to Fisterra. You did the Way real justice with your videos. Nice one Efren.

The hardest days comes after , in the first day your fresh.. Best shoes Are sneakers. ( summer). 2 short, 2 tshirs dryfit

Good to see you at it again. What caused you do done a trek that you had done before? Also, what date did you start your walk?

I love the wise words!

I am starting it in 2 weeks!!!! I can't believe it's happening!

I’m going there in 2 days!!

Essential viewing for those undertaking the Camino. Brings back some great memories!

5 stars , Love the Vlogs Efren

Really like the edits, Efren! Looks like you had a great trip.

En Roncesvalles los vascos derrotaron al ejercito de Carlomagno (emperador del Sacred Roman Empire) alli perdio la vida Roldan (Roland para los franceses) yerno de Carlomagno y par de Francia (los pares de Francia eran como el equivalente de los caballeros de la mesa redonda del Rey Arturo de Inglaterra)

Thank you for sharing! Such a great job. Good Way!

Hard day to Roncesvalles. Tough walk but so scenic.

Brother gotta say I’ve watched heaps on the camino as prep. Yours is by far the best in terms of everything. So enjoyed it. Thank you.

Making plans to walk the Camino next April (2020). These videos are great for a newbie like me to get a flavour of what it feels like to start off on the journey. I appreciate the effort you've taken in compiling this vlog, and the work that's gone into making them.  Thank you.

One of the best series on the Camino hands down 👊 well done dude

I love your video! When do you started el Camino de Santiago. What months.? Thank you! Buen Camino.😀

Excelente video Efrén.

Great videos! Finally looked at the filmed date and realized you started one day before I did.

I simply love this part of France, its incredible

I walked the Camino in 2017 & was planning to walk again this year! So I've been walking at home in NZ ,am part of a Virtual Camino group & re-watching your fantastic videos which I devoured in 2017😊👍Thank you!!!

Doesn't look like I'll be walking a Camino this summer. Hope and pray that these turbulent times in the world change soon. Until then I'm walking the Camino vicariously through your videos, lol. Mind you, I've walked it six times already, three different routes, lol.
I really enjoyed Saint Jean Pied de Port. Such a lovely little French/Basque town and those first steps out the stone rampart onto the Camino the first morning are almost magical to experience.

El Camino Francés sigue siendo la madre de los Caminos, fue el primero y caminé demasiado rápido y no aprecié la historia, pero después de ver tus vlogs volveré a caminar por última vez.

To soon?😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Just love your original dialogue amigo, each of your camino's it changes ever so slightly as you mature.

All your videos are great! They set the standard for Camino Vlogs!
For those who have not walked the Camino Frances yet, if you have any concerns at all about your fitness then spent the first night at Orisson (where Efrén had breakfast), there is a very good communal dinner experience and you will meet people who you will see during the whole Camino. Your bunk and dinner will cost about 38 Euros, which might seem high for the Camino, but for me it was worth it.

Efren, eres Boricua? ☺️

This Camino actually changed my life, I have lived a life of 24/7 but when took my first steps up the mountain it released a passion for Spain and walking. My grandfather was Spanish and my walk wasn't without drama's spending the night in San Pedro Hospital after collapsing. Suffering from dehydration, waking up with 4 stitches on my nose and 2 black eyes taking the drip at of arm and catching a taxi back to Najera to get my backpack and walk in the pouring rain to Santo Domingo.

Hey, you walked the Camino the same year I did!! I started from St. Jean in May 2017!

You are the most fun!!!

Finally I found the video I've been looking for ☀️🌷😂. I wanted to see the climb up the Pyrenees to get an idea of its difficulty. I live up in a town at 8000 ft above sea level so I think I'll be fine. I love the misty parts ❤️ we're presently in our monsoon season and it's gonna be mist for 3 months 😂. Thank you Efren 🌷 your video prepares me well ☀️

So if 260mhz was the wrong setting, what was?

Saludos, Efren…aquí volviendo a repasar tu video de El Camino; aprovecho la oportunidad para agradecerte todo el esfuerzo en la preparación de la serie de tus videos ya luego de haberlo realizarlo en el 2019 y verlo nuevamente ahora verdaderamente reconozco todo el esfuerzo que le pusiste. Gracias!!! Tu serie de videos sobre el Camino Frances me ayudo e inspiro grandemente en mi preparación para realizar el camino. Definitivamente, fue una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida. Ultreya!!!

Good video of your Camino, thanks

Too soon! 😂

Hi Efren,

I have a hard question foe you, if you only have 10 days to do the French and you really want to finish at SDC, how would you distribute those ten days / stages?

And coming back to do rest is not an option!!

Thank you.

Opening words for the Camiño are "Eff it?" Really?

What month is this? May (2017)? Thank you.

I also chose not to listen to music at all along the Camino. At home, I’m listening to music all the time, and I wanted to live a completely different life on the Camino. It was the right decision. I had nothing but blue skies and sun for most of my Camino. I only got the rain on one day close to Santiago and then two days on the way to Finisterre. Clear skies and sun versus walking in the fog make for two completely different Caminos.

Thanks Efren - Keep Em Coming - Totally Hooked !!!

you are very right. i took my headphones but I never used them during the walk... NATUR is the best actor and entertainer.. thanks for sharing. bless you

6 years..wow. I still watch your videos every year since I was a day or two behind. Keeps me connected! Can't wait to get back .

Too soon 😂😂😂😂😂

this is face travel. I mis the magic pictures

Gave me a good feel for the first leg, which at 73, I've been worrying about. Thanks.