Dennis Tam
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Via Francigena: An Italian Pilgrimage
Via Francigena is a 2200 km pilgrimage route that goes from Canterbury UK to Rome.
This past spring, we had an opportunity to walk a small portion of the Italian route to Rome through the Tuscan region, a 550 Km journey.
We started the walk from Sarzanna. Our route continued onwards into the Tuscan country, Bolsena Lake district and finally arrive at the eternal city of Rome.
Resources: Guidebooks: Walking the Via Francigena Part 2 & 3 by Sandy Brown Official Via Francigena website: viefrancigene.org
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Camino Primitivo
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Camino Primitivo is a 300 km walking route in Spain. It starts from the city of Oviedo to Santiago. The route is beautiful. Along the way, there are a lot of ups and downs, mountain ranges and many beautiful little villages and towns. The route is quiet and peaceful, a lot of time to contemplate, and it only takes about two weeks of walking.
Camino Portugues
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Camino Portuguse is the second most popular Camino route after Camino Frances. Most of pilgrims walk from Porto to Santiago, a 251 Km journey. One can also leave from Lisbon and walk the 640 Km journey to Santiago, or multiple point between these two cities The journey from Lisbon to Porto goes through historical towns such as Santarem, Tomar and Coimbra. The food and Portugese hospitality are ...
Camino del Norte
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Camino del Norte is 800 KM pilgrims that you can take from the northeast coast of Spain, all the way to the fable city of Santiago de Compostella. It is the 3rd most popular Camino route after Camino Frances and Camino Portuguese. The peaceful and quiet walking allows one to have time to reflect and contemplate, and to experience and appreciate the richness Spain’s history. Contains the followi...
Walking in Europe: an introduction video promo
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Join us at Saanich Commonwealth Place for a special in person presentation on Walking in Europe. April 12th, 6-8 PM at Saanich Commonwealth Place, Douglas Fir Room. Course number: 88532. To regisiter, goto: saanich.ca and search for recreation guide. This session will introduce you to walking in Europe on some of the various routes of the Camino de Santiago - an inexpensive way to experience Eu...
The Camino: A catalyst for personal change
มุมมอง 5002 ปีที่แล้ว
Camino de Santiago #caminodesantiago #caminofrances A fellow Camino pilgrim, Jordon Ozero, has presented a unique opportunity for us to be involved in his research on how walking the Camino can facilitate transformative experiences for pilgrims. This is an exciting project that will make a meaningful contribution to our understanding of how “the Camino provides.” Jordon was interviewed by Chris...
Walking the Camino 2021
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Audrey will present some photos of her recent (September 2021) walk on the Camino Francés. You'll hear about some of the special memories, those jewels that make a Camino so memorable and life changing.
Food and wines of the Camino
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Mary Virtue will step away from her role as Hospitalero trainer and moves into the kitchen to discuss the Foods and Wines of Spain. Currently, paella, empanada, tortilla, croquettes and tarta de Santiago are on the menu.
Packing for your Camino
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Judy and Dave Reano will present a session on packing and planning for their Camino walk.
How to train for your Camino
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Dr. Dave Docherty will help us get physically ready for the Camino.....any Camino. He will talk about exercise, pain prevention and preparation for walking long distances.
Rev. Sandy Brown on Via Francigena
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Guide book author Rev. Sandy Brown will take us back to the Via Francigena and tell us about the difference between walking in England, France, Switzerland and Italy.
A Conversation with Sandy Brown Camino guide book author
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In this episode of Camino Interview, Rev. Sandy Brown, pilgrim guidebook author, discuss what it's like to travel a Camino and write a guidebook. He is currently in France, checking and rechecking all the content for his Guide to the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Lausanne. The second and third parts, leading to Rome, have already been published. Sandy is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a tr...
A conversation with Rebekah Scott
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In this interview, Rebekah Scoot talks about living on the Camino in Spain and also discovering the stories behind Rebekah's books. Rebekah and her husband Paddy have been living in Spain since 2006 and she has been a valuable resource for pilgrims and hospitaleros in North America and on the ground in Spain.
Camino Sanabres
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Mary Virtue talks about her experience on Camino Sanabres, a 386 Km walk from Zamora to Santiago.
Camino Interview: Chemin d'Arles
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Chemin d'Arles route is a 500 km walk from the city of Arles in southern France to Camino Frances in Spain. In this interview, Evan, and Joy talked about their experience on this walk.
Celebrating Her 80s on the Camino
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Celebrating Her 80s on the Camino
Camino Portuguese interview
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Camino Portuguese interview
Camino Le Puy interview
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Camino Le Puy interview
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Camino Portuguese 2018
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Camino Portuguese 2018
Camino Accommodation
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camino Frances 2016
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camino Frances 2016
Camino France
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  • @andricmr
    @andricmr 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    well done! the walking and the video. great editing. I'm gonna walk it this year. appreciate your insight

  • @VictorineUnabia
    @VictorineUnabia 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What month did you start the walk? Many thanks

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We walked the Via from late March until late April. The weather was nice, rained a few times but over all it was nice.

  • @michaelhayden5264
    @michaelhayden5264 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for being so honest and open oh and the taking of taxis . It gives me lots of hope for my Camino from Salamanca to Santiago via the Sanabraes. in May and June 2025

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We are not hang up too much about transportation. We all walk our own walk, there is no need to prove to anyone but our own selves.

  • @estellagutierrez4615
    @estellagutierrez4615 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what month did you do your Camino?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We walked it in mid Sept.to mid Oct. The weather is not hot, cool, very pleasant. But it is fall, so expect some rainy days. Buen Camino.

  • @estellagutierrez4615
    @estellagutierrez4615 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where do i fly to from USA... las Vegas

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Use a travel app such as Google Map or Rome to Rio to see the best options to travel from Las Vegas to Oviedo, Spain. From Madrid, you can either take a bus, train, or flight to Oviedo the beginning point of this Camino. Beware that the closest airport near Oviedo is called Aeropurto de Austurias, a reginal airport. There are express buses that take you into the Oviedo from that airport, very easy and quick.

  • @VictorManuel-yt7cg
    @VictorManuel-yt7cg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats, so beautiful and well explained. Wich month did you do it?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was late March to late April. Nice weather but it was spring time at Italy, so got rained on a few times. We didn't melt :)

  • @markdimarziomusic
    @markdimarziomusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How beautiful ! Thanks for sharing your amazing pilgrimage adventure !

  • @moraut2030
    @moraut2030 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many days did it take?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From Sarzanna to Rome is about 22 days of walking, average about 20 km per day. We took rest days at Lucca and Siena. We followed the stages from the Cicerone guide book, mostly anyway.

  • @alisonsheppard990
    @alisonsheppard990 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, thank you!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, glad you like it. One beautiful walk.

  • @betsywaters8470
    @betsywaters8470 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dawn says she booked in advance. How far in advance, I think she said that she booked in the morning for that night, once she figured out how far she wanted to walk that day. Thanks

  • @espesq
    @espesq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really appreciate your videos. We just returned from our second leg of the Le Puy route ... might consider this one also. I loved Arles when we visited.

  • @czbalmaceda
    @czbalmaceda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent Video documentary. May I ask what month of the year you travelled through this camino? Plannin for 2026. Thanks.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We walked the Camino Primitivo in the fall, Sept. The weather is cool, not too hot. However, prepare for rain as the season changes to fall. Buen Camino!

  • @JuneNoronha-cm5xf
    @JuneNoronha-cm5xf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the clearest and most useful videos - It targets exactly what you need to be well prepared for the Camino. Thank you Dr Docherty.

  • @Gengengengen6
    @Gengengengen6 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative and well explained, thank you so much ❤

  • @MONTIXP
    @MONTIXP 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ciao Dennis! Ci siamo conosciuti alla tappa di Altopascio ( ricordi il libro ?) Se vuoi e puoi vorrei condividere il mio soggiorno sulla Via Francigena. Per farlo conoscere in giro tra i pellegrini, grazie ! Fammi sapere e ti mando link 🚶‍♂️

  • @rogercetina
    @rogercetina 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dennis he visto un par de videos tuyos y son muy bonitos y de gran calidad. Felicitaciones! Gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Guanajuato, Mexico 🇲🇽

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vienen más videos. Buen Camino.

  • @sandrasoto8458
    @sandrasoto8458 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful 🙏🏼thanks

  • @dmennell
    @dmennell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Jim! Daphne here from the Yukon... super great video, thank you.💕🌷💐 Can you tell me what time of year you went?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was late Sept to early Oct. The weather around that time is fair but do prepare for rainy days. Buen Camino!

  • @b.b.finsclara3589
    @b.b.finsclara3589 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr. Dave Docherty THAAANK YOU!!! Very helpfull!!!!

  • @darraghcasey782
    @darraghcasey782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your video, thank you for sharing - I start my Primitivo in June, so looking forward to it.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Primitivo is a wonderful route, a lot of ups and downs, beautiful from the beginning to the end. Buen Camino!

  • @jordonozero7838
    @jordonozero7838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great trip documented with style! Well done, Dennis!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! So much to see on the Camino. Next stop, we are walking to Rome this spring!

  • @leon23232323
    @leon23232323 ปีที่แล้ว

    We loved to be reminded of all of those beautiful memories, thanks!!! It is an awesome video 🎉

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, glad you like it. It was the unforgettable pilgrims that we met along the way that makes Camino Primitivo so meaningful. Thanks for being part of our journey!

  • @welcome_Moscow_walks
    @welcome_Moscow_walks ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing views of Spain 😊

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it, buen camino.

  • @CruisinwiththeColemans
    @CruisinwiththeColemans ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview, very informative! We are walking the Le Puy/Chemin route this summer. It will be our 6th Camino and we can't wait.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helps, have a good walk, bon chemin!

  • @somehappenings246
    @somehappenings246 ปีที่แล้ว

    love Camino Maggie!!!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      She is an inspiration for all of us, glad to hear you like the interview.

  • @lucieaudet3939
    @lucieaudet3939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. I am going to do a Camino next year and now I think it may be Camino Le Puy.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a wonderful route, good food and good scenery. Bon chemin!

  • @ksamulis4705
    @ksamulis4705 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guess what I just got in the mail!! Part 1 of the Via book series!! God willing and the creek don't rise...next year it's Rome for me!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck! We will be walking the last part of the Via 2024 spring, will post new video once we are back.

  • @eisingen
    @eisingen ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for very helpful info🙏🏽 Starting from Le Puy August 16th😊💖

  • @mariannejacot1668
    @mariannejacot1668 ปีที่แล้ว

    good for you. i am eighty and goint to walk the portuguese coastal way, i am healthy , no doctors since years, not medication whatsoever and of course no fake covid vacc or fake tests. contrats to your achievement and happy birthday

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, live the life the you want to live. Buen Camino!

  • @alsever7732
    @alsever7732 ปีที่แล้ว

    Planning to walk this in september. have walked five Caminos and do NOT want to ever walk from Sarria to Santiago again!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      The last 100 K is very busy, and it seems it getting even more busier. There are many other routes that aren't so intense. Buen Camino!

  • @Andy-Mesa
    @Andy-Mesa ปีที่แล้ว

    My dude, I need those Camino gaiters!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      You can get them from Dirty girl gaiter, they are great to block debris go into the shoes.Buen Camino.

  • @Arlenetoys
    @Arlenetoys ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, amazing video! Thank you for sharing your experience.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Truely it is a beautiful place to visit by walking it. Buen Camino.

  • @lindacamp8561
    @lindacamp8561 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank- you for this interview and information. I walked the Camino Frances in 2013 from St. Jean pied de port to Burgos, and then finished in 2019. Would love to do the Via Francigena, in fact I will be in Tuscany with family this Sept. so I will be looking for signs. 😊

  • @jancaulfield3549
    @jancaulfield3549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @pricehedgehog4759
    @pricehedgehog4759 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks what a great video ! Planning this for next year so very helpful

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Buen Camino, the del Norte is wonderful and not crowded.

  • @chriswilcocks8485
    @chriswilcocks8485 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Can I ask. What shoes did u wear. Trainers or boots or whatever.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Camino Frances is a well travelled route, some sections of the route is sort of rough but mostly back country roads. A pair of trail trainers are good enough, not so hot on your feet. Buen Camino!

  • @danieleligneau-wilton2104
    @danieleligneau-wilton2104 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful and so artistically made: Dennis I can see the artist in you and Jim the commentaries are great. Well done both of you!

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it, we really enjoyed our time together with you on all of our Camino walks.

  • @judyreano5646
    @judyreano5646 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful journey and a great job putting it all together. Love it! ♥️

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Camino del Norte seems very hard at time, but it wasn't. The scenery was so beautiful there.

  • @ryanalexander3088
    @ryanalexander3088 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another masterpiece Gents, beautiful choice of music.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad you like it. The right stock music works magic with the shots.

  • @DonnaBeevor-Potts
    @DonnaBeevor-Potts ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Jim and Dennis! Took me back to last fall….

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      We were happy to share the journey with you.

  • @chuckdrew
    @chuckdrew ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nadine, I have enjoyed your videos about various Caminos. I have already done the Chemin du Puy, and I am hoping to do the Via Gebennensis in May. Have you done this Camino and do you have good information and/or resources regarding this Camino? Thank you and Buen Camino. :)

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      No we haven't done that route, it is new to me, thanks for bring this to our radar! Buen Camino!

  • @claudiahansen4938
    @claudiahansen4938 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the medical help was the chocolates?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      When it seems daunting to walk 800Km, a little chocolate goes a long way on the Camino, or on any walk :)

  • @Yo19724
    @Yo19724 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really inspiring 😊I would like to go the Camino del Norte. But I guess I will only be able to do it when I am 60+.This video gives me hope that I will be able to do it.

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      The Camino is for all abilities, you can walk as far, or as little as you like at the Camino, there are plenty of services that you can use to help you to get to Santiago. Walking the Camino is a one of the kind experience, there is nothing like it. Buen Camino.

    • @Yo19724
      @Yo19724 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caminodennis thank you!

  • @jameszumwalt3660
    @jameszumwalt3660 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dittanymorgan7039
    @dittanymorgan7039 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you said lack of bathroom facilities, what did you mean? There weren’t any? There weren’t many? No showers? Could you elaborate please. Great video thanks

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      When an Albergue can house 25 pilgrims, but there are only 2 shower stalls for everyone, it could be a little wait. However, all the Albergues that we have been to are all come with washroom facilities. Some are better then others of course. Some rustic ones won't have electricity, so no hot water, but those are rare. It is all part of the Camino experience. Imagine an Albergue has no electricity, only light would be candle lights, that is something awesome to experience.

    • @dittanymorgan7039
      @dittanymorgan7039 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caminodennis ok that clears it up, thank you

  • @cathy5986
    @cathy5986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask what the over body bag for passport, money etc is?? Brand??

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      I recommand money belt for passport / money, one can buy them on line or at travel store. Search under "cross body bag" or "money belt". The Camino is safe, however, as with any international travel, be mindful of one's vauleables is a must. Buen Camino.

  • @jopoke4065
    @jopoke4065 ปีที่แล้ว

    We start this camino in 4 weeks April 23. We have walked all over Spain but I'm worried about this as we're Vegan but will go vegetarian. Can they accommodate our diet?

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      Best way is to call ahead to speak to your host to see if they can accommondate one's Vegan diet. Please keep in mind that you will be travelling in the rural part of France and their culinary tradition runs deep. Be flexible is the key. You will need to speak some French when talking to the host about your requst (use translation apps). Bring your own food if you can purchase them ahead of time if all options failed.

  • @estellagutierrez4615
    @estellagutierrez4615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great. What time of year did you go

    • @caminodennis
      @caminodennis ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a fall Camino for Maggie.

  • @CelticSeer
    @CelticSeer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fabulous lady …..she is an inspiration. Please do more of these types of interviews. ~Namaste

  • @mlrr2000
    @mlrr2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice couple! Good ideas. Thanks!