Wow. This is the best hiking documentary I've seen - a real model for others to follow. Not a blow-by-blow "this was day 6...7...8..." but rather, a beautifully conceptualized, thematic approach that leaves space for the viewer's own thoughts. Brilliantly made and well worth watching! Thank you.
my wonderful wife Nick 🌻 and I walked the Camino Francés in 2015 to Santiago then on to Finesterre and Muxia then in 2019 we walked the Norte and Primitivo to Santiago and followed up by walking the English Way from Ferrol to Santiago - three times we have walked into Santiago together - sadly this year 2023 I lost Nick 🌻 to cancer on March 4th, we had been together for forty years, married for thirty seven years having three children together - I will again walk the Camino Francés in 2024 carrying Nick all the way in my heart - walking the Camino de Santiago was for Nick 🌻 and myself one of the most important and absolutely fabulous things that we shared together - hope to see some of you fellow pilgrims walking to Santiago in 2024 🇦🇺 🇪🇸 kd🌿
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.I hope you will find comfort and peace the next time you walk the camino.Much love,to you and your beautiful strength ❤🙏
You are very fortunate to had a beautiful fullfilling relationship, this is so very special, its so good to read about it and gives me hope that there is hope for me and others to search for the same at least for a little time we have left ❤
I have also lost a wife. I have three wonderful children and my own life to pledge to her memory. Bless you for your devotion to your own wife’s memory. They never die if we live them.
I'm 23 and finished the Camino in May. Hands down the best experience of my life. I wish anyone reading this the best of luck on their journey. Buen Camino!
I walked this in 2018 in 33 days. It changed me for ever; in abnegation lies our redemption. I salute all my fellow pilgrims and I salute all the kind-hearted people who provided succor to this weary sinner. Ultreïa ! Ultreïa ! E sus eia Deus adjuva nos !
It does stand out. Good photography. An adult’s way to look at a long challenge. My St. Thomas friend walked it 20 years ago and felt alone as an American. 🔯☕️I find it intriguing but as a Jew it would be unrealistic to actually try. It is a Christian thing, not for the people who do not find comfort in the Spanish Jesus. Still, I do want to visit and maybe walk a couple of days on the path closest to the sea. This is where the Jews would go to escape to France in the 1300s-1600s.
This has got to be one of the best produced documentaries about the Camino I’ve seen. So inspirational. And nice to see regarding the French Way. Thank you for showing the many sights along the way.
I just did the Camino in April 2023 for 35 days and this is by far the best video I’ve seen. Great work. I was so happy to go and would love to go again. It was such a wonderful time. Thanks for putting out awesome information !
Thanks for the positive comments. I have created a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle with bonus footage, more information and screen saver photos. Check that out here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
When mentioning the albergues, I suggest also mentioning the donativos - these are usually run by church communities and staffed by volunteers from around the world (I've volunteered twice so far); no charge for pilgrims to stay, just a "donation" if you so choose.
Congrats for this excellent doumentary. So many good memories. I made the French Camino with my wife from May 6 to June 10, 2023, ...just after the French via Podensis from Le Puy en Velay (April 1 - May 5). Did not experience any snow in the Pyrenees nor in the French Aubrac (we were lucky!). Many thanks.
Perfect summary of the Camino Frances. I walked the Camino Frances last year March/April and this year the Camino Portuguese September from Lisbon via Fatima. Loved every minute, the good times and the hard times. The Camino gives you the time for reflection, prayer and appreciation of life. Everyone who can should walk a Camino. Mark, Thank you for producing a perfect video,
Wow! This was worth the wait, my Camino friend! It brought back so many wonderful memories, thoughts of friends made along the way, and blessings received -- you are one of those!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless you!
I am un french people (Québec, Canada) and my english it not so so. I try. I did five camino and I return in april to do three other, Your documentary is realy weel done and they represents the camino in a very beautiful way. Felicitation for your documentary, one of the most beautiful I have seen. Richard
My wife and I bumped into you in May 2022 when you were researching the Camino for a video (this Video I assume!). Somewhere between Sarria and Santiago. So fun to see the final product!
@@meekben thanks for the feedback. That’s great to hear. I loved walking and filming the Camino Frances. I’m delighted people are enjoying my documentary. Thanks again and Buen Camino.
Love the cardboard "score card" of the crossed off days, at the end of your Journey: Great idea. So glad you documented it for yourself and any Loved Ones in your Circle of Family Members and Friends - you'll be able to view your film over and over! Thank you for taking us all along!
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The views were breathtaking. I also liked your interviews of other people, and that your vid isn't too long. I hope to do the Camino in future. Take care. Buen camino!
Dear Mark, it is a great documentary. It is so nice to see all those copilgrims I met and made friendship with. Wanderful memory, thanke you. Mojca Kobal
I came to know about the Camino de Santiago after reading 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho. It was during my second reading of the novel, in july 2024, I found this great video. I am from Sri Lanka, and I would like to walk the Camino on the French way, one day. Thank you very much Mark for making this! 🌀❤️
I walked the Camino in 2015. This is well done and takes me back. What you said about feeling relaxed…. Spot on. I walked also the same person day as you. For anyone else. Walk it YOUR speed. Really get in harmony with walking effortlessly
My friend Da son is going to walk it in about a month. He told Me he’s seen many videos on TH-cam. I sent Him yours. I made a dvd out of About 1400 still shots Set to music Have not watched for a while When it’s been 8 years for you This film is gonna blow you away
Thanks for that. I did the Camino Frances last year during the winter, watching this gave me chills and tears... I miss been there like I was made to live in it... Thank you for the beautiful reminder...
Beautiful work Mark. I walked the entire French way in Sept/Oct '23. Your film brought back so many wonderful memories. I think about it everyday. Thank you!
I have walked the Portuguese twice and return in April 25 to,do the French way. For me the camino has taught me more about life and enjoying a simpler life. Buen Camino.
There are so many things that one experiences within on this Camino, there are no words to describe it. I loved it, and I can’t wait to do it again 🦾🙏🏻🔆😎🥰
Well done Mark. You summarized the Camino beautifully. I finished the Frances on 10/25/23. Your documentary brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
Thank you for taking me back to my Camino, Mark. This was very well made and worth the wait. Congratulations! Now i have a doco to share to friends who are curious and want to walk The Way!
Thanks Charina. I happy you enjoyed the documentary. And yes, please share this documentary with anyone who wants to learn more about the French Way. Buen Camino!
Wow, Mark, I so enjoyed your film. It brought back so many memories for me, and also made me aware of a lot of things I missed in my rush to secure a bed for the night at an alburgue. I would love to do it again, the way you did, with time to stop and see the churches and really enjoy my surroundings and meet the people.
I walked this route in 2023 as well ... starting on April 13 and walking into Santiago on May 19. I enjoyed your film ... it brought it all back to me even though I think of The Way often and hope to be able to walk it again. Thank you for sharing your trip!
Very inspirational documentary. I am not sure if i will ever be able to walk the French Way but I surely do wish it. Your storytelling is so peaceful and relaxing to watch that it felt that I walked with you all the way. Thanks for creating a memorable experience for your viewers.
One of the best documentaires that I have seen. Great job! I made my own way to Santiago de Compostela. Cycling from my home in Belgium, hiking some parts and even kayak 20k. It has been great and I really miss the simple life of the Camino! All the best, Kaat
Thank you for taking us on your Camino Journey, Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary.We have just returned from doing the Camino and lived through it by watching yours. Buen Camino.
Fantastically done documentary. Its nice to meet you! I enjoyed learning about the Frances way with you. I just got off the Camino “The Portuguese Way” myself and posted a bunch of short videos of my experience along the way. I’ve been looking for some people to follow to get my Camino fix now that I’m back home. I am going to start following you. I just subscribed. I look forward to more videos.
@@FlaglerFilms I hope you do. It’s totally different than the Frances Way from what I can tell. The walking and scenery is similar, but its no where near as crowded. I hope you get to do the Portuguese Way someday!
The best Camino video I've seen, great job. The video is about the Camino and the people and the history, it's so much better than the self centered "OMG, look at me" or "useless shocking tips" videos out there. People wanting to produce travel and exploring videos need to watch your video first, it is truly top notch work.
I walked the Camino Frances Aug/Sep 2023. The experience was amazing. Something I will never forget. Thanks for posting and giving me great memories. Buen Camino!
I just finished walking the Camino Frances less than a month ago. It took me 32 days with two days of rest or 34 days altogether. Let me put it this way, it isn't a walk in the park. For its 477 miles or almost 800 KM, 300 plus miles are walking on rocks, stones, and uneven gravel roads. The trail is not paved with asphalt, it can be quite treacherous on one's feet stepping on pointed or jaded rocks. Besides walking on rocks, there are many uphill to climb and downhill to descend everyday. Some uphill climbs are very steep and strenuous. Aside from the hiking, then there is the external factor like rain. There were days I had to endure walking in rain with my socks soaked with water for four plus hours. Some of the things I took for granted became quite essential. After hours of walking in rain, the shoes were wet inside, newspapers were curled up and stuffed inside the shoes to absorb moisture. Keeping one's legs in good condition are important to continue and complete the journey. I saw many pilgrims/hikers who failed to maintain their bodies because of blisters or a sprained ankles. One of the hikers' blisters was so bad that her toes became infected and had to totally stop the Camino. My piece of advice is that if your toe is showing signs of aching, you must stop immediately to administer the toe. Don't be a fool and continue walking with an aching toe until you get to the next town. By then it is too late a blister has already formed. Wearing proper socks and prepping the toes before each walk is a daily routine. During my walk, I met a hiker who was confronted by a wolf while walking in the mountain. He was able to fend off the beast with his trekking pole. I also heard from other hikers that one hiker suffered a fatal heart attack while climbing a hill. I was told the hiker was 59 years old. The Camino Frances is a physical challenge. Before you are about to take the challenge, please make sure your body is up to the challenge.
Thanks, this is a beautiful, very well-made documentary. We just walked the French Way in May 2024 for the first time, and we loved it. This video captures exactly what we felt. We had a lot of fun just watching it as it brought back fantastic memories. We are going to forward it to friends and family to give them an idea of what it was like. Thanks again. Christian & Emmi
Mark, what a wonderful documentary on the Camino! I plan to walk the French Way in Sept/Oct 2024. Thank you for the beautiful panoramas and history of the various small towns and churches. Buen Camino everyone and God Bless🙏
Thanks. That’s great you are walking the Camino Frances in 2024. I do have a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle full of bonus footage, videos and photos. It’s perfect for anyone who is planning a French Way journey. www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
What Roman town you nention at ~ 25: 27? Thank you! Reminds me of travel videos whererowns are shown of remote mountain towns of Northern Italy. Gorgeous!
Thanks Joao for the positive comments. I liked your interview. You should check out my digital download with extended documentary. I included more of your interview in that video. You can find that digital package here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/ Buen Camino.
Found your film and so grateful to see your beautiful production. My sister and her husband are doing the walk and I knew someone had it documented more fully than their abilities. Such a beautiful, quality production.
I just recently have walked from Portugal (Asseiceira-Tomar) to Santiágo de Compostela and loved every single step of the journey! 493 kms,Blessed ones!
I had a good chuckle to myself when you said "It's still raining :D" haha, I walked from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela at Easter and it sure did rain. Biblical, torrential rain.
wow… this is one well-made movie ☀️ I thought I was being kinda ambitious in the making of my movies (it’s a labor of love, after all), but this is such a well-made primer on the Camino. Bravo!
Best film from the camino, so far, I believe. You showed many of the high-lights, but nothing can make up for experiencing it yourself. I did the camino in two sections (2011/2012) except the Mezeta (Burgos-Leon), but still want to take the whole in one go some time. Thank you!
Great film, summed up the whole Camino Frances in half an hour, which I couldn't believe it's possible! Bravo once again! For me personally, it was very emotional to watch it, since the memories of my first (and so far only) Camino are still fresh (I finished my in August 2023 in 30 days) :)
Eu também estava no caminho, no minuto 6:41, Albergue Via Mineira 😅, a última a sua esquerda (ou a que estava na ponta da mesa😂) Belíssimo vídeo. Eu completei em 34 dias o caminho. Parabéns 🎉 Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
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Wow. This is the best hiking documentary I've seen - a real model for others to follow. Not a blow-by-blow "this was day 6...7...8..." but rather, a beautifully conceptualized, thematic approach that leaves space for the viewer's own thoughts. Brilliantly made and well worth watching! Thank you.
Thanks for the great feedback. I loved walking and capturing my journey for the world to see. Walking a Camino is an amazing experience. Buen Camino.
Well said!
very well said!
my wonderful wife Nick 🌻 and I walked the Camino Francés in 2015 to Santiago then on to Finesterre and Muxia then in 2019 we walked the Norte and Primitivo to Santiago and followed up by walking the English Way from Ferrol to Santiago - three times we have walked into Santiago together - sadly this year 2023 I lost Nick 🌻 to cancer on March 4th, we had been together for forty years, married for thirty seven years having three children together - I will again walk the Camino Francés in 2024 carrying Nick all the way in my heart - walking the Camino de Santiago was for Nick 🌻 and myself one of the most important and absolutely fabulous things that we shared together - hope to see some of you fellow pilgrims walking to Santiago in 2024 🇦🇺 🇪🇸 kd🌿
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.I hope you will find comfort and peace the next time you walk the camino.Much love,to you and your beautiful strength ❤🙏
Stop at every high cross and church and pray for her soul. Dont waste the opportunity.
You are very fortunate to had a beautiful fullfilling relationship, this is so very special, its so good to read about it and gives me hope that there is hope for me and others to search for the same at least for a little time we have left ❤
May God bless you and speed Nick’s soul to heaven!🙏🏼🙏🏼
I have also lost a wife. I have three wonderful children and my own life to pledge to her memory. Bless you for your devotion to your own wife’s memory. They never die if we live them.
I'm 23 and finished the Camino in May. Hands down the best experience of my life. I wish anyone reading this the best of luck on their journey. Buen Camino!
I walked this in 2018 in 33 days. It changed me for ever; in abnegation lies our redemption. I salute all my fellow pilgrims and I salute all the kind-hearted people who provided succor to this weary sinner.
Ultreïa ! Ultreïa ! E sus eia Deus adjuva nos !
I like this. Not making a big deal about things. There is always some place to sleep. Dont worry. Just open your heart and mind.
Sold. Bucket list. Doing it.
Thanks. Buen Camino
I have seen many El Camino documentaries but this one really stands out among them all. I really liked how you interviewed people. Thank you so much
Thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. Buen Camino.
It does stand out. Good photography. An adult’s way to look at a long challenge. My St. Thomas friend walked it 20 years ago and felt alone as an American.
🔯☕️I find it intriguing but as a Jew it would be unrealistic to actually try. It is a Christian thing, not for the people who do not find comfort in the Spanish Jesus.
Still, I do want to visit and maybe walk a couple of days on the path closest to the sea. This is where the Jews would go to escape to France in the 1300s-1600s.
This has got to be one of the best produced documentaries about the Camino I’ve seen. So inspirational. And nice to see regarding the French Way. Thank you for showing the many sights along the way.
Thanks. Buen Camino
WOW!!!!! GREETINGS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA. GREAT PROFESSIONAL VIDEO!!!! I’VE PASSED THIS ON TO MANY OTHERS!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Thanks. Buen Camino
I just did the Camino in April 2023 for 35 days and this is by far the best video I’ve seen. Great work. I was so happy to go and would love to go again. It was such a wonderful time. Thanks for putting out awesome information !
Thanks. I appreciate that. Buen Camino.
What was the weather like in April. I am going April 22 until May 29
My wife and I walked the Camino Frances this year. It's in my heart now..
That is fantastic. Buen Camino.
Thank you
I did the Camino Francés in 1996. You brought me back, with all the emotions. I appreciate it!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
100% one of the finest documented Camino short videos truly I will watch more of your videos great interviews with other pilgrims
Thanks for the positive comments. I have created a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle with bonus footage, more information and screen saver photos. Check that out here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
Best Camino resource on here!
Thank you. Buen Camino
Amazing 🎉 felicidades 🎉 great film of the Camino . More success to you. Thanks for the invite.
Enjoyed this a lot. One day, through God's grace, I will do the Camino.
Thanks. I highly recommend walking on a Camino. Buen Camino.
When mentioning the albergues, I suggest also mentioning the donativos - these are usually run by church communities and staffed by volunteers from around the world (I've volunteered twice so far); no charge for pilgrims to stay, just a "donation" if you so choose.
Buen Camino
Congrats for this excellent doumentary. So many good memories. I made the French Camino with my wife from May 6 to June 10, 2023, ...just after the French via Podensis from Le Puy en Velay (April 1 - May 5). Did not experience any snow in the Pyrenees nor in the French Aubrac (we were lucky!). Many thanks.
Perfect summary of the Camino Frances. I walked the Camino Frances last year March/April and this year the Camino Portuguese September from Lisbon via Fatima. Loved every minute, the good times and the hard times. The Camino gives you the time for reflection, prayer and appreciation of life. Everyone who can should walk a Camino. Mark, Thank you for producing a perfect video,
@@PeterGhaleb-m5t thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. I hope to walk the Camino Portuguese in the near future. Buen Camino.
Wow! This was worth the wait, my Camino friend! It brought back so many wonderful memories, thoughts of friends made along the way, and blessings received -- you are one of those!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless you!
Thanks Kathy. I'm delighted you enjoyed the documentary. You helped make my journey and documentary so special. I hope all is well. Buen Camino.
Nice to see you again, Kathy
I am un french people (Québec, Canada) and my english it not so so. I try. I did five camino and I return in april to do three other, Your documentary is realy weel done and they represents the camino in a very beautiful way. Felicitation for your documentary, one of the most beautiful I have seen. Richard
Thanks. Enjoy your upcoming Camino. Buen Camino.
My wife and I bumped into you in May 2022 when you were researching the Camino for a video (this Video I assume!). Somewhere between Sarria and Santiago. So fun to see the final product!
Probably the best video about of El camino Frances that anyone could watch
@@meekben thanks for the feedback. That’s great to hear. I loved walking and filming the Camino Frances. I’m delighted people are enjoying my documentary. Thanks again and Buen Camino.
Love the cardboard "score card" of the crossed off days, at the end of your Journey: Great idea.
So glad you documented it for yourself and any Loved Ones in your Circle of Family Members and Friends - you'll be able to view your film over and over!
Thank you for taking us all along!
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The views were breathtaking. I also liked your interviews of other people, and that your vid isn't too long. I hope to do the Camino in future. Take care. Buen camino!
Thanks and Buen Camino.
Outstanding 👏 what a detailed documentary and absolutely beautiful cinematography!
Thanks. I loved capturing this Camino!
Saved this to watch later! I did the Camino Inglés last year and I’m doing the Camino Portugués in May. ☺️⛰️🙏🏼
That's great. I plan to walk the Camino Portugues in the next couple of years. Enjoy. Buen Camino.
I walked this in 2012. Thank you for your beautiful reminder.
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Dear Mark, it is a great documentary. It is so nice to see all those copilgrims I met and made friendship with. Wanderful memory, thanke you.
Mojca Kobal
Thanks. Also, thank you for being part of the documentary. Buen Camino.
All the memories, thank you for this beautiful film! 🙏🏼
Thanks. Yes, some wonderful memories with some great people! Buen Camino.
I came to know about the Camino de Santiago after reading 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho. It was during my second reading of the novel, in july 2024, I found this great video. I am from Sri Lanka, and I would like to walk the Camino on the French way, one day. Thank you very much Mark for making this! 🌀❤️
Such a natural story teller. I'm planning to do the camino walk this year. Thanks for your video! ☺️
@@diondoinit thank you. It’s a fantastic walk. Buen Camino.
Thank-you for this great documentary. It was great to see all aspects of the Camino & how it provides. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks. Buen Camino.
I walked the Camino in 2015. This is well done and takes me back. What you said about feeling relaxed…. Spot on. I walked also the same person day as you. For anyone else. Walk it YOUR speed. Really get in harmony with walking effortlessly
Thanks. I agree about walking your own pace/speed. Buen Camino.
My friend
Da son is going to walk it in about a month. He told
Me he’s seen many videos on TH-cam. I sent
Him yours.
I made a dvd out of
About 1400 still shots
Set to music
Have not watched for a while
When it’s been 8 years for you
This film is gonna blow you away
The most professional vid I have watched, bravo!!
Thanks. I loved walking and capturing the Camino Frances. A trip of a lifetime. Buen Camino.
I just came home after walking 120km from Sarria. I hope to walk the entire French Way soon. Thank you for this beautiful documentary!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Thanks for that. I did the Camino Frances last year during the winter, watching this gave me chills and tears... I miss been there like I was made to live in it... Thank you for the beautiful reminder...
Thanks. Walking the Camino Frances is an amazing journey. Buen Camino.
Beautiful work Mark. I walked the entire French way in Sept/Oct '23. Your film brought back so many wonderful memories. I think about it everyday. Thank you!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
I have walked the Portuguese twice and return in April 25 to,do the French way. For me the camino has taught me more about life and enjoying a simpler life. Buen Camino.
Very. Very wonderful.
Thank you.
There are so many things that one experiences within on this Camino, there are no words to describe it. I loved it, and I can’t wait to do it again 🦾🙏🏻🔆😎🥰
Beautiful footage Mark!
So much work in it!
We are loving it so far … very well done!
👏🏻🍾
Thanks
Definitely a journey for the To-Do list. Thanks Mark.
Thanks Teresa
This is a true documentary that is presented in an excellent manner. I just finished the Camino Frances, and just enjoyed watching this for memories!
@@aak8027 thanks. As you know, walking on a Camino is an incredible experience. Buen Camino.
Well done Mark. You summarized the Camino beautifully. I finished the Frances on 10/25/23. Your documentary brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
Thanks. Buen Camino
Great rendition of the Camino spirit ❤
Thank you. Buen Camino.
Great stuff Mark, congratulations 👍
Thanks
Thank you for taking me back to my Camino, Mark. This was very well made and worth the wait. Congratulations! Now i have a doco to share to friends who are curious and want to walk The Way!
Thanks Charina. I happy you enjoyed the documentary. And yes, please share this documentary with anyone who wants to learn more about the French Way. Buen Camino!
Oh this is great! Thank you for this remarkable film, you've inspired and encouraged.
Thanks. Buen Camino
Wow, Mark, I so enjoyed your film. It brought back so many memories for me, and also made me aware of a lot of things I missed in my rush to secure a bed for the night at an alburgue. I would love to do it again, the way you did, with time to stop and see the churches and really enjoy my surroundings and meet the people.
Thanks. I loved walking this Camino. I want to go back and just walk it, no big cameras.
Thanks for sharing Mark! Brilliant! 👌
Thanks
Fantastic Mark. What a journey! Loved it! Beth
Thanks
Great video Mark, really inspirational
Thanks
You’re Video is so fascinating, picturesque and you are a good Narrator and Historian
Thanks. Buen Camino
The small villages of the interior of Spain are very underrated and I think that they are magnificent.
I walked this route in 2023 as well ... starting on April 13 and walking into Santiago on May 19. I enjoyed your film ... it brought it all back to me even though I think of The Way often and hope to be able to walk it again. Thank you for sharing your trip!
Very inspirational documentary. I am not sure if i will ever be able to walk the French Way but I surely do wish it. Your storytelling is so peaceful and relaxing to watch that it felt that I walked with you all the way. Thanks for creating a memorable experience for your viewers.
Thank you. Buen Camino.
Agreed - fine point! He does seem so relaxed in his logical, calm approach to things, in general.
I missed one of the best and probably hardest stage of the journet, from Villafranca del Bierzo to O' Cebreiro. But I loved yout job, congratulations
One of the best documentaires that I have seen. Great job!
I made my own way to Santiago de Compostela. Cycling from my home in Belgium, hiking some parts and even kayak 20k.
It has been great and I really miss the simple life of the Camino!
All the best, Kaat
Thanks. Buen Camino
Thanks for sharing your experience. Your documentary is authentic, pure and simple without being philosophical. The best Camino documentary by far.
@@eugenekwan5059 thanks. I loved walking and capturing my Camino journey. Walking on a Camino is an amazing experience. Buen Camino.
Thank you for taking us on your Camino Journey, Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary.We have just returned from doing the Camino and lived through it by watching yours. Buen Camino.
Thank you. Buen Camino.
Fantastically done documentary. Its nice to meet you! I enjoyed learning about the Frances way with you. I just got off the Camino “The Portuguese Way” myself and posted a bunch of short videos of my experience along the way. I’ve been looking for some people to follow to get my Camino fix now that I’m back home. I am going to start following you. I just subscribed. I look forward to more videos.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm hoping to walk and film the Portuguese Way in the future. Buen Camino.
@@FlaglerFilms I hope you do. It’s totally different than the Frances Way from what I can tell. The walking and scenery is similar, but its no where near as crowded. I hope you get to do the Portuguese Way someday!
Buen Camino! Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your journey !
Thanks and Buen Camino.
Thank you for sharing the video! Great video and great tips for those who want to go on El Camino. 💕🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕
Thanks. Buen Camino.
The best Camino video I've seen, great job. The video is about the Camino and the people and the history, it's so much better than the self centered "OMG, look at me" or "useless shocking tips" videos out there. People wanting to produce travel and exploring videos need to watch your video first, it is truly top notch work.
Thanks great to hear. Thank you. I loved walking this Camino and producing a documentary about my journey. Buen Camino.
I walked the Camino Frances Aug/Sep 2023. The experience was amazing. Something I will never forget. Thanks for posting and giving me great memories. Buen Camino!
Beautifully composed “necklace”. I’ve travelled along with you 👍🏽😍. Cheers Mark !
I just finished walking the Camino Frances less than a month ago. It took me 32 days with two days of rest or 34 days altogether. Let me put it this way, it isn't a walk in the park. For its 477 miles or almost 800 KM, 300 plus miles are walking on rocks, stones, and uneven gravel roads. The trail is not paved with asphalt, it can be quite treacherous on one's feet stepping on pointed or jaded rocks. Besides walking on rocks, there are many uphill to climb and downhill to descend everyday. Some uphill climbs are very steep and strenuous. Aside from the hiking, then there is the external factor like rain. There were days I had to endure walking in rain with my socks soaked with water for four plus hours. Some of the things I took for granted became quite essential. After hours of walking in rain, the shoes were wet inside, newspapers were curled up and stuffed inside the shoes to absorb moisture. Keeping one's legs in good condition are important to continue and complete the journey. I saw many pilgrims/hikers who failed to maintain their bodies because of blisters or a sprained ankles. One of the hikers' blisters was so bad that her toes became infected and had to totally stop the Camino. My piece of advice is that if your toe is showing signs of aching, you must stop immediately to administer the toe. Don't be a fool and continue walking with an aching toe until you get to the next town. By then it is too late a blister has already formed. Wearing proper socks and prepping the toes before each walk is a daily routine. During my walk, I met a hiker who was confronted by a wolf while walking in the mountain. He was able to fend off the beast with his trekking pole. I also heard from other hikers that one hiker suffered a fatal heart attack while climbing a hill. I was told the hiker was 59 years old. The Camino Frances is a physical challenge. Before you are about to take the challenge, please make sure your body is up to the challenge.
Beautiful and highly informed documentary. Great job!
For my return to this vid: 5:54 beautiful elevation shot.
Thanks. Buen Camino.
This is the best camino video I have seen so far. Great work!
Thanks. I appreciate that. Buen Camino.
Thanks, this is a beautiful, very well-made documentary. We just walked the French Way in May 2024 for the first time, and we loved it. This video captures exactly what we felt. We had a lot of fun just watching it as it brought back fantastic memories. We are going to forward it to friends and family to give them an idea of what it was like.
Thanks again. Christian & Emmi
Thanks. Walking the Camino Frances is an incredible experience. Buen Camino.
Great work Mark
Truly a class act.
Looking forward to future works 👍👏✌️
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Thanks
I’m trying to figure out when you walked. We walked October 2-Nov 5, 2023 and had some pretty brutal weather.
I walked in April and May 2023
@@FlaglerFilms seems like the perfect time of year to walk.
Very well done. It makes me want to go back and do it all over again!
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Such a beautiful film! Thank you !
Thanks for your documentaries. We started from Sarria last week, and we hope next time to start from St. Jean Pied de Port, France
Mark, what a wonderful documentary on the Camino! I plan to walk the French Way in Sept/Oct 2024. Thank you for the beautiful panoramas and history of the various small towns and churches. Buen Camino everyone and God Bless🙏
Thanks. That’s great you are walking the Camino Frances in 2024. I do have a Walking the French Way Digital Bundle full of bonus footage, videos and photos. It’s perfect for anyone who is planning a French Way journey. www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
And now I want to go back 😍
What Roman town you nention at ~ 25: 27? Thank you!
Reminds me of travel videos whererowns are shown of remote mountain towns of Northern Italy. Gorgeous!
O Cebreiro - Actually originally a Celtic village with a Romanesque catholic temple: Santuario de Santa María a Real do Cebreiro
Love it, love it, love it.
Simple and anthentic.
I can almost sense all those beautifull days again.
Thanks Mark, wish you the best.
Thanks Joao for the positive comments. I liked your interview. You should check out my digital download with extended documentary. I included more of your interview in that video. You can find that digital package here: www.flaglerfilms.com/portfolio-item/walking-the-french-way-digital-bundle/
Buen Camino.
Downloading now 😁@@FlaglerFilms
Muy emocionante su Camino y su forma de explicarlo. Gracias.😊
Thank you
Found your film and so grateful to see your beautiful production. My sister and her husband are doing the walk and I knew someone had it documented more fully than their abilities. Such a beautiful, quality production.
Thanks. Buen Camino
This is awesome! This brought back my walk memories from Aug/Sept 2023. Great documentary!
Thanks. Buen Camino
I just recently have walked from Portugal (Asseiceira-Tomar) to Santiágo de Compostela and loved every single step of the journey! 493 kms,Blessed ones!
Buen Camino
Thank you for sharing the documentary!! My husband and I are planning to do the French way in a year or two. Buen Camino!!
Te felicitó por este magnífico video, gracias por compartir. Buen Camino para todos los peregrinos.👏👏👏🍀🍀
Thank you. Buen Camino
Well done! Thank you!
beautiful and overwhelming. I hope to do my own Camino someday. thank you, Mark for this documentary...
Thanks. Walking the Camino is a wonderful experience.
This is a really great, laid back, unassuming video. It has brought back big smiles and warm memories. Thank you Mark.
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Fantastic film. Best wishes to you.
Thanks. Buen Camino
I had a good chuckle to myself when you said "It's still raining :D" haha, I walked from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela at Easter and it sure did rain. Biblical, torrential rain.
@@chelseafougere7094 Buen Camino
Buen Camino!
Thanks. Buen Camino to you too
A lovely reminder of the most wonderful experience of my life which came to an end just a week ago. Buen Camino!
Thanks. Buen Camino
wow… this is one well-made movie ☀️
I thought I was being kinda ambitious in the making of my movies (it’s a labor of love, after all), but this is such a well-made primer on the Camino. Bravo!
Thanks. I’ve produced videos about walking trails for over 20 years. I have lots of practice. Buen Camino.
Yes, thank you, we just returned home last night from Madrid, and watched yours this morning 🙌🫶🙌
Best film from the camino, so far, I believe. You showed many of the high-lights, but nothing can make up for experiencing it yourself. I did the camino in two sections (2011/2012) except the Mezeta (Burgos-Leon), but still want to take the whole in one go some time. Thank you!
Great film, summed up the whole Camino Frances in half an hour, which I couldn't believe it's possible! Bravo once again! For me personally, it was very emotional to watch it, since the memories of my first (and so far only) Camino are still fresh (I finished my in August 2023 in 30 days) :)
Eu também estava no caminho, no minuto 6:41, Albergue Via Mineira 😅, a última a sua esquerda (ou a que estava na ponta da mesa😂) Belíssimo vídeo. Eu completei em 34 dias o caminho. Parabéns 🎉 Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
That's great. I loved that Albergue! Good times on the Camino.Buen Camino.
What a great day - thank you.
Such a speedy pace!
Nice to see the sun out for you 😀
Thanks. Buen Camino.
Inspiring work Mark!
Thanks