I know you're not making a big thing of it, but... How cool was that, the lady said you, Dixie, inspired her to hike! That's what I was talking about before you left. I was %100 certain people would recognize you. I guessed 3 times, you would be told "I've seen your videos" I'm sticking with that number, or more. I hope Montana's feet are better.
@@lanceschmidt8315 Hi. Actually it would be called "LA soldado", but given its inexperience, we would better apply the term "RECLUTA" (recruit). greetings from Spain.
Dixie, through your hiking journeys and unique enthusiasm, a lot of us fans can say we know who you are. You have opened the doorway and have let us in to see you and your family, but most importantly you have taught us that Skills are cheap, but passion is priceless. In today’s workplace skills are acquired in minutes, days, weeks, or months, but passion is fought for over a lifetime. Each one of us knows how it feels to have the same talents and abilities as others, we have something in common, but no two people are the same, it is the level of passion we possess in life that separates us, and when we are passionate it is not only our presence that is felt, but our absence as well. Absence means how we are missed once we leave a certain place, the manner in which we illustrate who we are, because our attitude and conduct should impact others. Thank you for incorporating your sense of self into the TH-cam world. I come here for you! And your lovely sister Montana as well!! Evan, from Kansas.
Hey real quick on the plantar fasciitis Dixie, it's important if one is strugling with it to NOT GO BAREFOOT at all.not even in the middle of the night to pad to the bathroom. It automatically undoes any healing you were able to affect for that day. Just get good slippers (even if you have to put insoles in them) and keep them handy.I know it's tempting to take your shoes off at the end of the day and walk around to stretch your feet after hiking but Montana should try to avoid it if she wants to heal.-All the best.
This is so cool watching a hiker in a foreign country. And seeing how you deal with different languages. Such a trail! Am loving every minute of it! Thanks Dixie!
How wonderful that lady from Australia recognised you, and you were an inspiration! You girls are about the same age as my children, and they would have crumpled at the first mile, so my love and support goes out to Montana who just kept going! What a fantastic young woman she is! You both are amazing, and so easy to watch, without making us all feel bad that we don't do enough hiking! OK, on to episode 3! ♥ ♥ ♥
adding "ita" to then end of a word in Spanish makes it mean "little _______" just so you know. I love Spanish. so: hermana = sister and hermanita = little sister. Paja = straw, pajita = little straw
I have plantar fasciitis on my left foot. I have found that stretching my calf really helps. I use a towel to pull my foot back towards me and stretch my calf muscle. Your sister should try, it has helped me greatly.
Perhaps the word is 'humbled'. I always feel that when around multi-linguistic people. Traveling is good for you! BTW, I got on the AT (day hike) because of your videos.
Humbled is exactly the word that came to my mind as well. I am trying to become bilingual but am amazed at how many people easily speak two or more languages.
I'm from Spain and watching your videos I dream about going to the PCT and other trails and now watching the camino de santiago videos I realize how exotic my culture seems from your point of view and I've learnt that at home I also have beautiful trails to hike at :)) Thanks! :)
Well, this comment is proof that your English is pretty good! I will be on the AT next year and if I see you, I will help you with you English and I can learn some French from you!
That is one good thing about the camino francés. There are usually villages every 2 to 4kms. Some people don't have breakfast until they have gotten to the first or second village (although there is sometimes a risk of the bar being closed). For straw you should use pajita (little straw). Paja is straw in the sense of hay for cattle. Paja also has a pejorative meaning of "male masterbation". You will be fluent in Spanish by the time you get to Santiago :-)
It was so wise to skip that walk into Zubiri in that condition. I've done the Camino twice. That descent and the one from Cruz de Ferro to Molinaseca are scary. It's especially true if you don't have poles. I know you are probably done with the whole Camino by now but thought I'd give you a heads up. My skin-crawling moment was on my second Camino last year when I decided to walk with my husband and by brother (! I preferred doing it alone like my first time). We stayed at the old albergue in Trinidad de Arré. I stayed there when I walked alone 4 years earlier. Well....as we sang and chatted with our many Camino friends that evening, my brother said, "Holy crap that's a hug rat that just ran along the roof line over your top bunk!" I thought he was BS'ing me but as I turned to humor him I did indeed see a very large rat running along the top of the wall just over my top bunk. I switched beds to a lower! It was quiet that night so I found one easily. ewww.....
I absolutely understand the perseverance you and your sister exhibit. Nothing worthwhile is achieved, or any dream fulfilled, without it. You both are an inspiration to those who watch your videos. Even this old man; who now wants to hike the Appalachian Trail. Continued good luck in all your adventures.
Alabama wine connoisseurs use straws and listen to the vintage before drinking. Salut! (And Props for Montana for being a trooper!) It's hard learning a new language when you're older but it's really worth it. Every time I've butchered a pronunciation (in Spanish, French, German, Chinese) I've been corrected for it up been thanked for the effort.
currently obsessed with the Camino. you were recommended on instagram. Loving your practical tips and recommendations. I hope Montana's experience is not dampened by the feet issues. thank you for bringng us on this amazing journey
Good stuff, Dixie. Yes, Google Translate is pretty good for uncomplicated translations. It doesn't do such a great job with local or regional idioms, though, so it helps to have at least some knowledge of how the language works. Spanish is pretty easy for the simple, touristy things - quiero = I want; dónde está = where is; cómo se dice = how do you say...?; necesito ayuda = I need help; baño = bathroom; cuanta questa esto? = how much is that?; tienes = do you have...?; queremos ir = we want to go; no me gusta = I don't like; no entiendo = I don't understand; etc. Most Europeans learn English as a second language in their schools - it's the international language of trade and aviation. Props to Montana for soldiering on! I'm betting she'll be glad she did when it's all over. Stay safe out there. Happy Trails.
Hi Dixie. I’m a runner & love an ultra because it takes me on a long journey with view, experiences and meeting people along the way. Never thought of hiking until I found you! Your videos have really sparked something in me for hiking through trails & I’ve been excited to watch your videos. 🙏 thank you.
this is SO WEIRD. I love your channel. It made me dream about going on the PCT. And now you're on the camino. Walking the roads that I have walked multiple times. Drinking coffee in bars where I've eaten breakfast. Crossing bridges that I've crossed with good friends.
Love the videos, doing the same route in 2021, 2020 is going to be the Camino de Frances in Italy. I am obsessed with these Camino videos but not all are such high quality, yours, Chica and Sunsets, and Worldtowning have been the best so far. I found you because you had a tutorial on Backpacks and I needed to get a new one.....Serendipity I say. Have watched all your videos now. Anyhoo isn't it wierd that they have twin beds in hotels and put them close together? I found that odd. When we walked Camino de Portegues my roomamte and I would separate them if we could...LOL We also got a huge case of the giggles about the bidets when they would be so far from the toilet...like how do you get over there after? We googgled the purpose of them and really cracked up. You two have a fun and eat lots of Tortillas and cafe con leches...that is the staple Pilgrim food. Better than poptarts or ramen. Buen Camino
Have loved so many of your PCT snd other informative videos. Only watched a few of the CDT and AT so far. Each trail seems to have an essence all its own. And a unique sense of adventure due to the terrain, climate and isolation. Though I have seen various movies about this trail I didn’t realize how populated it was and how amenities are so available. Hope this makes it enjoyable for Montana. Maybe she would be game to do short treks on the PCT later to press the sense of adventure even further. Keep videos coming, Dixie. By the way, the one with your mom and dog was great. You are so lovingly patient and kind.
Hang in there Montana! You will succeed and you will have memories to treasure. You’re likely to look back on this trek with great pleasure when you’re finished. What a great experience for sisters! I’m sure you won’t regret it. Enjoy!!
I hope you were able to go to the pharmacy (buildings with the Green Crosses) they usually have shoe inserts. Also, it might be with the weight to carry your own reusable straw.
I love the fact that you've travelled to Europe for the first time and are clearly enjoying all the new experiences and cultures. Being from UK, I always think we're so lucky to have so many countries and different cultures on our doorstep.
I love that E.T. came along for the hike. :) Thanks for sharing your hike with us. As a former Camino pilgrim, your video made me very happy. I remembered all the amazing people I met and the generous hospitality of the Spanish people. Thanks again.
Also, I really love the fact that there are dogs and cats about to shower some love on. It must be very relaxing. :) Pet Therapy a la Camino de Santiago! :)
Dixie you have a big audience here in Australia and you inspire many so you shouldn't be too surprised. Also there are quite a few Apps available that translate many languages in full sentences and even paragraphs that are more effective than Google Translate. Coincidentally an elderly Spanish woman asked me for directions the other day using it. I was amazed that it was so good. Hope Montana's foot gets better.
I’ve ever heard of this trail but I’ve watched all your other videos and this seems like a luxury trail haha. Wine, restaurants, places to sleep! No camping food. You’ve inspired me so much over the years and this seems like a good trail for a beginner? Looks so fun
Very much enjoying your videos. I've hiked about half the camino - I lived in Bilbao and used to go down for four-day periods at Easter time over a number of years, but I left Spain I still have to finish some time. Your comments about people speaking English and what people lose by only speaking English is much appreciated.
Looks like you gals are having fun over there. Having watched a bunch of Camino videos, I can see that this is completely different from the "normal" ones. That makes it very interesting to watch and quite entertaining. Buen Camino!!
Enjoyed the video! What a wonderful experience to share with your sister! And Montana is such a trooper! I received your postcard this week!! 😁 So awesome! I was like a kid at Christmas. Thank you! Looking forward to more videos. Safe travels
Dixie, Aaron, this video is in a league of its own! It's got SO MUCH heart, and really brings out the social side of this hike along with the nice views. It's a different kind of adventure! And so much fun to see someone discover Europe for the first time :)
Hey Dixie, am loving your Camino series, and you inspired me to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer (which I highly, highly recommend). Many places in Europe no longer give out drinking straws automatically now (because, as you found out, they blow away, make their way into rivers, then to the sea, and then end up stuck up a turtles nose). A sustainable alternative is to buy bamboo or metal reusable straws.
I really enjoy watching your videos and I've been on the fence about which hike to complete next. This past July I completed the Traumpfad or "Dream Way" from Munich over the Alps to Venice. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it. Looks like the Camino de Santiago (Jakobsweg where I live) is competing with the AT for next season. Have fun!
I’m excited to hear your Spanish coming on! It’s lovely to see more Americans just trying out languages from their host countries and we genuinely appreciate when people make the effort to try and learn a little bit, even if you mess up! (well ok I can’t speak for Parisiens who don’t appreciate much 😜). I hope you continue to enjoy this part of the world and that you’re made very welcome!
I lost my breath when Mr. Raptor flew out toward the street. Nice move dodging that Dodge though! War Eagle! Love this trek w/ sis. Interesting to learn about the Euro "hiker trash" ;)
Your comments on so many people speaking English and not being able to speak the local language is so so true. It is embarrassing not to be able to speak much of the local language while just about everyone you meet speaks yours. I have so many stories of being befriended by English speakers in foreign lands. Once in rural Japan a friend and I missed the last train back to Iwakuni and started walking towards the nearest town in hopes of finding a taxi. In a matter of minutes two college girls picked us up and drove us all the way (about 40 km) back to our rooms....just for the chance to practice their English on "real Americans". As with many of the youths we met throughout the developed areas of Asia, they spoke better English than many native born Americans. We were kind enough not to torture them with our Japanese.
Hello Dixie, thank you for sharing another exciting episode of your of Camino de Santiago. I'm sorry to hear that your sister is experiencing foot challenges. Hopefully she will be all well soon. The very best to both of you. 🤗🤗
I have watched all three of your thru hikes and now this new adventure. I admire you and I am grateful that you take us with you to experience what you do. Thanks to your inspiration, I will begin my AT hike next year at the age of 60 - it will be section hikes at first due to work time restrictions and it may end as a partial thru hike once I retire. Please keep inspiring people.
Try taping Montana's foot. There are various methods you can find on the net. For me, what worked is to tape an "X" lengthwise across the bottom of the foot, with a crosswise piece to help hold it in place. The foot should be in the 90 degree position while taping, as if standing. This takes some of the tension off the plantar fascia while walking, and gives it a chance to heal. You should feel some "pull" when walking. I used regular white athletic tape...best to avoid the spray that makes the tape stick better, as it tends to take skin with it when removed.
Thanks Dixie. Today on the Camino Portuguese I meet a couple from Cornwall England ( I'm from Washington state)and were talking about hiking. We talked about Darwin, then he said a woman named Dixie was hiking the Camino Frances. Of course I say I have watched her videos! So it was great to know that this thing we do is so universal. So buen camino and maybe we will see you in Santiago.
This is amazing you inspire so many ppl Jessica......I've been into the outdoors etc for my entire life....into bushcraft hunting...camping...but thankyou for the introduction to hiking
What an amazing experience you two are having! Yes, I have European friends and they speak 4 or 5 languages. They learn as children when the mind is so flexible. I asked them how they switch so effortlessly, and they said it is like learning a new word. For example, we have several words for ‘soil’...we can call it ‘dirt’, ‘earth’, ‘ground’ , etc, and it basically means the same thing. I wish I had the skill of speaking even a second language. Maybe this will be taught in our schools someday. 👍
Rick Stone Travels Hi Rick I understand it a bit with the difficulty of understanding a foreign language! that will be my case next year! if we meet you, are you going to help me?
Fun fact! They're found in other parts of the world as well, but back in the states, Harris Hawks (the hawk the gentleman was flying that almost got macked by a car) are native to parts of Arizona, Texas, & New Mexico. Although falconry is an ancient sport who's earliest records date back as far as the 1700's, Harris Hawks didn't make their debut on the falconry scene until the 1980's. :) I'm curious if the guy was doing pigeon control or something; I use my Harris Hawks for that in California. Super effective. 👍
Hi! Just popping-in to say "Thanks!" for doing these little snippets of Camino de Santiago Trail hiking. It's on my list of Hikes to do. Sorry to hear Montana is having foot troubles, that sucks. :( I hope it resolves before long. As for me, I'm working on knitting my first ever Sock. Currently puzzling my way through connecting the Heel to the Top of the Foot. Socks are complex....but I like a challenge. Plus, at the end, I'll have a cool pair of spiffy wool socks. Smartwool's got some competition! ;) And, yes, they are warm Socks for getting in some Autumn & Winter hiking. :) Take care and have fun, you two... :)
Your videos are absolutely amazing and I think what you are doing is wonderful. I am American but have lived abroad for ~1/2 my life and learned to speak 2 other languages relatively fluently. The first and most important step, though, is to just get out there and make an effort, and you are more than doing that! I have enjoyed all of your through hikes and hope to see even more of you hiking abroad in the future!
I walked the Camino in April in 28 days... and I usually suffer with planter fasciitis and had HOKKA Challenger atr5's on my feet the whole way. They are made with a huge arch support and a ridiculous amount of cushioning ...... I was averaging 40+ km every day and never had a blister or any problem at all with my feet and my pack was 13kg and more with food and water. I highly recommend these shoes for her if she wants to do more hiking !
As a teacher and coach that is preparing to retire in 2023 you have helped me make the decision to do the AT as a thru hiker! Continue to keep sending out the good vibes that you do Dixie!
It's not about the destination. It's about the journey. The thing I like most about europe is the fellowship they promote. In Germany when I lived there 30 years ago they would have festivals all the time in most every town. They would open the breweries for free beer. I'm jealous that you're there and I'm not but glad you are having this experience. Some day I will do that trail as well. If you dont have camp shoes and get the foot funk, find some fresh cow poop and put your feet in it. There's something in the poop.
Best content you’ve put out there dix!! Been here since your first days on the AT. Inspired me to prep for my spring thru of the PCT this year. Hopefully one day I can finally meet you and thank you in person for changing my life! Peace love and hike on!
So much fun y'all are having. I've spoken a smattering of foreign languages for years (Romance, or, Latin based), but I would be pretty challenged if I tried to make conversation in any of them, so don't feel bad. Just attempting to use the local language will get you much respect there. Y'all might just need a translator in some New England cities, though 😁. I grew up there, lived in Virginia for a bit, and moved back to care for my folks. Am heading to Va. for a section hike on the AT next week. Enjoy your trip!
Don’t think it will be the only time Dixie is recognised! So many of us camino nuts dream about the PCT/AT but don’t have the time (or maybe the nuts!) to do it. You seem really relaxed and having a great time with your sister. Hope you’re loving the experience 👍👍👍
I live in Dothan and you can’t get the Alabama out of your veins no matter how you try, love your videos you are a good personality and a good influence and you have inspired me to spend more of my time outside killing my feet. Good luck with all the hikes you are and will do
Dear Dixie ( Miss Jess ) I love your vids! I'm doing the Camino in March 2020. Thanks for showing me the way.. Have a "good Camino" Happy trails. Martin T.
You will love it! I've done it twice (2014 and 2018). I miss it every day. I love Spain. I flew into Madrid, took the train to Pamplona and a taxi service to San Jean Pied de Port. So easy. Check out hte Camino Forum. The amount of knowledge there is boundless and it's free.
I been watching you for so long Dixie you have inspired so many people and for some reason I feel like your videos are a lot funnier with the two sisters together like you guys make each other’s days it’s inspiring to see family so close in that way keep these videos going I’ll see you on the sunny side poncho out
Thanks for keeping me enthralled with your adventures each week. I have always been fascinated with the Camino after reading Keith Fosketts The Journey In Between. Hope Montana's foot gets better.
Your Hiking Adventures have inspired me to plan my own hiking trips here in TN of a couple 40 mile trails with the end goal of hiking the AT ( bucket List ) thank you for sharing, you're such an inspiration!
As a British person it’s fun to see your observations about small things that are different over the pond. As for languages, you are trying and that is always appreciated I find. The British historically aren’t good at being multilingual either and is a bit of an embarrassment. Having English as a first language is the reason we don’t make more effort as most other people will learn English. It’s wrong and I’m trying to learn Spanish and French. The reason why Europeans tend to speak multiple languages is that the countries are much smaller and closer together than in the US and so knowing more languages is very helpful. Hope Montana’s foot improves!! She’s definitely a trooper!!
Try to visit the fake cemetery called "Sad Hill Cemetery" near Burgos that was in the film, "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly." Lots of video opportunities there. The Spanish have built it up as a tourist attraction.
Couple of recommendations for you. In Astorga be sure to tour the Palacio episcopal by Gaudi. If you spend the night in Rabanal del Camino the English run Albergue Gaucelmo is fantastic and has tea and biscuits at 5:00pm. Ina Sarria don’t miss Albergue Don Alvaro. In Palas de Rei Albergue Castro and be sure to have their grilled octopus in their restaurant. In Santiago the Last stamp is a good place to stay. Make reservation several days in advance
And don't forget your credencial when you get to Finisterre, right? I stopped my first Camino in Santiago de Compostela but rented a car to Finisterre. I was totally bummed when I discovered that I could have gotten one more stamp.
I suffered the same problem during a hike, it was going through hell and back. I will recommend the next solution, to get a break in a big city couple of days no more, first thing will be for ur friend to pay a visit to a physiotherapist (because of the inflammation of the fascia) then to get a set of orthosis for her feet (that means going to see a podologist). That will ease the pain and will let her continue the trip without problems
I know you're not making a big thing of it, but... How cool was that, the lady said you, Dixie, inspired her to hike! That's what I was talking about before you left. I was %100 certain people would recognize you. I guessed 3 times, you would be told "I've seen your videos" I'm sticking with that number, or more. I hope Montana's feet are better.
SOUTHERN RUNS DEEP!! THANK YOU
WALK. ON
Did that lady say that she was hiking because she was inspired by this American girl hiking on youtube, and there she is?? How cool is that?!
Tahoe Mike I was surprised and humbled!
@@HomemadeWanderlust The inspiration you provide is more powerful, and farther reaching than you imagine.
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@@tahoemike5828 I agree 100% . PEACE
YUP.
World famous Homemade Wanderlust aka Dixie!! That was a special moment for you. Hope it gave you a “feel good “ moment...well deserved young lady!
I've watched all three of your thru-hikes and now the Camino. I am amazed at how you make walking so entertaining.
The music adds a lot - I don't know how people do it.
Dixie can make a southern man "Blush" with her southern vernacular.
Could be the trail name for Montana: Trooper
Since I don't have Spanish on my phone, I'll just have to say that Montana has earned her tilde. That could be her new trail name. ☺
I like it! She is a Trooper!
El Soldado!
@@lanceschmidt8315 Hi. Actually it would be called "LA soldado", but given its inexperience, we would better apply the term "RECLUTA" (recruit). greetings from Spain.
Dixie, through your hiking journeys and unique enthusiasm, a lot of us fans can say we know who you are. You have opened the doorway and have let us in to see you and your family, but most importantly you have taught us that Skills are cheap, but passion is priceless. In today’s workplace skills are acquired in minutes, days, weeks, or months, but passion is fought for over a lifetime. Each one of us knows how it feels to have the same talents and abilities as others, we have something in common, but no two people are the same, it is the level of passion we possess in life that separates us, and when we are passionate it is not only our presence that is felt, but our absence as well. Absence means how we are missed once we leave a certain place, the manner in which we illustrate who we are, because our attitude and conduct should impact others.
Thank you for incorporating your sense of self into the TH-cam world. I come here for you! And your lovely sister Montana as well!! Evan, from Kansas.
I prefer watching your hiking trail vids to anything on TV.
timevampire83 Thank you!!
Yeah. And BTW, they're not long enough. :)
SAME HERE.....
Hey real quick on the plantar fasciitis Dixie, it's important if one is strugling with it to NOT GO BAREFOOT at all.not even in the middle of the night to pad to the bathroom. It automatically undoes any healing you were able to affect for that day. Just get good slippers (even if you have to put insoles in them) and keep them handy.I know it's tempting to take your shoes off at the end of the day and walk around to stretch your feet after hiking but Montana should try to avoid it if she wants to heal.-All the best.
This is so cool watching a hiker in a foreign country. And seeing how you deal with different languages.
Such a trail! Am loving every minute of it! Thanks Dixie!
How wonderful that lady from Australia recognised you, and you were an inspiration! You girls are about the same age as my children, and they would have crumpled at the first mile, so my love and support goes out to Montana who just kept going! What a fantastic young woman she is! You both are amazing, and so easy to watch, without making us all feel bad that we don't do enough hiking! OK, on to episode 3! ♥ ♥ ♥
Oh man, trying to hike with a Triple Crowner on your first long distance hike, that’s rough man!
adding "ita" to then end of a word in Spanish makes it mean "little _______" just so you know. I love Spanish.
so: hermana = sister and hermanita = little sister. Paja = straw, pajita = little straw
@e rod for endearment, right?
I have plantar fasciitis on my left foot. I have found that stretching my calf really helps. I use a towel to pull my foot back towards me and stretch my calf muscle. Your sister should try, it has helped me greatly.
Perhaps the word is 'humbled'. I always feel that when around multi-linguistic people. Traveling is good for you! BTW, I got on the AT (day hike) because of your videos.
Humbled is exactly the word that came to my mind as well. I am trying to become bilingual but am amazed at how many people easily speak two or more languages.
I'm from Spain and watching your videos I dream about going to the PCT and other trails and now watching the camino de santiago videos I realize how exotic my culture seems from your point of view and I've learnt that at home I also have beautiful trails to hike at :)) Thanks! :)
I am from Quebec and I speak French and next year I do AT and I am not very bilingual! I understand you 😂😂 je t’embrasse xxx merci 🙏
Your english will be much better after the AT and no matter what remember that your english is 90% better than most Americans French.
Well, this comment is proof that your English is pretty good! I will be on the AT next year and if I see you, I will help you with you English and I can learn some French from you!
RamblinLove merci beaucoup 😜
J'aime les Quebecois, y Craig Mains, aussi! TH-cam, c'est le mieux. Je ne parle pas beaucoups de francais. A bientot.
@@elund408 🤣🤣Its already liable to be better than most Americans english.
That is one good thing about the camino francés. There are usually villages every 2 to 4kms. Some people don't have breakfast until they have gotten to the first or second village (although there is sometimes a risk of the bar being closed). For straw you should use pajita (little straw). Paja is straw in the sense of hay for cattle. Paja also has a pejorative meaning of "male masterbation". You will be fluent in Spanish by the time you get to Santiago :-)
It was so wise to skip that walk into Zubiri in that condition. I've done the Camino twice. That descent and the one from Cruz de Ferro to Molinaseca are scary. It's especially true if you don't have poles. I know you are probably done with the whole Camino by now but thought I'd give you a heads up.
My skin-crawling moment was on my second Camino last year when I decided to walk with my husband and by brother (! I preferred doing it alone like my first time). We stayed at the old albergue in Trinidad de Arré. I stayed there when I walked alone 4 years earlier. Well....as we sang and chatted with our many Camino friends that evening, my brother said, "Holy crap that's a hug rat that just ran along the roof line over your top bunk!" I thought he was BS'ing me but as I turned to humor him I did indeed see a very large rat running along the top of the wall just over my top bunk. I switched beds to a lower! It was quiet that night so I found one easily. ewww.....
I absolutely understand the perseverance you and your sister exhibit. Nothing worthwhile is achieved, or any dream fulfilled, without it. You both are an inspiration to those who watch your videos. Even this old man; who now wants to hike the Appalachian Trail. Continued good luck in all your adventures.
Thank you for sharing all your journeys with us Dixie, near and far. You’ve inspired many of us to get out and hike, myself included! ❤️
Montana's foot issue reminds me of you at the start of the AT.
Alabama wine connoisseurs use straws and listen to the vintage before drinking. Salut! (And Props for Montana for being a trooper!)
It's hard learning a new language when you're older but it's really worth it. Every time I've butchered a pronunciation (in Spanish, French, German, Chinese) I've been corrected for it up been thanked for the effort.
Sipping from a straw or straight from the box it came in!
It is so good to see you include your sister, Mom and your family. That is truly a Sign of the South.
currently obsessed with the Camino. you were recommended on instagram. Loving your practical tips and recommendations. I hope Montana's experience is not dampened by the feet issues. thank you for bringng us on this amazing journey
Good stuff, Dixie. Yes, Google Translate is pretty good for uncomplicated translations. It doesn't do such a great job with local or regional idioms, though, so it helps to have at least some knowledge of how the language works. Spanish is pretty easy for the simple, touristy things - quiero = I want; dónde está = where is; cómo se dice = how do you say...?; necesito ayuda = I need help; baño = bathroom; cuanta questa esto? = how much is that?; tienes = do you have...?; queremos ir = we want to go; no me gusta = I don't like; no entiendo = I don't understand; etc. Most Europeans learn English as a second language in their schools - it's the international language of trade and aviation. Props to Montana for soldiering on! I'm betting she'll be glad she did when it's all over. Stay safe out there. Happy Trails.
Hi Dixie. I’m a runner & love an ultra because it takes me on a long journey with view, experiences and meeting people along the way. Never thought of hiking until I found you! Your videos have really sparked something in me for hiking through trails & I’ve been excited to watch your videos. 🙏 thank you.
this is SO WEIRD.
I love your channel. It made me dream about going on the PCT.
And now you're on the camino. Walking the roads that I have walked multiple times. Drinking coffee in bars where I've eaten breakfast. Crossing bridges that I've crossed with good friends.
"She's got a little hitch in her giddyup" omg, that was perfect. Sending Southern love! (NC)
Love the videos, doing the same route in 2021, 2020 is going to be the Camino de Frances in Italy. I am obsessed with these Camino videos but not all are such high quality, yours, Chica and Sunsets, and Worldtowning have been the best so far. I found you because you had a tutorial on Backpacks and I needed to get a new one.....Serendipity I say. Have watched all your videos now. Anyhoo isn't it wierd that they have twin beds in hotels and put them close together? I found that odd. When we walked Camino de Portegues my roomamte and I would separate them if we could...LOL We also got a huge case of the giggles about the bidets when they would be so far from the toilet...like how do you get over there after? We googgled the purpose of them and really cracked up. You two have a fun and eat lots of Tortillas and cafe con leches...that is the staple Pilgrim food. Better than poptarts or ramen. Buen Camino
Have loved so many of your PCT snd other informative videos. Only watched a few of the CDT and AT so far. Each trail seems to have an essence all its own. And a unique sense of adventure due to the terrain, climate and isolation. Though I have seen various movies about this trail I didn’t realize how populated it was and how amenities are so available. Hope this makes it enjoyable for Montana. Maybe she would be game to do short treks on the PCT later to press the sense of adventure even further.
Keep videos coming, Dixie.
By the way, the one with your mom and dog was great. You are so lovingly patient and kind.
Hang in there Montana! You will succeed and you will have memories to treasure. You’re likely to look back on this trek with great pleasure when you’re finished. What a great experience for sisters! I’m sure you won’t regret it. Enjoy!!
I hope you were able to go to the pharmacy (buildings with the Green Crosses) they usually have shoe inserts. Also, it might be with the weight to carry your own reusable straw.
Melissa Elsworth I would but haven’t found one yet.
I love the fact that you've travelled to Europe for the first time and are clearly enjoying all the new experiences and cultures. Being from UK, I always think we're so lucky to have so many countries and different cultures on our doorstep.
I love that E.T. came along for the hike. :) Thanks for sharing your hike with us. As a former Camino pilgrim, your video made me very happy. I remembered all the amazing people I met and the generous hospitality of the Spanish people. Thanks again.
I enjoy watching you on this adventure as I’ve enjoyed your others on the PCT and the AT. You’re so full of life that you’re inspiring. Thank you.
Also, I really love the fact that there are dogs and cats about to shower some love on. It must be very relaxing. :) Pet Therapy a la Camino de Santiago! :)
"30 days vacation from my family" XD
Dixie you have a big audience here in Australia and you inspire many so you shouldn't be too surprised. Also there are quite a few Apps available that translate many languages in full sentences and even paragraphs that are more effective than Google Translate. Coincidentally an elderly Spanish woman asked me for directions the other day using it. I was amazed that it was so good. Hope Montana's foot gets better.
Even southern vernacular?
@@txhypnotist y'all have to find that out for yourself. It works on Aussie accents so probably it would. Apps are free.
I’ve ever heard of this trail but I’ve watched all your other videos and this seems like a luxury trail haha. Wine, restaurants, places to sleep! No camping food. You’ve inspired me so much over the years and this seems like a good trail for a beginner? Looks so fun
Really enjoying this! I'm doing it next year .... Can't wait! Thanks Dixie for the ride
Husband and I just returned Oct 10 from walking the Camino Francis.. Loving reliving through your videos....THANK YOU and BUEN CAMINO !!
post actually from the wife (Sue) :)
Glad you all are having an awesome time over there.
Hope Montana feels better thanks so much for sharing it looks like a great experience
Very much enjoying your videos. I've hiked about half the camino - I lived in Bilbao and used to go down for four-day periods at Easter time over a number of years, but I left Spain I still have to finish some time. Your comments about people speaking English and what people lose by only speaking English is much appreciated.
Looks like you gals are having fun over there.
Having watched a bunch of Camino videos, I can see that this is completely different from the "normal" ones. That makes it very interesting to watch and quite entertaining. Buen Camino!!
Enjoyed the video! What a wonderful experience to share with your sister! And Montana is such a trooper!
I received your postcard this week!! 😁 So awesome! I was like a kid at Christmas. Thank you! Looking forward to more videos. Safe travels
Dixie, Aaron, this video is in a league of its own! It's got SO MUCH heart, and really brings out the social side of this hike along with the nice views. It's a different kind of adventure! And so much fun to see someone discover Europe for the first time :)
Hey Dixie, am loving your Camino series, and you inspired me to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer (which I highly, highly recommend).
Many places in Europe no longer give out drinking straws automatically now (because, as you found out, they blow away, make their way into rivers, then to the sea, and then end up stuck up a turtles nose).
A sustainable alternative is to buy bamboo or metal reusable straws.
I really enjoy watching your videos and I've been on the fence about which hike to complete next. This past July I completed the Traumpfad or "Dream Way" from Munich over the Alps to Venice. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it. Looks like the Camino de Santiago (Jakobsweg where I live) is competing with the AT for next season. Have fun!
I’m excited to hear your Spanish coming on! It’s lovely to see more Americans just trying out languages from their host countries and we genuinely appreciate when people make the effort to try and learn a little bit, even if you mess up! (well ok I can’t speak for Parisiens who don’t appreciate much 😜). I hope you continue to enjoy this part of the world and that you’re made very welcome!
I lost my breath when Mr. Raptor flew out toward the street. Nice move dodging that Dodge though! War Eagle! Love this trek w/ sis. Interesting to learn about the Euro "hiker trash" ;)
Your comments on so many people speaking English and not being able to speak the local language is so so true. It is embarrassing not to be able to speak much of the local language while just about everyone you meet speaks yours. I have so many stories of being befriended by English speakers in foreign lands. Once in rural Japan a friend and I missed the last train back to Iwakuni and started walking towards the nearest town in hopes of finding a taxi. In a matter of minutes two college girls picked us up and drove us all the way (about 40 km) back to our rooms....just for the chance to practice their English on "real Americans". As with many of the youths we met throughout the developed areas of Asia, they spoke better English than many native born Americans. We were kind enough not to torture them with our Japanese.
Montana’s hair! So beautiful.
You represent the USA brilliantly. You make us all proud.
Hello Dixie, thank you for sharing another exciting episode of your of Camino de Santiago. I'm sorry to hear that your sister is experiencing foot challenges. Hopefully she will be all well soon. The very best to both of you. 🤗🤗
I have watched all three of your thru hikes and now this new adventure. I admire you and I am grateful that you take us with you to experience what you do. Thanks to your inspiration, I will begin my AT hike next year at the age of 60 - it will be section hikes at first due to work time restrictions and it may end as a partial thru hike once I retire. Please keep inspiring people.
I have loved following your adventures, but this one seems so special. What a great memory to have with your sister :)
Wow, enjoying you bringing us along on another adventure.
I don't know how it's possible, but your vlogs gets better and better.
miss pantsuitsortofthing wow, thank you!!
Try taping Montana's foot. There are various methods you can find on the net. For me, what worked is to tape an "X" lengthwise across the bottom of the foot, with a crosswise piece to help hold it in place. The foot should be in the 90 degree position while taping, as if standing.
This takes some of the tension off the plantar fascia while walking, and gives it a chance to heal. You should feel some "pull" when walking. I used regular white athletic tape...best to avoid the spray that makes the tape stick better, as it tends to take skin with it when removed.
Thanks Dixie. Today on the Camino Portuguese I meet a couple from Cornwall England ( I'm from Washington state)and were talking about hiking. We talked about Darwin, then he said a woman named Dixie was hiking the Camino Frances. Of course I say I have watched her videos! So it was great to know that this thing we do is so universal. So buen camino and maybe we will see you in Santiago.
Best hiking videos on youtube. Inspirational... and you make it look like we all can do it. Easy on the eyes too!
Thoroughly enjoying your video diary of your trip. So nice to see you two having a good time. Onward!
This is amazing you inspire so many ppl Jessica......I've been into the outdoors etc for my entire life....into bushcraft hunting...camping...but thankyou for the introduction to hiking
What an amazing experience you two are having! Yes, I have European friends and they speak 4 or 5 languages. They learn as children when the mind is so flexible. I asked them how they switch so effortlessly, and they said it is like learning a new word. For example, we have several words for ‘soil’...we can call it ‘dirt’, ‘earth’, ‘ground’ , etc, and it basically means the same thing. I wish I had the skill of speaking even a second language. Maybe this will be taught in our schools someday. 👍
I just realized I've watched you for so long I don't hear your southern accent anymore lol. Great video as usual Dixie. Happy Trails
Rick Stone Travels Hi Rick I understand it a bit with the difficulty of understanding a foreign language! that will be my case next year! if we meet you, are you going to help me?
southern vernacular.
So cool seeing you out on a different type of experience. Watched all of your AT journey. Completely different ball game on this one
Fun fact! They're found in other parts of the world as well, but back in the states, Harris Hawks (the hawk the gentleman was flying that almost got macked by a car) are native to parts of Arizona, Texas, & New Mexico. Although falconry is an ancient sport who's earliest records date back as far as the 1700's, Harris Hawks didn't make their debut on the falconry scene until the 1980's. :) I'm curious if the guy was doing pigeon control or something; I use my Harris Hawks for that in California. Super effective. 👍
Hi! Just popping-in to say "Thanks!" for doing these little snippets of Camino de Santiago Trail hiking. It's on my list of Hikes to do. Sorry to hear Montana is having foot troubles, that sucks. :( I hope it resolves before long.
As for me, I'm working on knitting my first ever Sock. Currently puzzling my way through connecting the Heel to the Top of the Foot.
Socks are complex....but I like a challenge. Plus, at the end, I'll have a cool pair of spiffy wool socks. Smartwool's got some competition! ;) And, yes, they are warm Socks for getting in some Autumn & Winter hiking. :)
Take care and have fun, you two... :)
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hoping Montana’s foot heals quickly!
Looks amazing! Love the videos! Keep them coming!
Your videos are absolutely amazing and I think what you are doing is wonderful. I am American but have lived abroad for ~1/2 my life and learned to speak 2 other languages relatively fluently. The first and most important step, though, is to just get out there and make an effort, and you are more than doing that! I have enjoyed all of your through hikes and hope to see even more of you hiking abroad in the future!
I walked the Camino in April in 28 days... and I usually suffer with planter fasciitis and had HOKKA Challenger atr5's on my feet the whole way. They are made with a huge arch support and a ridiculous amount of cushioning ...... I was averaging 40+ km every day and never had a blister or any problem at all with my feet and my pack was 13kg and more with food and water. I highly recommend these shoes for her if she wants to do more hiking !
As a teacher and coach that is preparing to retire in 2023 you have helped me make the decision to do the AT as a thru hiker! Continue to keep sending out the good vibes that you do Dixie!
You could get a reusable straw so you don't have to ask, and it would save plastic too!
ferncat1397 I use reusable straws at home, but I haven’t found any stores with them here.
Yes, seeing that awful video of a turtle with a straw stuck up its nose (or was it a spoon?)... It's mostly cardboard straws in the UK now.
It's not about the destination. It's about the journey.
The thing I like most about europe is the fellowship they promote. In Germany when I lived there 30 years ago they would have festivals all the time in most every town. They would open the breweries for free beer. I'm jealous that you're there and I'm not but glad you are having this experience. Some day I will do that trail as well.
If you dont have camp shoes and get the foot funk, find some fresh cow poop and put your feet in it. There's something in the poop.
What an awesome experience for you and your sister.
Memories for a lifetime.
Great logo lighting up effect. Bien Camino!
Walked through Pamplona on San Fermin the other week. Soooooo many people. So far my Camino experience has been neat! Great video :)
Just watched the first two from the Camino. My daughter watched with me and she’s ready to go! Very beautiful countryside.
Best content you’ve put out there dix!! Been here since your first days on the AT. Inspired me to prep for my spring thru of the PCT this year. Hopefully one day I can finally meet you and thank you in person for changing my life! Peace love and hike on!
Looks like you are having a great time. Hope Montana’s foot will respond well to all the treatment. Adventure on!
So much fun y'all are having. I've spoken a smattering of foreign languages for years (Romance, or, Latin based), but I would be pretty challenged if I tried to make conversation in any of them, so don't feel bad. Just attempting to use the local language will get you much respect there. Y'all might just need a translator in some New England cities, though 😁. I grew up there, lived in Virginia for a bit, and moved back to care for my folks. Am heading to Va. for a section hike on the AT next week. Enjoy your trip!
Don’t think it will be the only time Dixie is recognised! So many of us camino nuts dream about the PCT/AT but don’t have the time (or maybe the nuts!) to do it. You seem really relaxed and having a great time with your sister. Hope you’re loving the experience 👍👍👍
Or the money? On my case
I live in Dothan and you can’t get the Alabama out of your veins no matter how you try, love your videos you are a good personality and a good influence and you have inspired me to spend more of my time outside killing my feet. Good luck with all the hikes you are and will do
"I'm just proud of my straw..." It's the little things in life that are the most pleasing.
Dear Dixie ( Miss Jess ) I love your vids! I'm doing the Camino in March 2020. Thanks for showing me the way.. Have a "good Camino" Happy trails. Martin T.
You will love it! I've done it twice (2014 and 2018). I miss it every day. I love Spain. I flew into Madrid, took the train to Pamplona and a taxi service to San Jean Pied de Port. So easy. Check out hte Camino Forum. The amount of knowledge there is boundless and it's free.
I been watching you for so long Dixie you have inspired so many people and for some reason I feel like your videos are a lot funnier with the two sisters together like you guys make each other’s days it’s inspiring to see family so close in that way keep these videos going I’ll see you on the sunny side poncho out
Thanks for keeping me enthralled with your adventures each week. I have always been fascinated with the Camino after reading Keith Fosketts The Journey In Between. Hope Montana's foot gets better.
Watched all your thru-hikes. Enjoying your journeys.
Great video! Love the graphic of the shell.
Your Hiking Adventures have inspired me to plan my own hiking trips here in TN of a couple 40 mile trails with the end goal of hiking the AT ( bucket List ) thank you for sharing, you're such an inspiration!
Very good idea with the sandals. Hang in There Montana!
As a British person it’s fun to see your observations about small things that are different over the pond. As for languages, you are trying and that is always appreciated I find. The British historically aren’t good at being multilingual either and is a bit of an embarrassment. Having English as a first language is the reason we don’t make more effort as most other people will learn English. It’s wrong and I’m trying to learn Spanish and French. The reason why Europeans tend to speak multiple languages is that the countries are much smaller and closer together than in the US and so knowing more languages is very helpful.
Hope Montana’s foot improves!! She’s definitely a trooper!!
I’ve been bilingual in Spanish for ~8 years now, let me know if you need help! 😄 Spanish is amazing, I love it so much!
Try to visit the fake cemetery called "Sad Hill Cemetery" near Burgos that was in the film, "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly." Lots of video opportunities there. The Spanish have built it up as a tourist attraction.
th-cam.com/video/ubVc2MQwMkg/w-d-xo.html one of my favorites!
I love watching your videos... I'm from Alabama too...
Couple of recommendations for you. In Astorga be sure to tour the Palacio episcopal by Gaudi. If you spend the night in Rabanal del Camino the English run Albergue Gaucelmo is fantastic and has tea and biscuits at 5:00pm. Ina Sarria don’t miss Albergue Don Alvaro. In Palas de Rei Albergue Castro and be sure to have their grilled octopus in their restaurant. In Santiago the Last stamp is a good place to stay. Make reservation several days in advance
And don't forget your credencial when you get to Finisterre, right? I stopped my first Camino in Santiago de Compostela but rented a car to Finisterre. I was totally bummed when I discovered that I could have gotten one more stamp.
I suffered the same problem during a hike, it was going through hell and back. I will recommend the next solution, to get a break in a big city couple of days no more, first thing will be for ur friend to pay a visit to a physiotherapist (because of the inflammation of the fascia) then to get a set of orthosis for her feet (that means going to see a podologist). That will ease the pain and will let her continue the trip without problems
I love how you are working hard at adapting to another culture!