Camino Day 1: SJPP to Orisson
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Day 1 (May 13, 2022): It’s 6:15am here my friends and we are up, wiping the sleep from our eyes and headed up that mountain today!! Here we go into the Pyrenees.
We enjoyed a quick breakfast at our alburgue, packed our backpacks, and at 8:00am said our goodbyes and made our way down the cobblestoned streets of Saint Jean, through the iconic gate and took our first photo with the Camino street arrow which will guide our way.
I feel like I am walking into so much unknown, so I am ready to just pull off the blindfold and take the leap!
I am ready to enter this extreme uncomfortableness while at the same time take in every site, smell and sound around me. Jumping into the “uncomfortable zone”.
The morning was misty, all the way up the mountain, and the fog was really thick in some places, so much so we couldn’t really see any scenery or much of the road ahead. We focused on taking smaller steps, breaks when we needed them and drinking lots of water. Thankfully there was a water spigot along the way for a refill.
I did have a moment while I was making a video for my sister, Laura, who is still fighting in the Cardiac ICU. I wanted to share with her where I was in this journey, as she had asked for updates. And while I was videoing, it all just sort of hit me, I cried tears for her, conflicting tears for me, but had to keep trekking. She wanted me here, we had that discussion.
We walked up, and up, and up…and then up, up, and up some more, never hitting much flat surface at all the whole time.
6 miles and 4 hours later we made it to Orisson. We have never been so happy to see the end of the day in sight. Relief.
We sat down (heaven), I devoured a bocadillo (sandwich) that our alburgue hosts made for us before we left, and ordered a coffee. Ahhhh!!
Later we checked in, got into our shared room which consisted of 4 bunk beds and one single bed. There was another room in this building that matched it. Coed. There are two shared showers and two bathrooms for all 18 people. We each were given a single coin for the shower which allowed us a 5-minute shower, spraying in 1 minute intervals. This is all so bizarre to me and I’m really just trying my best to get comfortable feeling uncomfortable.
I’m not even sure how to explain what this day felt like. Things I have only ever seen in photos were now staring me in the face. I’m here! Amazing!
Orisson Refuge is a beautiful place and the views are amazing, once the fog cleared. Our new little Camino family (whom we met last night, and a few we picked up along the way) sat out on the patio and enjoyed some beer, wine and chips. The conversation flowed so easily and it was nice to just enjoy the company of strangers. Ann from Quebec Canada, Jim and his wife from New Jersey, Paul from the UK, Jamie and Andre from Australia, etc…I can’t remember everyone’s name.
At 6:30pm we had a large communal dinner of tomato soup, chicken, and a potato goulash, followed by a slice of traditional basque cake.
Note: The cost to stay here is 40€ which includes accommodations, dinner and breakfast, oh and a view!
There is a quote that I love so much that says, “Remember that the minute you take your first step into the life of your dreams, the first to greet you will be fear. Nod. Walk on.” I will do that!
I definitely felt like today was a day of conquering some fears, and Syd and I discussed how this first part of the Camino is to show you what you’re made of. Tomorrow will be another tough and longer day, but we will take it on, minute by minute, hour by hour.
It’s bed time (9:40pm) and I’m ready to close my eyes and process this day! Nighty night!
#camino2022 #caminodesantiago #camino
Seven miles seems perfect for the first uphill day. Nice work!
On this first anniversary of our start, I’m going to rewatch your record of each day of our Camino. We covered the same ground on the same day, meeting many of the same people. Wonderful videos, super photos, great commentary and music! You must be a professional at this!
I love love love so much that you have enjoyed these videos, a labor of love in themselves and so thankful to have them to look back on. Have a beautiful day Mindy!! 😘❤️
I love when you said we're one mile in and we've both cried already. I'm the same way
I wanted to be as transparent as possible. 🤣❤️
Godmother! We started the same day with you and your goddaughter and met at Orisson. Then, on the last day when we got our Compostela, you were there with your husband, and we took photos. It’s wonderful watching your / our journey. You’ve done a superb job documenting your Camino, with your videography, photography, and narration. Have only watched Days 1 and 2, but I’m so excited to see every one of the stages. Memories are flooding back; I thank you for that!
Ahhhh that is so awesome you found me here!! How wonderful! Thank you for your comments, and for enjoying the first two videos!! One day soon I will look back on these videos and appreciate that they were done, I did them mostly for my sister, who has since passed away, but I’m glad others enjoyed them too. So happy to have met you! Please keep in touch. I am on Instagram too “LateLifeHikerWife”. ❤️🥰
Mindy!!!!!!!!!!!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🤣
Amazing videos!!!!!! So informative &I loved watching them. Thank you so much for taking the time to record & share your journey. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I’m so glad you enjoyed watching them! It was fun to document and I’m glad I have it now to look back on.
I’m staying at both places next week! Great 👍🏾 video!
Ohhh wonderful, thank you! Have the best trek and hoping all goes great!!
Liked and subscribed! We don't grow from comfortable, we grow from uncomfortable. You 2 are in my list of unforgettable and loved pilgrims💗
Ditto Friend!!
Awesome video!
I am planning for the French Camino in September 2023
This will be my third Camino
2019: From Sarria to Santiago
2022: Portuguese from Porto ( Coast)
I am a little nervous about my first 2 days, I am 63 and living in Florida ( everything flat)
I really enjoy your video!!
I know the feeling, those first two days scared me too, however it was the third day that was by far the most challenging with the way the trail surface was and the downhill. No one ever talks about the trek into Zubiri, but I will. It was not fun. Could’ve been that we were already tired from Day 1 and Day 2, but nonetheless a lot of our Camino friends struggled on Day 3. Days 1 and 2 we really took our time, enjoyed the scenery and just went at our own pace. I know your Camino Frances will be wonderful, enjoy all the moments!! ❤️Buen Camino!
I love this! It's great to see you on camera and sharing your experience! I love the insights and those climbs never look as difficult on camera as they are in person! I'm proud of you, you! I'm so glad you have a hiking buddy!
I’m trying to get used to being on camera and just being myself.
So cool, beautiful! The misty rain reminds me of Thailand right now. A new culture wow ❤️
Yes for sure, and I’m so glad you are getting to experience that in Thailand too’ males everything magical!
Hi! Its Mar- using Abes account. So many thoughts as I watch this video. The brick and cobble stone every where feels like a fairy tale. I didnt realize there are banana and chocolate slugs in France. The fog on your first day of walking feels so magical. Im so happy you are getting to experience this with Sid. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you both talk so much in this video it makes it feel like I am there talking with you! Love you!!!!!
YAY I’m so glad you liked it. You would love it SO much!! We are getting more comfortable talking on the videos, so hopefully they get more exciting! Haha! Everything has been so unreal! ❤️
Yesssss another day, another video, and another cake! Omnomnom….. love how you have an intro and end to your Vlog series, how professional! In the middle of a Camino as well! Did you teach Efren how to make his gorgeous Camino videos?
wow, very nice to see your perception of the path, I loved it. on what day and month did it start in Saint Jean Pied de Port? I saw that you answered May 13, but as I saw the Holy Week parade during the journey to Zubiri, I thought it was in April... big hugs and thanks for sharing these moments 😍
Yes we started on May 13 from SJPP. On Sundays we sometimes ran into various processionals, each town seemed to have its own celebration of some sort. I’m really glad you enjoyed the videos!! Thank you for watching!
I m sending you huge hugs 🥰🥰💚💚
We made it up and over! Whew!
Did you bring a gimbal? I'm debating bringing mine but I'll likely leave it at home since last time an extra hair tie seemed like extra weight. 😊
@@MakeBetterStuff hello, I did not have a gimbal and you’re SO right, anything extra feels like a brick, haha! When did you go the last time? Buen Camino!
Thank you for this.
How are you filming ?
Holding a phone or a Go-Pro ?
Thank you Debra! I am using an iPhone 11, and I use KineMaster to do all the editing. 👏🏼👏🏼
SOOOO FUNNN
I love the comic look of intro to the video. What did you use to make that and get the pictures. Starting the Camino soon
I use an app from my iPhone called KineMaster. It’s super easy to use and I made a lot of the quotes and things before I left for the Camino, which made the daily editing time at night a lot faster. Have a wonderful Camino!!!
@@byrdsonawire you used kinemaster to make the intro card /title screen with the cartoon like images?
@@tomlucas4788 ohh apologies, that app is Bitmoji where it turns you into a cartoon.
I guessed it was Bitmoji for the image my question wasn’t clear that’s my fault. What app did you use to make the tile screen where you attached the images onto the yellow background
@@tomlucas4788 Oh yes, that app is called PhotoGrid. I’m realizing now how many different things I used to create this, haha! I did most of it before I left so it was set and ready to go while I was out there.
Am enjoying your video. what date did you start your camino? thanks
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We left on the 13th of May.
My birthday was in 14 may 😊
Hi, can I know the exact month and date you went? Because I am going there May 15 to 25. I want to see your video to figure out what cloth I should bring. Thanks 😊
Hello! We started the Camino on May 13th. We had a misty first morning, but then beautiful weather thereafter. More rain once we hit the Galicia area. And a heatwave in the Los Arcos area. Have a great trip! Buen Camino.
Thank you so much for the quick reply. ❤
what did you think of your overnight stay? some of the reviews online are desperate.
@@ikeaprojectcrummer it was fine, the communal dinner was great. I think a lot of people get thrown off by the token shower, but 5 minutes is enough time and I knew that going in. The views from up there are breathtaking, staff is easy going, beds are bunk beds, so not much more to expect there, haha. I guess it just depends on what you’re used to and what mentally you’re prepared for. ❤️ If you’re traveling this year, have a wonderful walk!! I wish I was!!