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My First Camino

For you who want to walk your First Camino de Santiago. Created to share experiences and tips.

1986: A Camino Lost in Time - soon in English and Español.

Available in Portuguese 😊👣✍️

19/06/2026

👣❤️ How beautiful is the way leading to Hornillos del Camiño? Camino Francés, between Burgos and Hontanas.

Buen Camino!!!

17/06/2026

👣❤️ The Camino is a never ending source of awe-inspiring moments.

When I was walking it, I thought leaving O Cebreiro with that white carpet over the valley below me was already enough as a sight to never forget. Then, in the same day, there was that magnificent statue of the pilgrim facing the wind at Alto de San Roque; then, many beautiful passages through small forests; then a few cow parades along some exquisite Galician villages; and then this, just before Triacastela… One of the most amazing trees I’ve ever seen: El Castaño de Ramil - a 850 year old chestnut that looks like a fairy tale dream.

This is the way to Santiago.
If you can, go 🙏🏼👣.
Buen Camino!
Daniel

15/06/2026

👣😍 This beautiful landmark marks the beginning of Galicia, on the way up to O’Cebreiro.
A remarkable place, worth stopping for a moment to enjoy it and bring to that spot all the steps left behind.
All that graffiti is a shame, but it’s not worth paying attention to that when you have so much to appreciate and celebrate.

Buen Camino to all of you that are gonna be there in the future.

Daniel

10/06/2026

👣❤️ If you are walking the Camino Portugués - Coastal or Litoral - you have a singular opportunity to visit this astonishing site.

El Castro de Santa Trega is an ancient Celtic village right next to the Camino.

The archaeological site is located between Caminha (Portugal) and A Guarda (Spain), just after crossing the River Minho. Once up there, you can enjoy amazing views in a clear day.

It’s a quick ride from A Guarda (3 km), but even if you are walking the Camino Portugués Central and find yourself in Valença or Tui, in a bit more than 30 minutes you can get there (30 km).

I will definitely take the opportunity to visit it next July 🙏🏼👣. It’s coming!! 😀😀😀

Buen Camino!
Daniel (and my beautiful wife)

04/06/2026

I had to add an important question to this post.
Does anybody know if there is an Albergue Moonicipal? 😁

👣❤️ Incredible, astonishing, unbelievable image of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew.
From the Moon to Santiago de Compostela.
Buen Camino!
🚀👣

03/06/2026

👣🚨Camino/life tip.
We see a lot of posts asking “How much does it cost to walk the Camino?”
The only possible answer is a strong: it depends. There are a lot of variables.
But a CONSTANT in this equation is the cost of being KIND.
Say Hola, say gracias, say por favor. Always.
Smile.
Be grateful.
Walk, walk, walk. Smile again. Be grateful again.

Buen Camino, everyone!
Daniel

28/05/2026

👣✈️ A great option for Americans doing a shorter Camino de Santiago.
Start spreading the news - Newark, Newark.
Today, the first direct flight from the USA landed at Santiago’s airport.
If you are walking a Camino whose starting point is easily reachable from Santiago by bus or train, like Sarria, Tui or even Porto, this is a fine choice. Once you finish your Camino, you can fly straight back to the USA.
3 weekly flights.
Buen Camino!
Daniel

26/05/2026

👣🤓 A first Camino is coming soon to a lot of you, and some might be asking about preparation and training tips. I think this post could be useful, and I hope it helps in your Camino.

🔹 You can ask your doctor, physiotherapist or Pilates instructor: which body parts should I exercise in order to be in shape to walk hundreds of kilometers for weeks? The answers may vary, but there will be one constant - train your GLUTES and QUADRICEPS!

These muscle groups will be essential to help you carrying your load (and you) all the way to Santiago.

You won't regret the effort 💪🏼.

😧But....Sometimes we see at Camino Groups the question: Do I have to train and prepare for the Camino?
And there is ALWAYS someone who responds something like: "Nay...I´ve done the Camino 56 times, I'm 112 years old, and NEVER did any training..."

Well, what can we say? Lucky you, right!
That's not advice. That's a personal anecdote...
And, honestly, it is playing with someone else's luck - and at someone else's expense, because this someone would be the one facing the consequences.😞

✨🔹 We are not talking about becoming an athlete before going, we are talking about getting healthier and having better physical conditions in order to MINIMIZE the chances of injuries and developing conditions that could cause difficulties during the journey.

Focus on "minimizing" - nothing is bulletproof, but we can obviously say that it is better to BE prepared than NOT TO BE.
The Camino WILL NOT lose its magic because you trained cardio and muscles 1 or 3 times a week a few months before your flight.
Besides everything, it will be good for your general health. ✅

When you get to the middle of a hilly section, or climbing those steps arriving at Portomarín.... you will be feeling good, remember your preparation and say: Thanks, buttocks! 😅👣

Buen Camino!
Daniel

P.S. As clearly stated, not mandatory, just a suggestion to reduce risks 👍🏼👣

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