I finished  at 72 years old, the Camino CF from SJPP to Santiago,  two weeks ago , wish I had seen this film/documentary before I  went to France/Spain for the Camino Walk , and the  walk I did every inch of it on my two old tired and crying feet in 34 days , as hard emotionally and physically , draining it was. I would not not trade the Camino  experience for anything in the world. Camino broke  me down , then build me up every day , with spiritual guidance , energy and strength that I never knew I have. Thank you Alan, for making a wonderful , touching to the heart and soul , this film. Bless you. I felt the pain and tears and joy of it all.BUEN CAMINO .. Cheers !

Tears in my eyes when this had finished. I walked the Sacred Camino 5 times between 2007 and 2010. I have absolutely no idea how to even begin to describe the beauty and the magic of all that is the Camino. To all who read this, I pray that you find your Way!

Traveled from HAWAII USA....Wife and I finished the Camino just over a week ago.  We're both 62yrs old...the journey was spiritually phenomenal, fellowshipping with Christ along the WAY. Rain, Wind, Pain and the beauty of knowing Christ was right there beside us all the way to Santiago!.....Glory be to Christ, Forever!

Beautiful Film... had me laughing, crying at times. But mostly keeping my inspiration to do my Camino going. I will be 59 years old in 2 days and 1 year from then I will start my Camino at 60. I hit over 300 lbs and today I am 25 lbs lighter. I have been walking everyday to get into shape. Thank You for this film.

This is one of the most open and honest Camino videos I've seen. Anyone who has ever walked the Camino de Santiago will recognise many of the trials you went through.
You did a great job of filming the route and what's involved in doing it. I love how you also showed us something about some of the other people you met along the way and how you shared your ups and downs.
I also met many pilgrims who were inspired by Paulo Coelho, particularly Brazilians. I read his book El Peregrino on returning from my pilgrimage journey in 2018, so it wasn't my reason for going.  I think that those of us who do go on this epic journey by foot often find that our reasons for going change along the way. It certainly strips us bare emotionally at certain points. Like you, I also felt this was a type of cleansing process (the beginning of healing a pain inside). In normal day-to-day life we just don't allow ourselves the time to stop and just be. The mind, body and soul is crying out for it, but rarely do we listen because the ego is in control most of the time. On the Camino de Santiago, the ego takes a battering and eventually has to be silenced. That's how the light gets in and, eventually, how the light gets out.
Buen Camino Peregrino.

I walked the Camino in 2016 for my 70th birthday .This was my first one ,since then Ihave done the Camino Portuges twice . The one thing I know about the camino is it is very adictive and I am hoping to do it one more time for my 76 birthday God and the wife willing

This is FANTASTIC for anyone to watch before the camino, or after it, like me. Well done Alan: all your dreams came true!

there are pilgrims and there are tourists on a walk, you were a true pilgrim, honest and inspirational - what a great journey within and without - thankyou for sharing

5 stars! Who is here in 2025?

Alan - My study at Liverpool left me a life long Liverpudlian even if when I am in New York Long Island, I often try to listen to Radio Merseyside. Camino captured my mind as I finished my first Novel. My research to find my way to walk the Camino brought me to your video, Wonderfully made. The opening scene of the Liverpool train station connected me to my student days. The narrative and the simplicity woven with your renewed faith in Catholicism - universal church and your renewed faith in our dear Mother Mary's care for us reinvigorated my resolve to do the Camino. I also bought Paolo Coelho's Pilgrimage as a companion to the Alchemist presented by my son. I wish you the very best and when I visit Merseyside I would be honored to enjoy a pint at the Phil off Hardman. "You'll never walk alone."

I have watched this film twice, and was touched by it both times. Once in between my 2 Camino Francés (2024 and 2025), and then again now.
It’s one of the most honest stories of the Camino Francés that I’ve watched, and your story had me laughing and crying at times.
Have you walked the Camino again, Alan? I’m retired now and am going to start in Le Puy en Valey next year in spring.

Nearly 2 hours watching a video on YouTube is not something I would usually do, but I felt drawn to this one. 2 hours well spent, though - I loved the honesty of it. I hope to walk the Camino one day, God willing, and you have helped strengthen my resolve to do so.

I’ve watched dozens of Camino documentaries and this is my favourite by far. I am heartened by your devotion to Our Lady. I also loved Jordy & the way he spoke about the donkey. You both reveal the heart of the Camino in a gentle and humble way. I am doing my first Camino in October. I pray Our Lady will protect me as she did you. God Bless you & the old and new friends you met along The Way. Thankyou!

I am a Lutheran but I hope I could visit Lourdes and trek the Camino before I pass.

kudos to the filmer as well -  hope Gordi managed to come back and  finish it later.

This film is a little gem, warts an all. Thank you.

I would love to have a Camino friend like Tommy.  Solid.  A great Listener. Tranquil.

I read Moore's "Spanish Steps" and did the Camino alone, with a replacement knee and at 70 years old. The only thing you really need is common sense and plenty of time. Don't overplan it, don't over mysticise it, just do it and enjoy it.

this felt like I went on a camino santiago pilgrimage too. thank you so much for sharing.

A very true representation of the Camino, I walked it in 2016 as my father was in the  last few months of his life. I'm walking it next year as I feel it's calling me back. The kindness of people on the Camino is my abiding memory, that and the various people you meet. Pleased to hear you met the man that changed your life and if I see the book in a charity shop I'll definitely buy it. Thank you for bringing back so many memories and giving me encouragement to get ready for next April.