Camino de Santiago Days 16-20 | Mind over matter in the Meseta (2023)

The Meseta on the Camino Frances is a land of challenge and transformation. As far as the eye can see, the vast landscape seems to stretch endlessly, testing the limits of even the most seasoned pilgrims. But it's precisely this open and challenging terrain that makes the Meseta such a unique and rewarding part of the Camino de Santiago.
For me, I found joy, friendship, and many laughs on the Meseta. I shared beautiful, special moments with fellow pilgrims, like watching the sunset together atop the Castillo de Castrojeriz. Everything quickly changed when we arrived in Fromista. I found myself alone again in León, where I took a rest day to explore the city and the magnificent Catedral de León. Although I was a bit more tearful than before, I stayed committed - I had to keep moving forward, step by step, until I reached Santiago de Compostela.
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Day 16
3:25 Inside a Church
5:37 Monastery
7:27 Castrojeriz & Castillo
10:48 Day 17
14:09 Observing My Inner World
16:20 Train Station in Fromista
19:49 León
20:46 Catedral de León & Convent
21:52 Day 20
22:00 LeonHostel Dorm Room Tour
23:24 Heading Out - But First, Café con Leche
25:53 At a Crossroads
29:20 The Alternate Alternate Route
31:14 San Martin del Camino
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  • @byrdsonawire
    @byrdsonawire4 ай бұрын

    Someone told me on the Camino, “the Camino is life, condensed into weeks”…and it’s so true. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s a perfect way to describe the Camino!

  • @smegheadish
    @smegheadish3 ай бұрын

    I remember Grañon and those ruins from last September! Communal meal in Grañon .. wish I'd stayed in Castrojerez too:)

  • @paul-e7l
    @paul-e7l9 ай бұрын

    Leon looked beautiful! No wonder you loved it there! Jen, great commentary and love your humor and happy go lightly spirit. Can’t wait for the next episode. Thanks for such a wonderful insight of the Camino experience!!

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @craigkimble1467
    @craigkimble14679 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this, we just came back Oct 8th, I did León to Santiago on a bike while my wife walked it, we are already going back in May to do more, it's life changing in ways I'm still processing, Buen Camino 🙌

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    8 ай бұрын

    so happy to hear this 💜 I met a few cyclists staying at albergues and it was so interesting to hear about their experience! I am considering taking some sections by e-bike in the future. Very curious to try it out!

  • @craigkimble1467

    @craigkimble1467

    8 ай бұрын

    @jenontherunn Riding on a regular gravel bike was quite challenging, definitely recommend mountain bike, and past León the elevations were difficult, I was going about 42 miles a day, I would recommend going more like 35, I didn't feel like I had enough time to enjoy the surroundings, of course Ebike would be different 😀

  • @heather333
    @heather3339 ай бұрын

    I'm new to your channel. I loved your vlog. A great balance of information, experience and commentry. New subscriber ❤

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO much. It seriously means so much to hear that. I love creating these videos -- it brings me a lot of joy to share helpful tips + my experience with you. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Camino! Happy to help.

  • @deacondavidviscount7579
    @deacondavidviscount75799 ай бұрын

    My son and I walked the Camino in May/June of this year. The Messeta was a highlight. We loved it! The view from the castle looks amazing. We did not do the climb as this particular day for us was a very hot 35c, and a long 30km walk. We were exhausted!

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    8 ай бұрын

    30km is a very long walk, especially in that heat! So glad to hear how your experience was. I always love seeing families on the Camino - I met another father son group, two sisters, and mom and daughter groups! 🤍

  • @smellybearc7411
    @smellybearc74119 ай бұрын

    No comment? Let me change that. What’s your next adventure after the Camino? What excites you?

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment!! I was beginning to worry 😆 😂 My next adventure coming up is NorCal in November and Hawaii in December! 🌺 Where are you headed next?

  • @smellybearc7411

    @smellybearc7411

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jenontherunn​​⁠​⁠Don’t worry. Quality content like this won’t go unnoticed. Your videos are the final push I need to start planning for the Camino. Before that, I’m actually going on a solo road trip in NorCal in November. Might do a little camping and hunt for wild hot springs if the roads are still passable where I’m going. If we run into each other by some miracle, I will be sure to buy you a drink. Meanwhile, hope you have a lot of fun on your next adventure and get lots of good footage. Stay safe and have fun!

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    9 ай бұрын

    @@smellybearc7411 Thanks for your words! I love to hear you're planning your Camino! 👏👏 Enjoy your camping trip in the meantime, and please stay tuned for more videos coming soon.

  • @TeuStuff
    @TeuStuff8 ай бұрын

    Hey Jen! What time of year did you start? I want to do it early next May! :)

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey!! Thanks so much for your comment. I started in mid-August and ended in September. May would be such a good time to go! Even late April if you can. I think I would recommend going at the start of the season, in spring, like you're thinking. That way you might be less likely to come across bed bugs! Let me know if you have any questions. So glad to connect here!

  • @msarmar1905

    @msarmar1905

    8 ай бұрын

    Creo que comenzar en mayo es una excelente idea. Días largos y buen clima, aún poco caluroso. Suerte y buen Camino.

  • @happyfeetwanderers5034
    @happyfeetwanderers50348 ай бұрын

    Donativo should not be referred to as free - it is donation to help those running the place - you should pay appropriately

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! That is correct. I learned that along the way.

  • @mariachavez9028
    @mariachavez90287 ай бұрын

    How early in the morning did u start? And did u always have signal in your phone? And what about bathrooms? Is it like portable restrooms along the road 🙊

  • @jenontherunn

    @jenontherunn

    7 ай бұрын

    Usually I would try to start each day between 7am-8:15am. I had signal on my phone almost everywhere on the Camino. There are many places to stop to use the bathroom however sometimes there are long stretches between towns. You can try to plan your breaks ahead, or if worse comes to worse, squat in the woods! 😅