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Thank you! I will definitely check this out!Hi @Paynefive
Take a look at Find Penguins. I’ve found it easy to use. The free version allows you 10 photos and 1 video per footprint (post). If you would like to you can have a printed book as well - that’s not free of coursebut the quality is very good. You can download it and have a play around well in advance of your trip.
As to wanting to share vs not … I know the dilemma well. I’ve written a blog for every one of my camino and other walks since 2011. I only share with family and friends and I let them know - don’t be concerned if you don’t hear from me, I may not post every day and I may discontinue the posting if it doesn’t sit well at the time.
If you’re interested to see how it works / looks, send me a PM and I’ll send you the link to my latest Find Penguins trip.
All the best and Buen camino.
Plan, track, and blog your trips
Automatically and effortlessly track your travels, simply with your phone in the pocket. Create a beautiful travel journal and enjoy the benefits of our leading travel app.findpenguins.com
Amen to that.You might find that you love the daily writing or you might find it hard to maintain. It's best to tell people that you may not have energy to post every single day!
Its a personal choice. I like to journal on paper in the evenings whilst walking. I more or less unplug from the real world as much as possible. I dont make commitments to anyone.What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I'm another fan of FindPenguins. It's made for what you want to do. The app is very easy to use, and I write down every evening what's gone on during the day. You can share the daily post or your entire trip. Or not share at all. It also allows you to post videos to your blog. I've walked 2 stretches of the Frances with my daughters and have made a photo book each time, using FindPenguns when done.Thank you! I will definitely check this out!
Well said. I blog for myself and share with others.Hi @Paynefive
Lots of options. You could take a look at Find Penguins. I’ve found it easy to use. The free version allows you 10 photos and 1 video per footprint (post). If you would like to you can have a printed book as well - that’s not free of coursebut the quality is very good.
You can download it and have a play around in advance of your trip. Your family and friends can either sign up to ‘follow’ you (they receive a notification when you post) or just visit when they want and read the latest without signing up.
As to wanting to share vs not … I know the dilemma well. I’ve written a blog for every one of my camino and other walks since 2011. I write in the evenings - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. I don’t post anything as I go, so I don’t feel distracted from the present. The main purpose of my blog is a diary for me. I only share with family and friends and I let them know - don’t be concerned if you don’t hear from me, I may not post every day and I may discontinue posting publicly or at all if it doesn’t sit well at the time, which I have done from time to time.
Edited to add - you can always keep your online journal - via Find Penguins or other - just for yourself. Make the trip private - and share after your walk if you want to. You really have many options.
All the best and Buen camino.
Plan, track, and blog your trips
Automatically and effortlessly track your travels, simply with your phone in the pocket. Create a beautiful travel journal and enjoy the benefits of our leading travel app.findpenguins.com
I used Wordpress to set up what I called a photo blog where I downloaded photos every day or so. I sometimes added a few comments but often just posted pictures. I kept a personal journal on the “notes” app of my iPhone. I posted my link to my wordpress website on FB before I left so that those who wanted to follow along could. I didn’t want to throw 6 weeks of photos on my FB page if people weren’t interested.What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I use Polar Steps and love it. My friends can see as much of my Camino's as they want.What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I am sure there are many ways to do this..I chose to create and maintain a daily online blog. For me it was a good way to remember…people I worked with pre retirement seemed happy to receive updates and pictures. Of course they had no idea of what this Camino walking was all about…neither did I before I started!What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I took LOTS of photos and posted the best on Instagram and wrote daily on the posts of the places I visited, towns and albergues I stayed at and a few personal things, mainly to jog my memory when i got back. Some people take a journal and write heaps but I found there was so much to see and do, and wonderful people to talk to I didn't have much time for that.What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I'm also a big fan of Find Penguins. I love my book that I was able to page through during June, the one year anniversary of my Camino. Cost-wise, my 195 page book with all my footprints/photos/videos via QR code, captions and comments was under $90, delivered.I'm another fan of FindPenguins. It's made for what you want to do. The app is very easy to use, and I write down every evening what's gone on during the day. You can share the daily post or your entire trip. Or not share at all. It also allows you to post videos to your blog. I've walked 2 stretches of the Frances with my daughters and have made a photo book each time, using FindPenguns when done.
Since I'm about 1% stupider than you I decided on the Find Penguins platform because it's already set up for travel blogging and creates a map of your journey.Do a blog! I'm 94% stupid and still found it relatively easy to do using WordPress.
You get a great diary of every day including photos and you get to share your experience with other people. I write mine every time I walk and really enjoy doing it.
Since I'm about 1% stupider than you I decided on the Find Penguins platform because it's already set up for travel blogging and creates a map of your journey.
Being at least 14% stupider than you, I've never even heard of it! The map thing sounds good though although I think it's a bit late for me to swap platforms.. someone start a poll !!Since I'm about 1% stupider than you I decided on the Find Penguins platform because it's already set up for travel blogging and creates a map of your journey.
Please, no polls!Being at least 14% stupider than you, I've never even heard of it! The map thing sounds good though although I think it's a bit late for me to swap platforms.. someone start a poll !!
Yes, you can.Do you have to have your phone on all the time to create your journey in Find Penguins, or can you turn it off to save battery and turn it back on to take photos or send a footprint?
I bet there's loads of people that would love a poll... I wish there was a way to find out how many.Please, no polls!
Thank you.Please, no polls!
Yes, you can.
Find Penguins will use the location data of your photos to place them in the correct locations on the map of your trip. Or you can set it manually.
But I never had a problem with my battery leaving my phone on all day.
I’m thinking this may be what works for me, too. I have an IG account already. I would like to say I will write in my journal regularly but I don’t always get to it, so… like everything Camino related-we will see!I took LOTS of photos and posted the best on Instagram and wrote daily on the posts of the places I visited, towns and albergues I stayed at and a few personal things, mainly to jog my memory when i got back. Some people take a journal and write heaps but I found there was so much to see and do, and wonderful people to talk to I didn't have much time for that.
So many people are curious, and excited for me, that I think they would enjoy seeing what’s actually happening in real-ish time. I will also be on my own after the first week, so the interaction and encouragement, as you mention, could be a morale booster!Part of me thinks that remaining silent is good. You won't spend time thinking "this will be good to share." You'll be in the moment more.
That said, I chose the opposite approach. I wrote a daily blog and shared 4-6 photos and 2-3 paragraphs each day, with an occasional video. The biggest surprise of my Camino was how much joy I got from the interaction with my friends and family that were following me on the blog. Their support and interest astonished me, and definitely was a big encouragement. I think I can say that it even made my Camino more rewarding. As a bonus, a few have taken on their own Caminos or adventures, in part, due to my example. That was unexpected but heart-warming for me.
So bottom line, I think you can't go wrong.
I’ve never heard of Polar Steps, either! But, I will check it out, too!I use Polar Steps and love it. My friends can see as much of my Camino's as they want.
That is very cool!!Please, no polls!
Yes, you can.
Find Penguins will use the location data of your photos to place them in the correct locations on the map of your trip. Or you can set it manually.
But I never had a problem with my battery leaving my phone on all day.
FWIW... Most people I know posted their content using tools like Instagram and Facebook. I used WordPress. It's more complicated than a social media platform, but if you're mildly comfortable with technology, it gives good results for moderate effort. There is a fee for services like this, though, so it may not be worth it to you. Good luck.So many people are curious, and excited for me, that I think they would enjoy seeing what’s actually happening in real-ish time. I will also be on my own after the first week, so the interaction and encouragement, as you mention, could be a morale booster!
I liked Polarsteps. Friends and family back home could follow my tripWhat is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I will start walking from SJPP on Aug 27, @Sundevil! Maybe I will see you at some point!This is a great suggestion. I was going to use Signal, but this appears to be so much better. My daughter and I are starting our trip the third week of August.
I’ve definitely thought about videos. And I do want there to be something to mark each day, so maybe the combo of the Polar Steps or Penguin app would show me my location and a short video could remind me of how I was feeling. How are you feeling now that you are home?My advice is to do something every day, even if just for yourself. The days of walking all kind of blend together after a while. I made daily videos that I posted on YouTube and I have just started going through them now that I have been home a few weeks. I am so glad I have them to remember each individual day now.
I feel great, but I miss the Camino a lot. I think about it every day. Struggling to get into a good walking routine now that I am home though. I don’t want to lose the fitness I gained! Life is much easier when the only thing you need to do each day is walk.I’ve definitely thought about videos. And I do want there to be something to mark each day, so maybe the combo of the Polar Steps or Penguin app would show me my location and a short video could remind me of how I was feeling. How are you feeling now that you are home?
At home I basically walk in circles - I really miss having a daily destination.I feel great, but I miss the Camino a lot. I think about it every day. Struggling to get into a good walking routine now that I am home though. I don’t want to lose the fitness I gained!
Start a poll on who wants a poll.I bet there's loads of people that would love a poll... I wish there was a way to find out how many.
Me, too, but I still gott'a keep my legs moving, even though it is usually rather boring...same ole', same ole'.At home I basically walk in circles - I really miss having a daily destination.
This makes me smile. My 93 year old mother is my biggest fan. After 70 days of blogging my Camino, she told me... "you should keep blogging each day when you get home." I guess my mom thinks my life at home is a lot more interesting than it is. Of course, she's in an assisted living facility, so just about everything outside her door looks interesting.I can relate to that Bill - apart from writing for myself I write for my #1 reader - my 94 year old mother who often says ‘if only I’d known about the Camino a little sooner’
Keep a journal and take pictures. Share after you get home. Disconnect from home and experience the Camino.What is the best way to document this journey? Everyone who hears I’m about to do this, wants to know how they can follow me. A part of me wants to share what I’m doing, and another part of me wants to be silent. But! So many people don’t know this exists and really need to-and, most importantly, what’s been most helpful later? After you’re done and home? What helps to remember it all?
I agree. I find if I don't write about my daily observations when walking by the end of the day, I lose some important things I wanted to say. It's surprising how much can get lost in the shadows of the "now".I think that, if you want a record of the journey, a blog is the best answer, and do try to keep a contemporaneous one, as over a few days details can be lost; photos are vital too.
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