Akerreta to Pamplona - 18km

An 18km peaceful walk today through forests, riverside trails and quiet villages. The path followed the Arga River for most of the way,
Beautiful sounds of rapids and waterfalls. We got caught in a thunderstorm. First test of the wet weather gear. Lightening was a bit close, but otherwise quite bearable. We had fewer uphills today (there is a God!!). Entering Pamplona felt like stepping back in time, greeted by the Portal de Francia in the historic gate with a drawbridge mechanism with chains. Gorgeous town. Looking forward to our first rest day tomorrow.

Been to the Camino store for some supplies and some blister popping tutorials. Thread with needle and cotton and leave the cotton in. I’d show and tell, but a bit gross haha. Quite fascinating !

One toenail gone, 9 to go.
Couple of blisters brewing;
Bit of sunstroke (from yesterday)
All in all, alive and well.Read more