Today was our first day walking with the big climb to Alto de Perdon. It was a beautiful walk out of Pamplona, with the Alto de Perdon looming before us. We were so happy when we got halfway up and saw that the trail avoided the highest and steepest part, but even so, it was quite the hike. We stopped in Zariquiegui to get some lunch (bocadillos and aquarious). After lunch, we walked to the top of Alto de Perdon and then downhill by the road. We took a shortcut from the road and ended up walking through a wheat field! Then, we had an easy walk to the town we were staying in, Urtega.
At the albergue, Casa Baztan, we washed out clothes and met Joanne and Paul, 2 Aussies we made friends with, and ended up running into for the rest of our walk. The communal dinner was grilled pork or chicken, salad, rice fries, and a desert and wine, of course!Read more
SpainNavarreCizurZariquiegui42°44’6” N 1°44’36” W
SpainNavarreCizurZariquiegui42°44’6” N 1°44’36” W