EnglandCamdenKing's CrossSt Pancras International Railway Station51°31’54” N 0°7’35” W May 22 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Finally on my way for a second Camino Frances! I’m feeling very blessed as it’s been touch and go for so long. Despite plans to walk with Cressida going back to sometime last year I was thenRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineSaint-Paul-lès-Dax43°43’37” N 1°3’22” W May 22 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Still on the train heading south but nearly at Bayonne now - it’s the next stop.
Having got up at 3.30am I’m feeling a bit tired but hopefully that means I’ll sleep tonight whatever theRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineIspoureSt-Jean-Pied-de-Port Railway Station43°9’59” N 1°14’14” W
May 22 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Arrived at St Jean in the pouring rain so had to hastily find and don huge poncho thing -but it actually worked well. Got to the Auberge Beilan without going wrong as it’s close to where I stayedRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineArnéguyBois d’Orisson43°6’32” N 1°14’20” W May 23 in France ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Well I’m definitely not as fit as I was last year! This was very hard - felt almost vertical at times. My legs were fine but felt like I was about to expire at moments.
Had a reasonable night atRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineArnéguyBois d’Orisson43°6’32” N 1°14’20” W May 23 in France ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Had a fab sleep and finally warmed up (they have blankets here) then pottered around until dinner. Very busy cena with introductions from all the other pilgrims at the end of the meal.
Despite allRead more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineArnéguyBois d’Orisson43°6’31” N 1°14’21” W
May 24 in France ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
Pretty rubbish night at Orisson hostel with whispering (couple opposite my bed) snoring and people going in and out to the loo - I was right by the door so the hall light shone onto me every timeRead more
SpainNavarreAuritz/BurgueteRoncesvalles43°1’39” N 1°18’2” W May 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
This is going to be a short entry because I’m feeling very sad.
My precious and beloved springer spaniel Freddie died today. I didn’t really get to say a proper goodbye to him because I’m here.Read more
SpainNavarreEsteribarUrdániz42°54’57” N 1°30’45” W May 26 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Walking today was full of the sounds of water - running in channels alongside the path and then in the river Arba. The weather is warm today but not too hot - plenty of shade on the path but alsoRead more
SpainNavarreZizur Mayor/Zizur NagusiaCizur Mayor42°46’29” N 1°41’31” W May 27 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Set off from Pamplona after a dodgy nights sleep. Two rounds of very loud dustbin lorries collecting from, what seemed like, right outside the window at about midnight then at about 1.15. To makeRead more
SpainNavarrePuente La Reina – Gares42°40’24” N 1°48’38” W
May 28 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Great nights sleep despite the cell like room. Left at 7 and it was the most beautiful morning, tho cold. 6 degrees initially but now it’s 26!
I was so happy! Exquisite day with more flowers, birdsRead more
Traveler Fingers crossed for Cressida’s leg. And for your favourite lunch spots being open on the rest of the trip. In France recently, one restaurant offered us a choice of two starters - foie gras this way or that way - and three mains - duck one way, the other way or, if you didn’t like either of those, a third way. Not to M’s liking.
Traveler Buen camino!
Traveler
You’re on your way! Good luck to you both.
Traveler I'm very glad you haven't trained this time. It means I have a fighting chance of keeping up with you.