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  • Abalgar. 7 May

    May 7 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Hi ALL
    I'm enjoying the Camino Frances
    The scenic walking and evening friendships. So much so I've missed posting.
    Landscape photos always get my attention, but even with cropping their magic fades away.
    Here are a few photos.
    The first 2 photos are the Alto del Perdón which is at the top of a windy peek (Wind generators for kilometers). A place I never thought I'd get to. Camino pilgrimages kindly take your photos, and the 3rd photo is the Italian "Antonio" who took the photo of me at those iconic steel Camino sculptures (2nd photo).
    The landscape photo is Cirauqui and lucky me it's view popped up unexpectedly, as I rounded a bend. Cirauqui is a photo that appears in the guide books. The last two photos (taken in Estella) are examples of the many large churches one sees in most villages.
    Tonight I'm staying at a small apartment in Abáigar. I booked Abáigar in Sydney and, while good and management is excellent, it's off the Camino Frances track, which means no fellow Pilgrims to chat to.
    I liked to finish how unexpectedly a Spanish Lady or Man will wish you a "Buen Camino" as you walk by. It a great feeling. 🙏🥰
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  • 11 pm in way out Abàigar

    May 7 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Well to my surprise and gratefulness I happened to be with a group of French mountain climbers. (both genders).
    Long story short they pour a tasty cognac into me..Did I resist. Well you know the Truth 🤗
    Then they invited me to dinner and, you know what I
    tried/pretended to say 🤔 Result is I had one of my best nights I could of ever hope for on my solo pilgrimage :-))) Lucky Brucee 🥰
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  • 4 May last night in Pamplona

    May 4 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Just a short post to let you know the Camino rewards. Yes Brucee finished his evening with Camino chats with Earesto (an a Mexican_American). Earesto is walking the Camino Francés a 2nd time (proving its a healthy addiction) .
    I must also add, a Canadian chap was pontificating on Canadian affairs with 2 Sth Korean pilgrimages. What he had to say got me off my chair to ask many questions. Enough almost said.... lastly my dear friends the Hospitelo Ceaser popped in the Albergue. Ceaser, like his brother are very efficient and always cheerful.. Hence the photos attached 🤣
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  • Pamplona today, Puente la Reina tomorrow

    May 2–5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    My apologies for not posting more often. Truth is I intended to, however, the Camino fun times and challenges have stolen the time away.
    Currently in Pamplona. I missed Zuburi because of a booking error.
    Yesterday 2 of the Camino ladies, I met in St. John Pied de Port, recognized me and suggested I join them for a Pamplona walking tour. I did and am very grateful. The Guide (Mexican) spoke excellent English has lived (and married) here. Also ran with the Bulls. The walking tour took 3+ hours and included Hemingway's Pub, Pamplona's Cathedral, a Museum dedicated to the Running of the Bulls (started in the 1800s). Also Pamplona's and Spain's history.
    The photos start with Cathedral Pamplona where we wiitnessed and, heard the Nuns and Priest's Choir. Then the photos are from Hemingway's Pub followed by scenic ones.
    Weather 9⁰C this morning, 12⁰ C tomorrow 🤞
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  • 8:30 am May 2

    May 2 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Further to last night's post, I'm wanting to share a joyful but difficult experience.
    The Brisbane young ladies.
    As I left Roncesvalles I saw and commented on the Australian Friends of The Camino crests on their Backpacks. Somehow in the short chat and as I started to walk away, they asked me how old I was. I told them, but then they politely asked about me and why the Camino. This may sound like a Jehovah witness searching question, but it was just an innocent genuine question. My response was that June was up there and with that I couldn't help myself show some emotion. Then a remarkable gesture happened. The young lady said "would I like a hug". Well it was gratefully received.
    Yes Lucky Brucee
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  • Day 5 Casa Batit Viscarret

    May 1 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    I left Roncesvalles this morning and walked throughout undulating beautiful spring weather. Took many photos and chatted to pilgrimages from many countries.
    Of note were Canadians, Americans and of special note were 2 Queensland ladies. In both the Ozzie and Americans, our conversations pointedly got to why the Camino. Before parting they and I took photos of the 3 of us. Today is a national holiday. Some restaurants are closed. Luckily a Spanish couple found one opening at 6 pm.Read more

  • Roncesvalles and ...

    April 30 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Apologies for the lack of postings ...
    My setting up my Orange eSIM got mixed up and my phone stubbornly blocked.
    St Saint Jean Pied de Port, Orange dealer was not helpful.
    Now, 2 days later, if I use WiFi all is good.
    Thanks for the knee wishes. Today all good and I walked 15+Kms up 700+ mtrs to Roncesvalles. The Pyrenees is said to be the hardest part of the Camino Frances... we will see.
    Albergues: you love some, as I did in Saint Jean. Tonight I'm in the Peregrine Roncesvalles. Holds well over 200 Pilgrims. 2 different dinner times. I had agreed to enjoy dinner with 2 Scandinavian ladies, but lucked out, 7pm, mine 8:30.
    Lights out at 10pm and all lights on at 6am with Churchly voices singing.
    The accommodation is new and run by Ditch Volunteers. Very clean and efficient. Please note the above doesn't sound positive. I'm a happy Brucee and am meeting great pilgrimages 🤣
    Tomorrow a short walk and a smaller Albergue.
    Photos today show yours truly leaving my wonderful Saint Jean Pied de Port Albergue)2 night🤗) and starting the Camino Frances.
    spring time in the Pyrenees.
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  • Biarritz France

    April 26 in France ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    Enjoying French food and atmosphere in Biarritz. Arrived yesterday, but not after tripping on AirFrance's boarding steps. Left knee hates me
    And yes, an attractive Italian lady was there to rescue me.
    Life is good 🤣
    Two Votlarins with an enjoyable dinner last night have reduced swelling. Funny the best wine I enjoyed was from Rioja, Spain. Will try a French one tonight.
    And yes, an attractive Italian lady was there to rescue me.
    Tomorrow Saint Jean Pied de Port 🥂
    Photos:
    1. The lady to my rescue
    2. The Rioja Spainish wine
    3. Muesli breakfast (no vino yet)

    Weather too cool and light
    Showers
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  • Just arrived in Qatar

    April 25 in Qatar ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    First of 3 legs to Bayone completed.
    15 hr flight was good and Qatar's economy foot was excellent... and the delightful English Lady beside me agreed :-)))

  • Caminos in Spain and Portugal

    April 8 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Hi ALL
    Just to let you know it is only 15 sleeps until Lucky Brucee takes off to Spain. The sketched in pencil plan is for parts of the Camino Frances (hopefully as far as Casa Susie) then bus up to Lugo for the last 100Ks to Santiago de Compostella via the Camino Primtivo).
    All being well I'll be in SdC 1June.
    Then Camino Portuguese.
    NOTE: I do intend to use Spain Bus/Rail service where it suits.
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