Zubiri
August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Made it to Zubiri, it was a very rough walk, watch shows 17 miles today, book says 13...hahahaha didn't get many photos as we had to concentrate on staying upright and not roll down the hills.
On the way to zubiri
August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We left at 7 still dark out. Nice walk so far. Stopped for breakfast filled the water and off we went. Then came the rocks in the dry riverbed. They went on and on. On a walk that should have been 13Read more
We made it back to Pamplona
August 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Today's walk was easier based on terrain but watch show it was 16 miles but book says 13 miles today. Only downside to today was heat it was 88 when we arrived in Pamplona. Even had a bird walk withRead more
Pamplona
August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
What a long hot day. Almost 100. Sandi and I are known as Mr and Mrs Oregon on the trail. People are so good and caring on the trail. Making sure we had plenty of water and are doing ok. We got lostRead more
On to uterga
August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
We made it to uterus. Over 100 degrees lots of water. Fire earlier this year. What a shame. Looked like Otis after the fire. Buen Camino
Pamplona to Uterga
August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
Made it to Puente La Reina
August 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Short day today but much needed, 11.2 km according to one watch and 7 miles according to another watch. Beautiful walk today. We made a detour to the church of Santa Maria de Eunate, lots of cropRead more
To puente la reina
August 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We made it to Puente la Reina. The albergue is where Maria works. Meet her several days ago nice lady. Waiting to check in nice cool spot to wait. Went to the church which was very moving even thoughRead more
Traveler
So proud of all if you...coming from Lincoln City the heat must be a huge challenge, but hopefully you are getting used to it by now.🌞
Greg JonesThank you. On Thursday Tam and will Etsy’s a rest day in Burgos. I love that place. Love you
Made it to Lorca Today
August 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We made it to Lorca today, camino ninja app says 13.2km, my watch says I walked 10.17 miles. Mom watch says she walked 16.6 km. Not much to look at today, we stumbled upon this cute little OliveRead more
Lorca
August 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Sandi and I caught up with Whitney and Alaina in Lorca. Very hot for those of us that live in an area that is cool. Spain is just wonderful and the people are great. One note however is they haveRead more
Villamayor de Monjardin
August 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
What a day, we made it to Oasis Trail albergue, ladies here are amazing. Today watch says we walked 13.86 miles, however the guide book says we should have traveled 11.2 miles. We are noticing guideRead more
Villamayor de monjardin
August 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Sandi and I finally made it. The staff meet us outside expecting us. Cold soda and foot bath. Shower is small only one for all the pilgrims but 3 bathrooms
Sansol
August 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
The trail was flat for the most part but it was very dusty and hot it’s about 94° here now but this morning it was cooler and we welcomed the cool breeze we made it to los Arcos and found a placeRead more
Albergue Sansol
August 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
We made it to Sansol around 12:30, today it's hot, 90 right now, we walked 13 miles, not alot to look at as we are trying to get done walking before too hot. Got a nice shower, and time for tapas andRead more
Viana
August 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We had short walking day today, traveled 8 miles, saw this cool rock zen garden anf a tree with ribbons from all the pilgrims who have past. Not as hot today when we arrived it was 81..... now 77 withRead more
Viana
August 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Short walk today about 8 miles. Sandi and I meet a guy Frank and his wife. He was wearing a Oregon duck shirt. We invited them down to the eagles after this is done. Sandi had a rough start she hasRead more
Logrona
August 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We made it to Logrona. Sandi and I are very tired and need a shower. Our packs are not here yet so no clean clothes One the last pic I plan on putting the errrrr in swinger.
Logrono
August 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
We walked 7 miles today into Logrono, it was a beautiful walk, getting hot out now 84 degrees. We are staying here tomorrow too as our rest day and do laundry day.
Ventosa
September 1, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We walked 12 miles today, beautiful today, found a fabulous park in Naverrete and church with spectacular alter and stained glass. We also walked along a lake and found some wildlife. Mom still hasn'tRead more
Ventosa
September 1, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Well our day off is over we walked 14.75 miles today in the heat. Don’t know how hot but to us it was 100. Nice walk other than the heat. Dinner is very scarce tonight. A food truck or frozen pizza.Read more
Azofra
September 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
A whole lot cooler today nice walk. Meet Stan who went to collage in Forest Grove Oregon. This is where my parents went to school and also my grandparents lived. What a small world. Sandi neck is muchRead more
Walk to Azofra
September 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We made it to Azofra today, walked 12 miles, found this art project leaving Ventosa this morning it was different heads... sun picture did not do it the justice it deserves. We passed lots and lots ofRead more
Azofra
September 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We were greeted by cabeza art on our way to Azofra. Najera church was under repair so we didn’t get inside.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
September 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Woke up bright and early at 6am, left the albergue in the dark. Found a cute cafe/bar in town to get a muffin and coffee. The town had a festival last night and the partied until 5am, we were veryRead more
Santo domingo
September 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Did some up hill travel today. But the big news was how much cooler it was to walk. Made good time. Tonight we are in a hostal. It is noisy on the street and warm in the room but private Buen Camino
Traveler
Hard to believe how old some of those streets and buildings are. Revel in it!