États UnisNoroton Heights41°6’4” N 73°30’38” W 31 août 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
All packed and ready to go! My pack weighs 12.5lbs - will lead a minimalist existence for the next couple of months. I’m taking a flight to Paris and then a train and bus to St-Jean-Pied-De-PortEn savoir plus
FranceBéhérobie43°10’10” N 1°15’15” W 2 septembre 2022, France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Arrived yesterday. Train from Paris to Bayonne and then a bus to SJPDP. Spent the first night at a farmhouse and second at a B&B. Both inn keepers are super friendly and helpful. Had community dinnerEn savoir plus
FranceSaint-Michel43°8’33” N 1°14’29” W 3 septembre 2022, France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Day 1 to Borda - was an absolutely beautiful climb to Orisson! I went from singing “I’m leaving on a jet plane….” to “Heaven, I’m in heaven….”
FranceBois d’Orisson43°6’5” N 1°14’19” W 4 septembre 2022, France ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Day 2 to Burguete - This was a toughee!! About 14 miles slow uphill to 2500’ climb and then a fast descent. I took the longer route that was a little less steep coming down - still felt it on myEn savoir plus
EspagneRoncesvalles43°2’6” N 1°17’28” W 5 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Day 3 to Bizkarreta - I couldn’t find a place to stay tonight in Zubiri so booked one in Bizkarreta which is only 9km from Burguete. As I meandered my way to Bizkaretta, I found the cutest littleEn savoir plus
EspagnePlaza Consejo42°48’45” N 1°38’39” W 7 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Day 4 and 5 Pamplona - Had to make up for the easy day before - walked 32 kms from Bizkaretta to Pamplona - with some significant climbs and a serious descent! Luckily I ran into a woman who had doneEn savoir plus
EspagneCirauqui42°40’33” N 1°53’32” W 9 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Day 6 and 7 in Uterga and Cirauqui - This was a beautiful hike. First a significant ascent to Perdón Peak walking along gigantic windmills overhead and then stopping to take pictures of the monumentEn savoir plus
EspagneEstella-Lizarra42°40’15” N 2°1’44” W 11 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Day 8 and 9 Estella - Arrived here, in Estella, yesterday via Lorca and Villatuerta - small towns with prominent churches. The walk was quite uneventful with the usual ups and downs through fields andEn savoir plus
EspagneSansol42°33’15” N 2°16’4” W 13 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Day 10 Villamayor de Monjardin and Day 11 in Sansol - From Estella to Villamayor was a nice 11 mile walk past the Iratxe monastery, on the side of which is a popular fountain that dispenses waterEn savoir plus
EspagneTeatro Bretón de los Herreros42°27’54” N 2°26’55” W 15 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Day 12 and 13 in Logrono - The Albergue Palacio de Sansol turned out to be an amazing place. It was a 320 year old palace lovingly restored by the current owner, José Maria. His family had owned itEn savoir plus
VoyageurYou are awesome! So excited to follow you on your journey…. From the comfort of my couch 😁
Voyageur😆
VoyageurHaha, Happy to oblige!!