• Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    2Rest stop in Orisson
    Ann was such a warrior carrying her pack through the Pyrenees 💪A good place to catch our breath and take in the breathtaking views 👀 ⛰️Even horses are doing the caminoSheep roaming freely. All the animals wore bells 🔔. We were serenaded all day 😊Ann looking to hitch a ride to our albergue 😂Finally some shade (called shadows in Europe). First meeting with Cècile ❤️Horse wanting to join usA shelter in the mountains for stranded pilgrims. Met someone who spent the night here during stormMuch needed food truck in the middle of nowhereAnother hot dayThe marker indicates we have crossed back into SpainLong day hiking with Angela and CècileOur first view way in the distance of our destination, Roncesvalles 😅Finally our long descent down.....17th century monastery in Roncesvalles, our home for tonightFirst thing you do once you arrive at your albergue is leave your shoes by the entranceFirst dinner with Spain USA Holland Brazil S. KoreaOur pilgrim mealWe are all exhausted!! Time for a well deserved rest

    St Jean to Roncesvalles 27kms 9.5 Hours

    September 9, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Today we walked 27km and gained 1400 meters of elevation through the Pyrenees. It was incredibly beautiful but very difficult. We took 9 hours to complete this leg. We were rewarded with a great pilgrim dinner with some old friends and new ones. Tonight we are staying in a 17th century monastery in RoncesvallesRead more