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Camino de Santiago

On September 5th, Todd and I will set out on a bucket list adventure, hiking 800km of the Camino de Santiago. We are doing the Francés Route, which starts in St. Jean Pied de Port in France and finishes in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Read more
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  • Trip start
    September 5, 2023
    Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    1Excited to start our adventure
    At our gate at Pearson. Midnight flight to Barcelona 🇪🇸On our Airbus330. It's been a while since we've been on a wide body planeWe have an entire row to ourselves

    Off we go

    September 6, 2023 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    And so it begins. Waiting at Pearson for our flight to Barcelona where we will spend 2 days before officially beginning the Camino. While on the flight we met a father and son from Toronto who were doing the Camino as well. They were also going to spend 2 nights in Barcelona before taking the train to Pamplona so we made tentative plans to taxi with them from Pamplona to St Jean Pied de Port.Read more

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    2Our home for the next 2 nights. Hostal Central Barcelona
    Hotel entrance2Worlds tiniest elevatorFits 3 people?? Yeah right!!Our hotel stairs...it's that or the tiniest elevator on the planetOur cozy room 😊Our cute little balcony with a view

    Arrived in Barcelona

    September 6, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Had a great flight to Barcelona. Took the aerobus to Plaça de Catalunya then walked to our hotel, Hostal Central Barcelona. It’s a lovely little family run hotel.

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    3Barcelona Cathedral
    Palau de la GeneralitatBarcelona beachSailing ⛵️ on the Mediterranean doesn't sound too bad 😊Most residences have beautiful balconiesLook at the laundry hanging outPalau de la MúsicaIn the Gothic QuarterOne of the many yachts on displayRestaurant by our hotel. Beer wine and tapas for £8

    Day 1 Barcelona

    September 6, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    Spent the afternoon exploring old Barcelona on foot. Made our way down to Barcelona Beach. Took the Metro home. Had a beer, wine and tapas at a little restaurant beside our hotel all for under $12 cdn.Read more

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    Sagrada Familia left us speechless.
    Gaudi's version of Jesus on the crossThe Courtyard looking up as you enter the Crypt at Sagrada FamiliaThe CryptInside the CryptBarcelona from the cloudsHotter than a pistol 🥵Sweatin to the oldies 🤣Cruise ships everywhereCasa Batlló Another Gaudi creation. We feel like we have stepped into a Dr Seuss book.Gaudi's balconies look like faces1Our favourite Barcelona waiter ItorOur final meal in Barcelona. Tapas and adult beverages 😜Our wonderful Barcelona home and fav restaurant underneathGoodbye Barcelona from our balcony

    Barcelona day 2

    September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    One more day of exploring Barcelona. We went to Sagrada Familia, a Catholic Church built by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi. It is the largest unfinished Catholic Church in the world. Ground breaking was in 1882, expected completion date is 2026. We also went up Montjuic which is apparently the birthplace of Barcelona. We had sweeping views of the Mediterranean and the city of Barcelona. And of course we enjoyed our drinks and tapas. Tomorrow we are making are way to St Jean Pied de Port, France where will will spend the night then begin our Camino on Saturday.Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Train from barcelona to Pamplona
    1Some of the pilgrims we met along the way to St Jean. We all shared taxis from Pamplona to St JeanEntrance to St Jean Pied de PortOur first taste of the narrow streets we'll be seeing on the WaySt Jean was a busy placeGot our official camino passport and shell for the walkOur gîte (hostel)3Wasn't expecting our dinner to be watching us .... but when in Rome...eat like the FrenchOur balconyThe cathedral at St Jean Pied de PortSt Jean as the sun was going down 🌅Nervous excitement for what awaits us tomorrow 😊🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

    Arrived in St Jean Pied de Port

    September 8, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Today we travelled from Barcelona to Pamplona by train. In Pamplona we met other pilgrims and shared a taxi to St Jean Pied de Port, France. That drive might be tougher than the walk ahead of us. It was through the Pyrenees and full of switch backs. I think our driver thought he was in the Monaco Grand Prix. We were all chatty at the beginning of the ride. Once we hit the mountains we all became surprisingly quiet 🤢. We have checked in to our Gîtes and about to enjoy a beautiful French dinner. Tomorrow the adventure begins….1400 mètres of elevation and stinking hot!!!Read more

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    The first cafe of the trip in Orisson ⛰️ ☀️
    Sharing a cafe con leche with our new friends Angela from New Jersey and Carla from Barcelona

    Orisson

    September 9, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Orisson is the first stop after St Jean. We left at 7 am and hiked 8km and 800 mètres of elevation through the Pyrenees. It’s getting hot but the breeze is nice as we get higher. We have met up with some of our Camino family here. Nice to see them again
    16k to go before we stop for the night.    Read more

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    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

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Are we there yet??
    Today's routeGood bye RoncesvallesCute little villages to walk throughCamino kittyUnique flagstone pathStream crossingWater crossingFollow the Camino clamshellAn old graveyard along the WayTodd and Josiah solving the worlds problemsAnother food truck to the rescueCafe con leche por favor3That was a grueling hike down these rocks...went on for a few kmsTonight's albergueMaking friends while waiting for our laundry to dryDinner with Canada Holland Germany Spain Italy

    Roncesvalles to Zubiri

    September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Today we hiked about 22km, 7 hours in total with breaks. A beautiful day, sunny and warm but lots of shade. Some elevation but lots of downhill with some crazy rocks to navigate over. Tonight we are staying at El Palo de Avellano with some of our Camino friends.Read more

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    First full day walking with Cècile from France
    Our soggy routeMarta from Belguim ready for the monsoons!! 🌧️1Rain gear ready!

    Leaving Zubiri

    September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    All geared up for our first rainy day. Hoping the weather people are wrong!!
    Walking with Cecile from France.

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Entering Basque country with Cècile and Heather from California
    Horses begging for attentionLunch break and reprieve from the rainDrying out during brief sunny spellThe trail had many washed out areas we had to be careful withThe beautiful town of ArreOn the bridge in Arre with CècileOur albergue tonight. Trinidad de ArreAlbergue beside old stone bridge over river with waterfallsChurch attached to albergue🏨Church connected to our alburgueHome tonightMy bed in the dormDoing laundryTodd and Cécile walking to the grocery storeFirst experience seeing (& enjoying) inexpensive Spanish vino 🍷Tony from Italy making us dinner. We had just met. We also met Clair for the first time.🤤 😋2🤤 😋Our camino family tonight is from England, France, Italy, Denmark, USA and Canada

    Zubiri to Arre. Rainy day trek

    September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    What a difference a day makes. We hiked through torrential rain and some thunder and lightning. By the end of the hike the sun was blazing down on us and other than our shoes we were all dry.
    We hiked 17km in about 6 hrs including breaks.
    Cecile hiked with us today. We met Heather from California who walked with us most of the way but she continued on to Pamplona. We stopped 5kms from Pamplona and are staying in an 11th century church, Trinidad de Arre. One of the pilgrims staying here offered to make pasta for us. Who can say no to Tony from Italy!! About 10 of us went to the supermarket to gather ingredients including under €2 wine. You can’t imagine the chaos in the grocery store with all the different languages.
    Dinner was superb. Great community at our albergue tonight.    Read more

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    Cecile outside Pamplona cathedral taking a snack break
    Follow the Camino clamshellThe walls around PamplonaI believe this is a school in Pamplona2Beautiful Pamplona....they love their coke.At water refill station with Ann and Cècile 🇫🇷Beautiful architecture1Love the doors here .. but are they changing their number from unlucky 13 to lucky 7What's that swimming in the creek? Im still not sure2Lunch break...ham and tomato bocadillo and coke!!T-Shirts from the 71 year old pilgrim LucianoWell deserved vino and cervazas at our alberguePuddles everywhere on the CaminoJust like in the movie "The Way" (minus the double decker bus 🤣)Pilgrim display at CizurDinner tonight with fellow pilgrims

    Arre to Uterga 22km 8.5hrs

    September 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    Our day started off hiking through Pamplona so we took our time and explored the cathedral and some other sites. We bought some ham with the help of Cecile to add to her bread and tomatoes for our lunch today. After Pamplona it was a 300 meter climb. We met a 71 year old pilgrim from Italy who said it reminded him of Tuscany (this is his third Camino !).
    After our big trek up it was a treacherous hike down on loose rocks….of course I fell but my pack broke my fall, damn those loose rocks but all is good. We are staying at Camino del
    Perdon in Uterga tonight. Pilgrim dinner tonight is with Italy, France and Australia    Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    4.5kms to next town
    Church in ObanosOlive trees everywhere. Todd's in heavenPuente la ReinaDelicious honeydew melon🍈Hanging their hot peppers out to dryBeautiful church doorMet up with Josiah againHarvesting figs on the trailThe trail is treacherous in some spotsComing into village that was celebrating a harvest festivalLocal children enjoying a day off school so their parents and teachers can party 🥳🍷2Local "talent"4Up & down we go 😩One of the many kitties of the KaminoShopkeeper in our town tonight opened our wine bottle and corked it for us. 😊Dinner with Cécile

    Uterga to Lorca 21 km 8hrs

    September 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 17 °C

    Today may have been one of our hardest days. Lots of ups and downs and the sun was relentless. We started at 7am in the dark. The moon lit the sky for us and the weather was pleasantly cool. When the sun comes over the mountains around 8:30, walking is much more of a challenge. It was nice to meet up with some of our friends today who had moved ahead of us and we had not seen on a couple of day. The father and son from England who were only walking for week, so their Camino is over and Josiah who we met on our first day. We walked with Josiah for a while but he needed to get further on than us so we split. Hopefully we will cross his path again. I think we will. One of the most amazing things to happen today was we came upon a village festival. A villager told us it was day one of a week long celebration. So fun to see.
    Today we came across olive trees, fig trees and almond trees as well as beautiful vineyards
    Tonight we cooked our own dinner with Cecile. We went to the local grocery store to pick up supplies. The store owner uncorked our wine for us and we walked back to albergue with an open bottle of wine. I love Spain.    Read more

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    Wine from the left side, water from the right. Its 9:30 am...wine time!
    No one was there to card us ...so trusting.We camouflaged the vinoThe winery in actionSuch a beautiful buildingInner courtyard of the monasteryThey are restoring it and turning it into a hotelEntry into church

    Wine Fountain (Vino Tinto Fuente)

    September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    People have many different reasons for doing the Camino. This is why we are doing it….free wine from a fountain. ❤️ Spain
    The fountain is part of a winery that once belonged to the attached former Benedictine Monastery of Irache which dates back to the 8th century. It is a beautiful heritage building. We loved that there were very few people there. So serene.Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Stopped at cafe in Villatuerta for THE BEST croissants on the Camino!! 😋
    2Rio EgaIn EstellaTodd's thinking of taking up a new careerLove how they hang out the peppers to dryThe way is not always easySomehow we manged to keep moving forwardOld Arabian structure called Fuente de los Moros where we cooled our tired feet 🦶 🦶5A medieval fountain where we soaked our very hot and tired feet. Felt so goodAhhhhhhhhh 🦶 🦶Lunch break in Villamayor de Monjardin before checking in to albergueAnn and Clair enjoying freshly picked figs.Our albergue tonightThe bells and view of the town from our balcony off our room4Cecile and Claire enjoying our great view and trying to book our night in Logrona

    Lorca to Villamayor de Monjardin 21km 6h

    September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Another beautiful sunny day on the Camino. We got up early and started hiking in the dark to beat the heat. We stopped in Villatuerta for breakfast. Fresh squeezed orange juice, cafe con leche and the best ever croissants. We made good time and arrived at our beautiful albergue with plenty of time to do laundry and enjoy our private terrace before our communal dinner later tonight. It’s getting easier! But still hardRead more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Our albergue tonight
    Ancient door (for skinny pilgrims)Our Cult Leader...errrrr.....InnkeeperDinner with Brazil American Dutch German French and CanadianFirst time having Thai food on the CaminoA Cami-NOOOOOOOO!!!! 😩Love 💕 is everywhere on the Camino 😊Evening views of our villageOur cozy bedroom with our pilgrim "friends"

    Oasis Trail Albergue

    September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    Best Albergue so far. Excellent communal dinner with a lovely meditation afterwards. Beautiful little village. And some views you might not want to see again …..

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Rainy 🌧️ start to the day
    Farmers fruit of their labourDrying their red peppersUnique architectureLos Arcos cathedral1Look 👀 it's a herd of....DUCKS???? 🦆 🦆3We wouldn't believe it if we didnt see it with our own eyes 😳So nice to have a seat after that long stretch of walkingChurch in Torres del Rio at night2Inside the church at Torres del Rio1

    Villamayor to Torres del Rio 21km 7 hrs

    September 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    A quiet day on the trail. There wasn’t a lot of elevation and the sun stayed behind the clouds. Otherwise it could have been a hard walk with no shade. Our highlight today was seeing a farmer herding his ducks down the middle of the road just outside of Los Arcos.
    We aren’t so fond of our albergue tonight. Lots of people in our room and no real charm to the building , however we have met some very nice people so that makes it ok!    Read more

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    Just what we needed to start our day ☕️ 🍊
    Apparently everyone else thought so too 😂

    Paradise on the path

    September 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    What a nice surprise to find this little cafe set up on the way. Beautiful Spanish music serenading us and the best fresh squeezed orange juice. And of course our new favourite, cafe con lèche

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    1A room with a view (an incredible one at that 🤩)
    On our way to Logroño. 13kms to goCity of Viana just outside LogroñoComing into VianaCafé break ☕️Cafe con leche ☕️ tortilla and bread 🥖Church in Viana1Bridge over the roadAnn milking the vines 🍇Maps along the way were useful and sometimes depressing. We still have 11kms to go!! 😩Walking into LogroñoOur bunks in Logrono albergueMass of people as we walk out of our albergue in Logroño1The barefoot pilgrim. Also known as 'Jesus?'

    Torres del Rio to Logrono 22km 6 hrs

    September 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    We seem to be picking up our pace, perhaps we are finally getting into a walking groove. The weather was perfect, overcast to start the day and when the sun did come out there was a beautiful breeze to keep us cool. Today we enter wine country, Rioja region. We passed through vineyards and olive tree groves. The smell of wild fennel growing is delicious! Again we started in the dark and surprisingly there were little biting bugs that were so annoying. Not sure if they were mosquitos or more like black flies. They disappeared once the sun came up. We came across our little cafe along the path which provided some much needed refreshments. We stopped in Viana for more food…we are hungry today. A delicious tortilla and cafe con leche. We walked a bit today with Femka from Holland but who lives in Spain and Emma and Callum, brother and sister from Australia.
    We are in Logrono for the night, where it is the beginning of a week long Rioja wine festival. When we entered the city, it was mind boggling to see the city streets filled with people singing and dancing and drinking and dressed in their regional colours. It was tough to navigate the streets to find our albergue. We are now having a siesta before going out to join the festivities….we can faintly hear the music from our room….hopefully we sleep tonight.    Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    This could feed a few people
    Yummy paella and vino €4They dont like the word NO & don't appreciate their picture being takenSo many differnt choices of ice creamWe choose chocolate orange and mojito and caramelEvery Plaza was filled with people enjoying the entertainment ... & 🍷Crazy amount of people on the streets. We almost couldn't get through the crowd of partyersSo we ducked into a church for some peace and serenityWedding happeningRice and flower petals to shower the bride and groom withPartygoers pouring wine from their balcony down on the people in the streets 🤣Logroño on day 1 of 7 days of Wine Festival 🍷. Zoom in and be AMAZED at all the people!! 👀

    Rioja wine festival in Logroño

    September 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    What great luck we had coming into Logroño on the first day of their week long wine festival. We could not believe all the people in the streets singing, dancing, drinking and drinking and drinking. They fill up 2 L Coke bottles of wine and drink!’ How will they keep this up for 7 days!!!
    We had some delicious paella and wine of course. Had lots of fun people watching. I’m thinking the streets of Logroño will be much quieter when we leave tomorrow
    Grateful that our albergue is quiet tonight    Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Where to go??
    Getting closerPilgrim AnnMore mountains to climb??!! 😭When the feet fail, there is always a taxi.Our albergue tonightFinally a SALAD 🥗 😊 And it was DELICIOUS 😋Paella was excellent too!! 🤤Creme brule....a little different than at home but still goodTodd's ice cream dessertVentosa church

    Logroño to Ventosa 11 km 3.5 hour

    September 17, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Today we left the chaos of Logroño and back to the serenity of the Camino. However for me (Ann) I had a couple of blisters that were really bothering me so after 11km we had to take a taxi from Navarette to Ventosa. My feet were killing me and I was exhausted. The last 10km were done by taxi. I still managed to enjoy our lovely dinner and our albergue, which might be our favourite so far.Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    Sunrise leaving Ventosa
    First time walking without Ann. She took a taxi to a Medical CentreRiver in NajeraWe came across an old timer roasting peppers. He was quite happy to demonstrateHot peppers roasting on an open fire...On the walk out of NajeraOur Ciruena albergue is just up ahead. Should we be nervous....Love this albergue. Virgin de Guadeloupe2We get our very own room tonightCommon space in albergueColourfully decorated with potted plants everywhereCelebrating our day on the Camino with our fellow pilgrimsDinner time funOur albergue host, Pedro is also an artist.Pilgrim dinner. Japan, USA, Spain and FranceHanging out with our fellow pilgrimsClaire ...... troubleLogroño part 2 but where is the vino??Beautiful picture of the albergue owners somewhat nervous dog at sunrise

    Ventosa to Ciruena 25km 7hrs

    September 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Todd walked the entire way today. He started with Claire and Cecile. I took a taxi 10km to Najera to get my blisters looked at in a medical clinic. Of course, it was a holiday in that village and the clinic was closed. Seems like there is always a holiday in Spain. My feet were feeling better after a good nights sleep so I decided to attempt to walk the remaining 15km with Todd and the others. We met up in Najera and we kept on walking. Met a lovely mother and daughter from Vancouver and walked with them for some of the way.
    On our way to our albergue in Ciruena we walked through a golf course community which seemed quite deserted. Then we came across a little path to our very cute albergue, Virgin de Guadeloupe. Our host was a tad eccentric but good natured and fun and a great cook.    Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    2Are we there yet!!
    On the Camino you bare many crossesSometimes the road is lonely 😔With Orin from Ireland and Marta from Barcelona. Orin looks like Forest GumpOrin and Todd. Orin is a long distance walker who's trying to find himselfPlaying to announce church and celebrations2I'm not sure what we love more, fresh squeezed OJ or the coffeeThis place is over 1000 yeara old.Love their water fountains. This is in Santo DomingoChurch in Santo DomingoAnother beautiful cathedral. Santo DomingoI think Santiago keepa getting further away from usSunflower fields. Would have been nice to see them in full bloomNo one told me I could take a hot air balloon across the Camino!!Abandoned home, but the tree thrivesTodd about to climb MORE stairs. Almost done for the day!!Our albergue Parada Vilora in vilora de riojaPilgrim dinner tonight 😋 PAELLA!!!!Fellow pilgrims from France Martinque and 🇨🇦

    Cirueña to Viloria de Rioja 21km 6.5 hrs

    September 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Day 11 on the Camino. The last couple of days we have walked through small villages that are almost deserted, ghost town like. I think it is the Camino that keeps them alive. When we walked through the larger village of Santo Domingo this morning, 3 men walked through the streets playing instruments to announce the beginning of a festival. It seems there is always a party going on here. We walked a bit with Orin from Ireland.
    Dinner tonight at our albergue will paella. Yum

    Just a side note….This morning we left a little later than normal so we were the last pilgrims out of the albergue. Our friend Cécile discovered that someone had taken her shoes. Can you believe they were the same shoe, same size just the sole was worn differently. The day was spent trying to find the people who were in our albergue last night. We think we have found them in a town 7km down the road …. Stay tuned.

    UPDATE: Cécile took a taxi and found her shoes from a reluctant pilgrim who accidentally took the wrong shoes. Quite a story! Well done Sleuth Cécile!!    Read more

  • Todd and Ann ZimmelCamino de SantiagoTraveler
    1Our pilgrim shadows as the sun rises
    Good morning Mr Spanish SunshineAncient graves2Lots of friendly cats and doga on the trail. Missing Ginger and LunaYoung love on the CaminoOur quest.....SantiagoLocal fishmonger coming into the villageLooks delicious. If you like fishView from our dinner tableLucky to have so many places to refill our waterChurch on the rocksAnn by the church on the hill2The square in BelaradoSome old and new friends along the wayThe never ending road1Hanging outside of the supermarket with a beer. Check out the store hoursDinner with a viewOpening wine the French way

    Viloria de Rioja to Villafranca Montes d

    September 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    We travelled 21 Km in 7hrs. The sun was out but the wind was strong so we didn’t get too hot today. We have left wine country and walked past many sunflower fields. The highlight of the day was running into our friend Angela who we met at the train station in Pamplona while waiting for a taxi to St Jean. We walked with her the first 3 days then we separated. So nice to hear her call out our names as we entered the square in Belerado. Unfortunately she injured her foot and is taking a few days off. She said she may bus ahead and walk with us when she is feeling better. Our albergue, San Anton is lovely. No bunk beds and lots of space between beds so it feels like a 5 star hotel. We opted out of the pilgrim meal today and went to the supermarket and bought some bread, cheese, ham, tomatoes, wine, beer, chips and chocolate for a lot less than we would have spent on dinner. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the church and our laundry….Read more

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