Day 1 - AM - SJPDP to Roncesvalles

Updated with additional photos.

The first pilgrim left the room at 7:15 am and everyone else quickly followed. As I packed up to do the same, I could hear the town bells toll at 7:30 am. Breakfast will be set out in the dining room downstairs now and the Pilgrim's Office officially opens. The town comes to life just as the sun begins to rise here. My first day of the camino is on Halloween 🎃

I will have breakfast and visit the church to light a candle before leaving town. One regret I had on my last camino was rushing rushing rushing. I hope to be more mindful today and everyday on the camino and beyond.

At breakfast, table was full of French people. One lady said the route through Valcarlos was less difficult climbing obviously but more dangerous with cars. I may have to reconsider which route to take now 🤔

Breakfast for 7 euros was plain yogurt, coffee/tea/orange juice, selection of fruit, cheese, hard boiled eggs, chocolate croissant, baguette, some pre wrapped muffins and madeleines. I couldn't finish everything so took my chocolate croissant, an apple, muffin, madeleine, and the untouched baguette with butter/jam with me for a snack. I'm sure I'll begrudge the extra weight as I trek up the mountain.Read more