Zubiri

Similar to last time, today felt much easier than yesterday, with the exception of the long, rocky, rather treacherous descent into Zubiri. Apparently there is discussion of altering it to make the footing safer, but the geology is such that others do not want it messed with (see photos below.)
The bridge is how you enter Zubiri and it’s just as medieval as it looks.
I’m staying at a somewhat upscale private albergue (only 10 beds in my room!). They offered a dinner, which I took them up on. I’m always so torn! It’s a good chance to socialize, but also, it’s so much…socializing! At the end of a long day, and those dinners end up taking close to two hours. Hard on this introvert!
Almost everyone in my room is complaining about how cold it is. I am quietly thrilled that it’s cool after a very hot, stuffy night last night punctuated by a man tumbling as he tried to get out of his top bunk. It sounded quite dramatic but he assured us he was fine. I also had a top bunk, which is a challenge, but I negotiated it without mishap.
Tomorrow I will make my first change from last year, stopping before Pamplona. Honestly I like the small towns better, and I’ll be staying at one of the oldest continuously running albergues, in one of the most complete medieval monasteries on the Camino. Pictures tomorrow!Baca lagi