Los Arcos and Logroño
6–8 de abr., Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Still with the ups and downs! Yesterday, which was a good bit shorter than today, felt so hard! Maybe the cold moving into my chest contributed, but almost the whole day was a slog. I was sure at theLeia mais
Much better day!
5 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
So, today was day 5 of walking and u feel like I’m getting some things sorted out. For one thing, I maybe don’t want to be off stage so much. The last couple of days it led to very solitary walks,Leia mais
Long day
4 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
I fell asleep last night with a scratchy throat and some congestion. It didn’t progress, just hovering around as a low key crud. Stopped at a farmacía and got some drugs.
Maybe the cold, or justLeia mais
ViajanteSorry to hear that you aren't feeling that great, Allison, and the indignity of straggling, too. I think you've been sensible in delaying the invitation to talk, since there's probably a degree of shock to wear off before people become their normal selves.
Off stage in Trinidad de Arreglar
3 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
You know you’re off-stage (the stops popularized in the major guidebooks) when you’re the only one at your albergue for hours, then think it’s going to be just you and a friendly young BrazilianLeia mais
ViajanteGraceful, old bridges and doors. Are the rivers running high or was the winter dry? I've seen a slug, too, and it was me.
ViajanteThe rivers look fairly high to me and there’s been a lot of rain recently. You are a poor excuse for a slug, I say.
ViajanteSo far so good! Legs are a little achy right now, but no blisters!
Zubiri
2 de abril, Espanha ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
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 theLeia mais
Roncesvalles
1 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I’ve still got it! Despite being older and somewhat less fit than the first time I successfully crossed the Napoleon Pass and found my bed in Roncesvalles. And yes, if you’re wondering, my feetLeia mais
St Jean Pied de Port!
31 de março, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Today was a long travel day - two hour car ride, two flights, then a 90 minute shuttle. Tiring, but it all came together and the drive into SJPdP under a very blue sky and among newly green trees andLeia mais
Reconnecting
29 de março, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
I arrived in Great Britain yesterday, power-sleeping my way from Madrid to London, where I was picked up by David and Ollie, good friends Morgan’s and I made on our first Camino. It was so amazingLeia mais
On my way!
27 de março, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
So here I am, waiting to board in Duluth! This time I did NOT forget my Swiss Army knife in my backpack, so I will enjoy its company when I arrive in Spain. An early win! My sisters brought me hereLeia mais
ViajanteThe Basques were avid fishers, and the conquest of Navarre was a pivotal point in their resistance--the explosion occluding the moon?-- to Spanish rule. Somewhat assisted by ai:)
ViajanteThose storks are enormous—and very persistent year to year in their best building. One of our hosts told us a story of a nest blown down on their street in a storm, and it smashed a Volkswagen on the street below. So glad you’re feeling better and enjoying the huge Spanish sky! Just avoid walking below a stork nest…😂
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Wow!