A shar-pei welcome!!
7 июля 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Met Nola on my way to the hotel. What are the chances of meeting a shar-pei, a rare breed, on my first night in France?! It's a sign!!
Biarritz , France
8–10 июл. 2024, Франция ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Welcome to France ! Breakfast
at the hotel
La Grande plage
8 июля 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
à la plage - I'm having a perrier and Sangria at Café de la grande plage
St. Jean Pied de port
9–10 июл. 2024, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Took the train from Biarritz to Bayonne. Transferred and took another train to St. Jean Pied de port. Went to the pilgrim welcome centre where I met a wonderful family that gave me a coquille. Went toЧитать далее
Borda Albergue
10–11 июл. 2024, Франция ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
From St. Jean Pied de port, I took a break at Orisson to eat. It was a very hot and sunny day. I felt like I was getting heat exhaustion. I arrived at the Borda Hostel after I took a wrong path whichЧитать далее
RONCESVALLES
10–11 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Left Borda at 7:10 am. 16 km of walking through mountains, very windy the higher up I got. Stunning views overlooking the valleys while walking through many animal droppings. Arrived at the AlbergueЧитать далее
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
12–14 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
At 8:10, after breakfast, and answering Glen's (Perth, Australia) difficult question of why I'm doing the camino, I headed out on the 22 km in the rain, on the rocky-road trek to Albergue Rio de Arga,Читать далее
Albergue Rio Arga Ibaia, Zubiri
13–15 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Today,Saturday, July 13, is a rest day. My sleep was restless and the other pilgrims left at 6am. I later woke up at 9:50am when Sabine entered the room to clean. I tried getting the technologicalЧитать далее
Zubiri to Arre (part 1)
14–15 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Started walking at 7:30 am. It started off well, with beautiful, cool weather and decent paths. After brunch 11:30am, the weather was hot at 33 degrees and not much shade. Throughout the walk, IЧитать далее
Zubiri to Arre (part 2)
14 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
This part of the day was beautiful and hot
Trinidad de Arre, Albergue
14–15 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Arrived at the albergue, Trinidad de Arre, at 3:30pm. The signage for the entrance pointed to the door that had the "open" sign, but in actuality, the entrance was around the corner. Another signЧитать далее
Pamplona
15–16 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Day of Rest: Ignacio, the shoe store owner, told me to take a day of rest. Spent 3 hours with him. He made sure to get good fitting shoes and sandals for me. He also explained the importance ofЧитать далее
Arre to Pamplona
15–16 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
From Arre to Pamplona: Distance of 4.8 kms today. I just need to get to Pamplona and get some new footwear, that is my main goal.
Pamplona to Puente la Reina (Part 3)
16–17 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The home stretch to Puente la Reina
Pamplona to Puente de la Reina (Part 1)
16 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A long walk : 24 kms. A very hot day without shade. The day was made much easier with my new shoes and socks. Also, making sure to take magnesium and vitamins.
Pamplona to Puenta de la Reina (Part 2)
16 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Puenta la Reina to Lorca (Part 1)
17–18 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
On the road by 8:00 am and found a place to have breakfast in Puente la Reina because the albergue didn't offer breakfast. I actually never saw any host/concierge at the albergue.
Puenta la Reina to Lorca (Part 2)
17 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Finishing up the
walk of the day and arrived at Lorca around 3:30pm. It was 32°C and I walked 15.5 km. Host José Ramon was very kind and thoughtful. He offered water when I arrived, and said to takeЧитать далее
Lorca to Estella (Part2)
18 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Walked 11 kms today. Feet are still sore.
Estella "Alday" restaurant dinner guest
18 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
I had a friend join me for a while...
Lorca to Estella (Part 1)
18–19 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
There was no breakfast nor donkey service so I repacked my backpack in the bar area (no host) and started walking with a heavy backpack at 6:30am. Very nice, cool, dark morning.
Oasis Trails, Villamayor Monjardín
19–20 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Very nice people here. Footbath with ice cubes, water refills, and a very nummy supper : mixed salad, beet salad vegetarian lasagna, gooey brownie with ice cream. We all sat together with chef fromЧитать далее
Estella to Villamayor (Part 1)
19–20 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
The walk today is 11 kms. That's all my feet can handle.
Estella to Villamayor (Part 2)
19 июля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Getting closer...closer.... arrived at 11:30 am at Villamayor Monjardín!
Villamayor to Sansol (Part 1)
20–21 июл. 2024, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Started out at 6:18 am. It was cool (almost cold-but no complaints from me!!), with a nice wind. My guidebook says it's 19 kms. At the end of the day, my pedometer showed 21.4 kms.





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































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