A shar-pei welcome!!
July 7, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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
Jul 8–10, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Welcome to France ! Breakfast
at the hotel
La Grande plage
July 8, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
à la plage - I'm having a perrier and Sangria at Café de la grande plage
St. Jean Pied de port
Jul 9–10, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 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 toRead more
Borda Albergue
Jul 10–11, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 whichRead more
RONCESVALLES
Jul 10–11, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 AlbergueRead more
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
Jul 12–14, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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,Read more
Albergue Rio Arga Ibaia, Zubiri
Jul 13–15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 technologicalRead more
Zubiri to Arre (part 1)
Jul 14–15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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, IRead more
Zubiri to Arre (part 2)
July 14, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
This part of the day was beautiful and hot
Trinidad de Arre, Albergue
Jul 14–15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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 signRead more
Pamplona
Jul 15–16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofRead more
Arre to Pamplona
Jul 15–16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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)
Jul 16–17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The home stretch to Puente la Reina
Pamplona to Puente de la Reina (Part 1)
July 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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)
July 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Puenta la Reina to Lorca (Part 1)
Jul 17–18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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)
July 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 takeRead more
Lorca to Estella (Part2)
July 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Walked 11 kms today. Feet are still sore.
Estella "Alday" restaurant dinner guest
July 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
I had a friend join me for a while...
Lorca to Estella (Part 1)
Jul 18–19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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
Jul 19–20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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 fromRead more
Estella to Villamayor (Part 1)
Jul 19–20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
The walk today is 11 kms. That's all my feet can handle.
Estella to Villamayor (Part 2)
July 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Getting closer...closer.... arrived at 11:30 am at Villamayor Monjardín!
Villamayor to Sansol (Part 1)
Jul 20–21, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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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