Camino 2025

Day 1. Wetter than an otters 🦦 pocket!

The bus route from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port was like being on a rollercoaster. The 45 miles takes one hour and forty five minutes which explains the topography of the route, mostly hairpin bends. I’ll be happy to walk back…

I decided to take the Napoleon route and stay in Orisson. (This route is closed in winter because of the snow). I was instantly distracted by the red kites and eagles soaring just overhead.

Unfortunately the weather forecast was correct with thunderstorms ⛈️ and I arrived somewhat bedraggled and drenched. The warm shower and cold beer was very welcoming.

Today’s walk was few in kilometres, 7.5, but over 600 metres in altitude.

Dinner was an amazing three course meal with the other 39 residents who had reserved this accommodation.

Tonight there are residents staying here from New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, America, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Portugal, Denmark. I also met a walker from New Caledonia in the pacific.Read more