Camino Norte, Day 9 => Pobeña

Recovery day. 10.5 miles, flattish 800’ ascent.

City/industrial in the outskirts of Bilbao, then through the hills. Back down to the ocean at the end of the day.

Went to a restaurant with 30+ pilgrims from the local Albergue. Discovered everyone at our table was traveling the Camino alone! (more than half on the trail are alone and more women than men). Wonderful home cooked Basque meal of meat/potatoes/gravy (Diane loved it). But glad we’re in a private room vs. the Albergue which they said is like an Army barracks. But also happy to meet and share experiences with all of these people.Read more