Wayside church
June 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
One of the simple country churches we've passed today. We might have passed about 6 or 7 in the 16 km we walked today.
12th century Iglesia de San Estaban
June 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We continue to be a slow group on the camino, which I completely enjoy because of our unique experiences. This afternoon at San Esteban church an elderly nun noticed us walking to the church just atRead more
Villava/ Trinidad de Arre for the night
June 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We decided to stop a bit short today (16km instead of 20km) and rest up tomorrow with a short 10km day as we will do some site seeing in Pamplona also.
Starting the day
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We decided to do a short 10k plus city tour day because the last 3 days crossing the Pyrenees was tough for these flat landers. We definitely should have sought out higher terrain for training.
Magdalena Bridge: 14th Century
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Traditional Pilgrim entrance to the city of Pamplona.
City hall square, where bulls pass
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Navarra regional museum
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Santiago Cathedral
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Main plaza
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Bull ring
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University of Navarra
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Very jealous that a piece of the trail that caries thousands of people from around the world passes through a university campus.
Cizur menor: A place for the night
June 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We made it 5k out of the city and found a homey hostel for the night.
Starting the day
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Our first misty day and a steep climb ahead.
First stop
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After a nice walk through golden wheat and oat fields arrived at a hillside church and found a Cafe for minibrunch.
Alto de Perdon: height of forgiveness
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Lunch break..location unknown
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A pause with Mary of Irunbridea
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Break: Coke and chips a la espani
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
learning if we finish out the day better with an afternoon break. Stopped also to check where we were how much further we had to go and if we could make it that far.
Obanos: afternoon pause
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Pushing forward towards tonight's goal is plenty tough, been on the road since 8:30am. Of course the road means convenience store stop for picnic lunch, coffee breaks, pauses to manage foot care, andRead more
Tonight's stop: Puente La Reina
June 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Didn't make it to our spot until about 5:30, which makes for a quick shower, laundry wash, dinner and off to bed. Pics of the town tomorrow morning, sí dios quiere.
Vending machine breakfast on bench
June 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
100 km mark! Morning stop
June 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We hit the 100 km mark this morning, meaning 100km since started in France. Setting a better pace today.
Cafe Jose Ramon
June 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Afternoon Rest in the Park
June 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Rest for the last push
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