FransaSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port43°9’49” N 1°14’10” W
7 Mayıs 2019, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
I start out from here tomorrow morning, but have not decided which route yet: Valcarlos or Napoleon. I’m sending my pack ahead for this segment so I can enjoy it rather than suffer this time. BeenOkumaya devam et
IspanyaRoncesvalles43°0’53” N 1°18’26” W
8 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
IspanyaRoncesvalles43°0’34” N 1°19’14” W
8 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Carbo-loading at Cafe Sabina after a grueling passage over the Pyrenees in wind and rain all day. I can barely walk!
Up through the Lepoeder Pass to Roncevalles today. Big climb from just aboveOkumaya devam et
IspanyaViscarret-Guerendiáin42°58’0” N 1°25’31” W
9 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
I’m in Zubiri this evening after 8 leisurely hours of hiking up and down, carrying my pack and feeling stronger today in spite of an almost sleepless night next to an Olympic snorer in lastOkumaya devam et
IspanyaViscarret-Guerendiáin42°58’1” N 1°25’32” W
10 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Wild day on the Camino with a helicopter rescue of an injured pilgrim who broke his leg on a downhill muddy descent. I was right there when it happened. Quick response and lots of pilgrims helpingOkumaya devam et
IspanyaZabaldika42°51’22” N 1°34’59” W
10 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
San Estaban parochial albergue on the old Camino. Rest for the weary spirit.
A last minute climb up to a sweet albergue with about 12 other pilgrims—communal dinner, time in the chapel with theOkumaya devam et
IspanyaChurch of San Saturnino42°49’6” N 1°38’38” W 11 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Taking half day’s rest—much needed today.
Will press on tomorrow.
So great to have some good tapas on Calle San Nicholas. Fun to people watch when you are solo!
I checked into a place here inOkumaya devam et
The Camino always takes you to the oldest church in the most ancient part of the city. Pilgrims in awe!
IspanyaUterga42°42’31” N 1°45’45” W
12 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Staying the night, exhausted. No energy or words. Neii is still walking with me on this part of the journey, but I am not as fast paced as he, so am trying to express to him that he should move on andOkumaya devam et
IspanyaObanos42°40’48” N 1°47’9” W
13 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
One of my favorite churches on the camino is here, so I paid a visit and sang in the spectacular acoustic of this Templar built church, Eglesia de Crucifixo.
IspanyaVillatuerta42°39’41” N 2°0’20” W
14 Mayıs 2019, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Long slog to get there from Uterga...Note to self: never try that again. 30 km with many hills. ‘Bout died!
There was a guy selling hot tea and bananas when I reached the border. Never been so happy to see a cup of tea...
Peregrina888That guy knows what he’s doing!