Day 2. Cold. But dry.

Up early, not raining but cold, grateful to have brought my hat/scarf and gloves. Beautiful coffee with breakfast and used the rucksack 🎒 service to send my big bag to my next accommodation.
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Up early, not raining but cold, grateful to have brought my hat/scarf and gloves. Beautiful coffee with breakfast and used the rucksack 🎒 service to send my big bag to my next accommodation.
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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 explainsRead more
Today we had a dress rehearsal and walked without our packs, 800 metres above sea level, up the Pyrenees and then returned to SJPDP. A total or 17.3 kms of hard walking and mind battles…”Can I doRead more
„Und ist der Fuß auch noch so klein, so kann er doch ein Pilger sein“ (Reiner)
Ab Puerta de la Reina kreuzten wir immer mal wieder den Pilgerweg. Den Plan, mal selbst nach Santiago zu laufen,Read more
Orisson to Burguete Auritz
22.5km
Refuge Orisson to Burguete-Auritz
Woke up early enough to see the sun rise, and to join the Pilgrims breakfast at 7am sharp. The alburgue hosts were pretty clearRead more
Yesterday we arrived in St. John pied de port to begin our walk our first hostel was Beilari, 18 people from England, Australia, Netherlands, Scotland, America..We all sat at a communal meal as oneRead more
The 1st steps of our pilgrimage began at 0645 this morning.
3 hours and 2200 feet of elevation gain later to a welcome stop for food and coffee at Refuge Orisson.
Today’s walk was as steep as IRead more
Today was 8k uphill on a glorious day for hiking through the Pyrenees. We started off slowly enjoying an espresso in SJPP before we left. I was feeling a little nervous about the long walk ahead.Read more
Too many good photos - had to share more!
I love seeing the horses free to go wherever they wish. And some of them wear bells, just like the cows in Switzerland. Have the sound on for the videos - soRead more
Today we walked up and over the Pyrenees. It was something that I would never have thought I could do even last year.
We walked over 10 miles and went up over 2000 feet. We walked out of France andRead more
Traveler Amazing.. I had a look at your route earlier, wow wow wow. Well done xx
Traveler You’ll have earned your beer this evening! 🍺🍻 x
Traveler Thank you ladies. I had a couple of beautiful pints, a wonderful supper and I’m heading off for an early night 😴 🛌 💤