• Spain 2026
    We walked by the miniature train station set up to show kids trains.
    Chestnut treesSelfie in front of apple treesElevator up to the top of the wallsWe are at the topStar shaped fortress artAround the moat. That is the bridge into the fortressMosqito breeding pond in the moatInside the moatMemorial to victims of the civil warSelfie on the drawbridgeDrawbridgeAnother oneFortress defensesOne more drawbridgeChapel windowCannonHere's another oneArtillery with rifled barrel.Phil checking it outArms buildingPowder roomI dont think this was here in the 1600'sOven building for baking cookingStorehouseWalking into the moatWe are in the moatTunnel into the fortressAnd one out.

    Exploring the Pamplona fortress

    April 28 in Spain

    Today we made an effort to explore the Pamplona Fortress. It is in a large park close to the bus station, but outside of the old town. The fortress is huge and was built by Phillip II 1541 and was completed in 1646. It is a star shaped fortress with a huge moat, several drawbridges, and a large central interior. It was turned over to the city of Pamplona in 1964 and is now used as a park and exhibit area.

    We walked around half the moat. Then came up into the fortress. There was a memorial to more than 300 people killed by firing squad here during the Spanish Civil War.

    It was a great walk around the city. We also found another large park we had been unaware of before. I think pilgrims walk right through without really knowing a thing.

    Tomorrow we are meeting a person from Prague at the train station to transfer Phil's walking poles. They will get one more Camino! He got them in Santiago as donation poles from Pilgrim House. Hopefully they will walk more Caminos if this person also donates them back.    Read more