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    12 Miles to Pamplona

    April 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 7 °C

    This was our first full 12-mile day, plenty of small hills and a few bigger ones that tested us. We were surprised by a street market and parade as we walked through the Pamplona suburbs — May 1 is a major holiday throughout Europe, so it’s been a 5-day holiday weekend and every town is packed.

    We’re staying at an albergue with these pod beds, complete with lockers, lights and electric outlets — quite luxurious by albergue standards. And a washer and dryer!

    Tomorrow we’ll climb Alto de Perdon, the Hill of Forgiveness, about 2500 feet. More tomorrow —    Read more

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    Day 3 to Zubiri

    April 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    We walked 9 miles to Zubiri today, dodging sprinkles and trying not to lose our footing on some rocky and muddy paths. Lots of pilgrims today because of the May Day holiday, and tonight every bed in town is occupied.
    We walked from one small village to another, passing by green pastures and well kept homes. We had some difficult climbs but nothing like yesterday, and now we have some time to rest before we walk to Pamplona tomorrow.

    I don’t know which part of the cow that was that I had for dinner, but it was delicious!    Read more

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    Over the Pyrenees

    April 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

    To catch up:
    On Thursday we walked 7 miles from St. Jean, France, to Valcarlos, Spain. Easy walk, and we arrived in time for a 2-hour lunch. These things move slowly here—
    We stayed in a cozy guesthouse run by a Spanish couple, and we felt like old friends by the time we left next morning.
    Day 2, Friday, was a tough 11-mile climb, winding up and up through a valley in the Pyrenees. The first 7 miles took us 5 hours! Kudos to our friend Kathy, who’d suggested we send our packs ahead. We climbed much of the way with Ruth, an Anglican vicar from Wales (who WAS carrying her pack).
    We finally arrived in the village of Espinal, where John had his first taste of albergue life. He says he’s willing to try it again, but without the snoring from our fellow pilgrims next time!
    Only another 790 km to Santiago!    Read more

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    We made it!

    April 25, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    After 26 hours of plane and bus travel, we arrived in Pamplona around 4:00 yesterday, 2 very tired peregrinos. A little cleanup, and we were ready to sample some tapas at Cafe Iruna, one of Hemingway’s favorite hangouts. No bulls running this week.
    I introduced John to Spanish tortilla and croquettes, and he says the Cokes are OK. We also did some laundry —
    After some needed sleep, we ran some errands and found Laurie some good hot chocolate.
    Off to St. Jean by bus this afternoon to meet up with Kathy Wallace from Pittsburgh. Tomorrow’s the big day — a 7-mike walk to Valcarlos, starting out slowly!    Read more

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    Ready to Go!

    April 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Hello Friends and Family,

    We depart Monday, April 23, for Jean Pied de Port, France, to begin a 500 mile walk (we hope) on the Camino de Santiago.

    Pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela for more than a thousand years. There lie the reputed remains of Jesus’ apostle James the Elder. As they have for thousands of years, most modern pilgrims travel the Way on foot, though some travel by bicycle or other means. For many pilgrims, the Way remains a spiritual journey through Spain’s villages and countryside.

    We plan to arrive in Santiago on June 5, and we’re happy to have you along!

    Laurie and John    Read more

    Trip start
    April 18, 2018
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