Flight to Europe
August 18, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
I'm on my way!
Puerta del Sol
August 18, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
My hotel at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid
Sharron MathansJust what you like--lots of people in a big city, all speaking Spanish. Immerse, immerse.
I've begun!
August 21, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
The start of my Camino in Saint Jean Pied de Port
Ron FrödingGreat! Have fun and remember, one foot in front of the other haha. I'm guessing there will be a lot of breathtaking views.
Christine SearsAmo los zapatos. Apuesta que no será tan limpia después de quinientas millas! Cristina
walking to Refuge Orisson
August 21, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Gorgeous views in the Pyrenees
Christine SearsTe extrañamos. Sus fotografías son un tesoro. Hermosa tierra y el clima es perfecta. Cristina
Day one weather
August 21, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Refuge Orisson
August 21, 2016 in France ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
I'm spending the night in this gorgeous spot
Day one
August 21, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Saint Jean Pied de Port to Orisson
Crossing the Pyrenees
August 22, 2016 in France ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Day two
Weather day two August 22
August 22, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
In the Pyrenees
August 22, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
On the way to Roncesvalles
Sharing the path with quite a bit of livestock. At one point I had to wait for a group of cows to go by before I could pass. And they were in no hurry!
Sharron MathansRoncesvalles is famous in history and legend for the defeat of Charlemagne and the death of Roland in 778, during the battle of Roncevaux Pass, when Charlemagne's rear guard was destroyed by Basque tribes.
Roncesvalles, Spain
August 22, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Leaving Roncesvalles
August 23, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Leaving Zubiri
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Next stop, Pamplona
Entering Pamplona
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Casa Ibarrola, Pamplona
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Hostel in Pamplona with these cool pod type beds. Each bed has a locker, electrical outlet, light, and privacy shade.
Hot day in Pamplona
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
According to my Fitbit, I've walked 19 miles today. Fortunately, we arrived in Pamplona around 1:00, before it was too hot.
Linda MadgeHola Tericita, es muy emocionante ver sus fotos y seguir su paseo ~ Linda del grupo español
Sharron MathansCongratulations on the 19 miles. Is the trail comparatively flat now? You must have started at dawn.
Cafe Iruña, Pamplona
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Hanging out with Hemingway
Windmills
August 25, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Windmills
Ron Fröding
Oops! I didn't see your pic when I left my first comment, thought about the older ones obviously haha.
Albergue Santiago Apostol
August 25, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
Very nice albergue with a swimming pool!! Very much appreciated after walking almost 20 miles in 95 degree heat. Unfortunately we had to climb a massive Hill to get up here.
Early morning landscape
August 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Left Puente la Reina early to escape the heat
Map of the world
August 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
My home for the night in Estella
August 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This albergue (hostel ) is run by an organization that works with developmentally disabled adults, who work as the staff here
Barbara BrownHow is it sleeping in the same room with strangers? Looks like you are moving along pretty well. Is it hard?
Estella
August 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Wine fountain
August 27, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
The monastery at Irache has a fountain that dispenses wine, but not at 6:30 am
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Ir…
Day 7 sunrise in Azqueta
August 27, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Another hot day, so up at 5:30 and on the road by 6:00 to beat the heat. Walked about 20 miles today, and I've opted to splurge (25€ including breakfast) on a private room in a Casa Rural. I had aRead more
Christine SearsTal campo muy bonita. Estoy haciendo una lección sobre "por y para" y pensando en ti. Cristina
Ron FrödingWelcome to Europe!
Sharron MathansDramatic shot. Glad you arrived safely in Madrid. Love you.