Flight to Europe

I'm on my way!
Puerta del Sol

My hotel at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid
I've begun!

The start of my Camino in Saint Jean Pied de Port
walking to Refuge Orisson

Gorgeous views in the Pyrenees
Day one weather

Refuge Orisson

I'm spending the night in this gorgeous spot
Day one

Saint Jean Pied de Port to Orisson
Crossing the Pyrenees

Day two
Weather day two August 22

In the Pyrenees

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!
Roncesvalles, Spain

Leaving Roncesvalles

Leaving Zubiri

Next stop, Pamplona
Entering Pamplona

Casa Ibarrola, Pamplona

Hostel in Pamplona with these cool pod type beds. Each bed has a locker, electrical outlet, light, and privacy shade.
Hot day in Pamplona

According to my Fitbit, I've walked 19 miles today. Fortunately, we arrived in Pamplona around 1:00, before it was too hot.
Cafe Iruña, Pamplona

Hanging out with Hemingway
Windmills

Windmills
Albergue Santiago Apostol

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

Left Puente la Reina early to escape the heat
Map of the world

My home for the night in Estella

This albergue (hostel ) is run by an organization that works with developmentally disabled adults, who work as the staff here
Estella

Wine fountain

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

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 aOkumaya devam et
Ron FrödingWelcome to Europe!
Sharron MathansDramatic shot. Glad you arrived safely in Madrid. Love you.