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    • TravelerCamino Frances
      Day 6

      Reflection

      August 5, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      5 days ago I started my way on the Camino Frances! Time for a quick reflection! I realize that I am getting calmer and more mindful about the nature around me! „Time after time“ or step after step could be a good Soundtrack for it! The Camino teaches you that there is a huge power in supporting others! Planning is important but as important is to react flexibly in the moment! When things change, change your plans and go with the flow! Leading here means define the goal/target, find the right path for your group, and check that you are right! Make sure the people around you give you energy and make you better! And the Camino is the best school for Europeans! Spanish people feel as Europeans, which I love! Speed is a question of perspective…
      And it’s important to know where you finally belong! Missing my family!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      Day 7

      Good morning

      August 6, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      The best sleep of the week as we got the quiet room! After „Good morning“, „Boit ton café“ and „Don’t stop me now“, Silvia selected „it’s a beautiful day“ as our song of the day! We will sing „…and I just can’t stop smiling“ when we have the steep uphill today! Now it’s time for breakfast- the others are already gone! We get them later! Btw- I decided not to read the news anymore because they make me angry! Maybe football news!Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      1
      Day 7

      Siesta and Fiesta

      August 6, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      Yesterday we decided for a Siesta after our daily stretching session! Afterwards we went to there Fiesta where the bulls run through the city! Estrella was FULL of people all dressed up in white and red! Although the whole „Corsa de Torros“ is disgusting I understand that it means identity to the Basque people! Our albergue closed at 10pm so we left the party early- we met a lot of others (Italians, who else) in the kitchen and had a real pilgrim experience of sharing!Read more

    • TravelerCal’s Camino Adventures
      Day 7

      Day 7

      August 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      This morning seems such a long time ago… I left at my usual time yet it was already much warmer than it had been in previous days at the same time.. it was another easy walk today as regards the terrain, undulating with a few long easy climbs and thankfully no steep or dodgy downhill sections.. my two tender toes were doing a celebratory dance as they needed a downhill break 😂
      Once again I spent the first hour or so passing people, lots have become regulars and I’m greeted with ( from the English speaking ones.. I’ve no idea what curses may be coming my way in other languages 😳 ) “hey, here she comes “, “was wondering when we’d see you” to “ oh, it’s you again!!” I could start developing a complex!!
      Again the scenery on route was spectacular, it’s seriously stunning and I feel so lucky to be a part of something so special..
      There were a couple of dodgy bits today where the signs seemed to disappear and I’d panic I’d gone wrong, especially if there were no other rucksacks in sight.. some of the towns are especially lacking.. there was one today that seemed totally deserted and I half expected to see rifles out of barn windows and for Zorro to come riding through!!!
      Anyway.. I made good time again which was great as it has been seriously hot today and the place I was staying was a further 2km off the route.
      After a shower, and trip to the laundry I decided to have a wander round town… and of course have a beer!
      Going down to dinner tonight I was invited to join another party, two couples from the UK and two ladies ( I think they were sisters ) from Canada who had all become friends a few days earlier. I’m not great with company I don’t know, but, I had a lovely evening with them, with us all being desperate for bed before 9pm.. ( that’s actually pretty late for me at the moment 🙄 )
      Now it’s definitely way past my bedtime 🥱 so goodnight 😴      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances 2022

      Puente La Reina to Estella

      September 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

      We started earlier today from Puente La Reina, but it still was a hot walk. We arrived in Estella around 2pm, and got right after our chores. Now we are out walking around waiting for the restaurants to open after siesta, some at 7pm and others at 8pm. Today is the beginning of a ancient music festival. They kicked it off with ringing all the bells in the city.Read more

    • Kathie Lassos the MoonCamino de Santiago
      1

      Estella

      September 4, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

      As I was crossing the stone bridge from Puente la Reina, I met a woman, who was also staying at the same Albergue. Mimi from Massachusetts—walked by and we started talking, the next thing you know we are walking the entire hike!

      I enjoyed walking with Mimi. A good bit of the time was silent—which I loved.

      I realized a few days ago, when I admire a little town on a hill, that means we will be climbing the hill to reach it and pass through it. When we climb up, that means we have to also climb down. Sounds simple, very elementary—until you are exhausted and just hoping the next town is within sight—hopefully not
      on a hill.

      Showered, laundry washed, and is hanging out to dry, with everyone else’s laundry! I was so excited that for once I didn’t get the top bunk!!

      Several of us are headed out to eat soon. I think I could fall asleep standing up, except I am really hungry right now!      Read more

    • TravelerAdventure on Camino Francis
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      Day 12

      Estella

      September 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      Day 8 and 9 Estella - Arrived here, in Estella, yesterday via Lorca and Villatuerta - small towns with prominent churches. The walk was quite uneventful with the usual ups and downs through fields and of course laden fig trees, olive trees and grape vines.
      Today I wandered around Estella and saw it’s beautiful old buildings. The tourist office is in a Baroque Palace and the town museum that houses the works of Gustavo de Maeztzu is in the former Romanesque palace of The Kings of Navarre. There were also two churches to see after climbing 100s of stairs - and being a Sunday, everything was only open from 11:30am - 2pm! Needless to say I had a busy afternoon!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      2
      Day 8

      Day 6 - To Puente la Reina

      September 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Day 6 -To Puente la Reina - 24.1 km 28°C
      Today was a lot of uphill again, and sunny. But it was really quite windy so kept the day tolerable. Pleasant….other than bucking the wind. Hard enough without that.
      People on the trail are absolutely amazing!Everyone cares about everyone else and always ready to help. Like one gigantic family from all over the world. I’ve heard this before, and have discovered it to be true.
      I fell yesterday. Nothing serious. A knee abrasion. I guess I lost my focus on the path which was very rocky, and down I went. About 5 people pounced on me to help. One from Scotland, at least 2 from Switzerland, and possibly the other 2 as well. They helped me up (a feat in and of itself with the heavy pack), handed me wipes to clean my knee, and kept offering any help at all. When I convinced them I was fine, as they were leaving one man said “we are all here to help each other!” Later in the day I saw them further along the path and, after asking how I was, one of the guys said “we’re keeping an eye on you”. Lol. So special!
      Beautiful views as always. A lot of farmland. A bunch of metal statues in honor of pilgrims. On yeah, and an interesting vending machine; only on the Camino!!
      Another blessed day!      Read more

    • Camino
      32
      Day 12

      Estella

      September 16, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

      Kolejny piękny dzień. Do tej pory żaden dzień nie był łatwy wręcz przeciwnie każdy zaskakuje przeróżnymi trudnościami głównie fizycznymi i również tym że nie można niczego zrobić szybciej, więcej lub lepiej, niż możliwości twoich nóg. Wprowadzenie sie w taki stan wymusza bardzo pokorne myślenie. Pomału oddalają się emocję i troski, które są mało ważne, a krystalizuje się prawdziwy cel tej pielgrzymki. Próba odnalezienia poprzez drogę Jakuba drogi do Boga jest niewątpliwie dużym wyzwaniem ale bardzo potrzebnym dla mnie. Myślę, że znalazłem swoje Camino w końcu.
      Mijaliśmy piękne miasteczka, niektóre zachowane prawie bez zmian z czasów średniowiecza, czasami droga prowadziła poprzez pozostałości dróg rzymskich, gdzie tylko szczątki budowli dawaly znać, jak to było dawno i fakt, że jeszcze można to dotknąć daje piękno w głowie.
      Pierwsze miasteczko Puente La Reina. Nazwane tak od mostu. Później poprzez malutkie osady zwykle osadzane na stromych górkach dotarliśmy do Estella. Za dawnych czasów to była taka mała Pamplona. Dzięki pielgrzymom tętniła życiem. Były głównie 3 osady: Franków, Nawaryjczykow i Żydów. W 1328 roku populacja Żydowska zmniejszyła się prawie do zera na skutek rzezi. Również w XIV wieku miasto skurczyło się do połowy dzięki ospie.
      Otoczona była zamkami obronnymi i pilnującymi porzadku i bezpieczeństwa a prowadzonych przez Joannitów i Templariuszy. Niestety z zamków nic nie zostało. Estella również ma święto biegania z bykami i jest pod patronatem Sw. Andrzeja w sierpniu Miasto jest położone nad rzeką Eba. Bardzo urokliwe.
      Po drodze mieliśmy dużo okazji do kosztowania fig, jerzyn i winogron.
      Jutro czeka nas fontanna z winem.      Read more

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    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      Day 9

      Day 7 - To Estella

      September 15, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      Day 7 - To Estella
      22 km; 25°C
      My guidebook offers a difficulty rating for each stretch of the path. Today was rated at 2/3.
      Puente La Reina was a beautiful quaint little town, a typical European village. I love the old buildings!
      Along the way to Estella I came upon this restful place of tranquility, in the middle of nowhere. Free snacks and refreshments (hopefully a donation offered). A place to exchange things no longer needed…..clothing, books, etc. A sign with a sobering thought as I left. Still 676 km to go!
      I happened upon a
      “Trail Angel” providing water, wine and snacks at no change. Bless the angels! Then finally arrived in Estella!      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Estella-Lizarra, Естела, Lizarra, Estella, エステーリャ, Stella, Estela, 31200, Эстелья, Естелья, Estella - Lizarra, 埃斯特利亚

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