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Zubiri

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    • Day 7

      Pamplona…but no bulls, no Hemmingway

      September 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

      Today was a relatively flat walk along the Agra River. Ups and downs but nothing too major. We did learn about Sundays in Spain. Want food? Coffee? Soda? Access to a bathroom? Sorry, it’s Sunday! So we are figuring out ways to load up on healthy essentials such as almonds, apples, Snickers, and Skittles! We have walked 17 miles before but never without munchies (or lunch) so we’re a bit hungry but found a place in Pamplona with Mexican food so we’re having tamales and mango smoothies! Tomorrow another similar walk and then a rest day in Puente La Reina!Read more

    • Day 8

      Day 4, A proper adventure to Pamplona

      October 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

      Our Day began earlier than expected, both up at 5 am and we decided to just get going. It was pitch black, we were the only pilgrims leaving town and we had to use our phones to light the way. The only thing keeping us going, was the thought of hot coffee and breakfast in a quaint Spanish town. Alas, after having Pringles for dinner , that was to be our breakfast as well. Town after town provide no options and we had 16 km under our belt before we knew it. We were starving as we checked in to a much nicer 5 star facility this afternoon in Pamplona. We are enjoying the city, eating tapas and will most likely be in bed soon, to do it all again tomorrow.Read more

    • Day 2

      Tag 2: Roncesvalles - Zubiri

      February 21 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Dankbar für die Portion Schlaf, verließ ich als Letzter den Schlafsaal in Roncesvalles. Da ich jedoch das Frühstück im Laufen einnahm und die meisten in der Herberge frühstücken, hatte ich einen guten Vorsprung, um den wundervollen Morgen für mich zu genießen. Der Weg war abwechslungsreich und voller Überraschungen. In allem lag der Zauber einer neuen Geschichte, die bereit war, von mir erwandert zu werden…
      Obwohl ich ein Zelt dabei habe, entschied ich mich, eine weitere Nacht in einer Herberge zu schlafen. Alleine im Zelt schlafen kenne ich gut - die Erfahrung, mit Gleichgesinnten über die Erlebnisse zu sprechen noch nicht…
      So verbrachte ich den Abend in guter Gemeinschaft unter Spaniern, Italienern, Koreanerinnen und einem Briten. Dieser läuft trotz starker Rückeneinschränkungen, die ihn nahezu alle 500 m zu einer Pause zwingen, den Camino - sehr inspirierend.
      Mir hingegen geht es körperlich top! Ein großes Geschenk, wieder unterwegs zu sein.
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    • Day 4

      Zubiri

      March 22 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      Dadurch, dass ich Abends so müde bin und für meine Verhältnisse früh schlafen gehe (20-21 Uhr), bin ich dann auch schon früh wach (6 Uhr) - ca. 6h vor der Pre-Camino-Zeit (12 Uhr Aufstehen - Studilife eben).

      Also ging es bei Sonnenaufgang los und was soll ich sagen? Es war eine wunderschöne Morgenstimmung. Es ging auf überwiegend naturbelassenen Wegen durch kleine verschlafene Dörfchen. Besonders schön war ein Wald aus Buchsbaum (ich glaube, so heißen die). Es riecht so herrlich nach Frühling überall und kleine Blümchen säumen den Weg. Vögel zwitschern und Bienen summen. Einfach richtig idyllisch.

      Der Absieg nach Zubiri war ziemlich steil, aber jetzt bin ich da. Ruh mich bisschen im Café aus. Hab den ganzen Tag keine Pilger*innen gesehen. Außer eine, die mir entgegen kam und noch das Stück von Pamplona bis Roncesvalles nachholt, weil das im Februar wohl noch gesperrt war.

      Jetzt trudeln so langsam die Pilger*innen ein. Bob kam auch schon vorbei. Aber mich zieht es noch ein bisschen weiter. Wasser ist aufgefüllt. Weiter geht's.
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    • Day 6

      Fast and Zubirious

      March 28 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C

      Nicole found BLANKETS last night so I am starting today both well fed and reasonably rested which, turns out, makes a huge difference. I wrapped myself up then slotted myself into my sleeping bag, like a Beef Wellington if the bacon was a blanket and the pastry was a sleeping bag, and you squint.

      Off I go to Pamplona! I said, and got 50m down the road, did the speed trap (because I am at my core, a silly billy) then realised I forgot my bread and went back. I like to think anyone watching thought that was my whole day. Out, SPRINT, job done, in.
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    • Day 6

      Day 3 Zubiri

      April 13 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Went to the Pilgrim Mass at Roncesvalles Monastery last night and the Cardinal giving the service blessed us, hope it helps.🤗
      Walking is not always pretty and so far it's usually not easy. 22km took us 6 hours jncl 2 small breaks. Mainly very rocky forest paths that I think are more dangerous then yesterday's death path 😟 Gotta be careful as it's so easy to sprain an ankle. Let's hope tomorrow is flatter! G OnwardsRead more

    • Day 6

      Somewhere we crossed a border…

      April 14 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

      Somewhere in the long journey over the Pyrenees, we crossed into Spain. It was so lovely lovely to see the horses with their bells on many hillsides, and walk into Roncesvalles.

      Our accommodation for the evening is housed in a renovated monastery. By the time we got there it was hot! 🥵

      We had sunscreened our tender fish belly skin but it did not escape the reddening by radiation.

      Gladly for us the evening air cooled and sent breezes through the open windows. And the stone of the building insulated beautifully. The whole place was clean and efficient and easily housed a very large group of people. I enjoyed the communal dinner with other pilgrims. Who knew that I would have a chance to practice Japanese with one pilgrim traveling alone and looking a bit bewildered?

      Over and over I felt so grateful for the amazing weather, the ancient mountains with sweeping sky, and the thousand year old trail to guide us. And for Paul’s dedication to planning and getting on this Camino.
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    • Day 7

      Welcome back to the city = Pamplona

      April 15 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

      What makes the Camino special are the people we meet. Today we met Teresa from South Carolina. Teresa is a grandmother who felt called to travel the Camino. She arrived very late to the end of the first long long stage. She did not arrive until after 9 p.m., no more dinner was left. She did not give up other pilgrims shared with her, the next day sore and tired. She took her time one step at a time. It gave me pause to remember that people are good and that with patience and grace you can complete anything. Today we arrived in Pamplona. We had a wonderful Basque meal and played with the animals. Tomorrow we take a train for 4.5 hours to Astorga.Read more

    • Day 6

      Zubiri

      April 20 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      Just wrapped up our picturesque walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri—much easier on the legs today! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Settled into our spectacular accommodation for the night and already 2 Estrella beers deep. Here's to more stunning views and smooth trails ahead! 👣Read more

    • Day 2–3

      Day 2 to Zubiri

      May 7 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Started at 8am. In light drizzle - walking in an enchanted forest... absolutely beautiful! Last 2 or 3 km's to Zubiri were incredibly slippery. Met an amazing woman, June - 72 years... and she walked my & Amanda's pace! We walk faster than most other people. Today was only 15km... so relatively easy. However the last 3km's were incredibly slippery and on rocks... the drizzle did not help.

      When we got to the aulberge, I made lentil & veg soup... and fed an extra few pilgrims.... June bought bread & fruit. And I met Helen, from Windhoek, currently living in Cape Town!
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