Day 2 - Monasterie de Urdax

The last few kms into Urdax were ‘tranquille’. When we arrived at the monastery there was a phone number to call. Javi arrived a few minutes later and welcomed us.

The monastery was originally built as a pilgrims’ hospital in the 11 th century - more than a thousand years later it houses a museum, a permanent exhibition of Basque painting and a pilgrims’ albergue. The albergue is above the cloisters. What a treat.

We are the only two staying here tonight. Javi brought us dinner (cena) at 7 - very tasty - and will return with breakfast (desayuno) at 7 tomorrow. We have a big climb first up. Hope we’re up to it.Read more