3rd of May – Don’t Forget the Stamp

3rd of May – Don’t Forget the Stamp

Don’t Forget the Stamp in your Pilgrim Passport   Just as I was leaving Pamplona, I saw a sign at a local university saying that you can get your credential stamped at the porter’s office. Of course I left the hotel this morning without getting a...
3rd of May – Windmills on the Hill

3rd of May – Windmills on the Hill

Walking up to Alto del Perdón Finally I’m coming to the outskirts of Pamplona and just as I come over, all eyes on the road, I see Alto del Perdón off in the distance. I know that’s the one I’m going over because it’s lined with wind turbines...
3rd of May – The Wind Farm

3rd of May – The Wind Farm

Over Alto del Perdon   I expected today to be quite a hard walk because it took us up over to Alto del Perdón, which is the wind farm on top of the hill overlooking Pamplona.     This is one of the iconic sights of the Camino Francés, not only for the...
5th of May – An Early Start

5th of May – An Early Start

Estella to Los Arcos I’m still waking up early, but at least I could get breakfast early today. Breakfast was available across the road at a cafe from the hostel where I was staying. I’m actually on the road at 7:15 and of course my first challenge is to...
5th of May – Journey to Los Arcos

5th of May – Journey to Los Arcos

Chance Encounters: The Journey to Los Arcos As I came into the next village for a cup of coffee, struggling up for the last part of the hill, I looked behind me and saw a familiar character. Walking in his white habit, chatting away with other pilgrims, I...

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