by Rob | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Journey, Places
Walking to Zubiri The walk from Viscarret to Zubiri was really very pleasant even though it rained all day. The final stage, I tried an alternate route, walking down the side of the highway which had been recommended as not being so steep and therefore would be easier...
by Rob | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Health, Physical, Tendonitis, Videos
Camino Tips – Dealing with Tendonitis Here are some further tips I just shared with someone on the Camino Forum who was struggling with Achilles pain. This is based on making it all the way to Santiago…..and the things I learnt along the way...
by Rob | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Reflections
I’m in my Casa Rural this evening, stretched out on the lounge, with my feet up on some pillows, giving my feet a rest. I think I might go out for dinner in about an hour, and then have an early night. If I wake up early tomorrow as usual, I might...
by Rob | May 2, 2015 | Blog, Journey, People, Places
This was my first full day of walking. 22 kilometers from Zubiri to Pamplona. I made it. The feet held up OK. So I’ll try to maintain longer distances from now on. Maybe in a couple of days I can carry all my gear too, instead of sending half forward each...
by Rob | May 2, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places, Spiritual
Been going since 7 this morning, it’s now 20 past 12. Been taking it easy, been through some interesting villages. The way takes you along next to the Rio Ara, stopped for a late breakfast and then arrived in Zabaldika. There’s an ancient...
by Rob | May 2, 2015 | Blog, Journey, Places, Videos
Zubiri to Pamplona My First ‘Full Distance’ Walking Day Up to this point I was walking short days so as to preserve my injured heels and ease into the Camino gradually. I think it takes a few days to get into the Rhythm. This was about a 22 km...
by Rob | May 3, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Journey, Places
Leaving Pamplona Today I leave from Pamplona up over Alto del Pardon to a small village called Uterga. It’s a bit of a climb today, so I don’t want to overextend myself. So today should be about 15 kilometers. I woke up at about 6:15 this morning, I...
by Rob | May 3, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places
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...
by Rob | May 3, 2015 | Blog, Journey
On the Way to Alto del Perdón So I’m still on my way to Alto del Perdón and looking forward to the next village in a couple of kilometers where I’ll stop for coffee. This part of the walk is now much more peaceful but well out of Pamplona, and this little...
by Rob | May 3, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Journey, Places
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...
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