1st of May – It Rained all Day

1st of May – It Rained all Day

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...
2nd of May – Midday

2nd of May – Midday

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...
3rd of May – The City Sleeps

3rd of May – The City Sleeps

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...
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...

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