Zubiri to Pamplona
Last night I stayed in albergue Avellena in Zubiri. Again I am surprised at how full the Camino is. Every bed in Zubiri was full and so was the town 5 km further Laransaña. I arrived and was able to get a single bed for…
St Jean Pied-du-Port
I arrived about 4:15 today by bus from Pamplona. It was an easy ride in a full bus. As we drive past Roncesvalles I was amazed at just how many pilgrims there were mulling around. From what I can see so far the Camino…
The walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri
Today I walked down the mountain to Zubiri. When I left Roncesvalles there was a light rain, so I had all of my rain gear on. I don’t love rain gear but it is better than getting rained on. It was also dark so I had my…
Walking up to Orisson
Today was simply a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the temperature was warm. I started for Orisson at about 7 am. The walk was everything that I remember it being, but I am in much better shape and carrying…
A Day in Pamplona
September 23 2021 I arrived in Pamplona yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately, I arrived too late to take the bus. At this time of the year there is only one bus which leaves Pamplona at 2:30 pm and arrives in St Jean Pied…
Thoughts about the Camino in a Holy Year 2021 and the year of COVID
I have missed walking the Camino and being in Spain. It has now been almost two years since I was either walking the Camino or acting as a volunteer to assist those that were walking the Camino. Tomorrow I begin my…