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Sounds wonderful! I'm a few days behind you - so glad we had chance to meet!Today I started my camino, walking fom Pamplona to Puente La Reina. More on that later.
After what was possibly the longest transit ever from Australia, I finally made it to Pamplona. I wanted to say thanks to all the forum members who posted about Madrid airport and connecting to the train to Atocha station. It was really helpful and turned out to be very straightforward.
In Pamplona, I spent two days resting, gathering supplies, and exploring. I loved the old town, and walking along the city walls. I also had the good fortune to meet up with three other forum members! It was so nice to meet you and hope to cross paths again.
On to the camino. What an incredible walk today. The views were spectacular. Rolling green hills and views of the mountains as far as the eye could see. There was even a rainbow!
It was very cold for most of the day (about 8C) but this didn't affect my enjoyment of the walk at all. I was warm in my many layers.
Feeling blessed to be here, and immersed in the wonder of it all.
Yes, me too! Hope to cross paths again.Sounds wonderful! I'm a few days behind you - so glad we had chance to meet!
Hope you had a good first day walking, Kate. Buen camino and lovely to have met you in SJPP. Buen camino. JoSounds wonderful! I'm a few days behind you - so glad we had chance to meet!
I think our first Camino a couple of buskers were set up here playing Spanish guitar. We sat and ate our bocadillos and felt enchanted. Good memory.Day 2: Puente La Reina to Estella
The promise of better weather lay ahead. Sunny skies and a warmer day of 15C were forecast. Indeed, it was a glorious day, and very warm in the afternoon.
It was a cool and misty start to the morning leaving Puente La Reina along the river, before climbing through a forest and walking in to Maneru. The climbing theme continued, with a very hilly stage today. The views were once again spectacular - bright blue skies, rich green hills, and bright yellow flowers. Also in abundance were red poppies and purple iris.
Walking beside the stone walls between Ciraqui and Lorca we came upon a beautiful oasis - The Olive Gardzen (not a typo)! A donativo pilgrim rest stop offering water, tea, coffee, snacks, and some misc items. Chairs and tables were set up under the olive trees in the shade, providing a lovely spot to rest.
Another great day!
Tonight I am staying at Hostal la Rua. Recommended without hesitation for the lovely rooms, and the warm and helpful host.
We stayed at LA Fuente in 2016 when it was relatively new. The owner wanted us to "tell our English speaking friends" to stay with him. Good memories.Day 12: Burgos to Rabe de las Calzadas
It was a cool but bright and sunny morning as I set off from Burgos, happy to be back on the path.
I left the city by the river route. This was a great start to the day, walking under the trees, listening to the birds and the sound of the water. I didn't see any other pilgrims until the bridge where the city and river routes meet.
It was a short and easy walk today and the hostal/restaurant La Fuente is comfortable. I used the afternoon to catch up on some admin tasks. Looking forward to a longer walk to Castrojeriz tomorrow.
I know there is a river route into the city. I used that on my last Camino Frances. I wasn't aware of a river route out of Burgos.I left the city by the river route. This was a great start to the day, walking under the trees, listening to the birds and the sound of the water. I didn't see any other pilgrims until the bridge where the city and river routes meet.
Pretty sure I read about this option in the Brierley guide book. It was a really nice walk.I know there is a river route into the city. I used that on my last Camino Frances. I wasn't aware of a river route out of Burgos.
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