Monthly Archives: July 2016

We’ve arrived at the albergue in Cizur Menor, some 5km beyond Pamplona. The walk through the town was a very vivid experience, thousands of people dressed in white with red kerchiefs. The noise was overwhelming, an extraordinary festive occasion, even … Continue reading →

We’ve stopped 3km out of Larrasoana. The coffee is good, a cockerel is crowing, the jambon sandwich is excellent and the murmuring river is only a few feet away. All very idyllic – in complete contrast to last night’s shenanigans … Continue reading →

I’m terminally bored, pestered by flies and feeling bloated and nauseous after eating little during the walk and large meals at the end of the day. Walking in the early morning through misty forests and lush meadows is beautiful, walking … Continue reading →

We’d intended to have a fairly lengthy day today but the final 8km in temperatures in the thirties without shade doesn’t half take it out of you. Consequently we’ve stopped here as per the guide book’s suggestion. It’s a small … Continue reading →

Ah, it’s been a gentle 11+ km from Roncesvalles mostly downhill through lush woodland very reminiscent of the lakes. We were up early and left when the doors opened a little after 6am. The chap in the bed alongside mine … Continue reading →

What a beautiful day. The walk up to and over a little section of the Pyrenees was glorious. We started out a little after seven on a misty, heavily overcast day and finished with a perfectly blue sky overhead. The … Continue reading →

We’ve arrived, safely and without incident. The plane, twin propeller and painted a fetching shade of deep purple flew swiftly, albeit a little noisily to Biarritz arriving a fraction ahead of schedule. Our one item of baggage containing our poles … Continue reading →

I reckon that easyjet found themselves with a half empty plane and decided to use the French predilection for strike action as an excuse to cancel our flight. No matter, flights are heading to France from here with no disruptions, … Continue reading →

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