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Decision time. We set off late this morning after a lie in. A 7:30 start seems positively self indulgent. 12.2 km later we’re just finishing off two jambon sandwiches and coffees. The weather this morning is delightful, warm but not … Continue reading →

Today was a very long day and pretty tough especially the last 10k. We left the albergue in Puente la Reina a few minutes after six o’clock having grabbed a coffee and a few pieces of bread. It was still … Continue reading →

We very nearly headed back to Pamplona this morning en route for the uk to check Bob out but seeing as you all appear to have things in hand we’ll continue our little trek. Muchas gracias. We arrived in our … Continue reading →

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 →