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Day two – Relax day This is Puenta la Reina (or The Queens Bridge) in all its glory. Sancho 111 wife Doña Mayor commanded that this 6 arch bridge was built to support the increasing number of medieval pilgrim’s who joined the camino at this stage. Whilst walking into the center of this wonderful townContinue reading “Puenta La Reina”

Pamplona – Puenta la Reina 24km After a great sleep last night in Pamplona I felt in a good mood today and decided to get up and visit some of the tourist attractions in the city before I started walking. The bull fighting stadium was closed at the time I visited, as was the IrishContinue reading “Puenta la Reina”

Zubiri – Pamplona 21km Arrived in Pamplona today at roughly 2:30-3pm. A very vibrant city full of busy people and fantastic buildings. It kinda reminds me of Rome with all the narrow streets and tall 4-5 storey buildings on each side. Today I walked with Phoebe again and also Ghazal from Canada. We had mightyContinue reading “Pamplona”

Roncesvalles to Zubiri – 22km After yesterdays mountain hike, I woke up with very sore calve muscles and faced a more flat 22km to Zubiri. I met up with a few of the people I met at dinner last night for breakfast and Phoebe from China (but has lived in California and London and speaksContinue reading “Zubiri”

St Jean Pied De Port – Roncesvalles 25km 1400m climb. Woke up at 7am got brekkie and left the albergue at 8am. Sue had left at 6:30, Sonya at 7:30 and Colin was staying another day in St Jean. The first 8km is very steep climbing 800m to Orisson. The hills were relentless and IContinue reading “Roncesvalles”

This is the starting point for the Camino Frances. A little town at the bottom of France and the base point of the passage over the Pyrenees mountains and into Spain. I arrived by mountain train with about 50 other hikers from all over the world. A short walk uphill towards the albergue (Gite inContinue reading “Saint John Pied De Port”

Stayed overnight in Bayonne at the Hotel Cote Basque. Nice place. Had a wee dander in late evening as everywhere was closed up early on Sunday evening. Seems like French people have it all worked out. Very laid back way of life. In the train now to St Jean through the mountains of the Pyrenees.Continue reading “To the edge of the world and Bayonne.”

7th May 2023 On the bus to Dublin airport. The day is finally here. Its Sunday the 7th May 2023 and I am just about to get on the bus from Omagh to Dublin airport. I’ll then catch a plane to Biarritz, hop on another bus to Bayonne and stay in a hotel for theContinue reading “Leaving on a jet plane!”

“Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care.” – Earl Shaffer What am I carrying in my backpack? After five months or research, trial and crucial decision making, I’ve decided on my gear. I guess all my hiking, running and youtube watching has put me in a good position to help thisContinue reading “Packing”