As we had crossed over the 100km mark yesterday, we had a celebration; the food and drink was a plenty; we didn’t retire until 1 am. From pilgrims who had walked the way previously, their advice is not to stop at the albergues in Los Arcos; our next stop. We tried for a hotel butContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 6 – Estella to Luquin”
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Camino Francés Day 5 – Puente la Reina to Estella
It was the best night sleep I’ve had so far, no noise and we had bed sheets, so no sleeping bags! We woke up at 7am but it was closer to 9 when we finally left. It had rained during the night so the air was refreshed and cool; perfect walking weather. The route tookContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 5 – Puente la Reina to Estella”
Camino Francés Day 4 – Pamplona to Puente la Reina
There was thunder and rain throughout the night. At 6 am the lights came on prompting everyone to get ready. I checked the weather forecast and at midday there was more thunderstorms. Today we will be reaching another iconic milestone, the ‘Alto de Pardon’. The problem is it sits on top of a hill. ThisContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 4 – Pamplona to Puente la Reina”
Camino Francés Day 3 – Zubiri to Pamplona
With only my traveling companions sharing the dorm, I slept mostly through the night. Waking a couple of times due to my legs being a little sore. We had breakfast then hit the trail. The temperature was cool as the sun was still hiding behind the hills, which made pleasant conditions. The path skirted aroundContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 3 – Zubiri to Pamplona”
Camino Francés Day 2 – Roncevalles to Zubiri
I remembered the earplugs this time and used my snood as an eye mask. The only bathroom for two dorms was accessed through our dorm. Throughout the night the door to the hallway was in constant use, flooding light over us weary pilgrims. Just before 7, everyone was up packing their bags. All the activityContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 2 – Roncevalles to Zubiri”
Camino Francés Day 1 – SJPD to Roncesvalles
My sleep was almost non-existant last night. The window was closed forming a hot box and I had my first encounter with the dreaded snorer. This was also coupled with my excitement for starting the Camino. At 0700 I jumped from my top bunk to get some breakfast. I ended up chatting to a chapContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 1 – SJPD to Roncesvalles”
Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.
It has been a long time coming, but at 1035hrs this morning, I boarded my Airfrance flight to Biarritz! The flights and change over in Paris was painless and all on time giving me 1.5 hours to catch the train. About 20 minutes from landing into Biarritz I caught my first glimpse of the PyreneesContinue reading “Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.”
So… The Camino
With all that we have been through since the beginning of 2020, I have been suppressing my excitement as September approaches; in 19 days time I plan to depart for France to begin my Camino. The trek has been rescheduled twice now due to the ‘Rona’ and being able to have a block of 6Continue reading “So… The Camino”
Castlerigg Stone Circle
After the energetic hiking over the central fells the day before, we opted for a gentle walk to the Castlerigg Stone Circle via the old railway line that once connected Keswick to Penrith. The starting point for the day was the old Keswick train station situated behind the swimming pool. The tracks have now beenContinue reading “Castlerigg Stone Circle”
Walla Crag to High Seat
The weather this weekend could not have been any better. Perfect for the beer festival, had it not been postponed. Knowing our luck it will be a mud bath next year! After spending Saturday catching up with some friends we hadn’t seen since before lockdown 1.0. We planned for a Sunday hike. After a lateContinue reading “Walla Crag to High Seat”
Stu's Camino 