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”
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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”
