Saturday 22nd April 2023 Distance 12.7km (7.9 ml). Total Elevation 360m (1181 ft) Zubiri – Zabaldika People in the dormitory began moving around by 5.30. I quickly got dressed and found a quiet spot in the lounge downstairs to say…
Friday 21st April 2023 Distance 21.9km (13.6 ml). Total Ascent 250m (820 ft) Roncesvalles – Zubiri The guidebook gives the impression that in contrast to yesterday today was downhill all the way. I didn’t feel quite like that though, but…
Thursday 20th April 2023 Distance 25.1 km (15.6 ml). Total Ascent 1390m (4560 ft) Saint Jean Pied de Port – Roncesvalles After an OK but disturbed night I was up as soon as possible ready for breakfast at 6.00am. I…
I seem to be unable to relax when travelling. I suppose I was excited and a little bit anxious too as I was beginning my final day before starting to actually walk. I had loads of time after waking up…
Bordeaux Wednesday 19th April When does a journey begin? In the initial thought? The planning? The preparation – or the setting out? Perhaps all of them. I had certainly done too much thinking and planning, too many YouTube videos and…
I am not sure when or indeed how the idea to walk this iconic pilgrimage to the Shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostella in Spain happened. It seems to be a big part of my thinking over the…
