Camino France
TRAVEL JOURNAL – DAY FOUR – CAMINO PYRENEES (We made it!).
The one with frothy knickers, fabulous waterfalls, and lots of rain! 📍 Location: Zubiri to Pamplona 🥾 Miles: 14 miles ⛑️ Health My foot is now so swollen I had to tape it up to get through the day. Walking is becoming a test of sheer determination! 🌦️ Weather: Overcast at first, but by 11…
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The one with the Early Morning Beer, Unusual Descents, and Bells That Won’t Quit 📍 Location:Roncesvalles to Zubiri 🥾 Miles: 14 glorious miles ⛑️ Health Update To be honest, my left foot is really aching. Blisters and sore muscles seem to be the trend today, but mostly, it’s fatigue. 🌦️ Weather: Another stunning day. 🥘…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – DAY TWO – CAMINO PYRENEES 2024
The one with the amazing sunrise, soaring eagles, and Superman! 📍 Location: Orrison to Roncesvalles 🥾 Miles: 10.5 beautiful miles ⛑️ Health Update: It’s a blessing having a podiatrist in the group! I’ve been managing Cuboid Syndrome in my foot, likely from overuse, which has made each step a challenge. (I’ll rest when I’m home!)…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – DAY ONE – CAMINO PYRENEES 2024
The one with the funny tongs, wild Camino chickens, and yoga with a view. 📍 Location: – St Jean to Orrison 🥾 Miles: – 5 miles uphill ⛑️ Health: Spirits are high, and everyone is in good shape. 🌦️ Weather: Ideal walking conditions—just like Goldilocks would like it! 🥘 Food: A big breakfast, no real…
Read More🌍 TRAVEL DAY – CAMINO PYRENEES 2024 🌄
What an early start! 😴 At 1:30 am, I was wide awake in my room at the Premier Inn at Stansted Airport – a full hour before I needed to get up! You know how it goes with early flights – too worried about oversleeping to sleep. A hot bath and some strong coffee helped…
Read MoreDAY 4 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Torres Del Rio to Logrono Distance: 14.6 miles – WE DID IT! (12 started, 12 finished!). Weather: Lovely sunshine and a cool breeze for most of the day. By 2pm the sun was just too hot and the last few miles were challenging. Health: I’m pleased to report that everyone made it…
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Camino La Rioja… Estella to Torres Del Rio Distance: over 20 miles! Weather: Started off nice and cool but it soon warmed up. Some of the group are sunburnt. Health: we now have some minor blisters on a few feet in the group, and one person has a poorly back after lifting their heavy suitcase…
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Camino La Rioja… Puente La Reina to Estella 🥾 Distance: 16.14 miles 🌞 Weather: very hot! Especially in the afternoon. I ended up walking under my umbrella for some shade. 💊 Health: We have some sore feet and a few little blisters in the group. We are lucky to have a reflexologist in the group…
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