Pamplona to Puente la Reina - 32 km

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After a peaceful night in my "pod", I left Pamplona around 9 a.m. - meeting up with Joe (from Ireland) and Luzia (from Ottawa). We walked together most of the day; stopping for a nice break at Zariquiegui for a bite. The view was lovely, as was the Nestea ( my favourite on a hot day : ).

Joe continued on as he is a faster walker and Luzia and I walked on to cross between a line of giant wind turbines that stretched over the tops of the mountains. The turbines seemed so far away - it was hard to believe we were going to walk well beyond the windmills!

The long, long climb up Alto del Perdon was rewarded with the well-known iron sculptures at the top of pilgrims (as seen in the movie, The Way). We tried to stay upright in the crazy wind and had fun taking pictures with the sculptures.

We continued on in the heat - anxious to get to Puente la Reina. We ended up booking into the first hotel we saw rather than walk further to the Alburgue - which ended up being a good move for a few reasons: the Alburgue was full, we had a private room with its own bathroom and the dinner was an incredible buffet of fresh local specialties and awesome ice cream. We went to bed full and tired : ).

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Photos

Leaving Pamplona
A motley crew representing Ireland, Argentia and Canada

Alto del Perdon
Also known as "The Hill of Forgiveness"

Getting Fresh ....
On the Hill of Forgiveness ....

Pilgrim Tokens
Small stones, notes and pictures left by pilgrims around a Camino marker - a very common sight.

Endless Rolling Hills
Spain is quickly becoming one of my favourite places ...

Comments

[Judy MacGillivray]

Lynda, this is amazing ,what a great adventure, meeting so many people, seeing so many things, I look forward to hearing from you each day.. Blessings