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Published: August 26th 2009
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Hola! Wow what a day it´s been today! We walked just 21 kms but it´s still very hard going especially all the down hill bits. We are still amongst the mountains and ascending hills along the way... funny enough that means we have to then go down those hills... some of them are more than hills and descents are really steep (reminds me of our Great North Walk , guys!).
Typically (said after just 2 days) we arrive at our destination and the search is one for an albergue (hostel) but there seems to be really no worry as room after room at our municipal one keep being opened up for all arrivals. I reckon there´s about 110 pilgrims on our part of the trek at the moment. We all styaed in the one and only albergue last night at Roncesvalles (after the great climb). What a sight... lots of washing hung out to dry everywhere! (And yes PAm even thought the passport was safe in abag it still got wet... that´s how hard it pured yesterday!)
Last night we all enjoyed a pilgrim meal en masse... try feeding 120 people all at once. It was delicious! Included fish and chips!!!!! Well lunch had not been had as it was too wet to stop anywhere. Tonight it´s a catch and cook your own... siesta is almost over so will go check out the eateries.
My legs are holding out although a good masseur good make a fortune here!
Didin´t tell you the best part about arriving in Zubiri today... beautiful little river to soak the tired feet... wonderful for the feet and just as wonderful for the soul as i sat and watched my fellow pilgrims arriving, walking into the town over the medieval bridge. Superb! Yes I do have some photos but I can´t upload them on these computers (No, it´s not just me my iCT buddies... there really is nowhere to put in the memory stick ).
Gotta go... my time is amost up. The life of a pilgrim... onto the shops for food for brekkie and lunch tomorrow, fill the water bottles in the cool fountains and find dinner.... already done the washing which is drying so quickly in this amzing sunshine! (glad i ditched that beanie, Colin!)
Off to Pamplona tomorrow... shouldn´t be quite so steep, either up or down with some rivers to cross and a little bit of main road to navigate.
Thanks for keeping in touch... love your comments.
Adios!
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lachy/nic
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Marrawah and beyond
The ying-yang of life. Your crossing over incredibly high mountains, drinking from the fountains of youth and waters that have gouged the passages of time. From kitchen to lounge room we've made homemade play doh and shaping the minds of little one's to conquer their own quests and ambitions. Have a really good day! All our luv.