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But still they lead me back to the long winding road You left me waiting here a long time ago

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June 9th 2014
June 9th -Pamplona to Ulterga The walk out of Pamplona on the crowded streets was long, noisy, busy but relatively flat. From Cizur Menor we climbed from 450m to 790m and then back down to Ulterga at 500m - this climbing is taking a toll on almost all our fellow pilgrims' feet and joints - Tanya and I are no exception - we are also in extreme heat / sun with little shade - we are melting a ... read more

Europe » Spain

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more