This evening we reached Pamplona, having walked twenty-two kilometres from Zubiri.
The picture shows Jean Anne a doctor from Oakville on the left and Frank on the right, a friend and associate from Sun Life. The reserved chair is for Encarnita who was likely occupied taking the picture. The beers were a reward for our climb up from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port half up to the pass across the Pyrenees.
The following day we crossed the Pyrenees in the face of a howling wind, and came down to Roncesvalles, of Charlemagne and Roland fame. The following two days were spent walking down the Arga Valley to Pamplona where we are now.
The people you meet are one of the attractions of the Camino. Fellow pilgrims from all the continents and the people of Navarre. Today, by chance Encarnita asked for directions from a resident of the outskirts of Pamplona. It turns out his aunt was the maid for Encarnita´s father´s best friend. The world is small, and the adventure great.
We apologize for not posting sooner, but access to the internet was restricted, and one of the possible locations had been decommissioned by a storm.
More soon.
John
3 comments:
Great to hear from you, Mom & Dad! But, particularly since you've told me everyone else's celebratory locations, I'd really like to know where Boris is at. Nobody better than Boris at a party! I hope he's not squirrelled away in a dark pocket of your pack. Let Easy Rider out!
My own trip with the kids to Killarney was phenomenal -- we saw 5 bears, and I learned some great techniques from our resident artist. Very different from your trip, but still, another great adventure!
It must feel great to be back on the trail. Look forward to more news.
great to see you are in EL CAMINO
give me a call when traveling to MADRID and stay at home if you want
besos
Kike Conde
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