Hi all yee merry readers. I have enjoyed the comments.
Had a night with vivid dreams ( the first since being here), the magic begins. Arrived Puenta La Reina at about 1330 after leaving Cizur Menor at just after 0700. The sun caem up as we ascended Alto de Perdon http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/etapa-de-pamplona-a-puente-la-reina . From the top of that (a massive climb) an absolutely gorgeous panoramic vista. Got some photos in front of the silhouetted pilgrims. Lots of phots but unable to upload yet. All the hilltops have wind generators. Looking East, in the blueness of the haze, you can see the hills leading to the Pyrenees, and we came from there. Looking west a valley then more hills but we thread between most. Weird shit meter has hit fullscale a few times, this place is has magic.
The buildings are so old, the history so rich, and we keep bumping in to other pilgrims we have seen previous along the way. It is a fraternity of like minded people.
Had breakfast about Muruzabal, and a Boccadillo Tortilla Patata again, sorry to be boring but it tastes allright. The guide books do not describe the micro climbs and falls (and they ain´t micro to me), but cope one does. It amazing what can be climbed and the distance that can be covered in a day. One horizon to the next.
Had part of my pack transported forward today, so the load was lighter, and my legs and feet thank me. Have just done the 3rd download of useless stuff from the pack. Weight must be carried, and if you don´t use it, then don´t carry it.
Got lost coming out of Puenta La Reina and had to back track, grrrr. Some turf we shall get three looks at. Probably splitting tracks with my travelling companions shortly. Steve and I travel faster than Jo. We will probably advance further tomorrow than she will. Then Steve will have a rest day soon. I might have a rest day in Burgos next week, feet willing. They have been wonderful to walk with, no-one offended if you race off for some solo time.
The Albergue here is great, clean open and friendly. When we arrived the first thing the hospitalero did was sit us down and serve up some chilled water. These are the simple pleasures. Cold water, a refreshing shower, phone call home and chill out.
Enough raving from the Peregrino today.
Hasta luego y Ultreia
The horizon calls.
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Looks like you have some nice mountains to come. Looks like you're going to have to wait a while before you will finally be able to say "well its all down hill from here".
Do you want some more inspiring song lyrics? ('')
Cally says "I sure wish you come back soon I miss you" Riley says "Dad you are the best" and I say thankyou for letting us travel along with you through your wonderful commentary, eagerly waiting to see some photos, love you lots.
I guess the the next desitination would be Estella. How much lighter is your backpack now? Do you notice any weight loss? The fat burning process must have kicked in pretty hard. Have a safe and healthy journey to the next destination. Hope to see you come back with a flat rock-hard belly.
Cheers,
Dad reflected on life's ups and downs on January 17 & 18. Your journey sounds like a metaphore for life. How wonderful.
It's good to see that you are still using the ol' meter!
Look forward to more of your tales.
Take care.
Miffy thinks that your walk is really kool!
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