My room in Paris
My hotel was not far from the Gare de Nord
San Sulpice
A
tradition: have Coquille San Jacque before starting the Camino
Passing Lourdes on the train from Toulouse to
San Jean Pied du Port
A little French friend, "FiFi"
Arrived in San Jean with two new English buddies: Chris and
Roger
Our first Hospitalero: Jean
First town we passed through on the way up
The dormitory on the first night--from my upper bunk
Another direction in the dorm from my bunk
Early the next morning--Spain's version of Valley Forge, with a 24k walk to Larrasona
Getting warm in a bar with Chris and Roger having Cafe con Leche
Bridge into Pamplona-note Camino arrow on bridge (right)
After Pamplona, Puenta de la Reina chapel near Alberque with unique crucifix given by German artist- prayed here for strength
Liked
the architectural features here- Romanesque style is my favorite
Santiago himself
A fellow pilgrim from Ireland. We'll pass through the town ahead, with still
12 K to go beyond it.
The good shepherd--Camino continues down and to right
Passed by this church and made a visit
Baroque altarpiece--note Saint Michael!
My first tapas: aceitunas and wine-yum!
Old municipal building in Estella
Leaving Estella you can fill your bota bag with as much wine as you like-- it was delicious!
Beautiful countryside on the way that day.
Rikto introduced me to
Lisa, Darwin, and Dylan
(from Canada).
They were great fun!
Lisa, Darwin, and Dylan
(from Canada).
They were great fun!
Darwin at door of church on the way during a rest break
Coming up on a town--we were still going farther that day.
Me with my trusty pole
and too-heavy pack.
and too-heavy pack.