Camino de Santiago
In and around Europe
Our adventures on the path of Saint James
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Jessica
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Wow, Cute
We arrived in Saint Jean Pied de Port and the hour train ride from Bayonne was so beautiful. The town is from the 8th century. So charming. We find th... Continue reading » -
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WoooHoooo
We woke up and had breakfast that Jeanne made us. We got out by 8 and were walking. Started out so lovely. So pretty and wonderful. Felt great. Taking... Continue reading » -
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Second Day Is Dragging
Last night we slept with 16 men and, let me tell you it was exhausting. Seriously, it was such a long night, the one guy snored like a train coming th... Continue reading » -
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Oh Dear Goodness Will We Ever Arrive
We were the last ones out today, spent some extra time downloading photos. Then it was so pretty and we both felt good. All green rolling pasture... Continue reading » -
5
Kickin´Cookie´s Butt
We left Pamplona really late today. Stopped back at the cathedral and then at a wonderful bakery and a store to buy a new watch. Walked on bike pathes... Continue reading » -
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Great Albergue
Today when we woke up it was raining. So we decided to take the main road to the next town. First we took the freeway for a good long stretch till we... Continue reading » -
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Welcome To the World Aniyah!
This morning we were woke up at 5ish by people singing in the rain outside the window. So strange, best we could figure it was because of a Saints bir... Continue reading » -
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Long Long Long 30k
Today we are leaving Navarra for La Rioja. Today was a little blurred, do not remember much. It was about 30k, so 19 or so miles. Towards the end drug... Continue reading » -
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Oh Never Again, Please
I hurt so much this morning I didn´t even want to go. But what can you do? So off we head. I got this searing pain in my blister and had to stop a bun... Continue reading » -
10
Today Was Great
This place says out at half past 7 and we believed them. So out we head. I feel much better today. We lose the Aussies on the fist hill. Somebody wrot... Continue reading » -
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No More Wind!
Felt great today, oh just excellent. Then we started walking and the winds started. Gale force knock you down winds. Had to work twice as hard to get... Continue reading » -
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Still With The Wind
Wind again, to the side, so all new muscles start to hurt. On a mountain top we had a great view of Burgos in the distance, so we figured, hey lets go... Continue reading » -
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Will It Ever End!
When we left this morning it was windy and drizzly. The wind was even worse then yesterday. The only upside was the beautiful rainbow in the sky. When... Continue reading » -
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Ding Dong The Wind Is Dead
We head off, seems so early but really not, just that whole time change thing. Take some photos with Jamesie and then head off through a lovely forest... Continue reading » -
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The Long Flat Stetch
Today we were supposed to wash our feet in a special spring, but we missed it. Saw awesome ruins of an old monastary, took pictures. Cook didn´t feel... Continue reading » -
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Troll
Freezing this morning. Super steep hill, which was OK but the wind was back and just killing me, I had to keep stopping, it can´t be good to be doing... Continue reading » -
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We Stayed In A Nunnery
So we head out and the walk is as flat as the prairie. Took the slightly longer scenic route. It was lovely, rolling farmland and a canal or river thi... Continue reading » -
18
Tiny Little Place
Woke up and left the convent. Or monastary. Or what have you. Long and empty 10 miles till the next town, but we did it and stoped in a bar for coffee... Continue reading » -
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Walk In The Park
Today is only a bit over 10 miles, very easy, like a walk in the park. We arrive in a town and find the Aussies in a bar, so we join them for coffee.... Continue reading » -
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Late Coming
Well that is it, I ahve had enough of my mother. She is just too much. My Spanish Lover Santi and I are leaving her behind. She and her knee can rot.... Continue reading » -
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The Ants Go Marching One By One
Last night was a terrible nights sleep, mice in the ceiling kept us up. At least none came down to visit! We set out walking and it was very easy anot... Continue reading »


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