I am guessin’ most of you are more interested in today’s events than those of two weeks ago (although the past two weeks have been quite an adventure), hence I figured I’d try to post daily from here on out and backfill when I get the opportunities. Today was one of the toughest stages and […]
2015
02
Sep
Day 3 — Siesta
So walking the double stage yesterday was a bit painful.. I’ve decided to spend the day in Pamplona and venture into this wonderful city (via taxi no doubt). I walked ~30 miles yesterday and a good 15-20 of those miles over some rough terrain. I downloaded Google Fit on my Spanish cellphone yesterday. My record […]
01
Sep
Day 2 — Roncesvalles > Pamplona
6:30 a.m. Time to make the donuts (or seein’ as I’m in España – churros). I had a great night in Roncesvalles, and ended up spending the night at La Posada (a private room with a TUB, 35€). I ended up meeting the owner and we drank vino and chat into the wee hours (reminder […]
31
Aug
Day 1 — Saint Jean Pied de Port > Roncesvalles
I began my Pilgrimage today, a day earlier than I had planned due to the severe thunderstorms forecasted in the area. The first stage from Saint Jean Pied de Port (“SJPDP”) is one of the three most treacherous treks on The Camino according to most guidebooks I’ve read. My plan before arriving in Europe, was […]