I decided to add to the blog but now I have forgotten why. I just walked round and round the square cos I don't know how to order I am not so good solo. Perhaps I need to learn. Mission accomplished. Have had paella entree and a small second course of battered squid. Delicious I was also befriended by Lynn In bed at seven thirty. I have a sore Tim with cramps. In Irache I photographed the most beautiful picnic place the trees with maple leaf and eucalyptus tru...

A good day today a bit of a climb in the first couple of hours. A few more blisters but nothing serious. Walked on my own all day. The first 5 km I seem to feel I am learning to walk again the next 10 feel really good. The last five I feel tired. Then after a great experience at the municipal albergue in Estella I held out for same here. I am in a dorm one dining chair width between each bunk. I am on the bottom but looked up to see a rusty weld holding the t...

A short day today. Lacking a bit of energy. Must have breakfast. A funny thing happened today. I walked past a pair of Merrell shoes abandoned by the path and something made me turn around and take a photo. Sitting in the albergue a young man came in telling his friends it was a miracle it saved his life. He was wearing the shoes. The camino provides what we need. What are the chances. Drank wine sitting in the garden with Jeanette a Canadian met a lovely Spani...

Well 21 km today including over the Alto de Perdon at 800 metres. My confidence grows (sounds like a pilgrim riding for a fall). The high point had the famous metal structures you see in the cover photo. The country side is very green. Walked alongside fields of barley, wheat and oats. It is incredibly beautiful. Towns that from a distanced still look as they would have five hundred years ago. As you get closer you notice the sky dishes and newer housing. I was...

Sitting in the albergue La Posada Ardoji. Listening to a very talented pilgrim play the piano. Completed the planned section of about 15 kms today. Pleased not to have to climb all the way to the top. Looking forward to a good nights sleep. Dinner not til 7:00 an hour and twenty to go for a pilgrim menu. I am doing it. Did not start til midday and had some problems finding the camino. The railway station on the other side of the town. Glad to have my phone. Cl...