Pamplona to Puenta la Reina My moods were a bit jumbled up this morning on the 8 mile walk uphill, out of Pamplona city and through undulating countryside. I got into 'the zone' and walked by myself for a while listening to the soundtrack of the film, 'The Way' and this soon restored my equilibrium. People walking the Camino all have their own reasons and motivations but today was amazing. There is a wedding party of eight Australians who are celebrating by walki...

Pamplona After covering 50 miles over the past four days on challenging terrain, I have decided to give my body and particularly my feet a rest today. I said goodbye to Alesia who has been a great walking companion with lots of positive energy and wished her well for the remainder of her Camino. I am strolling around on my own today and it's a pleasure not to be in walking boots and carrying a heavy rucksack. This city is synonymous with bull running and fighting...

Zubiri to Pamplona Do you know that feeling when you hear the church bells and you count the number of bongs and hope it is not the number which tells you to get up? I counted and hoped it would stop at 6 but it went on to 7 and it was time to rise and face the day ahead. I am staying at an albergue (a hostel for peregrinos) and they are numerous throughout the Way. Typically, bunk bunks in a shared dormitory with showers and other facilities and costing between ...