Downhill over mud and rocks- steep - that was most of today. Our shoes and poles do us well.
Lost shoes. Get this: Phil of Kathy and Phil left to hike to Roncesvailles and stay in the Alberge there. Seems someone there stole Phil's very nice Solomons. They called Istvan who graciously came and picked them up, drove them to Pamplona to buy a new pair and then back to Roncevailles so they could commence walking.
We passed the Corazon Puro today on our walk to Zubiri and he came out to greet us. Old friends already!
We arrived in Zubiri and began a search for a place to stay. It's a town of 200 serving a nearby factory.
We quickly found a pension for 35 Euros with a warm hearted woman running it. I asked if there was a hair dryer and she brought me one and then launched into a conversation about how many things get stolen so she can't leave them out. One would like to think that everyone walking the Camino would leave it better and accept hospitality graciously. Oh well, it's just more opportunity to practice suspending judgment.
As the woman said, there are mostly good people in this world.
Dilemma of how far to go. What to do after we get to Burgos. We're still undecided about where we'll go, which path, how far, etc. it's fun not knowing and having the ability to decide on the fly.
The weather - think Pacific Northwest. There you have it, complete with slugs and exquisite beauty.
Last time I walked for Beth. I took photos of shrines of the Madonna to send her . She loved them. I dreamt of Beth last night. She was radiant. So I have decided to suspend disbelief and make her my Camino guide.
The Cafe here is bubbling over with peregrinos enjoying the after walking camaraderie with beer, wine, and tapas!
People here from South Korea, New Zealand, and all the usual places.
Our enchanted forest
Istvan and Barbara's Corazon Puro
In Viscaret
The only show in town!
My oh my. White bean soup like none other!
