Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Camino - St Jean to Pamplona


I was really surprised heading out of beautiful St Jean village, in all its red and white festival colours, how euphoric and teary- eyed I felt: like this really was going to be a life-changing journey. Then I came down to earth.  Day One was brutal - it took us eleven hours to do a seven hour walk!














My Ahnu walking shoes are going well, no blisters





I keep asking myself what didnt I  more and why didnt I read about the history on the plane instead of watching Spiderman. No matter, pilgrims true of heart walk on, just putting one foot in front of the other.

One incredibly thing is how encouraging the villagers are. They all call "Buen Camino!!!" - as you pass. They are proud of you. Here's breakfast from yesterday at Carmen's in Zubiri- check out the toilet doors. 






I am well versed in every loo and amenable tree along the way if youre interested. Signing off with my trail name, The Peeing Kiwi, hopefully soon to be Warrior Walker


20 comments:

  1. It looks stunning and I love the photo of you snogging. You should eat cake for every meal, got to keep that energy up x

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  2. Buen camino!!! Right off the plane and straight into it too. I hope you aren't even getting jetlagged from the walks!

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  3. You go girl! We are so proud of you (and your feet!) !!!

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  4. It may have been an intense walk, but wow, what amazing sights!!

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  5. Suck it up baby, you're doing great!

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  6. Loving those loo doors!
    And the picture of the church - very atmospheric... and the picture of the kissing couple!
    Blisters?
    Sx

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  7. That first day IS brutal and like no other on the way! I stayed at that hotel in Roncevalles with the cool floor. Next big stop is Burgos in about five days. In the meantime, enjoy all the gorgeous little towns with flowers you will walk through! Loved reading this post!

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  8. Well you're off! I am wondering how a 7 hour walk took 11 hours? The ordinary delays of traffic and missed turns don't seem to apply. I hope your choice of footwear is proving to be wise. We're proud of you too Jody!!!

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  9. I wish you wonderful weather and a slight downhill walk (is that possible?) and the wind at your back (of course!) What a beautiful place. I'm sure it will be transformative!

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  10. YOU GO GIRL...............LOVE IT!
    YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
    We are here to HELP YOU!!!

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  11. Well done !.......very proud of you.....onwards and upwards Jody...x

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  12. What an amazing adventure! Cheering for the Peeing Kiwi!

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  13. I am in awe! This is something about which most of us only dream and talk. You are doing it and that is amazing!

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  14. Well done, these pictures are beautiful!! xx

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  15. Wow! I'm loving all the photos, well done!

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  16. Well done! That's a very long walk but how lovely that the villagers are so encouraging. So many wonderful sights along the way, the amazing flowers, cutest church and of course those toilet doors!

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  17. Great to see some of your photos, Jody! Hope you are having a grand time!

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  18. Wonderful memories. I love the patina of those old coloured photos - they have a romantic otherworld look.
    Well done! I wish I had done the Santiago thing.

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  19. I don't know how you jumped right in, with jet lag, but you are rockin it! I binged on 'Orange is the New Black' rather than study the history on our way to Spain in July. Sometimes you've got to keep it simple ;). Walk on!
    xx

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  20. I suspect that what I thought are old photos are not.
    They look as photos used to look an I'm wondering if you are using a special camera. Not that I know much about them but I'm guessing they aren't digital? But what do I know.

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