RONCESVALLES TO ZUBIRI

25 Jun

A GOOD MOTTO FOR ANY CAMINO

And the only things you should leave behind are your footprint and a smile .

We set off in coolish conditions and paused for a group photo at this iconic road sign

It’s a shorter distance walking the Camino .

We reached Auritz/ Burguete – Hemingway is still a revered figure here.

Hemingway has some cogent thoughts about war .
Thinking of that deluded monster Putin.

After coffee and snacks we set off across a stream under threatening skies.

The rain swept in and it was Poncho time!
Only for half an hour and we walked on past “ huertas” and broad views at Erro.
Huerta – Spanish allotment
Brightening skies

Our Lady of Roncesvalles protect us. Amen

Mary felt protected as she crossed over the stepping stones
Long strides

The villages are mainly well maintained and attractive although there are occasional signs of delapidation – some TLC needed.

Could be a place to have as a bolt hole

We had lunch in Gerendian but resisted the temptation of some locally brewed Pacharan

It was lunchtime after all and we would need to be at our sharpest on the descent through Esteribar in to Zubiri.
Best foot forward on the Camino..

Walking through Gerendian was very pleasant

The path began to descend and became quite hazardous for some distance.
Thankfully it wasn’t raining
Everyone made the descent without any misadventures and we crossed over the river into Zubiri to find our Casa Rural Txantxorena.
Lots of original features and a charming host
Spacious bedrooms
An enjoyable dinner at a nearby albergue
June,Tom and Rob relaxing in the garden

End of another good day on the Camino

One Response to “RONCESVALLES TO ZUBIRI”

  1. slodown 25/06/2022 at 14:15 #

    Great photos!

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