Zubiri to Pamplona…heating up🥵

25 Jun
Today’s etape.

It was a longish trek past an enormous cement works as we left Zubiri

On through Larrasoana and shortly afterwards Akerreta. Another sleepy,delightful village.

We were pleased to get a “ sello” – a stamp for our Pilgrim Passports or Credencials here.

Some members of a Portuguese group at the Abbey – more of them later !

Now for some flora and fauna

Butterflies with us all the way
Wild Sweet Peas

We were now walking alongside the Arga river and although it looked quite tame it obviously rose to some considerable heights as I noticed a wheelie bin which had been swept along until wedged in some tree branches .

Over a bridge at Zurian for coffee where we were serenaded by the Portuguese group in great voice and even lack of dress sense!

Pelegrinos basking in the shade by the river – the temperature was rising.

We were given this reminder about the Basque sense of pride.

We were now approaching the outlying districts of Pamplona and at Excabarte we crossed the river.

A Romanesque bridge dating back to Medieval times into Trinidad de Arre.
June having a breather in the shade
Before and after
What a tempting scene. Oh for a dip.
Hemingway in Pamplona

Pamplona is worth a day or two of your time if you are ever that way . A great deal to see. If you have the time, sadly we did not as a Camino keeps you moving on. There is more to it than San Fermin and the bull running. Take a look at the link below

https://spainguides.com/top-destinations/pamplona-holidays/

We had a great night in the square but the Alto del Perdon beckoned for the morrow.

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