PYRENEESView from our bunkhouse at Orisson SIGHTS ABD SIGNPOSTS – Pointing to the clamber over the Pyrenees Welcome sight of Auberge Orisson Alto del PerdonSan DomingoFLORAAND FAUNA They all count!
FOOD AND DRINK ON THE CAMINO FRANCES
Not quite the start we expected – Stansted ServicesFirst Continental BrewWelcome sight of the Pop- Up van on the Route Napoleon- 2nd dayHappy DaysPork Crackling Tapa – To die for? Possibly.Rob taking rehydration seriously .My classic Spanish salad topped with Elvers.“Ramblers” must have a different connotation in Spanish.Tortilla the Pelegrinos’ lunch choice.Cheese and Membrillo at the Jubilados’ BarTapa time Tinto Verano at 41* – nothing better.You can make a song and dance about Estrella Galicia.Cooling Gazpzcho – lunchtime starter in BurgosSlow roast Ham Hock – melts in your mouth.A typical Continental breakfast A typical breakfast menu!Orujo- the perfect nightcap.
EVERYWHERE YOU GO ALWAYS TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU.
The sun is always behind you when you are walking towards the West.The rain in Spain falls mainly in…..Hiding from the sunshineA good hat – an essential.Phew!Cloudless skies became the norm.Red Rioja Soil – Blazing sunWhy not?Welcome shade on a rare forest trackA stretch of water – always a refreshing sight.
MOSTLY PAIRS
Dinner in the little plaza at San Domingo Mary and Rob Arriving At Orisson Girls on the Beer.Hotel A Santiago- A great Pilgrims’ stopover .Me and Sue with a hangover…Not.A STRIKING IMAGE AT ATAPUERCA BURGOS WITH A COUPLE OF CHESTNUTS “ There aren’t any more of these are there,John?” “ Dunno”“Probably the best beer in the world”, say Mary and Anita.Tom is not superstitious….“Mother Mary calls to me,saying words of wisdom, let it be”Tom enjoying an early morning Clara! Salud.
BORDER BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN – A PITY ALL BORDERS ARE NOT LIKE THIS.
ULTREIA ET SUSEIA – “ Let’s Go Forward, Hallelujah “Let’s Go Higher”. Who knows…?
Thanks to the Camigos – Anita,Sue, Mary, June,Tom,Rob and Mike for their company, good humour and perseverance on the Camino Frances.
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Stunning views!