DAY 1 ON THE CAMINO

We left Pamplona this morning at 8:00.  We were walking the Camino at last, so we stopped for pastries.  Hey, we gotta eat!

We were soon being followed by other pilgrims on foot and on bikes.  All of them were friendly.  We met some Kiwis, an Austrian,  a Brit, one super fast walking German lady that is probably half way to Lograno by now.  The most impressive was an  Ausie woman carrying two backpacks; one larger than mine and one the size of Vicky's pack.  We asked why and she said she had other plans in Europe after her Camino.  You go girl!

We only stopped once, for lunch.  It was at an Albergue where we had planned to stay the night.  About 15 Kms from Pamplona.  The food was ok and the glass of beer was cold.  It was still early so we decided to walk the additional 3kms to the next town.  I thought Vic would go Princess on me, but she didn't.  As it turns out, the next Albergue we found was 7 Kms down the road.  Ouch!  We walked 22 Kms today. (Approximately, 13.4 miles).

Its no wonder my feet and back are killing me.   Vic says she is in good shape except for the foot she broke last year.  Thanks to my friend Dallas' advice I have an extra, comfortable pair of shoes with me.

We are staying at a private Albergue, Jakue for €12 each per night.  It is definitely different.  God help the four other room mates and Vic, I will be snoring tonight.

Unfortunately for us, Spain will go on daylight saving time tomorrow.  We will miss an hour of our sleep.  Siesta happens in Spain and everything closes.  The restaurant will open at 7:30.  Eat and bed! Sounds like a plan.  Until tomorrow, adios.