Day Five on the Camino – Puenta la Reina to Villamayor de Monjardin (30-ish kilometers, about 8 hours) They say that pilgrimages can be transformational. Well, if that’s the case, I think Jay is hoping I’ll have a transformation today. I’m a little cranky – as is he – after our night in our…
Day Four on the Camino – Pamplona to Puenta la Reina (26 kilometers, roughly 8 hours) The ancient church where we spend the night in Pamplona is devoid of pews and lined with bunkbeds. It has vast vaulted ceilings perfect for sermons and choirs but not so great for a good night’s sleep. Every toss…
Day Three – Larrasoana to Pamplona (18 kilometers, about six hours with lunch stop) When we checked into Roncevaux our first night on the Camino, they asked to fill out a card with our name, address, and check the box that most resonated with our reason for doing the Camino. Among the choices were “spiritual,”…
Day Two on the Camino – Roncevaux to Larrasoana (25k, roughly seven hours with picnic) We’re awakened – or should I say I’m awakened – by the lights flickering at 6:30 a.m. and some classical music wafting in the background. Jay, as well as many others, has been awake for hours thanks to some world-class…
Day One on the Camino – St. Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncevaux After a day of recovery and people watching in Paris (land of the chic), Jay and I fly to Biarritz, take a short bus ride to Bayonne, and then a scenic train ride to St. Jean, starting point for our Camino quest. The village is…
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