Camino 2017 R&R Oh the memories. Here's to you kid xo

Camino 2017 And the walls came tumblin down

 This was the last day of walking. I got silly right after this picture and strained my shin bone. Continued walking but by the end of the day I was a cripple. The other r&r was required. Ro even hand delivered the food.

Camino R&R 2017 Onward to Logrono's Tapa District

 and the body is doing well with hydration and blister packs

Camino 2017 Pamplona and Paella. Ole!

and The Blister (Ro. Not me 😏)

Camino R&R 2017 Fellowship

After staying in Zubiri we headed to Pamplona (Running of the Bulls town). But you walk by an old church that is being worked on so we decided to stay and help for a day. Dorothea (90 years old) her daughter and a stoic lady who was the

hardest working lady I've ever seen (she explained in Germany that's what you do...work work work!) helped uncovering the original Camino path that of course went right by this old church. The owner Neill, his wife and their little one are on a life mission to save The Abbey.

2017 Camino R&R. Revered spot to Roncesvillas

 The trees just before you end the trail for the day are so cool. Tall, lean and aplenty.

 This is where I pause to honor little Nathan who died at childbirth.

Remember that picture of Ro hiding behind a table full of gluten-free food? Hence the shoulder protectors. The pack weighed waaayy too much (reference other picture of Ro with her astounded look). We fixed the problem. Gave it all the heave ho down a forest embankment and proceeded to get day packs and have our backpacks forwarded ahead. She’s such a cutie.

2017 Camino R&R. Our first stop. Orisson. In the heart of the French Basque Country

 The climb up is worth the view. The table is set. Our first pilgrim meal on the Camino.
Then coffee in a bowl in the a.m. Next stop Roncesvillas, Spain

Camino 2017

Madrid airport 

Jet lag day by the citadel in St John Pied-de-Port

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Pilgrims to date in 2017 by country that checked into the pilgrim’s office where the Camino Frances starts
France is #1, Italy #2, USA #3 then #4 Spain

Fellow pilgrim

We’re off on our first day of hiking. High ho high ho (high being the operative word)