Our day starts at 7 walking from Pamplona to Puente La Reina. We hope to find coffee for David before leaving Pamplona. Okay for the rest of us too.
Our first stop was at Cizur Menor and alas there was no coffee or any cafe open. So we sat and rested and had a breakfast bar. And on we went to Zariquiequi.
On the way out of Cizur Menor a gentleman from Australia wished us a Buen Camino and a Happy Easter.
And then said, “although it doesn’t feel much like Easter.” To which I replied, “well the sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day, there are opportunities all around and hope springs eternal!” He laughed and said, “you are right. It does feel like Easter!”
Thankfully the church, the tienda and the little cafe were open. After snacks, drinks, stamps, and rest it was time to tackle Alto del Perdon.
We made it to the top and it wasn’t as windy as it usually is. The vistas were absolutely beautiful. We could see the rapeseed blooming yellow and look another direction and see snow on the mountains.
The descent down from Alto del Perdon is never easy even with the work they have done. For 1.2 kms it’s a 34% descent. Tough on knees and feet. For me today it was the feet. And yet always nice to look back at from where you have come.
Our next stop was in Uterga where we had lunch. It was a much needed rest break. We met a lovely lady named Ann from Australia.
We made it to Puente La Reina. Tired, hot and ready to relax.
And the words I said to the gentleman still ring true for me, even though my feet hurt and I am very tired…it was a beautiful day, full of opportunities and hope springs eternal!!
Tripping into Grace 