Sara_Dhooma
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances (14), Portuguese (15), Le Puy (17), Ingles (17), VDLP (18), Lana (18), Madrid (19) + more
Hello!
I am currently sitting at Orisson with big cold beer admiring the view.
I first walked the full Camino Frances route in 2014 when I was younger (and fitter). Joining me for the adventure are two Canadian ladies. I hiked portions of the rugged ‘Great Divide Trail’ last summer we share a common love for long-distance walking, big scenic views, and adult beverages.
It was quite a mess getting here due to EasyJet mayhem. We arrived in St. Jean-Pied-de-Port yesterday afternoon and relaxed on Gite Makila’s beautiful terrace. I adore the buzz of excitement in the air from anxious pilgrims.
I’m out-of-shape (for various reasons) and it was a slow three-hour slog up to Orisson this morning. I took many breaks under my sun umbrella to allow my heart rate to settle.
My most amusing moment was being passed by a young Italian pilgrim. He exclaimed ‘I am quitting smoking today!’. . Sadly, he thought it was five kilometres to the top… the colour drained from his face when I told him it was 15km!
Our trio doesn’t need to cross the mountain today. We have a reservation at Auberge Borda. They don’t open until 2:30pm hence the giant beers at Orisson.
I’ll be posting YouTube videos live as I walk, dependant on wifi of course! First video should be out tomorrow.
I am currently sitting at Orisson with big cold beer admiring the view.
I first walked the full Camino Frances route in 2014 when I was younger (and fitter). Joining me for the adventure are two Canadian ladies. I hiked portions of the rugged ‘Great Divide Trail’ last summer we share a common love for long-distance walking, big scenic views, and adult beverages.
It was quite a mess getting here due to EasyJet mayhem. We arrived in St. Jean-Pied-de-Port yesterday afternoon and relaxed on Gite Makila’s beautiful terrace. I adore the buzz of excitement in the air from anxious pilgrims.
I’m out-of-shape (for various reasons) and it was a slow three-hour slog up to Orisson this morning. I took many breaks under my sun umbrella to allow my heart rate to settle.
My most amusing moment was being passed by a young Italian pilgrim. He exclaimed ‘I am quitting smoking today!’. . Sadly, he thought it was five kilometres to the top… the colour drained from his face when I told him it was 15km!
Our trio doesn’t need to cross the mountain today. We have a reservation at Auberge Borda. They don’t open until 2:30pm hence the giant beers at Orisson.
I’ll be posting YouTube videos live as I walk, dependant on wifi of course! First video should be out tomorrow.
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