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A tough start but you've already got the Camino spirit. Embrace every minute; the good, the bad and the everything else. Buen Camino!So I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Yeah mate, you need to focuslucky you, I remember my late evening on the bald mountain in 2008 and a big hanger of an albergue in Ronsesvalles.
A tough start but you've already got the Camino spirit. Embrace every minute; the good, the bad and the everything else. Buen Camino!
My first day was just the opposite. It was extremely hot and I ran out of water after crossing over the prynees. I thought to myself, its less then 5 miles and its downhill, I can make it. I did, but just barely. ( A very stupid mistake!). Greeted by a long line, many people ahead of me, checkng in. my only thought was water..... Thanks to the hospitalaros in Reconvilles, they gave me a seat and plenty to drink. After 45 minutes I could barely walk. A hot shower, a hot meal, clean sheets, and a new day dawning. I never thought I has so much to be thankful. One of the toughest days on the camino, but also one of the best for so many reasons. Buen Camino!So I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Well done MelMCSo I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Mick0Well done. Makes me wonder if I should pack my rain proof trousers, but what’s the point when me shoes aren’t water proof? My bag is tiny… And I’ve just a sleeping bag liner, will I be freezing?
So I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Thanks Keith,Mick0
It sounds like the weather has turned already. Be warned it might be warm during the day as you’re walking generating your own heat but when evenings are cold and wet a liner doesn’t do it but there are a lot of albergues provide blankets if so grab a couple, a good sleep is essential to body recovery for walking the next day. Keith
Hey BogongWinter 2014. Heavy rain but it turned to snow jjust after Orisson. Wet through and tired out by Roncesvalles ( Gortex is useless). Met only one other masochist all the way. We caught up again in Pamplona and in S de C, 26 days on.
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So funny. I'm laughing because I experienced the same twice. We've survived and the days following felt like a piece of cake. I also find so interesting those pictures of beautiful vistas. All I experienced was cloud cover, fog, and sheep rear ends.So I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Are you at the Maralotx? If so, give a big hug to Juanma and Paloma!Grand wee walk today, tough towards the end but the excellent meal justified the effort. Body wise my left hand is swollen from an insect bite and a have a blister on my little toe. Spirit is good and I'm looking forward to a shorter day tomorrow , just to Estella,Wee Buns as they say back home.
Thanks and yes I'm at the Maralotx. What a beautiful place, I'll pass on your regardsAre you at the Maralotx? If so, give a big hug to Juanma and Paloma!
A shorter day tomorrow sounds perfect - Estella is a nice town and I hope you enjoy it.
One of my favorite stops on my Camino, and maybe the best meal!Thanks and yes I'm at the Maralotx. What a beautiful place, I'll pass on your regards
Say hi for me too!Thanks and yes I'm at the Maralotx. What a beautiful place, I'll pass on your regards
@Juanma, who along with his wife owns the albergue, is a member of the forum, and speaks perfect English.I really enjoyed staying at that albergue in 2017 and have several nice pictures, however I do not specifically remember the owners. I'm sure my speaking very little Spanish could be one reason.
Apparently he, nor his wife, didn't introduce themselves to me when we checked in or I'd have known.@Juanma, who along with his wife owns the albergue, is a member of the forum, and speaks perfect English.
Juanma and Paloma didn’t own the albergue in Cirauqui in 2017. They were managing two albergues on the Primitivo at that time, the albergue at Ponte Ferreira and the Nave. (Many forum members will remember the paella communal dinners they made there). They bought Maralotx from its long time owners in about 2019.Apparently he, nor his wife, didn't introduce themselves to me when we checked in or I'd have known.
Laurie, your knowledge of "all things Camino" is remarkable and amazing.Juanma and Paloma didn’t own the albergue in Cirauqui in 2017. They were managing two albergues on the Primitivo at that time, the albergue at Ponte Ferreira and the Nave. (Many forum members will remember the paella communal dinners they made there). They bought Maralotx from its long time owners in about 2019.
You should go back, @Camino Chrissy and you will get a royal welcome.
Apparently I need to go back so I can add my voice to the chorus.You should go back, @Camino Chrissy and you will get a royal welcome.
Sssshhhhh! We're thinking we'll be staying there in 10 days or so.And here’s the weird thing — an albergue that gets nothing but rave reviews is rarely full because it is “off stage.” Not sure why more people don’t figure it out.
OMG, just caught this post now. Now we're definitely staying there. That paella dinner on the Primitivo in 2017 in the albergue at Ponte Ferreira was one of our most memorable Camino nights.Juanma and Paloma didn’t own the albergue in Cirauqui in 2017. They were managing two albergues on the Primitivo at that time, the albergue at Ponte Ferreira and the Nave. (Many forum members will remember the paella communal dinners they made there). They bought Maralotx from its long time owners in about 2019.
You should go back, @Camino Chrissy and you will get a royal welcome.
I don't know if Juanma makes the same dinner every night, but in June we didn't have Paella. What he did serve was a delicious chick pea stew with a green salad starter.OMG, just caught this post now. Now we're definitely staying there. That paella dinner on the Primitivo in 2017 in the albergue at Ponte Ferreira was one of our most memorable Camino nights.
Understood. Was not expecting paella again. But, as you said, it was what made me remember the albergue in Ponte Ferreira.I should not have mentioned the paella. I only said it to see if others remenbered their stay in Ponte Ferreira, where it was the typical communal dinner menu. Paella is DEFINITELY NOT on the menu in Cirauqui. But I hear that it’s delicious nonetheless. I have not been to the Maralotx since Juanma and Paloma took it over, which is obviously a gaping camino deficit of mine.
Not yetWell done. Makes me wonder if I should pack my rain proof trousers, but what’s the point when me shoes aren’t water proof? My bag is tiny… And I’ve just a sleeping bag liner, will I be freezing?
?Estella to Sansol, long enough walk and frankly a bit boring these treks can be a head wrecker and joyous at the same time. Spare a thought for the sheep legs tied together waiting for the Wolf tonight. Yes you heard me sacrificed to save the flock. We only think life is tough. Mint Sauce Any One.
Yes I think you will. Definitely bring sleeping bag, I've been asking for a blanket too a couple of nightsWell done. Makes me wonder if I should pack my rain proof trousers, but what’s the point when me shoes aren’t water proof? My bag is tiny… And I’ve just a sleeping bag liner, will I be freezing?
Wear shorts.Well done. Makes me wonder if I should pack my rain proof trousers, but what’s the point when me shoes aren’t water proof? My bag is tiny… And I’ve just a sleeping bag liner, will I be freezing?
Well done, personal health and wellbeing always comes first. Buen CaminoToday I left Longrono on the bus to Navarrete not planned but thought I'd give my feet a rest. After breakfast there I walked to Najera. Pretty chilly day but good for walking, got in to my digs and now drinking a glassor 2 of wine in one of local bars.
CheersWell done, personal health and wellbeing always comes first. Buen Camino
Have you had a good evening?I'm enjoying my walk even more now that I've found my groove. Watching and listening to people, reading between the lines, who's coping who's not. Everyone's in bed now, contemplating the day ahead. Some with joy, some with dread. What I will say is before undertaking a walk like this get your Ass In Shape. Comprede
Yes, dinner in Albergue with 2 French people and 2 Koreans .We laughed a lot, good medicineHave you had a good evening?
Getting your Ass In Shape isn't always as easy as you thinkbefore undertaking a walk like this get your Ass In Shape
..yes indeed a properly prepared Ass is essential....Have you had a good evening?
I can...yes indeed a properly prepared Ass is essential....
Keep grooving. Sounds like you're having a very buen CaminoI'm enjoying my walk even more now that I've found my groove. Watching and listening to people, reading between the lines, who's coping who's not. Everyone's in bed now, contemplating the day ahead. Some with joy, some with dread. What I will say is before undertaking a walk like this get your Ass In Shape. Comprede
Great attitufe. I love it. Soldier on and Buen Camino!!!So I started out from st Jean Pied De port yesterday around 8 with the rain pelting down heading up the Napoleon towards Orisson. After lunch alot of people decided to avail of the taxi service and I don't blame them as the rain was nonstop. Any way myself and Andrew an American chap soldiered on over the pass in deep discussion on various topics, alas realising we had taken a wrong turn we were saved by some french workers who drove us back to the right spot. To cut a long story short we made it to the Albergue about 7 just in time for some grub. After a shower and a beer my bed called me to her and I duly obliged, today was hard also but the weather was better. Tomorrow I'm heading to Pamplona and I'm loving every minute of it.Night night
Absolutely! Go you!!!!!It must be a good holiday when the snoring becomes irrelevant
ThankyouAbsolutely! Go you!!!!!
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