Camino 2013

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Wynette: Today we’ve finally been able to post photos and videos. This is also the first place with fast and non-flaky wi-fi. So the posts with photos in this blog might come sporadically.

Wynette: We got to Pamplona yesterday afternoon (end of walking day 3) and decided to stay an extra day here. I’ve been having problems with my feet and we thought it would help to have a day to rest and to look for helpful foot products. I was feeling discouraged yesterday when we arrived and my feet hurt so badly but am optimistic it will get better. I went to a huge department store this morning. Spotted a friendly-looking woman in the cosmetics department (first department by the entrance) and  asked (in spanish) for “where to buy things to put in my shoes because my feet hurt.” She lit up when she understood what I needed and kindly wrote down what i should ask for “plantillas”) and where to go (supermercado). (This department store has a huge supermarket in its basement.) Her instructions were spot on. So now i have a selection of things to try.

Yesterday while walking was chatting with a fellow pilgrim who had been having foot problems. She said another pilgrim suggested she put a maxi pad in her shoe.  She said she did and it fixed her problem. So… I might be trying that, too.

In the left side of the building. The alburgue is in the right side of the building.

Outside of Roncesvalles

Wynette: We’ve seen a number of dogs as we pass farms and villages. None scary so far. This guy was particularly friendly. Village of Burguete.

Just outside Burquete

We stopped at bar on the little square in Espinal. Cafe con leche of course.

It is a custom to place small stones on the Camino markers. Someone went a little overboard.