June 9, 2025 From Quiet Villages to the Streets of Pamplona The comfortable beds at the hostel proved hard to get out of. We slept in, exhausted from two days of intense hiking, and were the last ones to hit the trail. It’s true what they say—by day three, the accumulated tiredness of sleeping in […]
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Day 3 of our Camino Francés adventure takes us from Roncesvalles to Zubiri, a scenic 22 km walk through Navarra’s forests, charming villages, and rolling hills. From peaceful woodland trails to the rocky descent into Zubiri, discover the highlights, challenges, and memorable moments of this beautiful stage of the Camino.
Day 2 of the Camino de Santiago takes pilgrims from Orisson to Roncesvalles across the misty Pyrenees, trading clear views for a mysterious hike through clouds, grazing horses, and quiet farmland. After a steady climb and a welcome stop at a small roadside food van, the sky briefly clears at the summit before the descent into Spain. The day ends at the historic monastery of Roncesvalles, where weary pilgrims rest, share stories, and reflect on the first major mountain crossing of the journey.
Montserrat I spent today away from Barcelona at a place called Montserrat which is a mountain top monastery in the Catalonia part of Spain. Getting there can take a little bit of time (just over an hour for the train alone), but it is so well worth it. To get there, you first need to […]
Today was all about Gaudi who is probably the most prolific architect that Spain, or arguably the world, has ever produced. The only memory I have from being in Barcelona 15 years ago is exploring Park Guell and buying a colorful lizard souvenir. So, of course, I had to go and see if it was […]
Today I did THE touristy things in Barcelona. La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter. Word to the wise, this is where a lot of people are pickpocketed so wear your money belt and be cautious folks. Gothic Quarter I started the day with a free walking tour with my hostel run by a company called […]
Flying to Barcelona: I made it to Barcelona! I’m currently relaxing and just waiting for my paella culinary class to begin, so let me tell you about my trip so far. Also, I apologize about picture quality in advance. I will fix it in 3 weeks when I have my laptop. The ticket situation for […]
