Day 3. Zubiri- Pamplona

    Another day on the Camino. It's going to very warm today so most of set off before 06.00 in order to miss the worst of the heat. 

     I can't pre book accommodation, it's all taken, so it's a wing and a prayer job. My hope is to get to a Municipal Albergue (which you are not allowed to pre book) before they fill up. I'm not the fastest of walkers in these conditions, so it is a worry. 

     More hills, up and down to aggravate my knee, but there was some nice countryside to stroll though as well. 

A lot of road work, which is horrible...

And I'd hate to do this in the wet...
     I got lost about 4km from Pamplona, I missed a sign and ended up God knows where. My Camino Map App told me I was parallel to the main route and I was too far to retrace my steps. I came across a river and headed West (always head west) along a pretty river bank.

     And I entered Pamplona from a slightly different angle. Oh well. 

      Stumbled across this Albergue, but it was full. Bugger, it's only €8 a night!

     Continuing into the City centre, I chanced my arm at a Private Albegue and they had one bed left! Mine for €18. 

     Hot shower and two hours kip and I walked into downtown Pamplona. 





     Bought food from a supermarket and heated it up in the Albergue Pilgrim kitchen. Some sort of local sausage and a salad. 

     Here's my room. Top bunk surrounded by chattering Koreans. Reminds me...I really need to sleep.

      Total walked so far is 66km. No blisters. I fancy a short day tomorrow. We'll see what happens!

Thanks for tuning in. Buen Camino!





Comments

  1. Feeble23 May 2023 at 19:17

    Dia Tres Frankie brilliant going, despite going slightly off piste! To be quite frank Frank, those beds look brutal I expect exhaustion is the only way you'd ever get any sleep. Enjoy your sausage salad and get an early shut eye xx

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    1. Castle Camino24 May 2023 at 05:40

      The beds are surprisingly comfortable Fi and the Peregrinos are fairly respectful of somebody sleeping. Except Koreans, with their non stop jibber jabber. ××

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  2. Steve C23 May 2023 at 22:21

    Well done Frank.
    Shame about the cheap Albergue being full (All them pilgrims that set off at 6am!!)
    Bunks full of Koreans!!! What on earth is going on 😂
    Have a day off tomorrow and chill out in Pamplona. Book in a cheap Albergue before they get full and off you go again after a good nights sleep.
    Hark at me giving advice from the comfort of my armchair 😂
    Keep up the great work x

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  3. Castle Camino24 May 2023 at 05:50

    Cheers Steve. I'm considering a late start, a walk across Pamplona after breakfast and walk no more than 10km today, there are a couple of Albergues in Zariquiegui a couple of km before the Hill of Pardons. I'll see how I feel in twenty minutes, when I get up!

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  4. Anonymous24 May 2023 at 06:14

    Griff: Looking abit red in the face bro 😂 Ya doing a grand job...

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    1. Castle Camino24 May 2023 at 20:28

      That's because it's a tough gig bro. You'd love it. ❤️

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