Day 5. Urtega - Villatuerta.

The wi-fi is terrible. I've attempted to post this blog four times now and after a twenty minute upload, it deletes everything. 

Apologies, it's so frustrating. 

I'll crack on with it tomorrow morning at the first big town, (Estella) where I'll be stopping for a long brew!  

Comments

  1. Anonymous25 May 2023 at 21:14

    Bless you Frank. I think maybe day 2, 3 and 4 have deleted too 🤔 I can't see them anymore 😕 xx

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    1. Anonymous25 May 2023 at 22:35

      Oooh they're back now 🙂

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  2. Steve C26 May 2023 at 05:53

    That’s another 25km under your belt Bro.
    Do you feel you are getting into a rhythm now?
    Are you eating enough and is the food good?
    The price for the accommodation seems to swing wildly from €8 to €18 At least you are not paying hotel prices.
    Looking forward to your hearing about your latest exploits.
    Well done.

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  3. Anonymous27 May 2023 at 10:45

    Griff: Well done bro, keep the pics coming ;)

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  4. The French Connection30 May 2023 at 07:56

    Superb chronicle. Fair looking the part. Hope the knee holds out. Any chance you will bump into Katy?

    Best of luck for the road ahead 🤞

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  5. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 20:15

    Sun cream Dad? It's very important!

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    1. Anonymous31 May 2023 at 20:16

      Just checked your kit, sun cream is there. Good!

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  6. RAINFOS2 June 2023 at 11:53

    This is bloody brilliant! Loving the updates, photos and humour. I trust you have items to help your knee?

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