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Day Five and Six, Pamplona to Obanos then Obanos to Estella.
Day Five Ok so I admit I took the scenic route out of Pamplona even though there are a thousand signs and way markers I managed to take the long way round but I got to see deer and geese… Continue reading
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My next few days on the Camino including a rest day in Pamplona.
Day Four Today I am walking from Zubiri to Pamplona. My pants are too wet and dirty to wear, if you arrive too late to your accommodation there is no time to wash and dry stuff. My shoes are not… Continue reading
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My First Few Days on the Camino! I’ve started, I’m ok, It’s been hard!
Day One After catching the fast train from Paris to Bayonne and a bus to St. Jean I checked into a small hotel to make the transition from tourist to pilgrim. My suitcase booked on a transfer service to Santiago… Continue reading
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Paris and Beyond
The Food Liz and Alan’s dinner. My Sister and Brother in-law shouted me dinner in Paris for my birthday (which was prior to my departure). (Thank you Liz and Alan) This is my dinner in Paris on you! Restaurant L’Epidon… Continue reading
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Day Seven my last day in Paris
The Basilica of Sacre’- Coeur de Montmatre Today is my last day in Paris. It’s Saturday and I head out early to walk to The Basilica in Montmatre. Parisians are heading out for a jog or yoga or food shopping.… Continue reading
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Day Six in Paris
Musee du Louvre Visiting the Louvre is everything you have heard about there are crowds, it’s huge, there is so much to see you would need a week! I have pre booked a ticket for timed entry I arrive early… Continue reading
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Day Five in Paris
Pere Lachaise Cemetery This morning I walked to Pere Lachaise from my hotel it took about an hour. I love walking the streets of Paris there are so many interesting stores, historic buildings, trees and lovely little parks to peak… Continue reading
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Day Four in Paris (Part Two)
Sainte-Chapelle My cousin Diane who lives in NZ suggested I to visit the Sainte-Chapelle. Totally without research I arrive and line up for the mandatory bag and body scan. In I go purchase a ticket and open the large ancient… Continue reading
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Day Four in Paris (Part One Washing Day)
Today I planned to do some washing, I have checked with the hotel and there is no guest laundry but a 24/7 laundromat in the next street. So off I trot with my bag of ‘smalls’ and a bottle of… Continue reading
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Day Three in Paris
I am going to The Palace of Versailles, I plan to catch a train so leave very early as I have a guided tour booked and don’t want to be late. It’s my first time navigating the Paris rail network.… Continue reading
