Thursday, 1 May 2014

The Summit

We had plans on waking and getting to the  summit for dawn( insert gales of laughter here) Sadly Morgan has been pretty hard to raise. I am thinking I need the title of necromancer soon.

Anyway, we had a quick breaky at the bar ( orange juice, super yummy hot fresh pane and potato totilla) and set off for the steep incline.. The photos below will tell you what a glorious morning it was and WHAT a view!!

















An easy day up the hill to Zariquiegui

Though we started before. 6.30 this morning, we didnt manage to leave the city streets till nearly 8.30. I really dislike cities.. We got misdirected ( no not lost)  a number of times before finding our way. A few km on the hard cemdnt feels like 10 on a dirt track.

It was our second day carrying all of our gear, and I think we are getting used to it and walking. Both kids have about 5 kg each as well as water; and I have 7 kgs as well as a food bag, usually full of tuna, apples, mandarines and nuts( emergency supplies ) 

Though we have the option of getting our bags sent forward , as a team, we have decided that we want to just walk and stop where we want to, without having the pressure of having to get someplace.

We have met up again with lovely folk and bumped into a French dad with his two kids of similar ages to my two. He has a wonderful outlook on life and his kids were both sweet and polite. Lilly and Lauren are of similar ages and though they dont speak each others language, have had a great time together.


Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Arre to Pamplona 6 km

What a great way to spend a rest day.

A short walk iinto the city of Pamplona and though the medieval walls.

Gorgeous blue sky and sunshine has reminded us that Spain can be welcoming and delightful.

This is the kids at one of the gateways into the old city.


Walking between battlement walls.


Taking a rest.



The kids eyes nearlly popped out of thier heads seeing the array of bikkies on offer here.. Super yum!



Having lunch in a sunny square. Tortilla slices. Mmmm