Leaving Pamplona and the traffic was a blessing. What we faced, was not. In the horizon, we could see the hills and wind turbines of the Alto del Perdon. Like churches on hilltops, we all knew that we were going to have to climb to the top, 790 meters at the top.
This was L&R ‘s first day and like the Pyrenees before, the climb is formatible and we all slogged up and up, some faster, some slower. In the end, we all made it.
The nasty part was the decent over jagged rock and loose, baseball and softball sized rocks. All of this to get to Puente la Reina.
The view in all directions was stunning and the sense of accomplishment I think was well deserved. Like my day 1, it was another challenge for everyone.
Our Albergue, the Jakue was just as your entered the town, it’s attached to a hotel so it’s a little better in some ways. We got a room with 4 bunk beds and had no one else with us, the extra space was quickly consumed by Leighton a his stuff just seems to multiply. Beers and laundry are in order, Leo and Donna ended up in a dorm so Donna used our shower…no waiting.
The Pilgrims ate at a buffet, fresh veggies, lots of food and bottomless wine…that’s probably not a good idea. It was a good evening but my bed is calling, long day tomorrow and it’s supposed to be hot.