It is day three of my journey and I have finally returned to Pamplona. It took me 1 1/2 hours by taxi from Pamplona to St Jean (to my starting point in France) and 3 days to hike back!!! The first day was trail by fire. I climbed 3000 feet in 6 miles then another 1500 feet over 7 miles to 4750 feet. The worst lay ahead when I had come down 2000 feet in 2 miles. An 8-1/2 hr trip !! - and this was the next day after 24 hrs of modern transportation, minimal rest... (Reminder to self: should I do this again, recommend starting in Roncevalles)
The last two days have been much less eventful. Just a lot of hours on the trail through some of the most spectacular countryside imaginable. It is amazing how much you notice one foot at a time. I have met people from all over the world and all are fun to walk and talk with. I feel like I'm experiencing the United Nations, only everyone gets along.
It's been 3 long physical days. One blister that I had not noticed until it popped. I'm pretty sure from the intense downhill sections.
More to come soon
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