My walk across Spain

[bigjbear]

The time for my pilgrimage has finally arrived. Since I'll now have some outdoors stuff to post I figured I would make a fresh post in here. Not too much to post yet- even though I start my journey today I won't be in the Pyrenees for a few more days. But if something pops up getting there I'll post it. No idea how often I'll find wifi, so posts might be sporadic.

So for now: boots are broken in, hair & beard cut short, pack weighs 17 lbs, and I am ready to go! For now a pic of me along the way 2 years ago. This was the trip that finalized my decision to do this.

If you want the how/why/more of my ramblings/etc:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3300168#post3300168

 

[runamok151]

I'm really envious. I hope you have a great trip.

 

[MrSchaeferPants]

Good luck brother, enjoy yourself and stay safe!

 

[munepit]

Awesome!!!! Can't wait to see you post some of your adventure! Good luck!

 

[bigjbear]

Bridge on the bus trip

 

[bigjbear]

Pamplona city walls at night. Reminds me of Old San Juan, PR.

 

[Smokinthehippies]

have fun man. in it for the pictures.

 

[brian wafer]

will be following along! have fun!

 

[TerryD]

Have fun and good luck!

 

[blazer74]

Enjoy!

 

[CK5]

Awesome!

 

[bigjbear]

First, I'll say the hike through the Pyrenees was harder than I expected. Started off not too bad, had to take the low route- the path of Charlamane- because the high pass -route of Napoleon- was still blocked with snow. Was a little disappointed, but probably for the best.

 

[bigjbear]

As I went up the mountain we got up into the snowline. The day went back an forth between rain and snow.

 

[bigjbear]

I'll have to rotate later

 

[bigjbear]

The Camino is not all beautiful scenes and introspection. Sometimes its laundry and concrete plants. But then you see this:

 

[bigjbear]

Lol. Everything's going to be sideways until I get home.

 

[bigjbear]

Post 13k and I almost didn't notice. So here's one more pic

 

[bigjbear]

Crossing Roman bridges is a pretty cool feeling.

 

[bigjbear]

And another. Neither is the "big one" that is here where I am tonight

 

[bigjbear]

Last one for tonight. Me at the pilgrim's monument looking over Navara