Well...I have reached Pamplona...for those of you who don´t know, this is the city in Spain that is famous for the running of the bulls. So yesterday was a very tough day, but had really good moments. I started out very slowly, as I must have pulled my hipflexer the day before, and it was quite painful to walk. I spent the first third of my day praying to God to get me to Zubiri without any trouble. I spent the next third praising him because miraculously the pain lifted and I was able to walk with no trouble at all. I had decided I would only walk to Larasoana the following day (ie today) to give myself a day of rest since it would only be 5.5km. On the way down hill my boot got caught twice and my hipflexer tensed right up again! Aargh! But I trudged on, and then saw a sign that the refugio in Larasoana would be closed on the 4th-6th! So, I made my way slowly to Zubiri, and let me tell you that the last 3.5km went so slow I didn´t actually believe it was only 3.5. When I arrived in Zubiri the first albergue was full, and the second was as well. The courtyard of the second was full of about 50 pilgrims waiting for the overflow to open up in the gym. I was lucky to get one of the 28 foam mattresses available to sleep in the gym, however many had to sleep on the cement floor. Today I woke with very little pain, and all the motivation in the world. I decided to walk all the way to Pamplona today, as the only other refugio was only 1 hour from Pamplona, so I thought I may as well. It was a beautiful walk today. Gorgeous sunny skies, and for those of you back in the Kootenays, it was just like walking up and down our beautiful mountains and valleys! When I arrived in Pamplona I found a bed, and crashed. I slept 2 hours! I was so stinky but didn´t care! I just took a shower and washed my gross clothes, and will find somewhere to eat maybe with some people I have met along the way. Tomorrow I only go as far as Cizor Menor, which is 5.5km. I decided that I need to give my legs a rest, and because I have planned for times like these I can afford a short day and still make it to Santiago by October 13th. Well folks. Love you all. Next post...TBA!
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