Buen Camino!! After leaving Larrasoana, we approached the small Basque hamlet of Akerreta and, from the 15th century, the Iglesia de la Transfiguracion (Church of the Tranfiguration...
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“HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK BEAUTIFUL” -Alice Walker I have never seen the likes of this scene – every horse laying down in the pasture, on a...
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Church Bells of San Nicolas
in Larrasoana, Spain ...
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Goings On in the Small Town Square
A cat stood guard on our way to the piazza in the town of Larrasoana, Spain. We were among several pilgrims who, during this mid-morning break, were...
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Feel the Culture…
… as stated on the barn. We were! We did! Every last bit of it, from beginning to end, no matter where!! How could you not in...
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La Abadia de Ilarratz
Quite a sight along the Camino! Just outside and to the side of the abbey were a well-kept, but small cemetery with colorful floral arrangements; further out,...
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Medieval Abbey
Just outside of Ilarratz, Spain, is La Abadia de Ilarratz, which was originally built as a fort in the 12th century, then converted to a church in...
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Morning Stroll Along the Rio Arga
Hiking along the Rio Arga, enjoying a moment with some fellow hikers, passing through the villages of Ilarratz headed toward Ezkirotz. The Camino’s yellow arrow and scallop...
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All the Pretty Horses
Day 3, Zubiri to Pamplona – 21km No better way to begin the next stretch!! Sure hated to leave our first favorite abode, the Casa Rural Txantxorena,...
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Casa Rural Txantxorena
One of the finest, unique, and exquisite overnight stays ever experienced! Located in Zubiri, Spain, the Casa Rural Txantxorena is a 17th century house, typical of the...
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Early 17th Century Floor
Spit shined for weary pilgrims on El Camino. The Casa Rural Txantxorena in Zubiri, Spain....
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Note to Self: Make Time for This!!
On the banks of the Rio Arga admiring the Puente de la Rabia – Zubiri, Spain. ...
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Leisure Time in Zubiri, Spain
After another day of fairly strenuous hiking, we throttled back for a more leisurely stroll before dinner. Some architectural gems of stone and/or brick with the ever-present...
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The Town Next to the Bridge
Entering the small village of Zubiri, Spain – “Zubiri” means ‘next to the bridge’ and refers to the 14th century bridge built over the Rio Arga. According...
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Who’s the More Invasive?
Saving this little guy from the other big guy. Actually, after further research, the Spanish Slug is quite an invasive pest, just not in this situation. Only...
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