Some background – Estella-Lizarra lies on both banks of the Ega River and is known as the “capital of Navarre’s Romanesque art”, thanks to the rich architectural...
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Tag Archives: hikers
2 Pilgrims…
… one typically in front of the other, traipsing onward at her steady pace; the other, often behind, wheezing for breath (nah, kidding… not kidding… kidding), taking...
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Simply Charming
One of my favorite “just passing through” towns, Cirauqui is a small hilltop town (a typical medieval layout throughout Europe) that spreads around the Iglesia de San...
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Cirauqui, Spain
Only 3km from Mañeru to this hilltop village. Fortunately, the ominous-looking clouds stayed out of our way. Another one of the few times I unloaded the infrared...
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Bendeciré, from Mañeru!!!
Along with some residential homes, wildflowers, a safe-drinking water fountain, and a “you are here” pilgrims’ map, several views of the Church of San Pedro were captured...
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Morning Departure from Puente de la Reina
Our next day took us from Puente de la Reina to Estella, Spain – 22km. A somewhat early start this already-bright, blue-skied morning. Along with other fellow...
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Zariquiequi, Spain
Surrounding landscapes, street scenes and a lunchtime break at the local store/albergue. Tidbits of info: 1) Before arriving in town, and fairly intriquing was a lone dead tree...
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Pamplona Valley Scenes
The hilltop village of Cizor Menor, where the 12th century Romanesque Iglesia San Miguel resides; stops along the trail; looking way back toward the Pyrenees; an intriguing...
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Morning Departure from Pamplona
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day” – Henry David Thoreau Pamplona to Puente la Reina – 23.9km The first leg of the hike...
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Entering Pamplona
Once again, we found ourselves crossing the Rio Arga on the medieval Puente de Magdalena (the river is the borderline between Burlata and Pamplona, the historical capital...
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The Colorful Facades of Villava, Spain
Colors, doors, windows, balconies, flowers, rectangles, lines… and, a sweet pup and a barrel table… enough said! ** Then again, an interesting FACTOID for you bicycling enthusiasts:...
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Change of Scene
While alternating between looking at my photos and watching a silly action heroes movie last night (which of course can be rather colorful), I became somewhat weary...
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District of Arre, Spain
Entering the picturesque, but more urban town of Arre; a photo op on the medieval bridge; the Rio Ulzama, complete with tiered waterfalls, and the ever-present but...
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Onward through Zuriain, Irotz, Zabaldika, Arleta…
Pamplona is still in the distance. Meanwhile, the hiking poles, backpacks and boots are put aside as we break for lunch at the Albergue La Parada de...
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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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