Well, I will start by filling in a little more on the big day to Pamplona the other day. I made a mistake and took another camino for about 3 km (total) - I had to backtrack. That made up my mind - Pamplona was my destination and not just straight on through. The refugio in the centre was magnificent. They all have bunks stacked in like sardines but this was unreal. There were glass floors above to see the feet of the ´pilgrims´ on the next level. The centre was a big of the building was a big open space with a gallery of photos of the camino. In the courtyard was sunshine and down the side next to ancient walls and all alone I did my yoga. Thanks goodness for that mat - I never dreamed that I would need to stretch so much. In the refugios you have to be in by 10 and wake up about 6 so...its early to bed and early to rise.
I am averaging about 22-25 km per day with quite a weight. Yesterday was overcast and great for walking, today brilliant sunshine and great for walking. I am aware of so many muscles in my body. A couple of blisters on my baby toes - I pierce one every day and it is getting better. Sure hurts the first couple of minutes after every stop as the liquid builds up and I don´t take off my shoes to puncture them.... I developed another one today. Oh well, release the liquid and the problem goes. The shoulders are feeling the weight and I still rest, stretch and snack every hour. Hopefully I will be in shape enough soon so that won´t be required. I have the afternoon to shower, wash clothes, do yoga, enjoy the sunshine and so on
to be contd
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