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September 2 – To Zubiri

It was still dark as I left the Aubergue at 6:45 am, the sun had yet to show its happy face. It was difficult getting up as during the night the fire alarm went off twice so my sleep was … Continue reading

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September 1 – From Aubergue Orisson Over the Pyrenees

Having completed 8 kms of The Route de Napoleon, I only had a little over 17 kms to trek before reaching the first Spanish village of Roncesvalles. The Route de Napoleon is the route that has the highest elevation of … Continue reading

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Pourquoi

It was 7 am when all pilgrims were shooed out the door of the auberge and it was thus that I began my journey to Santiago de Compostelo. I have reached the first stop refuge auberge Orisson which is 8 … Continue reading

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The last leg of the journey to St. Jean Pied de Port

I had a late start to my morning. It was just after 9 am when I left the hotel for a quick walk about within a small area around the train station to have some breakfast and take in a … Continue reading

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Only 1,500 odd kilometers to go…

On the eve of my journey through France and Spain I prepare myself with good food, a nice place to rest my head (lovely Brussels) and a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow the adventure begins! Inside the royal palace in Brussels…what … Continue reading

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