Here we go, pooped and tired! (Roncesvalles to Zubiri)

The morning started a bit later than the past few mornings. We got our breakfast to go which was actually our lunch because there’s a nice cafe at the entrance to Burgette. Somehow our clothes didn’t completely dry so we wore wet clothes to start our walk. They were wetter the more we walked. Sorry if that is TMI.

The day was really awesome. Okay it was warm and humid, but still so nice. We have met some wonderful and interesting people. Many of these people have asked for advice or recommendations. And they have been interested and accepting of tips and advice. That’s was fun today.

Today’s walk wasn’t a piece of cake, but nothing like yesterday. There were some ups and downs. The most difficult descent comes at the very end. And this is why it is considered one of the most difficult days. This was the first time I have come down this route when it was completely dry. There was supposed to be rain but it held off until after we got into Zubiri.

So when we go uphill Noël stays behind me in case I stumble. You know my clumsiness. When going downhill Noël usually goes first. He’s a bit faster (unless we are on asphalt). Today as we started down I was in front. I felt confident and strong and thought to myself “I’ve found my inner mountain goat again!” At some point Noël said, “You’re walking your downhill swing.” In other words I had found my inner mountain goat. It was so nice.