The walk out of Zubiri this morning was scenic. We crossed back over an old bridge and followed a mountain fed river for most of… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: May 1, 2025

Mark D says everyday on the Chemin and now the Camino feels like Christmas morning, with France and now Spain opening up new surprises, discoveries,… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 30, 2025

Today we walked Napoleon’s Pass, a 24.7 km trek up and up and up, followed by a steep down into Roncesvalles. My phone says we… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 29, 2025

It did not rain today! This morning a heavy mist hung in the valley and on the hills, concealing the views of mountains we expected.… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 28, 2025

Aurelian surprised us this morning at the Gite by offering fried eggs along with the usual breakfast. We were out of the Gite by 8… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 27, 2025

The Gite Comunal in Artherz-de-Bearn did not offer breakfast. In fact, after the woman checked the five of us in at 4:30 pm yesterday, she left. We… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 26, 2025

When you find the shoes that make your feet sing, it’s difficult to change your tune.  That’s the dilemma we all faced. Our shoes of… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 25, 2025

Alejandro and Isabelle operate the Gite Maison de Pelerins in Aire-sur-l’Adour. They have walked many Caminos themselves, and continue to walk in the off-season. They… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 24, 2025

We had breakfast at the patisserie across from our Gite this morning. The Gite owner sold us a voucher for breakfast that was probably more… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 23, 2025

We’ve found our groove. It seems 25 km or there abouts is the sweet spot for us. Today was our third 25 km day in… Read More »Chemin Le Puy: April 22, 2025