From Pamplona to Puente la Reina- (about 25kms)

There was a climb after Pamplona that culminates in this fantastic view all around and a monument to the Peregrinos (which are the Pilgrims walking the Camino) at the top of this area called Sierra del Perdon. Its quite something to stand there after you've been climbing up this rocky terrain for a few hours, feeling hot and winded and generally uncomfortable. There is a sense of relief that now the climb is over but then you also get this inspired feeling of movement from the iron sculpture of the Pilgrims on their way.


Leaving the city of Pamplona in the early hours, streetlights are still on...

Original construction of this portal was 1666

The sun is just coming up.

Many times along the way, you will see small messages of encouragement like this one written on a rock from other walkers, referred to as 'Peregrinos' in Spain or Pilgrims.

 This is the monument to the Peregrinos. A rest at this time is in order after the climb preceding this plateau.

Given the rough terrain and the sometimes very narrow and very rocky trail, it was amazing to see some of these cyclists pedal past us.

Most every sign I saw up to this point and a bit beyond was in both Spanish (Castellano) and Euskera (Basque). In some cases, the Basque was the sole language, as is the case here where the author is letting you know you are in the state of (Navarra), Nafarroa.