Today we finished stage 3, traveling from Larrasoana to Cizur Menor via Pamplona. This was a much better day than yesterday´s stage 2 that began with the photo of JL next to the road sign showing 790 km to Santiago de Compostella, taken as we left Roncesvalles. We had breakfast at a famous cafe in Burguete that Hemmingway frequented. Although the day had an overall drop in elevation of 400 meters, it was up and down accross the entire 27 k. Part of the path was like a really steep river bed and some was along pastures through beachwood forests and really dusty hot roadways. Our packs seemed to double in weight. Last night´s albergue (pilgram´s refuge) was 6 € each, dinner was 9 €. We took a photo of the group meal to give a sense of the commradere and will post when we can get a wifi signal.
Today up and out the door before daylight we walked along a river with crossing many romansque bridges, visiting a 13th century church that had a 7th century bell and a 18th century altar. Our first coffee of the day happened when we heard music coming from an old stone building across from an older church in the middle of nowhere. the resident had set up a picnic table offering fruit and drink. We then trekked through Arre, a small town with historic sections and modern homes. All along the decision to lighten our packs was discussed. When we arrived in Pamplona, we found the postoffice and sent 4.1 kg ahead to Santiago. We thought we left home with only the essentials. Funny how carrying all your stuff on your back for 68 km changes what truly is essential. With lighten packs we enjoyed the historic sites of Pamplona, had a great little lunch in a local bar and walked mostly urban paths to Cizur Menor where we are enjoying one of the nicest albergue of the camino.
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