Day 3: All the Small Things

Day 3

Zubiri –> Pamplona (20.9 km/13 miles)

Last night was extremely frustrating. Zubiri was a small town. There wasn’t much in terms of food. Many of us went to a restaurant that offered a “pilgrim menu” (usually a three-course, hearty meal). Well, I had gotten there a little later than some of the others who had ordered. I sat there for 20 minutes before going up to the guy working the bar and got angry with him in Spanish. He was turning people away and was very rude. Even the people who ordered their food way before me got their second courses the same time as me.

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Day 2: It’s All Downhill from Here (Not Really)

Day 2

Roncenvalles –> Zubiri (about 21 km)

3:15 AM: Woken up by snoring

5:50 AM: Woken up by monks singing

I had hoped to sleep until 6:30 today since today’s distance was shorter than yesterday and I made it in less than six hours yesterday. I knew the albergue turned the lights on at 6 AM, but I was prepared with my sleep mask. However, I was not prepared for the choir songs at 5:50.

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