So here we are- three days, lots of cows, sore feet, and a herd of sheep later.
Spain and France are absolutely beautiful.
I have never eaten so much bread in my entire life! I have probably consumed more baguettes than the Atkins diet would allow in 3 years.
The first day of walking was pretty difficult. We walked up and down the mountains for 27 km. And of course, when there was a choice, nearing the end of our hike, between an easier and harder path nathaniel said ¨when in your life do you have that option and choose easy?¨ So down through the woods we went. All in all it was an exciting start to our trip. Every place is so different, and we have some great pictures to prove it.
Today we reached Pamplona which is the first big city on our trip. Walking through some of the villages makes it seem like we have gone back in time. There is not enough film in the world to capture the beauty of it all.
Among various others, we have met an entire family from North Carolina, a very friendly German man who speaks perfect english, and a retired pilot from Italy. This really is a place where everyone, regardless of background or age, can come together.
Well, I hope everyone is having a great summer.
Buen Camino,
Christina
One other story: On our way yesterday, we noticed that the guide book said ¨There is a large plant, but the path will continue after it.¨ So, naturally, as we walked, we wondered what made this particular plant so special, only to realize that they were talking about a power plant and not an actual plant. Our German friend got quite alaugh out of our extremely intelligent mistake.