Zubiri to Pamploma

Zubiri to Pamploma

We are developing a routine for our days. We get up early and are on the road by 7:00 am. We begin enmass and quickly the crowds disperse and everyone finds their own pace and place on the Camino. We move at a pace that is comfortable for us wishing those who pass us by buen camino...good road/way to you. We find a place for a cafe con leche and a light snack and continue on while the morning is still cool. We will walk for a few more hours until we find a bar/albergue and stop for a light lunch. We connect with our friends and enjoy lunch and delightful conversations. We have two Spanish friends, Pepe and Victor who are teaching us about the best food in Spain.

We are now connoisseurs of some of the best salami in Iberia along with some of the most savory cheeses in this region. We pull out our knives and cut a few slices of each, cut us a piece of crusty bread and we are set for hours. We enjoy this time with our friends. The social aspect is as satisfying as the meal itself. Soon we are back on the road moving in our own worlds and at our own paces.

Tonight we will stay in Pamploma. We are reminded of a valuable lesson here. We can easily get caught up in the plans of our fellow peregrinos and where everyone is meeting and staying the next day that we forget we are not on a schedule. Part of the joy of this journey is being in the moment. Our moment. I think there will be days we do not move with our 'group' and will connect with the next 'group' of peregrinos we meet. We are excited to see what the days ahead bring us.

Buen Camino...