Pamplona is full of history, food, and beautiful people. It was easy to take an extra day here to rest. Our bodies were adapting to the 12-15 mile walks, but walking around Pamplona was a breeze.
I found a new bracelet to add to my Basque one that I picked up in St. Jean Pied de Port. I purchased a few more to easily toss into my backpack and carry home.
Pamplona is full of literary genius, Ernest Hemingway, who first arrived in Spain as a reporter. So impressed by all he saw, he returned and stayed in the region, which he used as a backdrop for his writing. Bullfights, fishing, and food all pay honor to Hemingway in Pamplona. He can be seen all over town.
We spent the day being tourists. The streets twist and wind. They are colorful and loud. We enjoyed finding Camino shells all over town.
We knew we would miss the festival of San Fermin. Signs all over town reminded us. In the weeks ahead, it would resound throughout Spain and along the Camino as we walked west. Mornings would bring us into small cafes for breakfast and all the patrons would be gathered around the tv to see the running of the bulls. Did you know there is not ONE "Running of the Bulls" but one event every day for an entire week!? So, if you don't get injured the first time, try, try, again! Oh my.
Next stop: DAY FOUR - Puente La Reina
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