Camino a Santiago Rest Day: Pamplona
This was my first rest day on the Camino a Santiago. And rest I did. Even though I’m only three days into the Camino, I’m definitely tired, with my body just starting to adapt to the daily distances.
I left hotel around 11:30am. I did a bunch of touristy things, including exploring the cathedral, the bull ring and walked along the old city walls, which I absolutely loved. I always really enjoy exploring walled cities. Pamplona is small. The Capital city of Navarra, there are only a couple hundred thousand people and it can easily be seen in a day. And while not technically in Basque country, it is very heavily influenced by Basque. The food here is also fantastic, and had I stayed an additional day I probably would have spent it eating.
I’m Grateful I chose to take a day off here, even coming this early on in the Camino.
Accommodation: Tres Reyes Pamplona
Favorite Restaurants: Bar Gaucho, Bar Fitero.
Michelle Gallardo
Chicago news gal with an addiction to pro-cycling, Ironman, running, travel and food. Always in search of a new adventure, way to torture myself.
