Day 5 – Rest day in Pamplona

Sept 10 – Today was a nice day of rest in the beautiful city of Pamplona. Slept well in my hotel room and was well fed. Did a little exploring today. Mostly just relaxed and took in the people, scenes and food around me.

Pamplona is a big city and one of the larger cities along the Camino. When it’s not siesta, the streets, bars, and stores are bustling with people. Then at promptly 3pm, everything closes until 7pm for siesta. So when in Pamplona, take a siesta! 🙂

When siesta hits at 3pm, everyone closes
Lemon granita. Very refreshing !
Relaxing in front of my hotel
My pintxos and wine for dinner.
View off the balcony of my hotel room
San Francisco was from Pamplona

My thoughts: not a lot to write today. Just relaxing and enjoying the day. I’m feeling good. Some of my buddies I walked with are texting me with photos and info up ahead, so that’s been fun. My legs are a bit stiff, so I’ve been stretching them, but other than that, feeling good and glad I took a rest day.

The walk tomorrow is 27km with the destination being Puente La Reina. I hear there is a tough uphill climb. I’ve actually been to the peak before (in 2018) and walked down it, but have to get there first! 🙂

5 responses to “Day 5 – Rest day in Pamplona”

  1. Happy Day Five, Charlie!
    It appears you know how to get the best out of a rest day! Good for you!
    Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings to your blog..
    Be safe?
    Hugs 😘

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  2. Sounds good that you are recharging for the next leg! That next hill is afraid if you! You will conquer it! Have a good walk!

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  3. yay for a day of rest! the architecture here looks completely lovely and that meal and ice cream-like treat even more so! I had never heard of this Pamplona but now I’m adding it to my list of places i must go! :). Good to know you’re taking care of yourself ❤ -liv

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  4. Great pictures and enjoying the travel notes. Stay the course and keep moving forward.

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    I never realized siesta was such a long period of time.  Glad you got some rest!  Good luck tomorrow.

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