We got a late start out of Roncevalles and that was OK with us. We were both tired and slept in. We left alone and we didn't see many other peregrinos on the trail. The walk was more up and down rather than flat as suggested by our guide book by Dintaman and Landis. It was not strenuous like the Pyrenees. We had a small bite at a bar in Burguete. It was much better than expected. We continued on to Espinal. Once in Espinal we had a sandwich at Bar Juan. It filled the need. By this time it was 3 pm and we were not motivated to continue on. This was our second day of rain and we decided to stay.
We found a small pension with a private room and spent the night.
Once in the hostel we went outside to enjoy the cool, dry remains of the day and a bottle of vino. Much to our surprise or friend Fred showed up out of no where. We had been concerned about him because he fell on the way down from the Pyrenees. It turned out he was fine. We shared a small feast of cured meats, fine cheeses and vino with him. What a nice guy.
The next morning we were out early and walked to Zuribi.
Once in Zuribi, we found out Sunday was Dia de Espana or Columbus Day so we wanted to spend it in Pamplona. We could join the festivities and go to mass at Santa Maria.
Pamplona was great. I have always wanted to go there. Running with the bulls has always fascinated me. First we went to the cathedral for mass. Next we visited the Museum of Navarra. After that we had pinchos y vino de tinto, of course, and walked the Encierro (way of the bulls).
Tonight we witness the church bells ringing and perhaps fireworks for the holiday.
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