06:45 was the hour at which we were to start the first proper day of our holiday. Breakfast and the taxi at 07:45 meant we were in Roncesvalles at 08:45 to pick up our Credenciales from the appointed place, ready to set off properly by 09:00.
The first 15 minutes en route were spent vigorously adjusting and readjusting straps, boots and what have you nots (and not in the least thoroughly enjoying the greenery and fresh air). After that it was merely a matter of enjoying what was there and actually being there, having planned it for the past few months. Making the occasional stop to take pictures, watering and taking care of other relevant issues we reached Zubiri at about 14:30.
After checking into our Pension we unpacked, showered, washed clothes, went for a brief walk and finally succumbed to a well-earned afternoon kip. Awoke again at 18:00 and strolled to the other end of town for dinner – a sumptuous affair for a fixed price of €11.00 p/p – washed down with a bottle of vino blanco plus a bucket of beers. Staggered our way back to the Pension for deep sleep – only we didn’t get any as it transpired that 3-Aug-07 is the anniversary of the Patron Saint of Zubiri. As such, we were kept awake all night by a Mariacho band blasting Merenge and Salsa music all night long until 06:00, which was our designated Revele!!!
The first 15 minutes en route were spent vigorously adjusting and readjusting straps, boots and what have you nots (and not in the least thoroughly enjoying the greenery and fresh air). After that it was merely a matter of enjoying what was there and actually being there, having planned it for the past few months. Making the occasional stop to take pictures, watering and taking care of other relevant issues we reached Zubiri at about 14:30.
After checking into our Pension we unpacked, showered, washed clothes, went for a brief walk and finally succumbed to a well-earned afternoon kip. Awoke again at 18:00 and strolled to the other end of town for dinner – a sumptuous affair for a fixed price of €11.00 p/p – washed down with a bottle of vino blanco plus a bucket of beers. Staggered our way back to the Pension for deep sleep – only we didn’t get any as it transpired that 3-Aug-07 is the anniversary of the Patron Saint of Zubiri. As such, we were kept awake all night by a Mariacho band blasting Merenge and Salsa music all night long until 06:00, which was our designated Revele!!!
2 comments:
"Adjusting" your "equipment" en-route may be taken as an improper advance in some quarters. :-)
Take care guys, enjoy. M
€11! You must let F&I know about this place as it sounds right up their street! Do they take MasterCard?????
Loz & G
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