Day 4 (5/15) Roncesvalles to Zubiri

Written on 5/19 (May 15)

Day 4 (5/15) Roncesvalles to Zubiri

I am dropping the pelota on blog updates. Not having my laptop is part of it, but the bigger contributing factor is that we are averaging 17 miles a day and I am exhausted by the time we get to the albergue, unpack, shower, have my celebratory tapas, and debrief the day with the team.

But better late than never.

This stretch was beautiful and also comically difficult because of weather conditions. We started walking in snow. SNOW. And then eventually the snow turned to sleet. So then we walked in sleet. And then the sleet turned to cold rain.

So then we walked in cold rain.

And there was mud.

Lots of mud.

Last Camino, I brought my gaiters as an afterthought and I don’t think they ever made it out of my pack. They have been worn every day this trip.

I unfortunately have no photos from this day because it was too cold and rainy to faff about with my phone’s camera. Take my word for it; it was character building. Good time spent walking and conversing with students and enjoying a break at the Dragon Peregrino pub. I don’t remember what I wrote about Zubiri in 2024, but aspirationally I will revisit these posts and add some cultural and historical intel about the towns and albergues we stay in. The hostel in Zubiri was the same as 2024, as was the dinner location. (Albergue Zaldiko).