Stage 3: Burguete to Zambiri. 19kms

 This morning we woke to a cool mountain morning with a light rain falling. We were happy to take this after the deluge yesterday. It was so wet that I never had a chance to see much of the town...it will still be in Spain another time...onwards! Today we worked our way out of the Pyrenees with two climbs to warm the heart and a long steep decent into Zubiri located on the Rio Arga where we have a room in a private hostel. Rain was intermittent and our ponchos came on and off all morning...we just left them draped over our packs to keep them dry when we were not needing them. We are both in good health, sleeping occasionally and no injuries so far...we have seen others with a few injuries and heavy packs. So far so good. You might see that I have added some photos to the Stage 1 post. Tomorrow Pamplona!! 

 

Today we leave you with something nice from Annemarie...enjoy! 

 Letting go, staying open 

There is an investment in acquiring 

Things and thoughts we're really not requiring 

 The Camino asks us to simply let go... 

Live simply, live in the present, go with the flow 

 We carry little physical burden in our packs 

Our other burdens don't show on our backs 

 Walking allows these burdens to surface 

They may be minimal, or there could be a surplus 

 The Camino asks that we each be open to what will come 

This might be asking a lot for some 

 As we walk, a mantra emerges particularly for our climbs 

In the hopes it will minimize the strain on our limbs 

Breathe out, let it go 

Breathe in, go with the flow..