A good look back at Zubirir

A great morning to walk to Pamplona. A little cold but blue skies. Leaving about 7:15 there were locals on their way home from Zubiri Day festivities, cervesas in hand.

First time I noticed the marker
Dinner?
The walk along the river near Larasoaña
Favourite snack stop

The walk followed the Rio Arga most of the way, through well groomed paths in light forest until the bridge where coffee and snacks were on offer.

Lots of g’days and howreyagoings later the path clung to the side of a hill until flicking in to the next valley where the outer burbs of Pamplona started.

Bridge entering Arre, outer burb of Pamplona
Finally entering the fortified old town of Pamplona
At the gate

Pamplona is a fortified city on top of a hill. Lots of narrow streets and bars a plenty. First stop after Albegue check-in was Cafe Iruña – Ernesto Hemingway’s haunt.

A great city – glad I’m here for two nights.

Cafe Iruña