Wednesday 7th
Said farewell to Ellie. Thank you Alan and Richard for saving me. Too late to attempt the Pyrenees, so staying put tonight.
Thursday 8th
9.30am packed and ready. To start for a 2nd time. Well that was the toughest day ever! I took the low route but what a climb, had to stop every 20meters to let my heart rate slow down. Reached Puerto de Ibaneta 1057m. Rather run 2 marathons back to back. Downhill glide into Roncesvalles feeling exhausted, set camp in the albergue grounds.
Friday 9th
Mixed ride today ups and downs, still imposible to cycle up so have to walk and push. Made it to Pamplona, staying in albergue tonight, meeting lots of lovely people, one couple gave me a 10€ donation.
Saturday 10th
Early start, lots of inclines again, took the track up to Alto del Perdon 735m just had to get the photo. Downhill reached speeds of 50km scary. Lunch in Puente la Reina. Continued to Estella, more inclines, extremly hot and full sun. Feeling "knackered" on a campsite, met up with Rita and her little dog, we first met in St Jean Pied. Lovely dinner together. Slept like a log.
Sunday 11th
slow start. Have wifi here so updating, will be leaving Estella 1pm.
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