Wednesday 4 September 2013

Zumarraga to Arantzazu,

Today's walk was along the most beautiful of valleys into the steep mountains, with a strength and breath sapping climb to the summit of 1400 meters.


 

 

It was an excruciating climb which necessitated a well earned late lunch break, with boots off to air tired and sore feet.


 

The summit looms!


On top of the world!


Now for the descent into the ancient sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu, going down being more difficult than we had imagined!


 

Some beautiful sights along the way: mountain horses, sheep, cattle.


Finally, arriving at the ancient sanctuary, with a new Basilica constructed in the 60s.


A well earned meal and rest!


 

2 comments:

  1. Great photos! Keep posting.
    Buen Camino, peregrinos!
    Luis

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  2. The Famous Pilgrims. Article in the Diario Vasco: http://www.diariovasco.com/v/20130904/alto-urola/peregrinos-australianos-camino-20130904.html
    Luis

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