This is SO beautiful I had to share using data instead of waiting for wifi. Thanks to my friend, David, who surprised me by offering to pay for Internet service while I am here as a Camino gift!
The featured photo (and I would love it if someone’s house uses WordPress could tell me if my featured photos are showing up because they aren’t on the app) was taken just after sunrise about 30 minutes outside the town of Zumaia where I stayed last night at an old convent that has been renovated and turned into an albergue de peregrinos.
At Elorriaga between Zumaia and Deba on the Camino del Norte
I’m so happy that I didn’t try to do this yesterday afternoon when I would have been hot and tired. It’s absolutely stunning in the morning light and I’m well-rested and refreshed so can really enjoy it. Have hardly made any forward progress because I keep stopping to take photos, lol. Which is as it should be because it brings me so much joy.
Just after sunrise outside Zumaia. It’s the first day pn the Camino this year I have seen the sunrise.
The photos are showing up and, wow, are they beautiful. I love that you saw the sunrise on the longest day of the year. That seems perfect somehow.
Thinking of you and sending happy camino vibes. Keep living that joy!
Oh gosh, that IS cool! I’d forgotten about the solstice. Thanks for pointing it out Jen. By the way, how’s that resistance going, lol?
Jenny is it much walking on asphalt? I will be there in september this year. what is your average distance a day? Your photos are fabulous!
Elissa, sorry 🙂
No worries, Johanna.
Yes, a great deal of walking on asphalt and very large rocks. I am averaging about 10 miles per day and the only reason it’s not kicking my butt is because of the residuals from when I was hiking regularly in Marin County, CA, which has similar terrain (see my trading pages from last year and this year for details). I would be having a really hard time if I had to do longer stages.
Stunning photos Elissa, especially the one overlooking the coast. Looks like fabulous scenery all around.
Of course, winter solstice here in Australia – the shortest day of the year!!
Thanks Ally. It’s gorgeous here. Lol, that’s right, opposite sides of the earth!
The photos are great, beautiful, thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, thanks for following.
Sunrises on the Camino are magic. When you start walking just a little bit in the dark… you feel the warmth of the sun before you see her rise. You turn and capture that moment of rebirth. Magic.
Yes, exactly.
I can see the photos and they look great! What a beautiful place, and I’m so glad you’re happy.
Thanks Holly! Lol every time I type your name, I accidentally type, “hilly”.
The photos are “out of this world”. So glad that the vistas and the experiences are bringing you joy. Love seeing the light that you are able to capture. You’re one heck of a role model!!
love, mom
Thanks Mom!
Great photos! Im beginning the Camino del Norte next week and have taken great pleasure in browsing your photos. Good luck for the rest and buen camino!
Thanks Daniel and Buen Camino!!
Me encantaron las fotos!
Gracias chica!!