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Joe Vellutini


April 29, 2023
There was almost a riot with an angry group of pilgrims at the winery in Irache, home of the world famous wine fountain, 8:00 am to 8:00...
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Mar 8, 20244 min read
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April 28, 2023
People have a lot of romantic ideas about walking the Camino. Strange, but no one I have talked with, that is on their first Camino, had...
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Mar 8, 20245 min read
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April 27, 2023
I thought I was up early, but by the time I got all packed and came downstairs most people were gone. My goal for today is to walk to...
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Mar 7, 20243 min read
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April 26, 2023
This morning I was up and finished getting my pack together. I went down to the front desk to settle my balance. The staff at this hotel...
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Mar 6, 20244 min read
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April 25, 2023
Last night was my third night at the hotel, it was the correct decision to leave the Camino, and come stay here and recover. I slept in...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
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April 24, 2023
I decided against breakfast at the hotel in favor of walking around to see what I could find. I turned in my 2 pound key fob at the...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
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April 23, 2023
The 23rd has been my second day in Pamplona. I have a routine of taking my ibuprofen, resting my knee and using ice on it. Ice is a...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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April 22, 2023
Rain as forecasted, the village does not look as festive as yesterday. The umbrella at Bar Juan’s has no takers this morning.  It’s 9:00...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
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April 21, 2023
I am back to walking a little later than hoped, it is 9:00 am when I start out of Roncesvalles. It is a pretty morning and I do not see...
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Mar 5, 20243 min read
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April 20, 2023
I am a little later than expected out the door, but it is a respectable 6:50 am. The streets are dark and quiet as I make my way to the...
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Mar 4, 20244 min read
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April 19, 2023
I have a full day to look around St Jean before leaving tomorrow morning to start walking. At breakfast I sat next to a man from...
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Apr 19, 20233 min read
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April 18th, 2023
I lost a day in the time change, I guess I will make it up on my return. I was up and packed from last night. I went down for a Hotel...
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Apr 18, 20233 min read
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April 16th, 2023
My flight does not start to board until 5:35 pm so I have plenty of time to kill. My Air France flight included the use of their lounge,...
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Apr 16, 20231 min read
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April 15th, 2023
April 15th It has been a long time coming but today is the day I leave the house to make my way to St Jean Pied de Port for my starting...
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Apr 15, 20231 min read
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March 1, 2023 - Packing Run
This is a run at packing. I am pretty close, I would like to eliminate a few more items. I have started to pack a few items in my front...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
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