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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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