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Puenta de la Reina

Yesterday evening's post was heavily influenced by fatigue! But I was wondering how far I'd be able to make today, especially since today's route included the 350 m climb to the Alto del Perdon, and the subsequent descent, which the guides and apps described as difficult.  Despite that I booked a room in Puenta de la Reina, with the possibility in mind of finding a bus or taxi if the day proved too long.
In the end, it all worked out. My booking in Pamplona didn't include breakfast and rather than find somewhere before leaving, I walked about 5 km and then found a cafe for a quick breakfast. Then it was the start of the climb, with a break about halfway up for a soft drink, and then on to the top, where there's a famous sculpture of pilgrims on the Way.
And in fact, the descent wasn't too bad, certainly not as bad as the descent into Zubiri a couple of days ago.  A beer at Uterga, and onward!
I left a few Camino friends behind in Pamplona, people who decided to take a rest day there.  Today was a day of catching up with people I'd seen in St Jean, or Orisson.   We were all moving at different paces, influenced by the terrain, but I may see a few more around this town this evening.


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