Saturday, March 24, 2012

Hiking the Camino de Santiago









One of the major routes of the Camino de Santiago, a medieval pilgrimage trail running from the French border right across north Spain, passes through San Sebastian. So for a taste of the celebrated trek we hiked from San Sebastian to the town of Pasajes San Pedro following the yellow Camino trail markings (in reverse). We hiked for 2 1/2 hours through lush forests and past postcard-perfect panoramas of cliffs sinking into the sea. It was a spectacular hike and real adventure. The weather was 70 degrees and gorgeous. Once we arrived in Pasajes San Pedro we took a short ferry ride across the channel to Pasajes San Juan where we had lunch at a local seafood restaurant. The seafood was fresh off the boats. Best food we’ve had here. Then we took the ferry back to Pasajes San Pedro and then a bus to San Sebastian, only 15 minutes away. We walked back to the hotel along the promenade enjoying the sites and fresh air. For dinner we ate at an Italian restaurant and then had ice cream on the promenade.

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