Andrea & Stephen's Great Adventure

A Journey of Outer Exploration & Inner Self-Discovery

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MAY

Hola de Estella!

From Spain on May 28, 2009

Beunos tardes!

Well, we have had a great couple of days. We stayed in Pamplona 2 nights ago- where they do the running of the bulls--stayed in a creepy dark old pension but had the best sleep yet there. Then yesterday we had such a treat. There is a detour that is recommended in our guidebook called Eunate- it´s basically this 1000 year old church and hostel that they believe the Knights of the round table used to visit. It´s a total hidden gem. We were the first to request a spot for the night so we had the royal treatment. The gentleman who runs it made us lunch, dinner and then breakfast this morning...a pilgrim´s dream. I have never had so much bread in my life! (The Europeans clearly don´t worry about carbs) We even went into the church for a very nice little service after dinner. We were each allowed to speak and offer a prayer out loud if we wished. I said a few words then decided to sing a verse of the Ave Maria--I figured I might never get another chance to try out those acoustics. They were amazing. It was pretty special. I will post photos as soon as I can.

Today we are in Estella. We walked 7 hours or 27 km to get here today. The walking is starting to feel much easier. We are now waiting for all the shops to open so we can go buy some fresh veg for dinner. It´s pretty difficult to eat vegetarian here but we are doing well buying from the markets. Today was by far the hottest day- I am actually starting to get some colour.

Well...hope you are all well and thanks to all for your messages. We really appreciate them.

Hasta la vista,

Andrea & Stephen

TLK

Posted on May 29, 2009

Hey Dre...glad to hear the trek is treating you well. Kudos for all that walking (and with packs on). And how cool to sing in the church! Hope you continue to get wonderful meals :) Thinking of you...TLK

andrea brunet

Posted on May 29, 2009

Joe and andrea here.

we are so excited for you and also very jeolous, Its so nice to see pics of you. I'm glad that you made it there all right wishing you all the greatest adventures. we will keep in touch and keep track of your travels.

have fun

you are really taking the time to smell the flowers!

A&J

Christine & Dad

Posted on May 28, 2009

Glad things are great. We are envious, Not sure about all the walking though. Happy trails Steve & Andy P

Much Love
Dad and Christine

Lisa

Posted on May 28, 2009

I am loving your descriptive paragraphs! I almost feel as though I am right there too! I bet 'Ave Maria' never ever sounded so sweet. Love you, Lisa

Lyn

Posted on May 28, 2009

Following your footsteps . It sounds so exciting. Wish I could have been there to hear you sing in that historic place. Carbs are good for you, I love them!
Love you both, keep on treking.

Ness

Posted on May 28, 2009

OH MY GOD DRE!!! When I read the part about the Ave Maria I got a little choked up! That must have been so amazing! You know thats my song request ;)

I'm so proud of you :)

Miss you!
Ness xoxo

Jean Crosby

Posted on May 28, 2009

I am so happy you are on this once in a lifetime pilgrim. Sounds like a lot of fun. The walking legs must be starting to get used to it by now. Albeit a ways more to go.
All the best...and you go girl

chrissy

Posted on May 28, 2009

Hey guys!
the thought of walking 7 hours to get anywhere makes me feel ill.....good for you :) the church sounds very cool....glad you tested the acoustics Andrea! That's awesome!
thinking of you....
C.