Day 27 Maslacq to Navarrenx

We had planned to meet the lads at 0930 as it was going to be a short walk, well that is what we thought it would be but this Camino has a sting in its tail!!!!

Sadly all our plans went out of the window as my conjunctivitis has got a lot worse and we decided to get to our next destination so I could see a doctor, I phoned ahead to the hotel we were going to be staying at and they got an appointment arranged for me.

We were on the road by 0830, needless to say it was raining. I think I was sporting a slight hangover.

I am pleased to say my boots were holding up even though they were letting in water.

It was not long before we were climbing steeply and that set the tone for the rest of the day.

That wonderful time of day, spot the socks.

This is were I go for the sympathy vote, my eyes are so sticky I am having trouble seeing what I am writing.

Thankfully the sun came out for about an hour.

The hills just kept on coming.

I considered hitching a lift.

This one is for you Guy.

What a beauty.

Girls at the office this one is for you.

We climbed we descended we climbed we descended and so it went on.

Dog on a blog reluctant super star.

These French dogs always show their best side.

Navarrenx could not come soon enough as far as I concerned, all I cared about was seeing a doctor as I was having trouble seeing the markers.

What has really surprised me is that  I have not seen a pothole since I started my walk and believe you me I have seen some roads.

Finally we arrived at Navarrenx.

Within twenty minutes of arriving I had had been seen by the local doctor who prescribed three different medicines, I prey they will weave their spell soon.

 

We checked into our hotel, then repaired to the bar and awaited Jean and Jean Michelle.

We did not have to wait long!!!

Stats for today.

Walked 14 miles

Steps taken 33000 

Today was a really tough hilly walk, probably not helped by the hpunishing pace to get here quickly.

Only 33 miles to go and three days 

to do it in, it does not sound a lot on paper, I suspect the Camino will prove otherwise, it normally does !!!!

We are back walking with Jean and Jean Michlee tomorrow as we intend to walk over the finishing line together on Thursday, that is if everything goes to plan !!!!