Date: May 19th
Start: Pamplona
Stop: Puenta la Reina
Distance: 38 km
Weather: Sunny in morning, clouds in afternoon, windy
Summary in one sentence: Gentle first riding day of scenic gradual climb from Pamplona and long gradual downhill to Puenta la Reina.
I followed the exellent cycleways within the city all way to the neighouring tiown of Cizur Menor then a gradual climb and downhill at the end 17 km to Campanas. After cafe con leche break mostly downhill to Puenta la Reina with a stop at the St. Maria Eunate (12th century) church. Checked out the puenta (bridge) and had very meaty lunch be fore rolling into Hotel Jakue at 2:00 pm. Casual first day on the camino. Nice quiet roads and busier ones have good cycling shouler. Spanish drivers so far seem very courteous.
Sounds like a very nice introduction to your adventure. Thanks for including the pictures. :-)
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