August 28 Pamplona

We ventured out of Madrid to start our trek across N. Spain. We were only carrying our backpacks a short distance to the Metro and bus station, so we were feeling comfortable about the weight. Our starting point was the city of Pamplona. This is where the running of the bulls takes place in early July, where local men and male tourists race through the narrow streets pursued by drugged bulls. The streets in the old part of town where we stayed are filled with tapas bars, and in the evening they are full and noisy. When we arrived we were greeted by Victor who lives in the outskirts of town but comes and stays in the hotel so it`s not so far going from the bar to the bed. A very practical approach to safe drinking. See pictures>>