I set off early to get the benefits of the early sunshine on the mountains.

Today’s walk was into the Odessa valley lined by magnificent mountains.

I set off a bit later this morning to make the most of the massive hotel buffet breakfast.

Today was supposed to be the trickiest day on the GR11.

My first night's experience in a refuge.

Decided to give my feet a rest today and take it easy in Sallent de Gallego.

Climbed up a crag today - nothing like this to learn to overcome any fear of heights!

The road to Candanchu!

The walk this morning was spectacular.

Up over a 1964m pass today and then dropping down into La Mira for a very welcomed wash in a river.

Left Isaba early and headed along a track close to the river for most of the way to Zuriza campsite.

Let Hiriberri early as the warnings were that today would be extra hot

Today's walking was gentle mainly along tracks and through woodland.

Today I had my first wobble on top of a hill in the heavy fog.

I posted 5kg of stuff back to The NL today.

Today started with a steep climb up to the top of the local hilltop adorned in pray flags and marked monuments.

A hot sweaty introduction to life on the road, hiking through the rolling hills of the Basque Country.

not knowing what laid ahead nor whether I was fit and able enough to complete the whole trek.