28/09/2025
What a journey these past few weeks have been for us! We called it Camino Zigzag as we hoped from one route to another🥾🇫🇷🇪🇸❤️💪☀️
We began hiking from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Irun on the French side of the Pyrenees. We hiked through endless green valleys, dramatic peaks, and charming mountain villages. Each trail offered something new—misty mornings, wildflowers, and sweeping views that made every climb worth it.
Along the way we shared the trails with majestic vultures circling overhead, curious cows blocking the paths, and even wild horses grazing freely in the high meadows.
And the food… wow. Every stop brought something to savor, but France completely stole the culinary show—every meal was a treat, from fresh breads and creamy cheeses to hearty mountain dishes that tasted like pure comfort after a long day’s hike. And there was the gravy… 🥖🧀.
From there, we crossed into Spain’s northern coast and walked from Irun to Castro - Urdiales (couple of days walk from Bilbao) where rugged cliffs meet the Atlantic and small fishing towns welcomed us with incredible seafood and ocean breezes.
Along the way, we also spent three days on the Camino Francés, walking from Grañón to beautiful Burgos. Almost desert like endless yellow fields with hot sun. ☀️
But the heart of this trip was the Camino San Salvador from Leon to Oviedo - a route unlike any other we’ve walked. Remote, quiet, and almost untouched, it felt like a hidden world of dense forests and breathtaking ridgelines. At times we went hours without seeing another soul, surrounded only by mountains, wildlife, and the sound of nature. 🌿⛰️
After finishing our final hike in Oviedo, we hopped on a bus to our beloved Santander, where we said our goodbyes to Spain with a ferry cruise across the bay to Somo—a perfect, peaceful farewell. ⛴️💙
Four weeks of hiking, exploring, and savoring the flavors of France and Spain—across icy dawns, blazing afternoons, unforgettable trails, and meals we’ll be dreaming of for months—have left us both grateful and inspired. This adventure will stay with us for a long, long time. ❤️❤️💪☀️💪❄️