pamplona to orbanos

the german ladies got in late last night---on of them had collapsed on the trail today(lack of water they think) she eventually came around and came on slowly. I was lying awake again waiting for some movement so i could get going --it was raining--still dark when the volunteer opened the door and said breakfast was on --bread , butter, jam,,tea, coffee--free---they had a donation box a great and welcome service--got going about 815--went via cathedral but closed for another 2 hours so headed off---quite easy going thru the city and suburbs and i felt good---then across fields and hills gradually going up and up--about 25% of it thru mud--vey slow going but spectacular landscape up towards huge windmills---must have been middayish when i reached the top --found a stone wall to sit on and took off boots , sox and backpacks and had the only food i was carrying--half of a tiny packet of raisins that i´d bought at london airport--its amazing how much you appreciate something if its all you have. took 20 minutes there and then headed down the otherside--a steep descentwith lots of smooth river stones very slow and tricky---enentually got to a little village with a bar --and had the works --3 courses--20 bucks--about 40 minutes there and then about an hours walk to Obanos--thought i may get further today but i was worn out with the up and downs and the mud. booked in --only 2 others there-- Helene the danish woman from 3rd day and Yens who took me for a meal yesterday--amazing---later the 2 german ladies turned up --they had missed an arrow today and gone an hour extra. I didnt want dinner after my hugh lunch but went to the shop and got and apple and nutty chocolate--healthy dinner---plus an orange and banana for breakfast and a packet of cashews for emergencies. it was a bit cold no blankets wore my warm coat in the sleeping bag. feet still good--leg muscles quite sore. spirits very high.love you all. thanks for comments.