Day 43, May 19
14 miles, 514 total miles
Altitude: 1,555 feet (daily high 1,624)
Weather: blue sky with clouds 55-85F
Pamplona
In Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises a young Spaniard is killed while running with the bulls. I had a conversation in Pamplona with a gentleman who told me it was his grandmother’s brother who knew Hemingway and who was killed during the running of the bulls. Alas he wasn’t running with the bulls; but, merely trying to cross the street from one wooden shield to another. Seeing that the street was clear of bulls, he started across the street. In a split second a renegade bull appeared and killed him. Literary license does make for a good story.
Spain!
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It reminds me of the pictures you shared with me. (This reply directly connected.). Linda
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Great story and Pomplona looks great!!
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Pamplona is the first city of any size since Paris where window shopping is intising. I have seen outfits that would look quite continental and flattering on me. However, I’m not in the market to even add a pare of socks to pack. Linda
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I do forget how much I enjoy Spain, what of it I have seen. Thanks for reminding!
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Don’t forget it was your pictures of Spain I saw that enticed me. Linda
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