Camino Reflection: Day One, St. Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, 24.8km/15.4mi

After a long day of walking, we start to make our descent to Roncesvalles.  I'm not sure which was worse, the insane elevation gain of 1450m (4757ft) over 20km or the insane elevation ​loss of 500m (1600ft) over 5km.

After a long day of walking, we start to make our descent to Roncesvalles.  I'm not sure which was worse, the insane elevation gain of 1450m (4757ft) over 20km or the insane elevation ​loss of 500m (1600ft) over 5km.

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