Day 11 - Pamplona - Rest Day

Today was a rest day in Pamplona. Like Ciudad Real, had a nice lay in. Went for a wander around, and got stocked up on supplies. Annoyingly, Decathlon or any bike shop seemed to be miles away out of the city centre. So I wasnt able to buy any more innertubes as yet. But I will be on the look out thats for sure!

With a foot that is still sore, i was not wanting to walk hugely far on it. So spent a lot of the day just chilling in the hotel work. Sadly letting life catch up with me. Having to sort stuff such as paying the bills and send a couple of emails for work as well! Yup, thanks to modern technology, even on a bike tour, there is no escape from real life!

Had a nice afternoon siesta as well. I keep getting reoccuring dreams where I am back in Gibraltar! Aww maybe I miss you guys too much. But basically Im back, but just to visit, and end up heading back to where i was to complete the cycling, like i was splitting up the trip. Hmm very strange! This afternoon, I even dreamt I was in work! Arghh!

So I went to a supermarket and stocked up on loads of high energy supplies. As I will be crossing into France, and no know French, I dont know how to ask for food. So made sure Im stocked up pretty well to see me through the whole country :) Ok only joking on that. But did accidently get rather a lot! That'll be more weight to lump over the Pyranese tomorrow!

So, whether the ankle is better or not - its tough! Tomorrow I'm off over the pyranese mountains and will cross over into France. Speaking to other cyclists, they found the pyranese easier than they expected. I really hope its the same for me! The route takes me up the N121a, in which bicycles cannot go the whole way, due to tunnels. So I have to go over and around, adding time, effort and mileage to the journey. The last couple of days have been quite enduring with the head winds, and just focussed on getting to Pamplona. I want to enjoy the pyranese tomorrow, and enjoy the achievement of crossing into France.

I have a strange fascination with land borders and have been looking at the border on streetview, and just cannot wait to get there. The other thing I cannot wait for, is to see the sea again! I might not see that tomorrow, but over the coming days as I cycle up the west coast of france I should see quite a bit of it!

So tonight, I got greased, carbed and proteined up with a huge Sausage, Egg, Chips and Bacon from a nearby cafe in Pamplona. That should get some energy in for tomorrow!

Watch out France.. I'm coming!!!