Day 1- Irun to San Sebastian

Fantastic day today as we started our Camino. Although we have come to San Sebastián to stay for a few days, the Camino del Norte officially starts in Irun, about 26km to the east of our way. Actually, before we got the credencial we had a coffee at a coffee shop that mainly seemed to be frequented by old blokes having a moscato to kick the day off!
It was a great walk through all kinds of terrain from suburban streets to goats tracks, highways, farmers paddocks and promenades – even a ferry. A lot of elevation, rising from sea level at the start to 547m at the highest point and over 700m in total ascent and descent – very glad we didn’t have our full packs on!
We got slightly off track at one point, taking the GR-121 along a real goat track along the ridge of the mountain rather than a much easier walk through pine forests – will be more careful in future!
Anyway, about 26 km completed!