Walking today was the easiest, so far. Only 12.4 miles from Estella to Los Arcos. It did take an hour, however, for us to walk the first mile, for various unprepared reasons. After making our way out of Estella it was a warm, sunny day with the bluest skies I think I’ve ever seen. The colors were all so vivid today in the bright sunshine.

We ran into other pilgrim friends again today, the French couple that doesn’t speak English and Bob from Atlanta, who we found out is really Paul (see photos below).

There seemed to be quite a few more pilgrims on the trail today vs. yesterday. I’m assumimg many people begin their journeys in Estella.

We walked through the wine growing region of Navarre, through several mountainous areas dotted with medieval castles on the peaks. I love walking through the ancient, historic towns that gives a sense of connection to the past. We had a picnic lunch amongst the grape vineyards at an ancient stone house that was crumbling  from years of weather.

We ended our walking day in Los Arcos where we met our shuttle driver who transported us to Vianav for the night. Viana is a lovely medieval period town with a giant old cathedral. We arrived at 6pm, but the Spanish people don’t eat diners until 9pm. Food has been the midst challenging part of the trip. It is not readily available at convenient times due pilgrims.

Estella, Spain on the Camino

The French Couple that Doesn’t Speak English

Wine Fountain Provides Free Red Wine For Pilgrims

Walking by Mountain Top Castles and Vineyards

Walking Through Vineyards

Walking through forested trails helped keep the day cool.

“Bob” aka Paul, lol

Our Hotel in Viana, Palacio Pujadas

Cathedral in the Town Square of Viana, Spain