Los Arcos from Estella

 Los Arcos.....population 1400.  We are now resting for 48 hours.  Pooped for sure.

Only a few kilometres to go when we found this rest area in the shade.  Too late...we are a bit sunburned.

No where to sit for over 10 kilometres to rest...so we popped on the ground....rested our feet...and ate our sandwiches.

Unimaginable views on our journey today.

This wee guy is guarding his town.  

A few still blooming sunflowers.

Getting our Camino passport stamped.

The famous wine fountain outside of Estella, Fuente del Vino, a monastery that has been making wine since the 12th century.

First stamp of the day from this man who’s family have done black smith work for generations.

Good morning Spain.....

Beginning our day with cafe con leche and toast with olive oil and crushed tomatoes.

Puente la Reina to Estella

 Arrival in Estella......hungry girls.  Pork with croquettes and fries....and a delicious bottle of local red wine.  Alex treated for dessert....brownie with homemade ice cream to share.

Our hostel for the night in Estella, Hosteria de Curtidores, an ancient tanning mill.

By the looks of the moss and algae I’m going to suspect this says don’t drink from this fountain.....or at least I hope so.

Tunnels with excellent acoustics.

Alex ROCKS.

Blackberries and raspberries are all along our paths. I didn’t try these...but they look like blueberries?

A respite in the middle of no where.

“The hills are alive with the sound of music....”

Many medieval bridges and roads.

A very well preserved Roman road.

Lunch compliments of Alex. Yoghurt, bread, salami and cheese.

My wee friends.

Vineyards everywhere. I love it.

Next stop for a short rest.

Grapes and figs 

Coffee in the shadow of a huge cathedral.

Puente la Reina famous medieval bridge.

Beginning our day. Feeling pretty good and somewhat ready.

The town sleeps as we leave for Estella.