Truck stop at Los Arcos

Day 7/40 Today was the day we got to Bodega Irache the winery where free red wine can be drunk. A tradition to help pilgrims on their way to Santiago. We tasted the wine from our shell cos that’s what you do. Then a long slow climb up for about 6k with lovely views all around to hills with monasteries sitting on top. Plenty of time to think as we walked through lovely forests. Just had to dodge the chattering Spanish group who walk real fast cos they’re getting driven in buses to scenic spots, go for a walk then get picked up later and driven on. An 11k afternoon slowly downhill into Los Arcos with not much shade. 🥵 We are staying out of the town in Hotel Villa de Los Arcos. Sounded good. It’s actually a truck stop with a service station. The room is large and comfy with views of the petrol bowsers. 🤪Lue lisää