Estella - Los Arcos

Day 10. On the outskirts of Estella, we found an "old world" blacksmith and his forge. Truly a master artisan, the blacksmith creates all manner of ironwork. From the humble pilgrim shell necklaces to the intricate Spanish Fighting Bulls it was amazing.
One of the landmarks of the Camino Frances is the Irache Wine Fountain. The bodega gifts 100 liters of wine to pilgrims everyday, however, by the time we arrived the wine was gone. We left both sad and thirsty.
Before the day ended, we hiked sixteen miles through beautiful, but unending landscapes beside mountains and across flat plains.
After arriving in Los Arcos, we showered, did laundry, and found food for our famished bodies. As has become our custom, we toured the gorgeous Santa Maria Cathedral for which words have little ability to do justice. Every wall was intricately painted, the alterpiece breathtaking, the cielings were stunning, and the cloister flawless.
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